Everton Banter Archive January 03 2013

03 Jan 2013 22:09:23
i want ballotelli on loan

Moyes would never put up with ballotelli

Dave EFC

03 Jan 2013 20:47:57
We got paid a lump sum from nike.. it doesnt matter how many kits get sold

03 Jan 2013 19:32:03
Be gutted if Fulham get forren we need to establish a young centre back into the side

Eddy

No we don't when we have duffy, its now time for Moyes to play him, and concentrate on other areas of the team.

Why can't we do that with Duffy. He has to start v Cheltenham. Barrym

Duffy was excellent last season when he filled in for distin

Forren's not that young, he's 24. I think by young you must mean that he's 5 years younger than Jagielka and Heitinga and 10 years younger than Distin. We need a new CB because Heitinga is awful so we can't rely on him. If we get rid of Heitinga we will be very very short at the back, so don't think that Duffy is the answer.

03 Jan 2013 18:45:55
Heard today that moyes will sign a contract to stay in march only if he is not forced to sell players. He will only sign a rolling 6 month contract to the end of each transfer window to pressure the board not to sell prized assets

Moyes won't do no 6 month contract sounds like BS to me

As if we would offer him a 6 month contract. The board might be a bunch of clowns, but they aren't completely stupid.

Mike

03 Jan 2013 18:15:21
Benayoun anybody?
Ste Old Swan {Ed025's Note - where would he fit in ste?..

When the dreaded injuries kick in, probably in the FA Cup final.
Ste Old Swan

03 Jan 2013 17:10:48
Good news about jags extending his contract! How long is left on baines's? Could do with securing his services for the next 5 years!!

Baines contract runs until 30.06.2015 plenty of time yet

03 Jan 2013 17:51:00
Just read an intresting article there on toffeeweb, Moyes has privately asked the board to give him a cash advance on the new tv money so he can push for top 4. IT goes on to say how much our board each have and that they other than Bill, have go nothing in terms of investment in the club i just hope they listen .Moyes does what he always does and does not put pressure on the board but he feels this an opportunity to big to let slip.We as Evertonians need to shout it from the rooftops and demand this board start giving cause thet got away it too long now i just hope they cough up this time .Stef the blue

03 Jan 2013 14:28:28
Hi ed just a couple of quick questions,

How certain are you on milner joining? I think hed add great quality.
Lescott would be okay but I'm not too bothered if he doesn't join, and apparently yossi benayoun is a target? Do you know anything?

Many thanks, blue army {Ed013's Note - Its the wages that are a problem mate, loan deals would make sense and would be better for Everton financially. Milner would be a great addition}

Sell johny and distan , get around £6-7mill get lescott on loan , that money well spent pluss a couple of loans would be great

03 Jan 2013 18:58:08
Ed there is no way in a million years we will be signing Milner on a permanent deal, he would have to halve his current wages and that would still make him our top earner, I think Lescott is on 90k so forget that one too, hopefully we can get them both on loan.

Degsy {Ed025's Note - i just relay information i get degsy...but things change constantly in football as you know, with the injury to aguero things may be up in the air..

03 Jan 2013 16:02:09
Phil Jagielka signs new contract which keeps him at goodison until 2017

03 Jan 2013 12:47:53
I never thought I'd see a better left foot in an Everton shirt, (weird, mixed-metaphor, I know!), than Kevin Sheedy's, but I think Bainsey's taken his crown. That free kick last night was nothing short of awesome. If Pirlo, Messi or rent boy Ronaldo had scored a free kick like that it would be being shown all over the world for weeks!
I've been an Evertonian for over 50 years now & Bainsey is right up there with my favourite ever players. God forbid him ever leaving Goodison.

Toffee Tezza
IM(&K)IT

Great left foot, fantastic player, must be kept at Everton at all costs. J4T96 Don't buy the Sun.

No self respecting everton fan would buy the sun i would hope

03 Jan 2013 11:46:49
People who have come on here and blamed Heitinga for the goal last night really need to look again!!

Heitinga went with (first striker)Ameobi for the first ball to prevent any potential flick on... at that point Distin and Baines needed to drop back in case of any second ball but both of them got drawn towards the ball, allowing the (second striker) Cisse to drift around the back and score. Once the ball has cleared Heitinga/Ameobi it is up to Distin/Baines to deal with the danger not Heitinga!!

The guy who came on here last night screaming about 'the first rule of defending is never let the ball bounce' and saying we should get rid of Heitinga has a poor understanding of football....!!
The pundits on MotD never even mentioned Heitinga when reviewing the goal... why? Because it was not his fault!!

This habit of slamming this player or that player after every game is quite simply pathetic and embarrassing! Especially when it's aimed at the wrong player!!

