Everton Banter Archive June 06 2016

 

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06 Jun 2016 21:52:46
A question for Sid / Eds.

Given that it's pretty obvious that we will be losing quite a few of the older members of the squad and a few U21's will be promoted. Also no European squad to worry about.

How do the numbers stack up in relation to new acquisitions?

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{Ed025's Note - i think sid is the man for that one tedster...i cant remember if i have put sugar in my tea mate.. :)

06 Jun 2016 23:02:59
Our registered aged-over-21 25-player squad at the end of the January transfer window actually comprised just 23 players.
Of those, 1 (Howard) is definitely leaving and 5 (Hibbert, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar and Mattioni) are out of contract this summer.
That leaves 17 players (Robles, Coleman, Baines, Oviedo, Jagielka, Mori, McCarthy, Barry, Besic, Cleverley, Barkley, Mirallas, Lennon, Lukaku, Konre, Nisse and Rodriguez) .

We have 3 aged-over-21 players returning from long-term loans (Garbutt, McGeady and McAleny) . Note that our other returning loanees - including Tarashaj - will still be classified as under-21 this Summer and won't need to be included in the main 25-player squad
We also have 4 players turning 21 who will have to be registered this summer (Stones, Deulofeu, Browning and Pennington) .

That gives us 17 plus 3 plus 4, which adds up to 24. We're OK at present with the homegrown versus non-homegrown split, but that my change with further outgoings/ incomings. No more than 17 of the 25-player squad can be non-homegrown.
So, as it stands, we would have used 24 slots of the permitted 25, which leaves just 1 additional place available as. Further outgoings will be needed - or players sent out on season-long loans - to create space for further additions.

Our other players - Davies, Dowell, new signing Sambou, Kenny, Connolly, etc., etc., - are still all classified as aged-under21 and don't need to be named in the 25-player squad.
SImples :-)

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06 Jun 2016 23:41:15
You're a star Sid. Thanks for swift and detailed response.

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07 Jun 2016 00:11:59
I love reading your posts sid (statto) but good God I get a headache trying to get my head round it all lol.

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07 Jun 2016 00:21:36
I can't imagine McGeady or McAleny being kept on. If they left that would give us three openings.

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07 Jun 2016 10:23:59
Out of the 24 I'd imagine they would be the bare minimum to leave. So at least 3 additions to the squad along with any players leaving being replaced.

Thank you for the summary Sid. Very detailed and good.

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07 Jun 2016 11:23:25
I would give Osman a 12 month contract he would not let us down, and about 8 maybe 10 new players needed to sort the mess out.

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07 Jun 2016 11:55:56
milomj: keeping Osman gives us 25 players. If you want 6 to 10 new players, which of those 25 would you move out? N. B. Howard, Hibbert, Gibson, Pienaar and Mattioni are NOT in the 25 - you'll have to select others.

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07 Jun 2016 12:52:17
Don't understand you there Sid. The 3 I'm referring to are the one free place plus McGeady and McAleny who are mentioned above. Them 5 are gone unless given contracts.

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07 Jun 2016 11:20:39
Always a great read Sid, you should run for Fifa president mate, seems like those guys are on a decent salary cough cough.

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06 Jun 2016 19:27:07
feel sorry for the saints, managers getting poached, all there best players sold for high prices. but some of there posts about us being a step down are baffling. well done murf and pb, i seen your posts on the saints rumours site to tell them how it is.

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06 Jun 2016 22:21:05
Thx mate, its hard being nice and polite when some of them were speaking rubbish, felt sorry for them but to be honest it happens to every club.

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06 Jun 2016 22:44:09
They have a new stadium and good infrastructure plus they are in Europe. Whether we like it or not we are a step down.

However, we have ambition which may be what is lacking from Southampton.

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07 Jun 2016 00:40:13
They do have a new stadium but it only holds 32 thousand our creaking old lady holds 8000 more i looked even with such a bad season we are one of a very few clubs that had a sell out last year even the likes of Liverpool and chelsea never managed that. I think a club is as big as its potential and we have a much better potential future than Southampton with what has happened in recent months.

