marcopaulo Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 i really hope he makes it..not just for the youth thing we like, the money saved etc...just that he seems such a great lad to have around the place too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Interesting to see if he gets a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markduff Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 He's physically and mentally ready! Time to Unleash the beast. Matt, Bailey and Lowensda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 First goalscoring bet when he does get a start - let fellaini distract the others at the front post and get duffy at the back. He's not going to get any better in the reserves and our defense is not going to get any worse playing him. If anything it will get better. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 First goalscoring bet when he does get a start - let fellaini distract the others at the front post and get duffy at the back. He's not going to get any better in the reserves and our defense is not going to get any worse playing him. If anything it will get better. We don't score enough from set-pieces, we don't even look threatening most of the time, so he'd be great to have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/everton-player-finds-himself-subject-of-scrutiny-after-ira-twitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Young lads out on the lash and twitter = recipe for disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Some people have reported him to the police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 He's just a kid. Time the world and it's mob gave it a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Can someone explain to me why this is controversial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Can someone explain to me why this is controversial? They're terrorists. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 They're terrorists. Oh welp. Is this the kind of thing where it's so farfetched that it's ridiculously unlikely he actually tweeted the stuff or is it like the southern people in the US who still run around with Confederate flags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oh welp. Is this the kind of thing where it's so farfetched that it's ridiculously unlikely he actually tweeted the stuff or is it like the southern people in the US who still run around with Confederate flags? It's a bit complicated (and I don't claim to know much about it). But briefly....the original IRA (Irish Republican Army) fought against the British for independence in 1919/21. Then when most of Ireland got it but Northern Ireland (Ulster) didn't they existed in one form or another until some of them formed the Provisional IRA in 1969....these are the people who would be described as terrorists over the next thirty odd years (the "troubles"). Several ex members are now high ranking politicians (Gerry Adams/Martin McGuinness) following the Good Friday Agreement 1998. There are still a couple of very small groups calling themselves the IRA (the real IRA and the continuity IRA I think). So there's a lot of history to them....I think it's quite possible to say "Up the 'RA" and be talking about Michael Collins (historical figure, Google him) for example rather than the people who blew up pubs in the seventies. A bit like Americans celebrating Benedict Arnold or John Hancock. One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter....see Nelson Mandela. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oh welp. Is this the kind of thing where it's so farfetched that it's ridiculously unlikely he actually tweeted the stuff or is it like the southern people in the US who still run around with Confederate flags? He's not denying the tweets, he's saying he's not the one who sent them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markduff Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Lads lets not get carried away here.... He's not sectarian and he's not racist in anyway.... And anyone who knows the lad knows best! The only religious believes he has is FOOTBALL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Lads lets not get carried away here.... He's not sectarian and he's not racist in anyway.... And anyone who knows the lad knows best! The only religious believes he has is FOOTBALL! Thanks Mark. Should point out that I wasn't referencing Shane at all in my last post....just trying to answer thow's question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 He's not sectarian and he's not racist in anyway.... And anyone who knows the lad knows best! Shane seems like a really decent lad, I'm not taking any notice of the story because I doubt very highly that he's behind it all. I think it's just the papers trying to sell a few extra copies of the paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Saw that he posted "up the ra" that night and was wondering what the hell it meant. Thanks for the background info, MikeO. I believe Shane if he says he didn't send them himself. He seems like a decent lad with a good head on his shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news//tm_headline=everton-fc-defender-shane-duffy-will-wait-until-summer-to-decide-on-his-future%26method=full%26objectid=33074732%26siteid=100252-name_page.html I've said it before, but I really don't think he'll be at Everton for much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news//tm_headline=everton-fc-defender-shane-duffy-will-wait-until-summer-to-decide-on-his-future%26method=full%26objectid=33074732%26siteid=100252-name_page.html I've said it before, but I really don't think he'll be at Everton for much longer. How is it in his hands to decide on his future when he has three years left on his contract ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 How is it in his hands to decide on his future when he has three years left on his contract ? Players have all the power, you know that. And if he isn't playing then the club are hardly likely to stop him leaving