c1982 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Well it was fun watching the YouTube clips and imagining him at EFC… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, patto said: What I can't understand Porto wanted us to pay 75% of James wages why not do that and get the player we want if James stays we pay all of his wages and hes not wanted and we lose Diaz to me that's stupid. Sunk costs are always the most difficult for management to accept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, patto said: What I can't understand Porto wanted us to pay 75% of James wages why not do that and get the player we want if James stays we pay all of his wages and hes not wanted and we lose Diaz to me that's stupid. So we have to pay £150k a week for a player not on our books then stump up the wages for Diaz on top of that when we are already hamstrung by Financial (Un)Fair Play ? dunlopp9987 and Zoo 2.0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Can we stop upping James wages to suit the narrative please pete0, StevO, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, Btay said: Can we stop upping James wages to suit the narrative please I wish, unlikely though. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 31, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, patto said: So it’s better to keep a player that is not wanted and pay him full wages and lose a player that could have made us into top 4 challenges by getting rid of James we would have had 50k towards Diaz’s wages that’s on you saying James is on 200k Don’t get me wrong I’m gutted the Diaz deal has fallen through , even though I’m admittedly basing that on a few YouTube clips because I’d never heard of him this time last week I just don’t think we are in a position to be throwing that kind of money at a player we can’t put on the pitch and that’s before you take into consideration how much we would have to fork out for Diaz Im also not overly upset at the idea of getting to see James in an Everton shirt this season, even if it’s only until January, he will have a point to prove and not just to Rafa because he will be hurting at being ditched from the Columbia squad for the Copa America If he stays he will play a part because the squad is paper thin and his vision could be perfect now we have a bit of pace in the side StevO, Sibdane, dunlopp9987 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Don’t get me wrong I’m gutted the Diaz deal has fallen through , even though I’m admittedly basing that on a few YouTube clips because I’d never heard of him this time last week I just don’t think we are in a position to be throwing that kind of money at a player we can’t put on the pitch and that’s before you take into consideration how much we would have to fork out for Diaz Im also not overly upset at the idea of getting to see James in an Everton shirt this season, even if it’s only until January, he will have a point to prove and not just to Rafa because he will be hurting at being ditched from the Columbia squad for the Copa America If he stays he will play a part because the squad is paper thin and his vision could be perfect now we have a bit of pace in the side I think it’s a sign of us taking a different approach (partly out of necessity) and not forking out the extra money and putting ourselves in a tricky financial situation. We balance the books this window and then next summer we can hopefully reap the benefits of being prudent. I expect next big window will be dominated by “what does Richarlison go for and what do we do with the money?” Romey 1878, StevO, c1982 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 By not knowing that we were playing Leeds he isn't exactly showing too many signs of proving a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, patto said: I don’t think he will be interested in proving a point to anyone and I think Benitez will be seething and probably won’t want him in the team there was already some rumblings about his attitude to training at present he’s not fit enough to play,I just think he and Carlo have had our kecks down, Willian he’s just ripped a 20m contract up to go and play yet James wouldn’t take a pay cut I can’t see him getting in this side any time soon. James took a massive pay cut to come to us to play football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dunlopp9987 Posted September 1, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, pete0 said: James took a massive pay cut to come play football for Carlo. Fixed it for you Zoo 2.0, SpartyBlue, Palfy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matt Posted September 1, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, patto said: The only reason James is still with Everton is money nothing to do with football I’m not sure he will be welcomed back. don’t forget James is on double what some players are on and can’t be arsed getting himself fit. I still say we should have accepted Porto’s terms we now have a player who nobody wants at our club. There are 2 reasons he is still with us. 1) he has a contract, and 2) no one came in with a decent offer for him. He joined to play football for Carlo. Carlo fucked off and he feels lost. He needs support more than ever, and yet we have people making shit up and adding 10k to his wages by the post, as if that has anything to do with things anyway. Can we get behind the lad please? He is a magician of a player, but can't defend. Cater to that when we can and we get the best out of him. James at his best is worldclass. If we can't cater to him (I.e. when Coleman gets injured and we have no RB), then he's an excellent option from the bench if we need to attack. This all comes down to how Rafa manages him in my opinion, and I'm hoping he gets the balance right, and I think he will. As Steve pointed out earlier, last time he managed him he played a lot of games, got quite a few goals and assists too. This "snubbed" bullshit needs to stop, just as complaining about his ever increasing wages does too. Want to be angry about wages? Look up Delph. StevO, MikeO, badaids and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, patto said: Delph has been a big mistake but how do you get rid of him you cant, James has loads of talent but not the application he needs to wake up he might be finished after Everton unless he gets himself fit, you can't be a team member if you want to come off the pitch at three quarter time Use his antivax stuff as going against the clubs principles and sack him. Or sack him for being shit, like in any other job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Its been hard for James, but now the window has closed and we have certainty he and the team can concentrate on football. We are good at making