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07 Jun 2016 08:03:25
We at Everton football club have traditional winning Chromosomes Genes etc. . . in our DNA!

More than Chelsea F. C. more than Manchester City F. C. so think about it, it doesn't take a football genious to 'do the maths'

Not just a 'sleeping giant' a sleeping giant about to wake up hungry, very hungry :)

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07 Jun 2016 09:23:01
Im not having a dig at our club i'm simply saying at this specific time they are in a better position.

As for the size of your ground it doesn't really make much difference. They have much better corporate infrastructure than ours. that's the big plus in moving ground not the capacity.

You've got to remember as well we have a high percentage of season tickets we offer whereas clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool only offer about 55% capacity to season tickets.

Not everything you read on the mail online is fact!

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06 Jun 2016 21:33:06
To the people who are saying it's not done it is signed and sealed monchi deal will also be concluded early next week and also expect to see Mr usanov on our board before Xmas.

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06 Jun 2016 21:53:12
Think most people would agree skit rk. As far as iv seen Monshi is far from agreed and I'm not convinced by uzmanov. Can you share your source or at least your reasoning.

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06 Jun 2016 22:10:38
Why Christmas usmanov could sell his shares to kronkie today an be at Everton nxt week if he wanted to.
Look how quick mosheri sold his arsenal shares and bought Everton.

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06 Jun 2016 22:59:18
Blue Balls, please give me six numbers, I can become a millionaire.

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07 Jun 2016 06:50:33
Moshri left Arsenal because he wanted to be top man (not in a big headed way) so why would Usmanov also come to us? these two friends would clash horns to the detriment of our progress.

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{Ed025's Note - they have worked together before BCT and its never been a problem and i cant see it being one if usmanov did join us mate..

07 Jun 2016 10:17:10
Read a translation from a Russian site. It basically said Moshiri is a front holding shares for Usmanov. The way business is being conducted even the press are playing guessing games.

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07 Jun 2016 09:33:32
BCT and Ed

I understand the 'battle of egos' etc. . . however methinks that if this was to happen, it would not be the result of an after thought!
No I would assume it to be the end game of calulated 'moving and shaking' with the intention of re-creating a football power house that they could claim was their own doing, a waterfront stadium, CL football and we could be to them a most valuable commodity when the time comes for them to sell .

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06 Jun 2016 21:12:40
Well call me Mr. Penickerty but I'm now getting rather bored with the new manager from the Saints story.
Echo running a New 'Merseyside Millionaires' story, big difference in the 1960s, no Internet and not even Radio Merseyside!
Hurry up Everton, new manager announced soon please, yaaahn goodnight!

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{Ed025's Note - wheels are in motion mushy, these things take time unfortunately mate..

06 Jun 2016 20:06:02
Ed002: so many fans/ posters refer to Mr Moshiri spending "his" money, when it's clearly the club's money (television, prize, commercial, etc. ) rather than him spending his personal fortune. Just a couple of points however: (1) did Chelsea ever have - and do they still owe a - loan (interest free) from Mr Abamovich, even if operationally they're self-sustaining now; and (2) is it feasible that Mr Moshiri could make a loan (or guarantee an external loan) to Everton and use his personal wealth that way. I appreciate that he's bought a large shareholding - and is expected to obtain a majority soon - using his personal wealth (whatever financial vehicles like offshore companies he uses) , but, in your experience, is it now down to the club itself to become self-financing by its on/ off-field success? Also, how would you reckon the potential new stadium could be funded?
Sorry to ask these tedious questions, but you always have an interesting insight into the reality of modern footbal compared to the unicorns, magic wands and fairy-dust imagined by many fans/ posters :-)

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{Ed002's Note - (1) No - it was all converted to equity. (2) Under the rules it would not help this summer and why would he look to do that given the significantly increased income? He will look to build the club in to a profitable self-sustaining business. (3) The stadium will be funded through commercialization (e.g. selling naming rights) and loans.}

06 Jun 2016 20:33:40
Ed002: Thanks. I hope that some of the other fans/ posters read your reply and get a better understanding of the realities.

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{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

06 Jun 2016 21:33:22
I am looking forward to seeing Moshiri's impact on the commercial side of the business. I would expect significant increased income over the next few years.

