Romey 1878 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, Hafnia said: Zero sprints in 75 minutes.... Get rid! In all seriousness it goes to show how he operates and also points to the potential that he could play till he's 35. He moves so intelligently dropping into pockets. If you have 2 banks of 4 he is the man, the opponents either have to break the banks by getting someone to manmark him ... In which case it gives us one less man to mark the front 3 - but if they don't he will get the ball of our midfield 3 and pick passes like we seen him do. Quality quality player. Loved to see his snidey south American side come out in the sending off. We've been soft touches too long. Why sprint when you can glide round like that and find space that effortlessly? Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 One thing I am surprised about is that he works to get the ball back if he loses it. That’s a quality that can only be described as hunger. Hafnia and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Why sprint when you can glide round like that and find space that effortlessly? He's like a Paul scholes type player... Who in his 30s was able to return from retirement and improve a united side. Give him the ball and he will find teammates with passes no one else in the side can see or execute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Btay said: This is what E’to was meant to be. Both world class pedigree, one came for a pay check with a shit attitude - the other has come with humility and the desire to be part of this team. So proud to call him one of ours and genuinely believe he is proud to be a toffee. That was one of the things that sold his transfer to me, when he is taking a pay cut to come and you just know there is a genuine desire from him to come and PLAY and ENJOY football and not coming because we where offering an over the odds pay cheque to tempt him here. Ancelotti sold him the club and the project that is being built here, and he genuinely wants to be part of it. Although not big on tracking back and tackling, I also noticed that if HE loses the ball, then he does have a good go at getting it back. As his game is based more on vision and technique as opposed to getting past a player or pace, then he is the type of player that you can genuinely squeeze a few more year out of at the very top level. Pace is generally the first thing that starts to go with a player, so not such a big deal if your game doesn't rely on it. If all goes well, he could be the playmaker in the team for 4 or 5 years. Plenty of time for succession planning!!! Romey 1878, markjazzbassist and Btay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 47 minutes ago, RuffRob said: That was one of the things that sold his transfer to me, when he is taking a pay cut to come and you just know there is a genuine desire from him to come and PLAY and ENJOY football and not coming because we where offering an over the odds pay cheque to tempt him here. Ancelotti sold him the club and the project that is being built here, and he genuinely wants to be part of it. Although not big on tracking back and tackling, I also noticed that if HE loses the ball, then he does have a good go at getting it back. As his game is based more on vision and technique as opposed to getting past a player or pace, then he is the type of player that you can genuinely squeeze a few more year out of at the very top level. Pace is generally the first thing that starts to go with a player, so not such a big deal if your game doesn't rely on it. If all goes well, he could be the playmaker in the team for 4 or 5 years. Plenty of time for succession planning!!! Agree with all this as his desire is there for all to see. However he didn’t financially loose out as he was paid his contract out and will now be earning on top of that. Unbelievable talent and still have to pinch myself that we were able to secure his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, barryj said: Agree with all this as his desire is there for all to see. However he didn’t financially loose out as he was paid his contract out and will now be earning on top of that. Unbelievable talent and still have to pinch myself that we were able to secure his services. Forget the financials ... A player who has been at elite clubs who is in his prime does not come to a midtable club unless he has a great level of being grounded. Delli Ali in his chauffeur driven rolls Royce thinks he's too good for the level he's at and he's not a patch on James. I think this lad loves football. Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Hafnia said: Forget the financials ... A player who has been at elite clubs who is in his prime does not come to a midtable club unless he has a great level of being grounded. Delli Ali in his chauffeur driven rolls Royce thinks he's too good for the level he's at and he's not a patch on James. I think this lad loves football. South American‘s mate they just love life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Hafnia said: Forget the financials .. Only mentioned them as someone else said he took a pay cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 What a man https://twitter.com/evertonbluearmy/status/1307969020906344449?s=21 markjazzbassist and pete0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Did you know? 34% of James Rodriguez's 53 goals in Europe's top five leagues have been scored from outside the box (18 of 53), including three of his past six. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Matt said: Did you know? 34% of James Rodriguez's 53 goals in Europe's top five leagues have been scored from outside the box (18 of 53), including three of his past six. we have missed an outside the box threat since ross barkley. it's nice to have it again StevO and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: we have missed an outside the box threat since ross barkley. it's nice to have it again We've got Gylfi but he doesn't get into position enough to do so. Got Digne too, and Richarlison. But it's certainly nice to have someone who you know can do it consistently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Matt said: We've got Gylfi but he doesn't get into position enough to do so. Got Digne too, and Richarlison. But it's certainly nice to have someone who you know can do it consistently yeah from dead balls, i'm talking about shots outside the box in active play. ross was the only one who took them. gylfi a little, but really it helps keep the defense and keeper honest knowing we can score from some many facets of play. long range shot, cross, link up play, we are dangerous in all phases now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: yeah from dead balls, i'm talking about shots outside the box in active play. ross was the only one who took them. gylfi a little, but really it helps keep the defense and keeper honest knowing we can score from some many facets of play. long range shot, cross, link up play, we are dangerous in all phases now. Gylfi and the others have scored a lot of excellent goals from outside the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 43 minutes ago, Matt said: Gylfi and the others have scored a lot of excellent goals from outside the box Gylfi’s beauty against Fulham 2 seasons ago, West Ham last season when he left Wilshere on his arse, and one against Watford which left Foster rooted to the spot spring to mind, although he should score more IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just now, Wiggytop said: Gylfi’s beauty against Fulham 2 seasons ago, West Ham last season when he left Wilshere on his arse, and one against Watford which left Foster rooted to the spot spring to mind, although he should score more IMO His Leicester goal is one of my all time top 5 of anyone. