Everton Banter Archive May 21 2016

21 May 2016 22:28:48
In the exchange of rumours, banter and comments between posters and Eds about how transfers are actually carried out, the importance of Kevin Reeves (Chief Scout) in the ongoing scouting, recruitment and transfer mechanics at Everton was stated.
Elsewhere, other sources have asserted that Kevin Reeves has left the club - along with several other people brought in by Roberto Martinez from Wigan Athletic.
It's clear that the likes of Jones and Lawrence have gone. However, I am confused (cue ridicule from the Eds! ) about what the truth really is about Kevin Reeves.
So, please may I test the patience of the Eds and ask them to indulge me by stating definitively if Kevin Reeves is or isn't still at Everton?
Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - I was not aware he had gone. We knew there were changes coming on the scouting front so they will be looking to recruit a new head scout.}

21 May 2016 22:48:05
Ed002: thanks, as always, for your reply. I appreciate your insights and look forward to reading your comments on the changes happening at Everton.

21 May 2016 23:48:05
He was responsible for the Niasse purchase. For that alone he needs to go, preferably to solitary confinement.

21 May 2016 21:08:58
Hey

. source BBC sports. understands Jose to be next Man U manager and was agreed pre final. so maybe we can put this one to bed.

Mart.

21 May 2016 21:25:42
Widely reported but using the normal wording of "according to sources" so it may be true or not. I will not believe anything until it is officially announced.

21 May 2016 21:40:02
If true then that deal was done months ago and I don't believe even if utd got in champions league there is no way mourinho would of waited around to see if they wanted him or not.

21 May 2016 21:46:16
Hey

. of course its 'rumoured' yet when a reliable source such as BBC/ SKY etc use the word "understands", there is usually substance to it. yet we will see.

M.

21 May 2016 21:46:16
Hey

. of course its 'rumoured' yet when a reliable source such as BBC/ SKY etc use the word "understands", there is usually substance to it. yet we will see.

M.

22 May 2016 08:11:08
He is going to utd but as for sources. Last week SSN broadcast cast it that he was going to be announced as manager within hours. On Saturday it was immediately after the match then after the game it was next week.

It's best to sit back and let things happen. All of the rumours that come out most on here could guess at and be just as wrong/ right as these reporters.

21 May 2016 19:38:31
. I see Rom has been spouting his mouth off again about "his mind being made up". I suggest that his mind was made up 10 games ago judging by his performances. to be honest, like mist Everton fans I guess I'm looking forward to see his replacement who I hope will be young Vincent Janssen who has a fantastic commitment to the game, is a full blown international already, can hold the ball up, dribble, great team player, strong in the air and scores his fair share of goals - pretty much everything that Rom isn't really other than the goal scoring side. I've been sick of this guys ego from day 1 and he can get out of our club tomorrow as far as I'm concerned as there better replacements out there ready to take his place. Everton needs to become a team again, not a bunch of individualistic knob heads governed by their daddies and their scumbag agents!

{Ed025's Note - amen to that soli..

21 May 2016 19:53:26
Him and Milik would do by me!

21 May 2016 19:55:35
cudin agree more soli. as far as i am concerned he can go now as i really am not aresed at least his daddie will iron his undies for him. overrated and is believing all the hype about him.

21 May 2016 20:03:29
Hi Sol have to agree with every word you say, i too would like players who are going to give their all week in and week out for Everton, i would like to nominate your post for Post Of The Year well said mate GuernseyBlue.

21 May 2016 20:53:30
Solo totally agree, funny how he is on international duty every time he mouths off. Everton have him till 2019. Let's get a striker in and put him on bench, his first touch is terrible and can't control the ball. So before he mouths off get himself sorted first.
I think fdb in the next week maybe 2 weeks
How's things everyone.

22 May 2016 08:19:30
I have never taken to Rom. With players like him mouthing off on international duty it hinders our team unity and adds fuel to the lack of chemistry theory Baines talked about.

If in our hours of need under Martinez he would have come out and said "this is my club and these are my team mates and I will give everything for them" then we may have seen a different team. Instead moaning and making comments like he did only added to the frustration.