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{Ed025's Note - that is certainly part of his remit mike..

06 Jun 2016 21:55:36
I would hope he starts with Kitbag. Don't know any fan who likes that arrangement.

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{Ed025's Note - we got well mugged off with that one ace, im sure farhad will address that presently mate..

06 Jun 2016 22:23:10
'He will look to build the club in to a profitable self-sustaining business'.

That's the best bit of news about this whole takeover. Self-sustaining. Was slightly concerned about the long term future of the club until I heard that.

Look at how AV went. Spent big for awhile and now can't spend anything.
Making a club profitable is very admirable. That's why I like Arsenal's approach.

Very grounded sensible approach which keeps the long term future of the club a priority.

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06 Jun 2016 23:02:06
I never understand why fans are so concerned about the financial arrangements of the club. I'm more interest in the players we are bringing in and the performance on the pitch.

None of us are at the negotiating table doing these arrangements and have no idea of how it all works.

To me it just seems like another thing for the fans to moan about. They'll never be satisfied.

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06 Jun 2016 19:42:31
Although we fans naturally want the managerial situation resolved as soon as possible, I sense that most fans/ posters are being patient with the club because we trust that action is actually being progressed by Mr Moshiri and his associates - and we can appreciate that the lack of club statements is a sign of the professionalism of the club while holding confidential negotiations.
How different from a few weeks ago, when the wall of silence from the club about Martinez's position and the poor results and abject performances was deafening -but that angered the fans because it was indicative of inaction by the board and a self-deluding belief in the status quo and a misguided loyalty to a failed managerial experiment.
It's said that confidence is crucial for players - well it's definitely vital for fans to be confident about the people running their club.

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{Ed025's Note - i dont know how anybody else feels sid but i have complete faith in mr moshiri mate, he seems to me to be a man with a plan and has not flinched in the dealings where a club wants £5m+ in compensation for their manager, something that i thought we would never see at goodison, he seems to know what he wants and will not be diverted from his goals..

06 Jun 2016 20:21:27
Top top post Sydney!

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06 Jun 2016 19:04:03
Pellegrini WILL be the next manager, not Koeman?

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06 Jun 2016 20:14:49
Can you elaborate or enlighten us with your theory o grand master stig?

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06 Jun 2016 20:23:16
Personally I have made it clear to all MY mates at Finch Farm 'No more BS'

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06 Jun 2016 19:45:48
Very much doubt it. It will be keoman and monchi. Just going to take a while to sort everything out :)

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06 Jun 2016 22:47:40
There is many a slip between a cup and a lip!

Not that I agree with stig but I certainly am interested in what he has to say. He rarely if at all writes bad posts. They always make sense to me. That's why I'm intrigued with that comment by the stig.

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06 Jun 2016 18:55:19
I've heard a few rumours that we may be after Scott dann? How true this is I don't know however I think he is a decent player. I think some fans think that we are all out to get Messi now especially as we have a bit of dosh. We need to be realistic still blues.

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06 Jun 2016 17:05:20
Dream on about signing forster.

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06 Jun 2016 17:15:28
Why dream on.

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06 Jun 2016 17:16:14
Hey there Frankie mate, nobody on here will gloat at Saints in fact most of us would have preferred RK was with a foreign club not a PL one and certainly not you lot!

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06 Jun 2016 17:09:32
It's good to dream.

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06 Jun 2016 17:33:15
It might be a dream for us - and a nightmare for their fans - but Southmpton have transferred plenty of their talent during the past few years.
Admittedly, they've got top prices every time (and replaced with shrewd signings and good youth development) , but, if a big-enough offer comes in, they've always shown themselves to be a willing seller. It seems part of their owners' business model.
If there was any inkling that Forster was available, then I've little doubt that plenty of other clubs would be interested and Everton would be hard-pressed to attract him.
If - as we hope - we progress and eventually get Champions League football, then we could genuinely compete for the top-quality players when they become viable.