Anyway a hard fought and potentially invaluable 3pts last night well done boys esp Victor ( another player who is constantly and unfairly slammed by people on this site). Here's an idea start supporting the team!! Or is that to much to ask from somone who claims to be a supporter? COYB!!!

aflm78

I'm surprised Jelavic wasn't blamed for giving away a soft free-kick for being offside...which led to Krul's 'assist'

I agree with what you are saying about blaming individual players if we lose. All the players make mistakes as some point of the season that will cost us a win. Play as a team and win and lose as a team

I for one have never and would never boo, heckle, criticise a player whilst watching at Goodison or at an Away ground.

But people are entitled to comment on the team and individual players on a Forum. Or would you just like every to be happy with the team each week whether we win, lose or draw?

Alastair

''Or would you just like every to be happy with the team each week whether we win, lose or draw?''

They would Alastair mate. Whatever you do, don't have a go at the team or players. We are the bestest team in the world and every player we have is world class.

Mike

Distin got to command more first goal he went missing also when perch hit the post n the scramble after he just watches , for me heil cost u goals switches off at crucial times can't defend movement

Baines steped out anticipating the flick as cisse would then be offside. he trusted the cb's not to get undeneath the ball. It was shocking all round but not 2 fussed cos we won.

Leon EFC

These days defenders dont challenge for the header, they block off the attacker by standing right behind. This is what Distin does. He is better positioned to do this than Heitinga who is side on, hence the silly sideways jump. Baines does the right thing. Tracks first then steps up to play the offside expecting the flick from Ameobe. But because Ameobe doesnt get the flick no offside occurs. IMO Hetinga is at fault for not anticipating Distins intentions. If he had he could have just hung off to receive the ball. That said it may be that DIstin didnt give the shout. Johnny has made too many mistakes recently which is the reason he is getting flak.

It was Distin's mistake. Heitinga has been playing poorly therefore making it more convenient for people to lay the blame squarely on him. He could see Heitinga going up for the ball and should have dropped back. However it's academic now because we took the 3 points.

Mike is that sarcasm? Wow! How incredibly witty of you, did you think of that all by yourself? Bravo!!

Btw... Yes we are the 'bestest' team in the whole wide world but no all our players are not world class but unless you have a 100 million to donate to the club or have some rich Arab friends then these are the players we have and we cant change that, can we? So what purpose does slamming them do? None!

aflm78

03 Jan 2013 11:23:56
Good 3 points lads. And a great performance. Can't see us selling any1 unless it's going to massively improve our squad with players coming the other way + cash. But Doubt it.

I've not slagged of a player all season but had a really good look at naismith due to all the hassle he gets on here n although he never stopped he didn't do much right for me. I'm hoping that it's just the fact he was out so long and a bit of confidence but fear he may not be good enough, hope he proves me wrong tho.

Looking at the next few matches in january I'm really optimistic for some good results and with Mirallas and Gibo and some new faces in time for the Man U match. I really don't want Everton to mess up Man U's season but I also don't want to give them any points either.

Happy Days Blues

Leon EFC

03 Jan 2013 11:51:13
£9.1million loss.

We might have to sell Felli to balance the books. Not Baines though he's our most influential player.

Nostrawigus

03 Jan 2013 12:09:32
Gates and Tickets decreased ??

How about Everyone get themselves to the old lady, week in week out, rain or shine!

We are playing fantastic football! Get there to watch it!

Blue Bones

That's not counting the last transfer windows accounts n new commercial deals n this season attendances attendances this year r better , we're on tv a lot more n will b towards end of season .the problem about Everton is r board members aren't dynamic enough concerning sponsorships etc .robert earl with is American connections has brought what to the table Rocky on the pitch , a club of evertons size should be doin a lot better , too many of r board do zilch

From what I've read the losses, though obviously not good, are nothing to panic about (at this stage at least) and there's certainly no pressing need to sell anyone before the summer.

We dont have to sell anyone, that what we spent on piennar, mirralas, gibson, oviedo, jelavic

03 Jan 2013 12:17:48
This does not include the Nike deal.

Ok read the article at the guardian online, it explains everything, including the fact that our poor start to last season was a factor in the financial loss, with gate receipts down and loss of t v games

03 Jan 2013 10:30:54
Cracking 3 points last night, i agree with a previous poster that it was as much down to effort and hard work than a good performance.

The major positive was the impact of Big Vic when he came on, and he even smiled when he scored. Never been his biggest fan, mainly because you can see he has it in him, but doesn't perform consistently. More of the same please Vic.

The only negatives were the defence again looked a bit disorganised again at times. The goal we gave away was really sloppy defending. I think i would enjoy 1-0 win as much as a 4-1 at the moment. I am also really starting to wonder what Naismith has to offer, i don't like picking on individual players, but i haven't watched him once yet and come away impressed. I didn't know a great deal about him when at Rangers, but I was told by a couple of Scottish lads that i work with, that he was quick, had an eye for goal, and could play left, right or through the centre. Having seen him both live and on TV numerous times, i'm not quite so sure that is true. Perhaps its a lack of confidence, or the fact he has had bad injuries or that the pace of the premier league is a struggle to him? Would be interested to know what the rest of you think?