Get him out!

21 May 2016 18:59:28
Forgot Barkley and he needs a good manager.

21 May 2016 18:52:11
Mark Clattenberg at it again.

21 May 2016 20:28:06
There will be repercussions after the match celebrations from the Palace players and Pardew will be interesting.

21 May 2016 17:49:02
So Lukaku has decided on where he will play next? Sorry but as the club who hold his contract don't we have a say in this. Sell him to who offers the most, not on where he would like to go. Otherwise keep him to his contract and don't sell him. Players just take the piss now.

{Ed025's Note - your right there woburn..

21 May 2016 19:06:10
just another greedy football mercenary who has got a mouth bigger than the mersey (along with his arl fella) who has again showed a total lack of respect to Everton football club, his team mates, and the fans who pay good money to watch him and buy the merchandise with his name upon it. It was him who should of been made to apologise ( and not Baines) for disrespecting the club the first time he opened his trap. I agree without his goals this season we probably could of gone down. But for someone who downed tools on march 12th (his last goals for the club) to try and tell us he tried his best towards the end of the season needs to have a serious word with himself and have a long look in the mirror. If that's your best pal i would hate to see your worst, and if some club does come in for you for the reported 65 million i would snatch there arm out of its socket pack your bags for you and say good riddance to a bad apple who keeps biting the hand that's been feeding him.

{Ed025's Note - hard to argue with that jimmy..

21 May 2016 17:31:36
Stubbsy anyone?

21 May 2016 17:12:28
Congratulations Stubbsy! Well deserved.

21 May 2016 17:01:25
What about Alan Stubbs, just won Scottish cup with Hibs there first cup since 1902 beating Rangers.
Okay it is Scotland but it is a great achievement an he is a blue and knows the premier league.
A better choice than De Boer for me.

21 May 2016 18:14:15
Better choice how, exactly?

{Ed025's Note - hes a very good player hugo but he has to show some balls mate, he is being bullied by a domineering father and a blood sucking agent in raiola who have more to say than what the cat licks its arse with, if you want to leave rom then go, but grow a pair and let it be your decision..

21 May 2016 19:08:06
Stubbs name is not a big enough to attract the calibre of player we require to progress.

{Ed025's Note - fair comment dero mate..

21 May 2016 10:28:37
Don't believe the rumours about this Russian guy buying into Everton he has his heart set ongetting control of Arsenal. We have a new invester now not short of a bob or two we are in the best position we have ever been in. Morishi has his plans for EFC and i believe he will deliver them in time so he is enough for me. The future is bright for Everton.

{Ed025's Note - i agree stef..

21 May 2016 11:06:27
Ed and Stef

What is the source of this rumour anyway? Just zilch everywhere?

{Ed025's Note - its exactly that 247..a rumour..its been said that usmonov at arsenal will follow moshiri to everton, i cant see it myself mate..

21 May 2016 11:30:33
Ed025

Me neither mate, because hasn't he just aquired 50% of 'red and white holdings'

{Ed025's Note - i believe its 30% 247..

21 May 2016 11:51:27
Im totally happy myself but if his bezzie did want to join him then I would gladly welcome him.

21 May 2016 12:10:48
Yep 30% my reading glasses are at odds with my laptop again, they need to sort it out .

21 May 2016 13:10:55
Well Stan Kroenke is the majority shareholder at Arsenal with over 60% and Usmanov has 30% through Red and White holdings. They don't get on together, have different views on how Arsenal should be run. However Kroenke does not want to relinquish power. Usmanov has said that he is in it for the long haul and wants future generations of his family to benefit. However both have big ego's so anything could happen. For Usmanov to buy into Everton he firstly has to sell his Arsenal shares, you are talking about big money here. Maybe Kroenke would buy them to get rid of his main rival. At Everton Moshiri would have to agree to Usmanov coming in, I know that they are big business partners but would Moshiri like to play second fiddle again? Can't see it happening but it is a possibility. It would make Everton a power house and a new stadium would be a certainty.