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06 Jun 2016 18:48:56
I don't want to be mean Frankie but didn't you come on here last week and said the same about Koeman? . Which I'd say is looking increasingly likely. I do sympathise though fella because it's been the same for us the last 10 years or so, selling top talent to get by, constant question marks over our top players and manager, Arteta getting sold literally the last seconds of the transfer window then the money disappearing into the ether. At least you're getting compo for Koeman, Moyes conveniently ran his contract down and was off. It's not like we're coming on your site gloating, so we're not the enemy mate.

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06 Jun 2016 19:18:30
We're getting Koeman though lol!

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06 Jun 2016 19:24:16
If anyone's to blame Frankie blame your owners for not being able to take it to the next level also keoman has stated he can do no more. This is a challenge for him with all the financial help he needs, I know what I would of done. By the way we do need a new keeper.

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06 Jun 2016 22:17:23
I doubt any players will come from the saints anyway Frankie.

Sid makes a good point. I think we will sign some very good players but not established CL players. Whether players who are in Europe like Southampton will come to a team outside of Europe I very much doubt it as well.

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06 Jun 2016 22:17:23
I doubt any players will come from the saints anyway Frankie.

Sid makes a good point. I think we will sign some very good players but not established CL players. Whether players who are in Europe like Southampton will come to a team outside of Europe I very much doubt it as well.

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06 Jun 2016 15:59:06
My ideal summer would see Sadio Mane come in on the left wing. I'd love for us to try and move for Bertrand, and then evolve Baines into a defensive midfielder, which I think is possible with a coach like Koeman in charge.
Baines has the legs to bomb around midfield and get the tackles in just like Barry can, and we are in need of someone to fill Barry's shoes.
Then i think Koeman should try to persuade fellow Dutchman Jasper Cillisen to move to us, and have Joel as his number 2.
If Lukaku goes then I think we should move for a big name such as Lacazette, Icardi or Bony and bring in a young promising striker to deputise such as Janssen.
Imo, Jagielka needs to be replaced as he is getting old, I would choose Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli or even try to bring Shkodran Mustafi back from Valencia.
What do we think?

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06 Jun 2016 17:03:52
I think we only need a new keeper LM and possibly an acm to compete with Ross. If you look at our u21 and u18 we have some very promising players 4-5 defenders, 2 very good midfielders and 2 strikers. I thinks jags has another season in him and agree LB moving to cdm could be a good idea. If we loose players then I would like replacements of similar or even better quality. I actually can't see anyone leaving though to be honest. I think the fact that the players that are so called looking to leave are on long contracts and we don't have to sell, plus new manager and possibly new stadium and major investment in the squad may mean that players actually want to stay rather than risk another club.

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06 Jun 2016 16:57:02
That all sounds great, but player transfers these days are incredibly complicated - not only because so many parties are usually involved, but also the complexity of financial and contractual matters. To get those players into the club would take a lot of time and effort - which is why appointing a Sporting Director at Everton to take a lead in that is a good move in my humble opinion.
Nevertheless, if we could get some of those names that the original poster has mentioned, then I too would consider it an excellent summer transfer window for us.

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{Ed025's Note - the euro,s will not make things any easier as well sid..

06 Jun 2016 22:40:22
We need two forwards and sell Lukaku and Niasse.

I'd like a more consistent right winger and sell Lennon but keep Ged.

A Barry replacement and another left winger.

We also need two more central midfielders for Osman and Gibson.

One goal keeper but not sure if it's an inderstudy or to replace Robles.

One right back and a paaaatridge in a pear treeeeeeeeeee.

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06 Jun 2016 15:12:32
Everything agreed with saints and koeman but he's gone on holiday so no conformation and press conference till next week so the wait goes on.

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06 Jun 2016 17:00:09
Are we being typical (delusional! ) Evertonians in hoping that it'll be a joint announcement: Koeman as manager and Monshi as sporting director?

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06 Jun 2016 15:10:17
The mirror and liverpool echo have reported that koeman has gone back on his final week of holiday and left his agent to finalise personal terms but it would not stop club announcing him as manager but press conference won't be until he's back from his holiday.

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06 Jun 2016 17:19:06
Gone on holiday. I would of thought that at a big stage in your managerial career like this you would sack of your holiday and get a little head start on the rest of the club's.

