Romey 1878 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 https://www.football365.com/news/khedira-in-contact-with-ancelotti-over-potential-everton-move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 A good player to bring some depth to the midfield for a year or too. All depends on the money though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Matt said: A good player to bring some depth to the midfield for a year or too. All depends on the money though Making our midfield old is a concern for me if I'm honest. In this league energy in midfield is vital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 33 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Making our midfield old is a concern for me if I'm honest. In this league energy in midfield is vital. Could be a Barry type signing. Plus he’s won pretty much everything, another serial winner in the ranks would be good. AlbanyNYToffee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 40 minutes ago, Matt said: Could be a Barry type signing. Plus he’s won pretty much everything, another serial winner in the ranks would be good. And that's fine when we haven't just signed Allan and James. If he was the only one then I'm all for it because you can compensate with the rest of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I'm all for it. 33 and a quality footballer with an elite brain and winning mentality. He would be a tremendous player to bring on in the last 30 minutes or to provide cover. A free transfer who would massively improve those around him. £100k a week or so.... We need winners mentality in the squad. AlbanyNYToffee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 40 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: And that's fine when we haven't just signed Allan and James. If he was the only one then I'm all for it because you can compensate with the rest of them. I get the mobility concern. But he’s a player that would play smart from what I remember, much like Barry did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: And that's fine when we haven't just signed Allan and James. If he was the only one then I'm all for it because you can compensate with the rest of them. I get what you are saying without a doubt but Allan is all energy. Doucoure as well. I’d have no issues with Khedira coming on for the 30 with those two in front of him, even starting matches. We don’t have a midfielder who plays/covers horizontal lines and he’s one of the best. Would be huge for Davies and young players as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Btay said: Would be huge for Davies What? Here’s what you’ll never have the ability to be? barryj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: What? Here’s what you’ll never have the ability to be? Think Davies has had a rough deal the last few seasons. Been a part of a shit house midfield but he’s looked like more of a leader than most. I think I just want him to do well because he’s from the academy. pete0 and Hafnia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 33 i would say no. it's a new league for him and the speed of the game, i just think we need to be looking for all action pacey midfielder than old guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I am surprised people want him here. The last time he played anything like a full season of first team football was in 2017/2018. Since then he has played less than 1000 minutes in all competitions per season. His recent injury record is concerning too... It looks like re-occurring knee injuries as well as abductor injuries which are nightmares. He has previously ruptured a cruciate as well. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sami-khedira/verletzungen/spieler/29401 I have never been convinced that he is as good as people have said he is and that was before the last three seasons when he has been nothing more than a bit part player. Even if he is as good as people have said, how often is he actually going to see the pitch and show that level of form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bailey said: I am surprised people want him here. The last time he played anything like a full season of first team football was in 2017/2018. Since then he has played less than 1000 minutes in all competitions per season. His recent injury record is concerning too... It looks like re-occurring knee injuries as well as abductor injuries which are nightmares. He has previously ruptured a cruciate as well. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sami-khedira/verletzungen/spieler/29401 I have never been convinced that he is as good as people have said he is and that was before the last three seasons when he has been nothing more than a bit part player. Even if he is as good as people have said, how often is he actually going to see the pitch and show that level of form? Well the next game is a perfect example of why he could be useful; replacing a suspended Allan. I wouldn’t be bringing him in and expect to play every game, but he’d certainly give a better quality backup than others plus the experience and mentality brings a lot too. Won’t be bothered if we don’t get him, but I can see some logic to it and so long as it’s not a stupid contract/fee I’d be fine with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Absolute yes from me. He'd be on a free and we could sign him for 18 months. He would immediately be that 3rd midfielder in the Gomes/Siggy role and rotate with Allan when needed. Incredible quality and versatility in the midfield. Even just to come on and lock down games with 10mins left he's worth it. We don't have anyone who can come in and do that. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 41 minutes ago, Matt said: Well the next game is a perfect example of why he could be useful; replacing a suspended Allan. I wouldn’t be bringing him in and expect to play every game, but he’d certainly give a better quality backup than others plus the experience and mentality brings a lot too. Won’t be bothered if we don’t get him, but I can see some logic to it and so long as it’s not a stupid contract/fee I’d be fine with it I don't remember Allan getting booked last game?