Everton Banter Archive August 15 2015

15 Aug 2015 23:39:52
Thought I would register as part of fantasy league. Great win today for us and I think we just need to get behind the lads as tough few games ahead but no reason not to get points from them. Keep up good work Eds.

15 Aug 2015 22:48:03
Good win today, much needed lift for all, but to be fair we're talking about Southampton here, it's just papering over the cracks if there's no real quality coming in before window closes IMO

{Ed025's Note - put a dampener on it why dont you baz.. :)

15 Aug 2015 23:05:43
Not at all, we're all chuffed today, can't possibly see that team play every week for a whole season though can you, Ed don't kid yourself it's one game and we need resources.

{Ed025's Note - im not one to kid myself baz, as i always say...one swallow does not a summer make, your dead right we do need players, but it does show that when the tactics are right we have some fine players and a quality team mate..

16 Aug 2015 00:40:31
Yes its only Southampton, the same Southampton that finished 13 points and 4 places ahead of us last season. They are a decent side no doubting that.

16 Aug 2015 01:44:27
Baz you kiddin! only the Saints! you must of been flying that plane lad. We were fantastic today a proper lesson in counter attacking football.

16 Aug 2015 04:46:57
Agree ed.the saints are no mugs.we were great today.others have strengthened this summer but we do have a cracking squad,and when playing like we do today,we can beat anybody.

{Ed025's Note - without sounding negative dentie will we play with that intensity at home?, we seem to thrive against teams that attack us and let us play the counter attacking role, i just hope we can play the pressing game as well as today against teams that sit back, if we do then this could be a great season mate..

16 Aug 2015 16:47:30
That's why we need a creative forward to help break teams down.

15 Aug 2015 21:54:20
I saw the banner today! Bit daft in my opinion! I am not pro board but I'm also not gunning for them to leave! I agree that they need to invest and come up with a plan to take us forward but I certainly don't want them jumping ship and selling to anyone for the sake of selling! If the team continue to perform like they did today, and we manage to get the 2 or 3 signings that the manager has said we will then I'm happy! We have always been late movers in the transfer window, but we always (most of the time) manage to get players in last minute! So if I'm honest i'm a little bit excited to see who we get, if everyone just concentrates on supporting the team, and go about questioning the board through the correct avenues (whatever they may be) then things will be a lot more dignified but with the board still getting the message that things need to change!

{Ed025's Note - well said smeg..

15 Aug 2015 22:05:40
My personal view on this is the board have had a large number of well documented failures and we need investment and a plan. However if we did get sold it doesn't necessarily need to be to a multi-billionaire, just someone with a plan. I believe the solution proposed by these fan groups is to appoint "independent experts" to sell the club on behalf of the board, who would presumably stay until the club is sold.

I think the idea behind the plane was more than likely to get media coverage, which if it was, they succeeded. Not saying I agree with this method of protest, they are more effective means of removing a board.

{Ed025's Note - i agree tony..

15 Aug 2015 23:46:47
tbh I totally disagree with the sale of our club right now it could turn out great for us but bigger chance of disaster imo as we have seen with many clubs around us for me kenwright has bin fantastic yes we need some investment would be great not sale personally I think its all way over the top this by far the best squad in years with the promise of two three more I think we can match anyone add to that some fantastic youngsters comin through to say kenwright has done a terrible job way off the mark imo

15 Aug 2015 21:15:39
During today's game I felt the emotions that many Evertonians will have. Immense pride in the performance of the whole side, which included some individuals who have been vilified by many. I will also include the manager in this, who has remained dignified during a period where he has been ridiculed. Well done Roberto for conducting yourself in a manner that befits our great club.
For the first time as an Evertonian I felt ashamed and embarrassed by the actions of a few. Our club was once the envy of many, but this minority has dragged this great club down to the level of the classless mediocre has been's and also ran's. Shame on them.

{Ed025's Note - a lot seem to echo that sentiment SB, i would like to maybe hear from someone who agreed with the idea or even one of the perpetrators to explain exactly what they hoped to achieve..