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just now, Matt said: His Leicester goal is one of my all time top 5 of anyone. Oh yeah and that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, Wiggytop said: Oh yeah and that one! Not for the strike though, that was just a cherry on top. Found space, took it sweet and turned on a sixpence. It was magical. In fact, I’m going to go watch it again! markjazzbassist, StevO and pete0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Oh and the goal against the Kopites.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Oh yeah again, can you post that so we can all enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just watched the Leicester clip, he needs to shoot more, starting tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Matt said: His Leicester goal is one of my all time top 5 of anyone. Just watched the everton YouTube clip they just uploaded for different players first goals and his stroke ageist Hadjuk Split was on there,that was a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post SpartyBlue Posted September 24, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/sports/soccer/james-rodriguez-everton.html London Blue, markjazzbassist, barryj and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post barryj Posted September 25, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 7 hours ago, SpartyBlue said: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/sports/soccer/james-rodriguez-everton.html Great article - I like the closing paragraph. Ultimately, professional sports are not just about long-term aims and models of success and age profiles and philosophies. They are not entirely about economics, either. Strip away the tribalism and the emotion and they are, at their heart, a form of entertainment. They are supposed to be fun. That is what Rodríguez has done: allowed Everton to have fun again. London Blue, SpartyBlue, Shukes and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 7 hours ago, barryj said: Great article - I like the closing paragraph. Ultimately, professional sports are not just about long-term aims and models of success and age profiles and philosophies. They are not entirely about economics, either. Strip away the tribalism and the emotion and they are, at their heart, a form of entertainment. They are supposed to be fun. That is what Rodríguez has done: allowed Everton to have fun again. This is why I am absolutely getting carried away with our start to the season. Why the fuck not enjoy it? That's the whole point! Bailey, Hafnia and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: This is why I am absolutely getting carried away with our start to the season. Why the fuck not enjoy it? That's the whole point! So am I.... When man city were getting Aguero, kompany etc I looked on in envy. It started with them getting Robinho. James Rodriguez is a galactico .... Hes not been let go cos he's old, injured, crap.... He's been let go because Real have a manager who just doesn't like certain types of players who are specialists and require formation changes/tactical changes to get the best from him. At Everton we can give him that. Ancellotti says when certain players of talent are available you change your system to accommodate them and he learned that when not signing Baggio I think. Rodriguez is already looking like the bosses lieutenant.... I've seen this thing commercially in my work .. A new executive comes in, you see and here little things, subtle changes .... Then boom - they bring in their trusted direct report who has worked with them in 3 companies and you find yourself really working... I'd be under no illusions that James has regular meetings with Carlo ... Dissecting what is good and what is bad. Owen Hargreaves and Joe Cole were purring about him on BT sport. They said from their spot they could see him orchestrating everything.... Highly intelligent. bluehuddo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Hafnia said: So am I.... When man city were getting Aguero, kompany etc I looked on in envy. It started with them getting Robinho. James Rodriguez is a galactico .... Hes not been let go cos he's old, injured, crap.... He's been let go because Real have a manager who just doesn't like certain types of players who are specialists and require formation changes/tactical changes to get the best from him. At Everton we can give him that. Ancellotti says when certain players of talent are available you change your system to accommodate them and he learned that when not signing Baggio I think. Rodriguez is already looking like the bosses lieutenant.... I've seen this thing commercially in my work .. A new executive comes in, you see and here little things, subtle changes .... Then boom - they bring in their trusted direct report who has worked with them in 3 companies and you find yourself really working... I'd be under no illusions that James has regular meetings with Carlo ... Dissecting what is good and what is bad. Owen Hargreaves and Joe Cole were purring about him on BT sport. They said from their spot they could see him orchestrating everything.... Highly intelligent. Yep. He’s played an integral part for some of the best teams in the world. The man won the Golden Boot at a World Cup. He’ll have huge credibility with our players the same way Carlo does. I’d imagine even someone like Richie will be learning a lot from him. Such a big impact on so many fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-james-rodriguez-everton-crystal-palace-troy-deeney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 49 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-james-rodriguez-everton-crystal-palace-troy-deeney Whilst the virtues of prime Troy Deeney were discussed on here akin to what DCL does for us... It's James Rodriguez Keys is saying we should have got instead. James is probably the most intelligent player I've seen play for us, his touch and technical ability and vision is ridiculous. I didn't think he would be this good, I knew he would be good but not this good so quickly. Matt, StevO, MC11 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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