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{Ed025's Note - things can progress easily without him shakey, with the internet its not much of a problem to identify targets and get the paperwork sorted by others within the club set up mate..

06 Jun 2016 17:28:35
Hey Ed do you think RK's broadband is top notch 'state of the art' mate? ;)

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{Ed025's Note - i would guess so 247, i think he traded in his spectrum for a more up to date model a while back mate.. :)

06 Jun 2016 17:32:52
I would think that not to many clubs us included will do much business until after the euros, countries will not want players to lose concentration, certain players stock will rise, and new managers will have to be in place.

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{Ed025's Note - a lot of the preliminary work can be done in their absence wakka the leeches (agents) deal with clubs on the players behalf so even though its harder its far from impossible mate..

06 Jun 2016 17:33:52
Lol Ed good to have someone like you 'in the know' cheers mate :)

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{Ed025's Note - always here to help 247.. :)

06 Jun 2016 14:24:46
I posted last week that I thought we needed to get the Koeman sort soon as he was due to go on holiday but it was pointed out he had just come back from a holiday so I assumed I was reading an old article but it appears I was right koeman has jetted off on another Holiday today so any unveiling will have to wait until he returns not sure how long his holiday is for but it seems a strange time to be going on holiday when your about to sign for a new club I'm sure with 6 mil a year he could afford to re-arrange his flights also how is he supposed to convince Lukaku and stones to stay before the euros start if he's on a beach somewhere. find it a bit baffling.

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06 Jun 2016 14:30:23
Guess the guy has commitments to his family too Al .

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06 Jun 2016 15:14:26
It's old news now. Let him go on vacation/ holiday and come back refreshed. Moshiri can now focus on recruiting Monchi.

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06 Jun 2016 15:28:17
He's not exactly winning hearts and minds if he is back on holiday
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06 Jun 2016 15:32:10
how is it old news he jetted off today! and Blue247 I get what you are saying about family commitment but he's in a position to delay a holiday for a couple of days to sort out the next 4-5 years of his working life especially as he only came back off an extended carribean holiday last week. just doesn't look very professional to me to be making you prospective new employers sitting on their hands and not very fair to Southampton either who can't recruit a replacement until he's gone.

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06 Jun 2016 15:37:38
Did he come back from previous holiday early because of the move and is just completing the holiday now everything is sorted? I don't know.

If he was at Southampton he probably would be taking this holiday and already had it planned. All the players are concentrating on euro's anyway for this Friday. Not sure he would have much access to them anyway.

I have no doubt he will give his all and is fully committed. He would not of been hedge hunted otherwise.

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06 Jun 2016 15:43:19
I assume he only needed to be there for the preliminary negotiations/ interview and the paperwork will be done by his agent. Still expect an announcement within 24 hours lads, don't get your heads down its all nearly over 😅.

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06 Jun 2016 15:49:39
To be honest he can do that much this week anyway all players away for a small football tournament euro 16, as long as it's announced he can be on his holiday .
I think a lot of people expect him to sign players as soon as he gets the job there will be a lot of speculation but no deals will be done during the euros.

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06 Jun 2016 15:59:07
He cut short his Caribbean 'well earned break' to make sure that he had a job at Everton and we had a manager to talk about . . . which we are btw!

Put your feet up and enjoy it's all good :)

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06 Jun 2016 17:16:11
Why are some posters criticising Ronald Koeman going on holiday?
I trust the people at the club (Mr Moshiri, etc. ) to be doing things properly and have no doubt RK's agent is the principal negotiator on RK's behalf and can therefore handle matters in RK's holiday absence.
Besides, RK (and his family) are surely entitled to a holiday break and we can expect RK to come back refreshed for the pre-season. which must be a good thing for us.
I fear that the modern malaise of instant gratification and expecting events to magically take place at the press of a button are making us forget that it takes a huge amount of time and effort to get these sort of transactions completed.
Anyone who thinks football contracts, etc., are easy - like buying a pint of milk from the corner shop - is ill-informed at best and sadly naive at worst in my humble opinion.
Whinge over ;-)
Just enjoy the craic and let the club bring this deal to fruition.