15 Aug 2015 21:36:10
I agree Ed. It it simply coincidence that this happens when the Blue Union is rearing its ugly head?

{Ed025's Note - it is presumptuous of you to blame them SB, it could have been anyone mate, i have said before that the BU have on the whole got the welfare of the club at heart, but there are fractions within it who shall we say cross the line..

15 Aug 2015 22:03:15
I agree again Ed and I am not pointing the finger directly, but we both know that irrational individuals do like to jump on bandwagons. Indeed, had the result gone the other way there are probably a couple of posters who would've agreed with those actions. Anyway, this is getting a little deep now and I'm just glad that we won!

{Ed025's Note - i am too SB, nights like this are here to be enjoyed mate not to dwell on the negatives..

15 Aug 2015 22:17:32
One positive to come out of it Ed is that it would appear to have united genuine supporters, which can only be good for all of us who have the clubs best interests at heart.

{Ed025's Note - lets hope so SB..

16 Aug 2015 08:51:31
Are there any supporters for the banner at St. Marys on this site? Perhaps they could explain to us what they hoped to achieve. If it was publicity they now have it, so step forward from the shadows and explain the actions taken.

15 Aug 2015 20:30:41
just like to say a few things I hope the people who arranged the fly over today are ashamed we do not need this at our club leave this crap to Liverpool fans.we played very well today iv said we have a good first 11 and on there day can beat anyone on there day but thing that might have been missed today was that we had 6 players 21 or under start or come on from the bench we really do have some great kids coming into our first team.

15 Aug 2015 20:02:31
Is it me or is rm losing his mind why r we looking at other teams hasbins bill weres the money from tv rights 100 mil I heard do us blues a favour an buy a top striker and a midfield general not had 1 of them since peter reid then we might just push 4 top 4 time is now coyb

15 Aug 2015 21:24:31
I understand what you been mate with the likes of Evans but don't forget it is mostly paper talk. We won't know for sure who he wants until they sign or it gets confirmed by someone with actual information which the papers don't have.

15 Aug 2015 21:30:20
gravesen and carsley may disagree maybe not the same quality but a general any day

15 Aug 2015 19:30:39
I'm really happy with the performance today. A big plus for from pre season to now is that Barkley looks relaxed and looking like he is enjoying his football again. Today along with most of the team he was excellent.

Our away fans were also brilliant today which is exactly what was needed after the shameful efforts of a few morons that have no right to think they speak on my behalf.

These forums, supporters groups or whatever don't help anyone with actions like this. Protests have never worked anywhere at any club. All it does is add to the preasure on the pitch. Luckily today our players, manager and staff stuck up for true SUPPORTERS of our club and performed brilliantly. Thanks boys.

COYB NSNO

15 Aug 2015 20:12:53
Good post that mate.

15 Aug 2015 18:03:24
Great result and an even better performance, everyone had a good game today, the team have proved they can play so now just have to keep it up for the rest of the season! Well done blues!
Hearing rumours of yarmelenko around the ground today ed! You heard anything? Would love it to be true but this is Everton so not likely!
Cheers

{Ed025's Note - only just got in smeg so no news yet on yarmeleko, but great result yoday mate..

15 Aug 2015 18:52:17
Absolutely dismantled Saints today shows what we can do when we move the ball upfield quicker.

I think without Europa distractions this season we could finish top 6.

15 Aug 2015 17:46:33
It sure does feel good to get some positivity back I've missed that feeling, also think we have a very good chance against City next week COYB

15 Aug 2015 19:15:11
Agree hope the fans get right behind the team from the start next week as it can help make the difference confidence will be high now great performance hopefully we can add some players this week get a real buzz going through the club again with the right additions we will have a real strong squad for this season

15 Aug 2015 20:52:37
Your right Coby COYB

15 Aug 2015 15:40:24
great play today, lots more of that in the coming weeks

15 Aug 2015 16:38:10
ye it looked different today, tactics and forward thinking were more impressive, good way to the make them tools that made the banner look even more idiotic with are best away score in 4 and half years haha class

