Everton Banter Archive July 13 2014

13 Jul 2014 11:41:53
Is there genuine interest in Steven Caulker or has that ship sailed Ed?

{Ed025's Note - it does seem to have cooled ste..

13 Jul 2014 15:51:47
Hasn't been any mention of the likes of Jermain Lens or Carlos Bacca as potential targets in a few weeks. Just wondering if anyone knows if players like these have made deals elsewhere yet? Or does anyone think they might still be on the radar (if they ever were at all)?

13 Jul 2014 13:47:46
Could it be that were taking our time over transfers due to us anticipating (today's papers are full of it) an unbelievable and difficult to turn down bid for Ross Barkley? It wuldnt surprise me and what could we do? also his Agent would push it too for his own benefits. Its happened before to us, it can happen again, same Chairman as Rooney's sale. We got Champions League after Rooney's Sale!

13 Jul 2014 15:17:34
We were in a totally different financial position when we sold Rooney wouldn't be a stretch to say that sale kept us in business today we do't need to sell.

Wishful thinking, not sure why you think we don't have to sell. We are still vastly in debt and as said last season we the debt always rises each year. So we can always be tempted, don't believe we can't be. let's not forget he is still no where near the final article yet as was shown by RM use of him last season. A huge offer for potentially a great player? who know's? the bank probably.

So true

14 Jul 2014 23:51:40
I wasn't saying that we wouldn't sell at the right price all players have their price I was pointing out the difference in the situations between the Rooney sale and a potential Barkley sale the fact is we could not sell Barkley and still be secure which wasn't the same when Rooney was sold

12 Jul 2014 19:17:55
Looks like besic hasn't happened at all. confirmed it last night but I've read that Swansea have bid more in one installment. I wouldn't be too gutted if Rodwell came back. Bobby would develop him as long as he stays fit. Very quiet regarding other rumours, getting a bit concerned to be honest.

Why are you worried? I'm not worried in the slightest. I have absolute faith that Martinez will work his magic in this transfer window just as he did in the last summer window. One word: patience.

13 Jul 2014 00:38:27
Where are we going on our pre season tour this year?

{Ed007's Note - Prenton Park (22nd July), Bangkok to play Leicester (27th July) and 3rd August v Porto at Goodison for Leon Osman's testimonial.}

Totally don't get the Bangkok game. well we all know its to whore our club out there


but with such a big and long season ahead of us wouldn't it make better sense have our pre season games closer to home instead of wasting 3 or more days traveling and recovering

13 Jul 2014 03:59:35
We want to be a world club, with worldwide supporters, travelling is part of that to gain exposure, there are many Everton supporters out here, but we want many more too. Seeing them in a live game can only help that, we are also sponsored by Chang Beer, so it is part of that too, so we are not "WHORING AROUND".
Think big or we will not grow, and growing brings in MORE money, so think before you say it's a waste of time.
I have been A lifelong Evertonian, Born a Blue 61 years ago, now live in Thailand.

Bkk Pete

I agree with some of that BKK but there is a time and place for that


not a few weeks before our biggest and most crucial season in years.

we have a chance to make the top 4 this year if we push on on what we did last season

but when around 1/4 of the team has been at the world cup, then on to their home land, then back to us, then to Bangkok and back.

sorry no it's a stupid idea

13 Jul 2014 10:47:08
So when is the time and the place? T HE CLUB HAS AN OBLIGATION TO IT'S SPONSORS. We will be playing most Thursdays and travelling every other game. then play SUNDAYS is that going to spoil 4th place. Think bigger p[lease, or we will never be a world club team.

BackoftheNet, our players are extremely well drilled and extremely fit athletes. I would be very worried if they couldn't recover from a trip to Thailand which is 2 weeks before the first game of the season. I would think even I would be able to recover from that within a week and I am nowhere near as fit as out players. Also, Bkk Pete, you're spot on about us needing to gain exposure.

13 Jul 2014 16:01:26
As an expat I'll also be at the game in BKK with my 6yr old son. I can't wait! However, there is no point worrying about global exposure when you can't buy a shirt anywhere. As long as kitbag prevent the sale of our football strips any exposure is worthless.

Totally agree with pod.I'm Irish and have to use the web to get the kit.its ridiculous when I could walk into a sports shop and can pick up any other teams jersey.when does the deal with kitbag end?

{Ed025's Note - 2019 ray..talk about getting stitched up..