Cheers Alastair

So you are going to stop moaning about Victor Anichebe and are going to turn your attention to Steven Naismith it seems.
I love Everton but can't stand the boo boys at Goodison Park, people must stop this NOW.
Ste Old Swan {Ed025's Note - i agree ste..for me there is not a lot to moan about, all the players are giving their all, and deserve our support..so come on guys, dont lets get like them across the park, and back our guys..

I agree Alastair. I think Naismith is a typical Moyes player - works hard, tracks back a lot, and tries his best every game. Like you, I've seen him at Goodison and on TV every game this season, and although he's had a few decent games, he's not really shone. Hes not got too much pace, and his dribbling isnt fantastic, so maybe RW isnt his best position. But I will always support him when hes an Everton player, and maybe given more time to adjust from the SPL he will improve. Or maybe in the future, he will be more of a bench player, to come on, which will may be better.

I think he is struggling with the quality of players he is against in the premiership. It was different with Jelavic because he has a strikers instint in the box so he fitted into it straight away, with Naismith playing on the right he is against better full backs than the scottish league. Think he just needs time to adjust to the better quality of opponent

In response Ste old Swan, i was saying that i have never been that impressed with him and was opening up for debate as to why people think he isn't performing in the premier league. Not getting on his back merely posing the question. You obviously think he performs well every game so i must be a bad judge of player.

Alastair

I agree. he only said he wasnt that impressed with naismith, now he is getting called a boo boy!
Is this site about banter? cos it seems it is full of people who are total worshippers! Naismith was poor last night. simple. watch a re run of the 50 odd minutes he was on the park.he contributed nothing at all.he even made that obertan look quality and he hadnt played for a year!

stewillow

03 Jan 2013 10:01:15
It's not all over with holtby, looks like we and the rs are still in with a shout according to ssn

Jc

03 Jan 2013 13:54:53
If he's an Everton supporter I doubt he'd come to us, although footballers are a funny breed! If I were male
and really good at football I'd never play for United :-/ he's a good player, personally I think he'd be better for Everton than Liverpool

RedSh*te

03 Jan 2013 09:05:59
so did that Guillaume Hoarau lad tweet where he was going in the end?

No, because he has no official account on tweeter.

Well he does, the account just doesn't have the blue tick next to it

03 Jan 2013 03:16:14
Any of the regular posters on here know how i feel about big Vic , i posted many times about him well i wonder what they have to say now i just hope he gets the cheer his name deserves next week at the old lady well done Victor keep the goals coming COYB IMWT .Stef the blue

I have a similar view mate. Years ago when we were trying to sign some forwards everyone was slagging James Vaughen and Victor off. I said at the time that both were still very young and had been blighted by injuries. I said give them a break. They are both very young and will develop further. I am so pleased for him. Perhaps now some will get behind him and give him further support to improve even further. Degsypulford

I am forever arguing with so called supporters about the treatment of Victor, it has to stop NOW
Ste Old Swan

03 Jan 2013 00:56:02
Not been on here for ages!! How you all doing lads and girls and ed025!?
Went away for christmas, watched the blue boys in a couple of pubs in tenerife, great christmas return 9 points from 12 and tonight was a great result after a unlucky defeat against Chelsea.
Have to say our recent good form is partly down to the return of form of Pienaar he went of the boil ever since he shaved his locks, but since the Tottenham game he has been brilliant linking up as usual with Baines and has scored a couple and also has a few assists.
Tonight, Baines free-kick was the best free-kick ive saw in a long time and I have to say in the last 4 games Anichebe, who I have criticised in the past has been showing passion and working hard and that's all we ask for in a player, so credit where it's due he's doing really well, if he stays fit and shows that commitment he can be a useful player.
Anyway, hope you all had a good christmas and new year and lets hope the blue men can smash it up from now till may and you never know where it will take us!!!!

MikeTheBlue

COYB THECITIESFIRST 1878

Distan has been man of the match in the last 2 games for me dont now what yourve been watching tom efc

03 Jan 2013 00:19:17
Can I just say, Everton are some of the nicest fans I've met,
I lost my ticket for the match tonight and one of your lot gave me a ticket to sit with yous and looked after me. Massive respect, good luck in the future, from a 13 year old Geordie

02 Jan 2013 23:47:41
Correct me if I'm wrong, just watching match of the day and Gerard is pinging long balls everywhere what was it he said about us

Brilliant win by the way every blue played excellent

03 Jan 2013 14:02:51
Yeah yeah and Phil Neville dives after Moyes has condemned it...do we have to go through this again it's so boring! Concentrate on Everton, your own team, leave us to worry about ours. Bring some proper banter, not this primary school tell-tale rubbish!

RedSh*te

03 Jan 2013 16:44:12
Did u actually see some of the passes though? They were world class! He's still a beast at 32, whether you like him or not!