15 Aug 2015 17:33:55
Tools they are mike complete losers great result today

15 Aug 2015 20:18:57
I can understand if we were selling off our best players players and de valuing the team to re coup money but its not the case BK may fall short in the money department but he isn't taking us the cleaners for his own gain, weak to say the least

15 Aug 2015 15:30:41
where are the boo boys and banner idiots now, after an impressive display against Southampton, WE all need to get behind the team not heckle and call

15 aug 2015 15:36:12
not one of the banner boys, but i just ate another big slice of humble pie. coyb

15 Aug 2015 15:02:39
Just what the doctor ordered now bring on City COYB

15 Aug 2015 15:19:47
All hail the LBK line. Golden Boot Lukaku, Golden Dome Kone, and Golden something Barkley
The Everton Flag flies proudly in South Georgia

15 Aug 2015 15:28:00
Everton.the Green Machine

15 aug 2015 15:37:47
yes all of them jolly green giants coyb

15 Aug 2015 14:46:20
Kone was great today. Maybe we were too quick to judge. I thought Ross had his best game for us, so much of our play went through him. Lukaku looks up for it now. Don't like Galloway at left back he is clearly not one. Even Barry was alright. Very good performance. Bring on those 3 signings

15 Aug 2015 17:38:38
To quick to judge on this site never lol I think Galloway doing well svenny but he will play centre in the future looks a real good buy

15 Aug 2015 18:49:23
Too quick to judge he been here how long? Now I am one who has slated kone I feel he is usless and brings nothin to our team, but I will also say 2games in 2 assists 1 goal and played well in both so far, not bad for a guy I said wernt good enough for my local pub team, what do I know though haha, hope he keeps it up tho, boys played very well today, banner was disappointing I believe bk is doing a fair job, the team selection had me worried cone an clevs on wings but turned out to be most satisfactory game I have seen for a while Manu excluding. Still dnt think rm is right man but time will tell

15 Aug 2015 20:36:55
Toffeeblue I like the way you are open to Martinez doing a job yet. I am too although I'm not completely convinced. I also like your comments about BK. But Kone comments? 'Useless and no good for the team' really? This is based on what exactly? The way I see it is Kone didn't get the chance to show whether he is good, bad or whatever. He was injured far too much. I presume he didn't choose to be injured. Any game he played before this season he wasn't fully match fit he was only returning from injury. How could you possibly judge him on that? Far too quick to judge. See how he goes this season hopefully without injury and then we'll see what he's like. 2 assists and 1 goal is not a bad start. let's see if he can keep it up. Also I seen someone taking the piss of Gareth Farrelly a couple of days ago on this website. He isn't among Evertons greatest but if I'm not mistaken didn't he score THE goal that kept Everton in the top flight awhile back. As far as I know if he didn't score it we would of got relegated. If I'm wrong, please someone correct me. If I'm correct to you Gareth Farrelly I am eternally greatful! 😊

15 Aug 2015 14:45:52
Well that was one in the eye for all the nay-sayers, and the idiots who wasted their money on that aeroplane banner! Cracking performance all round, bring on man city!

15 Aug 2015 14:44:04
I hope whoever is responsible for the banner hang their heads in shame.Great performance by the team today. RM must be reading our posts.He changed the tactics at long last and it worked.Kone brill today.Got to give the credit when it's due.

15 Aug 2015 14:37:18
No side ways passing or much backwards: and 0-3! 😆

15 Aug 2015 13:50:39
Lukaku: what he can do when he's up for it. Ross: looks very relaxed and is now playing the right ball.
Still nervous though. Would really like to keep a clean sheet. Please.

15 Aug 2015 11:54:12
So we finally get two strikers from the start, but with four defensive/deep lying midfielders. RM is on crack.

15 Aug 2015 14:34:19
What say you now Windsor???

15 Aug 2015 14:56:07
So many things wrong with this stupid post! Firstly, neither Barkley nor Clev are defensive/deep lying midfielders so how are there 4?

Secondly, all of our wingers are either injured(Pienaar),coming back from injury(Deulofeu,McGeady) or carrying knocks(Mirallas. Who do you expect him to play?