are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news//tm_headline=everton-fc-defender-shane-duffy-will-wait-until-summer-to-decide-on-his-future%26method=full%26objectid=33074732%26siteid=100252-name_page.html I've said it before, but I really don't think he'll be at Everton for much longer. Firstly, I don't believe everything I read in the press, but if Duffy is upset that he hasn't broken into the first eleven yet at 21 he needs to have a reality check, and deflate his expectations a little. While we have fit senior International players available, he is unlikely to play. The youngsters need to realise that you have a long road ahead to get to a starting place in the Premiership, and the quickest way there is to do the talking on the pitch. He would do well to stay the hell away from the press, who only want a story, and don't have his best interests at heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Players have all the power, you know that. And if he isn't playing then the club are hardly likely to stop him leaving are they? Players who are worth a few quid maybe, but I can't see Everton getting bent over and shafted for reserve players. Shane might want to not make a fuss where that's concerned. The last thing he needs is to become a headache when he is so close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Firstly, I don't believe everything I read in the press, but if Duffy is upset that he hasn't broken into the first eleven yet at 21 he needs to have a reality check, and deflate his expectations a little. While we have fit senior International players available, he is unlikely to play. The youngsters need to realise that you have a long road ahead to get to a starting place in the Premiership, and the quickest way there is to do the talking on the pitch. He would do well to stay the hell away from the press, who only want a story, and don't have his best interests at heart. How can he do the talking on the pitch when he isnt getting game time? We dont even play him in the cup games against lower league opposition. He shouldnt be expecting to start week in week out but given them cup games and given how CB's have been leaking goals through parts of the season, I think I would be starting to get a bit frustrated as well. Not to mention, Moyes making noises about him being ready to start games and then nothing. In todays game 21 isnt that young, even for a CB. Matt and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 How can he do the talking on the pitch when he isnt getting game time? We dont even play him in the cup games against lower league opposition. He shouldnt be expecting to start week in week out but given them cup games and given how CB's have been leaking goals through parts of the season, I think I would be starting to get a bit frustrated as well. Not to mention, Moyes making noises about him being ready to start games and then nothing. In todays game 21 isnt that young, even for a CB. On the training pitch, or any other pitch he gets near, be it in the reserves, or on loan. If Moyes thought he was the best available defender, he would get picked. Obviously Moyes doesn't think that. I'd like to see him get games too, but I'm trying to be realistic and level headed about his chances. marcopaulo, Quinn31 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 On the training pitch, or any other pitch he gets near, be it in the reserves, or on loan. If Moyes thought he was the best available defender, he would get picked. Obviously Moyes doesn't think that. I'd like to see him get games too, but I'm trying to be realistic and level headed about his chances. Don't be bringing logic into it ! You should be slagging Moyes off Quinn31 and marcopaulo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Don't see why anyone would be against Duffy, the defence had kept 3 clean sheets out of 27ish? Surprised Weir wasn't kicking up a fuss and dusting off his boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Duffy has a point. Our defence has been shite, daft set piece goals conceded. The lad has arial ability above any other defender in the squad. There have been opportunities to play him and he hasn't been used. 21 is a good age to be playing first team football, Ferdinand was an £18m player at 21/22. Ratcliffe was everton captain at 23... He's proven his ability in the cameos I've seen. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Duffy has a point. Our defence has been shite, daft set piece goals conceded. The lad has arial ability above any other defender in the squad. There have been opportunities to play him and he hasn't been used. 21 is a good age to be playing first team football, Ferdinand was an £18m player at 21/22. Ratcliffe was everton captain at 23... He's proven his ability in the cameos I've seen. based on what? sporadic appearances? the fact he's 6 foot 4? i'm close to 6 foot 3 so fuck it whack me in there with him...i agree i'd rather he had been used more but i'd trust the people who work with him day in day out to make that decision...and on the point of rio he was an 18m player at that age because leeds had money and would pay whatever..just like city on a lesser scale Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 based on what? sporadic appearances? the fact he's 6 foot 4? i'm close to 6 foot 3 so fuck it whack me in there with him...i agree i'd rather he had been used more but i'd trust the people who work with him day in day out to make that decision...and on the point of rio he was an 18m player at that age because leeds had money and would pay whatever..just like city on a lesser scale Duffy is outstanding in the air, he has a leap to match his height. Put it this way I would say he's far better than heitinga in that regard. At his age he needs first team football, 21 is not young when you've been in and around the squad with very little opportunity despite injuries and loss of form to other centre halves. The question is do I trust moyes and co to give him a fair chance? When you look at Barkley, vellios along with Duffy then the answer is no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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