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06 Jun 2016 17:52:46
I meant that Koeman coming as manager was old news ToffeeAL. Time to focus on Monchi.

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06 Jun 2016 18:00:24
Wasn't critisizing him for going on holiday sid just his timing he could have got his transfer ( which is what it is ) sorted then had 4 weeks while the euro's were on to lay on the beach as for football contracts on the contrary I think they are incredibly complicated which is why all parties involved should be giving them their full attention.

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{Ed025's Note - i heard he had got a cheap flight on wizz air to latvia AL and swapping flights would cost an extra £35.. :)

06 Jun 2016 19:16:58
Ed025: The airplane banner (BK time to go) arranged by some 'fans' at our away match at Southmpton obviously caught RK's eye and he probably wanted a discount flight for his holiday from them. Apparentl they declined to help, as he hadn't signed yet - what a bunch of cheap Fokkers ;-)

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{Ed025's Note - love that sid..

06 Jun 2016 14:23:03
I don't think we need as big a rebuilding as people are saying, yes a lot ov squad players will go but we have youth players to take the place ov squad players we just need 2/ 3 top draw players to improve the squad and a manager who knows how to get the best out of the already huge potential our team already has.

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06 Jun 2016 15:13:03
I more or less agree johny89. Yes the players played like spoilt children towards the end of the season but their potential is greater. Their performances were deceiving last season. A manager who gets the best out of his players could do a lot better imho.

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06 Jun 2016 14:09:50
Mate of mine is a Southampton fan. Reckons we'll have a real diamond in Koeman if it happens. A lot of talk on Southampton fans behalf saying they fear he'll take Forster with him, even though he's just signed a 5 or 6 year deal. I can't see it happening although would think it'd be a great signing. What you reckon? I'd like a punt at the Barcelona German keeper. Think it's more realistic in signing him if he cash is offered. What keeper do you think we should be chasing (as that has to be a priority positional signing for in the pitch)

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{Ed002's Note - Pierluigi Gollini.}

06 Jun 2016 14:36:48
Never heard of him. Just Googled him. Squad number 95 and played 24 games over 2 seasons for Verona. Ex Man U youth. Are we linked to him then or is it just someone you like the look of.

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{Ed002's Note - Everton are interested in him.}

06 Jun 2016 19:27:21
As silly as this is. I already don't want him because the letters in his name make it close to Pierluigi Collina!

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06 Jun 2016 13:53:33
Ed with sky sports news saying we close to agreeing compensation with southampton is that for just koeman or is it for his backroom staff as well.

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{Ed002's Note - Almost certainly just Koeman at this stage.}

06 Jun 2016 12:39:19
Sorry Cropper but I have to disagree with you there. Leicester did it in 2 seasons Forest did it in one season after been newly promoted back in 79/ 80 and won back to back European Cups and earlier Swansea did win it in one season after also been newly promoted. So it is not just possible it has been done.
To aim for perfection which is why I said 114 points should be a prerequisite ensures you achieving the achieveable. It is like archery to hit the centre target one must aim higher so that when it dips you hit the centre circle.
We all know that being human we always fall short of the ultimate, but aiming for the ultimate we should get the ultimate achieveable for the squad.

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06 Jun 2016 13:07:32
I get your point here, although Swansea have never won the league I think their best finish after coming up in the early 80s was possibly 6th although they were top at Christmas i recall that same season.

Going into every game with the target of three points is indeed a season long target of 114 points. And every team should kick off the match with a target of winning. So by default your point makes perfect sense to me.

Having said that Cropper makes a more conservative view that targets need to be realistic. Leicester were targeting 40 points even though they were around the top of the league at the time. And they will probably start the coming season with similar goals, after all it worked for them last year. This of course is the club managing the fans expectations and only if after a few years of consistent top 4 finishes do i see that target being raised at the start of a campaign.

I genuinely think you're both right on this one.

COYB.

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06 Jun 2016 14:05:17
Agree with you toffee. Absolutely understand what inemeraldblue was saying to be fair just have a different opinion on the approach.