Whingers have a right to whinge, fair enough, but at least talk sense!!

15 Aug 2015 17:56:53
There is always one that speaks to early lol

15 Aug 2015 11:30:57
If Berahino is available, surely he's got to be worth a shout for us

15 Aug 2015 11:22:24
I think we are all missing the point here! I blame the manager! He's had more money in the last couple seasons than what moyes ever had and wasted 28 mil on a striker whosee first touch is awful. I think the players he brought in from Wigan are poor apart from Mccarthy. I just don't think he's bringing the right players to the club. He's not for Everton and I really believe it is him that is the problem.

15 Aug 2015 10:42:48
I have supported our great club since 1967, seen us go through bad times as well as great times, and through all those times the majority of fans stuck with the team and that is what we must do now, continue to give the team 100% support. The board though must look at themselves and admit they have failed, they have not found a buyer and not invested enough in the team. Is it time to bring in someone to sell the club? Biggest problem being we have no assets other than players so are we a good purchase or not? Personally I think we need someone on the board with excellent business acumen who can sort this mess out and make us viable for sale and while we wait, we the supporters should continue to give our all in backing the team, starting today at Southampton and hopefully helping us bring 3 points back to Goodison.

15 Aug 2015 12:24:35
I have supported us since the day I drew breath 59 years ago and have seen us win most things apart from the league cup and European cup and we know who is to blame for the big one we were in big trouble and kendall royle and moyes came to the rescue under the latter we became feared again nobody like to come to goodison and then fans roared themselves hoarse in 2 years we are back to Walter smiths everton everybody wants to play us no fear anymore and a manager who is so stubborn he refuses to admit he is wrong it's a recipe for disaster and all these great escapes will be for nothing if he remains in charge heartbroken blue cob luv ya

15 Aug 2015 09:21:22
yes we are all frustrated at what is going on at our club but banners come on total lack of class from these people.

{Ed025's Note - i agree alan..

15 Aug 2015 10:35:02
I feel embarrassed Al, can't believe we have gone down the shameful route of some classless fans of the airplane flyover, hide your heads in shame

15 Aug 2015 08:06:33
We seem to be suffering from what I termed "lazy" signings. If you look at the majority of signings over the last few years, they have been from Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea and Wigan. These are either in the form of loans or permanent. I list: Howard, Robles, Kone, McCarthy, Barry, Lukaku, Baines, Gibson and Cleverly. I admit the likes of Cleverly went via other clubs and Baines has been our top signing. However, it is well known that the Premier League has inflated prices and clubs like Southampton and West Ham have scoured the European Leagues and brought in players that have been very successful and in some cases moved on for large profit. I just think we have become lazy as a club and Besic is the only example I can actually think of right now as an example of what we should be doing more of. Oh and the new guy Mason Holgate.lower league players are not what I am on about. it is the top 4 cast offs. Perhaps that is one reason why we are strapped for signings now?

15 Aug 2015 17:52:21
Complete rubbish degs again lazy signings lukaku great besic good clevs good free Galloway holgate McCarthy deulofeu I not even going to go on just nonsense that post

15 Aug 2015 04:37:12
So with news a plane is flying over St Mary's tomorrow and it is as usless as it sounds. Just for the sake of it, can we also have a few more planes saying 'move the ball faster!', 'sign some first team players!', 'where is the Arteta money?' And 'boooooooo'. In fact, just have multiple planes on standby with banners saying 'booooooo' and have them fly by whenever Barkley touches the ball. On a serious note, when did flying a plane over Football Stadiums for these things become popular?.

15 Aug 2015 08:30:06
I know one thing the people organising this must have more money than sense and a total waste of time. let's all wait till September 1st we have been promised 3 signings so lots to look forward too. I'm hoping one of them isn't Johnny Evans though lol

{Ed025's Note - me too alan, im hoping for better mate..

14 Aug 2015 22:50:27
How close are we to getting Ramiro funes mori over the line Ed? Or is it just a case of 2-2=5