Everton Banter Archive July 12 2018

12 Jul 2018 20:43:09
I just had a quick look and, as far as I can see, 16 of the 20 Premier League teams have now added to their squads.

I know that a lot has been written on these boards about the need to make the *right* purchases and not repeat the scatter-gun approach of last year, and I totally agree with that. I also agree with the argument that the most important thing, long term, was to create a cohesive structure to the club.

However, I am now a little concerned about the total lack of new arrivals. I'd argue that, in order to position ourselves for the future, we need to maintain our 'best-of-the-rest' tag - some of you might, justifiably, say that's unambiguous, but I'm trying to think both realistically and longer term. If West Ham, Newcastle or Leicester sort themselves out, if Wolves, Fulham or even Huddersfield step up, then we could have a problem that goes beyond the coming season. Obviously, it's extremely unlikely that ALL of those mentioned will have great seasons, but it only takes one or two.

I'm not a doom merchant, and I do think there is some genuine quality in the squad, but I really would like to see us get some business done soon.

Please?!

12 Jul 2018 23:33:08
For all we know, we were in for some of the players that have moved. Do we want to buy any old player? Or players that will improve the squad? Really top players are going to be sought after so it won’t be easy.

13 Jul 2018 00:01:36
You have to consider that the team under performed last season and maybe some of the players that didn’t feature last year will come in and be like new signings. Silva sees them every day so I’m happy to go on his opinion.

13 Jul 2018 08:17:46
Yes Leicester - hopefully Silva can get the likes of Davies and DCL firing again! On paper, our squad is a good one. Some deadwood yes, but if we can pass a few more on, and add 2-3 quality signings, we shouldn’t have a bad season.

13 Jul 2018 12:34:17
Hey FamilySilva give toffeetv a watch brought out a video about the said subject surrounding being worried about lack of transfers good watch.

13 Jul 2018 13:18:53
I believe there is a money problem and we need to sell first and nobody wants our rejects because they are on to higher wages.
We do know the wages have to be cut and this is a bigger problem than we realise. Yes I am worried about the lack of signings, would have expected 1 or 2 in before now as the window is closing soon.
Wish I could find something to be positive about, hope things change.

12 Jul 2018 18:26:23
What is interesting to see is what young players are given a chance. We are so strong in that way and believe that it will be a huge part of our long term success. Who would you put faith in?

12 Jul 2018 21:38:42
Robinson, dowell, lookman, Kenny, beni, possibly connelly should be part of first team. squad this year, and would like to see evans and hornby get a go in the cup maybe.

13 Jul 2018 12:21:03
Nice one Johny. Due to our strengths in relation to the young lads, I think only quality is needed in certain positions. I think the diffict thng is regarding loans. I personally would let sneiderlin go as we need a quality CM and would rather see others given a chance to shine. (plus mentality etc. ) I am proud of our youth.

13 Jul 2018 13:20:11
Yes Johny have to agree are youth talent due to Unsworth does have promise at least.

12 Jul 2018 14:58:19
I must be the only one who doesn't want to sign a player? i'm more bothered about who we lose, mori, our best cb who cld score a goal and robles i'd have him 50/ 50 with pickford. but i'm gutted we didn't get wilshire, since barkley left we've got no spark. i'd give this group 1 year because we all know they can do it, we lose lookman and i'm done.

12 Jul 2018 15:22:11
Your also the only one who doesn't want to sign a player, yet is gutted we didn't sign Wilshire. Make your mind up which you want mate lol.

12 Jul 2018 15:54:17
I agree but we do need some more back up options in certain positions such as full backs and wingers, last season we were playing Martina at left back because we didn’t have a backup Left back
And on the wing we were playing Calvert-Lewin because Bolasie was injured and Lookman, Mirallas and Vlasic were not favoured which now has come to them wanting to leave the club which will leave us with less backup with Bolasie probably going as well
Also Keane and Williams were a complete flop last season at CB so we could do with a good first choice CB like Mina or Lascelles.
so we don’t need big players but we do need some more backup players.

12 Jul 2018 16:00:18
So you don’t want signings but complain we didn’t sign JW. We have no spark but will still give them a year. Did I read this wrong because I find it all confusing.

12 Jul 2018 17:41:03
But you’d only have Wilshere for 10 games before he gets an injury 😂 🚑
Having said that he will probably go all season without injury now 🤦🏻‍♂️.

12 Jul 2018 18:17:18
Each to their own but we lack too much not to buy. We need more creativity, more solidity at the back, a left back and believe we lack depth on the wing. don't share your opinion, but I do think we have some answers in the sqaud already.

13 Jul 2018 12:24:19
Plus height and physicality as well.

12 Jul 2018 13:27:05
Rooney, Mori and Robles already gone. But still have another 18 players in the squad who could be loaned/ sold prior to start of the season. Shows you just how big a job Silva and Brands have got.
Schneiderlin
Williams
Bolasie
Ramirez
Mirallas
Martina
McCarthy
Niasse
Klassen
Besic
Stekelenburg
Dowell
Lookman
Galloway
Garbutt
Browning
Tarashaj
Onyekuru.

12 Jul 2018 17:31:56
Thought Onyekuru and Garbutt had already been loaned out for new season.

12 Jul 2018 20:01:42
That's correct Tedster, just trying to get a conversation going about the task in hand for Silva and Brands. People flapping about not making any signings, but just don't think they appreciate the size of the current squad.