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06 Jun 2016 12:18:31
. & now time for the transfer merrygoround to begin - I think Forster in goal, Wanyama, Wijnaldum and Janssen are certs to join. I hope Stones stays as Kooey could turn him into a proper defender and with the emergence of Tom Davies in midfield and a couple of really big big signings - maybe Rooney, Bony, Yarmalenko or Isco and we'll be a real force to be reckoned with again. def. get shot of Lukaku - no team ethic there whilst on the pitch or off it and in the words of Marc Willmotts this morning his international coach he makes a hell load of mistakes and get rid of Mirallas too as again too big for his boots and I think Wijnaldum can take his place quite comfortably. anyway there's a few thoughts of mine this morning - chuffed to bits about Koeman though, just hope that Monchi is next through the door. 😬.

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06 Jun 2016 12:38:02
like that Sol, some nice names there mate, hope so.

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06 Jun 2016 18:44:09
He said that about Jordan Lukaku his brother.

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06 Jun 2016 11:59:42
Sat here day off from work got ssn on waiting for any bit of news and they are showing a plane taking off from Luton airport yes it's the England squad but it's not news is it, fingers crossed an announcement soon then we can look forward to our summer.

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06 Jun 2016 11:19:39
Mishiri seems intent on getting his man! He targeted Koeman from the start (if you are to believe the rumours) so great news! Has anyone thought of this though? Everyone seems to be expecting Ibrahimovich to go to Utd, but he obviously isn't admitting anything just yet in fact did he say he would announce something this week. Is he waiting for the Koeman appointment first then going to amaze us all and join us instead. Just a thought!

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06 Jun 2016 11:49:18
To be honest, I'm not 100% it would be the best thing for us. He would completely destroy our wage structure for a start (admittedly this will be reviewed anyway but not to that extent) . Above that though, this is supposed to be the start of a project to return us to the top of the game. I would rather us go for a young, hungry striker (Janssen? ) . Saying that obviously I would be made up if Zlatan chose us.

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06 Jun 2016 12:05:34
His ego alone would prevent him coming to us.

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06 Jun 2016 12:23:30
Id love him here mate, hope he does come to the prem though as love to see him in action, its Moshiri too fella.

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06 Jun 2016 13:10:25
Don't think he'll be at Everton. Extremely talented but just can't see him at Everton next season.

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06 Jun 2016 10:21:34
So it looks like £5m compo and £6m a year salary. Moshiri has identified his man and put his money and his idea to the man he wanted. As all previous managers tend to raid there old clubs I wonder who Ron has put the feelers out to join him. I genuinely feel we need a proper left sided midfielder, maybe a CB and 1 maybe 2 strikers depending on Rom. I myself like Shane Long as he puts himself about and is a defenders nightmare. Didn't watch Saints much last season so will be interesting to see Koeman set up and who is likely to be his preferred 11.

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{Ed002's Note - It is the club's money, not Mr Moshiri's money.}

06 Jun 2016 12:25:12
You think without Moshiri we would pay 5 million compo and 6 million a year Ed, I think not Ed, we would still have Martinez.

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{Ed002's Note - You seem to be unable to grasp what the original point was and my comment - find someone to read it to you slowly.}

06 Jun 2016 14:51:57
as usual Ed, nice arrogant reply.

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{Ed002's Note - It is not arrogant - your comment was completely unrelated to the original post. Hence my assumption that you had either not read it or simply didn't understand it. Either way you clearly need some assistance.}

06 Jun 2016 10:05:18
First time poster here. Great site this is.
With the signing of Koeman seemingly imminent just wondering what everyone thinks of the man himself? Rumours today linking us with Dann hopefully with the funds available we can aim a bit higher of calibre.

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06 Jun 2016 09:39:37
It's a goer looks like today get in there.

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06 Jun 2016 02:11:45
Southhampton are pissed off, I get it, but sureley it's in their interest to put this to bed, they can make an appointment, and start to make plans for next season.
In the past we have lost rouney, lescott, Arteta, and others, to those with deeper pockets, unfourtunatley it's the way of the world, and if your on the wrong end of one of those deals, you feel a bit brused, but you just ave to take the view that knowone is bigger than your club, and move on.

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