Everton Banter Archive March 10 2014

10 Mar 2014 18:14:27
Right let's say we have abit of money in the summer here's who I'd bring in:

Barry - free
Colback - free

Deulofeu - loan

Batshuayi - 7mil
Arnautovic
Holtby
Weimann
Caulker

Don't no how much those 4 would be but I think we'd have enough and I know it looks a lot to bring in, but 2 of the 8 there are players already in the squad so the rest are just replacing players, Batshuayi to replace lukaku, Weimann to replace vellios, arnautovic to replace pienaar who I think personally shouldn't play next season along with osman who can be replaced by holtby and caulker would replace heitinga, people will disagree but I think it would be great if this happens or something similar.

Cutting edge is required next season and I'm hopeful we can get in Europe this season, even if some fans don't want it I do as it gives us a chance too see players in action who we wouldn't always see.

And of course those players I've chose are just personal choice of who I'd like, so what would you do with the money?

10 Mar 2014 19:26:29
what would I do with the money? buy better players than that, aunatovic? weinmann? caulker?, we don't need caulker or aunatovic, we need a striker yes but not weinmann, he's tosh, i'd get barry and colback on frees, promote lundstram, kennedy, browning and mcaleny to the first team, buy batman and buy players that suite our play style, not hoof the ball football with aunatovic or miss citters weinmann

Caulker is a good defender. Can play it out of defence and doesn't look like he's going to implode at the very thought of not having an option to hoof it up field. And if Cardiff go down he'll be available for a lot less than what they paid. He also ways in with a goal or two. I'd have him any day.

Seen caulker the last few games and he hasn't impressed what so ever, il also be honest and say them targets are more realistic than most that come out, let's face it were not in for the top end of the market so time to be realistic

Why don't we need caulker? Distin won't last forever and jagielka isn't getting any younger, we need a centre back and if you think he's not good enough you're nuts! And weimann is not 'tosh' he's.still young and would be a good back up for Batshuayi, and how is arnautovic a hoof the ball kind of player? He's a tricky winger, an would do well at a decent club, you clearly just judge players if you've seen them once on the tele. Last of all if you think we are going to progress by bringing 4 youngsters up to the first team squad you're deluded, we need to spend in the summer to keep progressing and to challenge for Europe

11 Mar 2014 08:00:27
why did tottenham get rid of him? why didn't southampton or newcastle etc go for him? he does a job, not good enough, aunatovic is 6 foot 4 and plays for stoke, our centre backs will take one look at him and hoof it, I never said promote 4 youngsters and progress, I said promote them AND buy players who suite our play style, had you read my post properly you would of known that, I watch matches from different leagues on a daily basis, I think I have a decent enough opinion on whether certain players are good enough, i'm not claiming to be an expert, just don't go jumping to conclusions because I disagree, say batman gets injured, we have no goalscorer, we cannot waste money on strikers just to be back up, unless they score goals, weinmann has missed more citters than I can count, not good enough, we do not need caulker, stones, browning are ready and there are cheaper, and, well, better options out there

Id have Martins Indi as a ready made replacement for Distin.same build, quick enoigh and left footed centre half with over 100 first team games for Feyenord.id have Barry and possibly colback, but maybe promote Lundstram. Batshuiy up front and maybe another attacking midfielder.

I'd agree dentie lad.

Holtby could be a good signing for us. Anyone who judges him on his non spell at Tottenham obviously hasn't watched Shalke over the last 5 years. He is a good player who can play anywhere in midfield. He has bags of energy, keeps the ball and has an end product. Then there's the obvious passion for the club. If we could get him for a good price I think he would be a success for us. Your other targets though mate I'm not sure. Colback on a free would be good business, another versatile player.

Guess you have seen a lot of schalke then what channel would tha be on again? He's a decent player but I wouldn't rave too much tho

Any game in any major league is easily viewable mate. I like Schalke, also like Gladbach. But yeah I've seen a lot of Holtby to say he certainly isn't crap like a lot of people are saying. But obviously saying he might be a good signing is apparently calling him some amazing world beater and raving about him so you can't win really.

It winds me up when poeple use words to justify a point for no reason, I'm sure he was only a regular for his last two seasons, plus he was on loan at some points so I doubt you have seen too much of him for schalke the last 5 years, also gladbach ha they haven't been good for donkeys years

{Ed007's Note - Yeah using words to justify a point is just SO last year.}

That is, like, SO unfair Oli. How dare you use words, of all things, to justify your point/opinion. What is he supposed to do mike - send you cosmic grooves? Maybe a letter? Oh no, they contain words. Erm, what do you propose mike?

Fair enough only got myself to blame for that ed, but your know what I mean some people will try and back up a statement by just saying anything

{Ed007's Note - I was only teasing you the way you had worded it Mike.}

As opposed to you who backs up your opinions with no statement, no fact and no evidence. I just said he could be a good signing based on what I've seen of him. Bore off mate if you don't agree and have no argument to contradict, direct your anger in life elsewhere.

10 Mar 2014 16:59:19
Evening lads! Not been on here for a little while so forgive me if I'm covering ground already covered. Just a couple of points I wanted to make. The first is how Arteta has gone down in my opinion. Scored what proved to be a decisive second and having scored it, running round like he's won the League, clutching the Arsenal badge. Very disappointing. My other point is a slight question of Bobby's team selection. I appreciate that he's selected Joel for the cup games so far but with a rookie CB in Stones, I felt Howard should have played. Whenever Tim is in goal, the whole back line seems reassured that if they put a foot wrong, he'll be there to clear up. With Joel, the whole defence looks nervous, a bit like when we had Wright or Turner in between the sticks. Why does Joel have to punch everything? If you can get two hands on it to punch it, why not catch it? Just my thoughts.

Was gutted when I heard he was paying and both the players mentioned we petrified all game, arguably are most important game, play your best team I say, never seen us so stand offish when they were attacking meaning they got so many crosses in the box

Guys totally right. Roberto f****d it up. We have to learn from this though.

09 Mar 2014 20:41:59
Ed, i'm still slightly heart broken after yesterdays defeat. Please give us something to be looking forward to with regards to the transfer window. How much do we have to spend? Who are we looking at, and what deals could be goers? I know its still really early, and you probably have no idea who we're targeting, but some good news would be appreciated. I am so upset right now, all I want to do is eat ice cream and watch chick flicks. and i'm a dude :(

{Ed025's Note - only slightly heart broken QB?...im devastated mate, i really believed this was our year!, we will have a decent war chest for next season but how much is a bone of contention, we will be looking to strengthen in midfield and attack, which i believe we are desperate for, the football is great, but there has to be an end product, so lay off the hagen daz and an officer and a gentleman!...get a grip man!.. :)

Haha cheers ed. I needed that. To be fair though, it was Ben and Jerrys. :P Just looking forward to the transfer window now.