players feel wanted and intergrating them into the squad. Benitez has a good reputation for his man management skills so I dont think this will be a problem. James is the most talemted player at the club, one of the most talented in the league, we fans need to get behined him and help him fall in love with football again and feel the rush that is playing at Goodison! As for Delph I would sack him unless he takes the vaccine, there is precident and legally it is sound. He will challenge and it will create publicity, but its the right thing to do, for several reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 20 minutes ago, London Blue said: As for Delph I would sack him unless he takes the vaccine, there is precident and legally it is sound. He will challenge and it will create publicity, but its the right thing to do, for several reasons. The vaccine isn't mandatory for players so how would you sack him for not having it? There are plenty of players that haven't had it and I doubt he's the only one in our squad that hasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: The vaccine isn't mandatory for players so how would you sack him for not having it? There are plenty of players that haven't had it and I doubt he's the only one in our squad that hasn't. Many firms have made it maditory, Everton clould follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 I would sacked Delph for publishing medical advice/opinions on social media. The fact I disagree with him isn't the driver here. I don't agree with the likes of Southgate being a spokesperson for having them either. However Delph was wrong... In so many cases the human immune system does not react correctly to Covid. His post was incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 21 minutes ago, London Blue said: Many firms have made it maditory, Everton clould follow suit. But they haven't and I very much doubt they will when, like I said, there'll be other players in our squad that haven't had it and won't have it. And they won't all be gobshites like Delph that we want shut of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 9 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Fixed it for you Carlo did attract him. Would have been very hard to convince a world class player like James to come otherwise. Definitely wouldn't have joined with the likes of Benetiz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, pete0 said: Carlo did attract him. Would have been very hard to convince a world class player like James to come otherwise. Definitely wouldn't have joined with the likes of Benetiz. Not a single person was talking about Rafa and you had to come in and take the piss. Why so negative all the time, Pete? Lemme tell ya, I used to be the same way but therapy is a godsend. I highly recommend it, might make you a happier individual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Not a single person was talking about Rafa and you had to come in and take the piss. Why so negative all the time, Pete? Lemme tell ya, I used to be the same way but therapy is a godsend. I highly recommend it, might make you a happier individual I'll go to therapy if you go get an education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, pete0 said: I'll go to therapy if you go get an education. Oddly enough, this'll be the second mention of cum laude in a week! Just like @markjazzbassist, I too graduated cum laude! Let me know if you want my therapist's number, Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 4 hours ago, London Blue said: Its been hard for James, but now the window has closed and we have certainty he and the team can concentrate on football. We are good at making players feel wanted and intergrating them into the squad. Benitez has a good reputation for his man management skills so I dont think this will be a problem. James is the most talemted player at the club, one of the most talented in the league, we fans need to get behined him and help him fall in love with football again and feel the rush that is playing at Goodison! As for Delph I would sack him unless he takes the vaccine, there is precident and legally it is sound. He will challenge and it will create publicity, but its the right thing to do, for several reasons. Ahhh poor James. Earning millions whilst being sat on his arse and no longer getting the easy ride he had under Carlo. If James wanted to play for Everton, he would be out there getting fit as a flee and putting in a shift week after week. He has his football career in his hands and if he wants to put in the hard work, he could play for anyone in world football. I am certainly not going to sit here and feel sorry for him. patto and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 http://sportwitness.co.uk/everton-told-player-price-weekend-deadline-day-needed-big-sale-deal-happen/ I am not sure this deal was ever really on the table unless something dramatic happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 8 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Oddly enough, this'll be the second mention of cum laude in a week! Just like @markjazzbassist, I too graduated cum laude! Let me know if you want my therapist's number, Pete! You clearly struggle to differentiate between facts and opinions so I'd ask for your cum lord money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 9 hours ago, Bailey said: Ahhh poor James. Earning millions whilst being sat on his arse and no longer getting the easy ride he had under Carlo. If James wanted to play for Everton, he would be out there getting fit as a flee and putting in a shift week after week. He has his football career in his hands and if he wants to put in the hard work, he could play for anyone in world football. I am certainly not going to sit here and feel sorry for him. Not asking you to feel sorry for him, just give him a chance to get his head straight and support him when he is back in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 2 hours ago, pete0 said: You clearly struggle to differentiate between facts and opinions so I'd ask for your cum lord money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 https://www.teamtalk.com/everton/prem-everton-fixated-in-form-winger-luis-diaz-familiar-problems-lurking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 http://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-united-growing-stronger-e50m-signing-player-now-beyond-others/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Never going to get this one, we won’t even try as we know he is going for more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Now linked to the shite for £60m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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