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 52 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: I don't remember Allan getting booked last game?! He never. He’ll be missing a game soon enough though I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Btay said: Think Davies has had a rough deal the last few seasons. Been a part of a shit house midfield but he’s looked like more of a leader than most. I think I just want him to do well because he’s from the academy. Agreed. Tom Davies had been promoted from bell boy to captain of the ship cos the overpaid nobheads who should have been steering us were getting pissed up and had us heading for an iceberg. I think he will be a decent player and find his way. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 just say no to over the hill and way past their prime players unless he's coming here on a pittance (he won't be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: I don't remember Allan getting booked last game?! Could’ve sworn he was, the commentators were saying he’d miss the next game. Apparently not though, although I assume he’s on 4 bookings now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt said: Could’ve sworn he was, the commentators were saying he’d miss the next game. Apparently not though, although I assume he’s on 4 bookings now They did say he will miss the next game if he picks up a yellow card. He’s on four at the moment. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 hours ago, StevO said: He never. He’ll be missing a game soon enough though I reckon. When’s the cut off point on 5 yellows? It’s definitely sometime in December so he may actually survive it... until the 10 yellow punishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, c1982 said: When’s the cut off point on 5 yellows? It’s definitely sometime in December so he may actually survive it... until the 10 yellow punishment. A player who receives five yellow cards before the 19th match-week will be issued with a one-match ban. If a player has accumulated 10 yellow cards by match-week 32 they will be handed a two-match ban. No. of yellow cards Before match-week Duration of ban 5 19 One game 10 32 Two games 15 38 Three games A total of 15 yellow cards in the duration of the season will result in a three-match ban. In that case, no way is he surviving 7 more matches without a yellow! markjazzbassist and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 A Gomes-type player but with the added benefit of focus and vision. Can we make Gomes part of the trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 At 33 with a history of injuries not a chance he would prove to be a worse buy than Delph has been, come on lads focus on the facts he’s done and will must likely retire in 12 months, unless of course Everton give him a bumper 2 year contract then he may hang around on the physio’s table for a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Palfy said: At 33 with a history of injuries not a chance he would prove to be a worse buy than Delph has been, come on lads focus on the facts he’s done and will must likely retire in 12 months, unless of course Everton give him a bumper 2 year contract then he may hang around on the physio’s table for a bit longer. Well you undid any chance of a respectable argument with that comparison unlike Delph, he’s actually been a key to the trophies he’s won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 23 hours ago, Matt said: Well the next game is a perfect example of why he could be useful; replacing a suspended Allan. I wouldn’t be bringing him in and expect to play every game, but he’d certainly give a better quality backup than others plus the experience and mentality brings a lot too. Won’t be bothered if we don’t get him, but I can see some logic to it and so long as it’s not a stupid contract/fee I’d be fine with it As we know all to well from Delph, if he isn't fit then he won't be able to be relied upon to come in and replace anyone! I guess in some ways this signing is a bit like James. If the player is still there (IE not over the hill) and he can stay fit and is motivated to play a meaningful part in the season then why wouldn't you give it a go, but I just have some doubts about all three of those given how little he has played in the last 2+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Bailey said: As we know all to well from Delph, if he isn't fit then he won't be able to be relied upon to come in and replace anyone! I guess in some ways this signing is a bit like James. If the player is still there (IE not over the hill) and he can stay fit and is motivated to play a meaningful part in the season then why wouldn't you give it a go, but I just have some doubts about all three of those given how little he has played in the last 2+ years. James comparison is quite good; if he was playing 100% of the games at regular CL teams, he wouldn’t be a possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shukes Posted December 15, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 No way for me. I’m all for experience and players that can jump in and make a difference. But all he would be doing at this stage of his career... is providing cover. I would rather spend the wage on a player that can provide cover, and possibly progress. chicagoblue, StevO, markjazzbassist and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 22 minutes ago, Shukes said: No way for me. I’m all for experience and players that can jump in and make a difference. But all he would be doing at this stage of his career... is providing cover. I would rather spend the wage on a player that can provide cover, and possibly progress. Do you not think he would start, say ahead of Gomes, if he could stay fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Bailey said: Do you not think he would start, say ahead of Gomes, if he could stay fit? He couldn't the past 3 seasons, why now when he's soon to be 34? A big no from me. We need more players with future like Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin. Experience is already there in the likes of Allan and James. We are missing players with hunger for glory, enough with the "one last paycheck" seekers. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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