Everton Banter Archive July 17 2015

17 Jul 2015 20:05:52
Despite everything negative that has been said, I'm still doggedly putting my faith in Martinez during this transfer window, as he can't possibly foresee how a player will fit into the team when they arrive, but his transfers have been decent in several examples. When he first arrived, we were desperate for cover in Defence, badly needed a new striker and a reserve keeper. Martinez went and sorted those positions from, naturally his former club (which is very common amongst managers, having worked with players they work well with before) and we got Alcatraz (I know), Kone (I know!)and Joel (Getting there), along with Doofy Loofy (There we go!) to add a touch of wildcard flair. Regardless of their contributions since, Martinez did solve those problems straight away, with relatively little expenditure. Next came McCarthy (Give this man a new contract NOW Bill), Lukaku (Tank driven by a concrete footed squirrel) and Barry (picks up yellow cards like Sonic the hedgehog picks up gold rings) - some had their doubts, but excitement abound and we had a highly competitive season (remember that?!). After that fans were crying out for the permanent signings of Barry and Rom, which, sure enough, happened. McGeady (Chubby sprinter with Riverdance ankles) was a gamble, as he has shown signs of flair in his career (typically better for country rather than club) which didn't pay off, but again, not a huge deal of money spent. Let's not forget some of the youngsters he's signed like Galloway and Henan, who appear to be developing really well. My point is, So far we've got the uninspiring (but at least keen!) King Clevs and the return of the Doofmeister himself and fans are already grumbling. Bobby's had a bad season, but he's not an idiot. He knows what's needed and surely has his targets. Plus he knows he has to win over the fans, so I expect at least one decent surprise this summer, especially if he follows the pattern of previous windows. Also, we've helped revitalize the careers of a few players over the years, so why not Clevs? Chin up blues!

17 Jul 2015 21:05:31
Good post that, I totally agree :-)

17 Jul 2015 22:32:21
Totally agree with the original post. I know we are all entitled to our opinion and rightly so, but with the negativity from some posters it makes you wonder if they would prefer it if the team does badly simply so that they can call Martinez a failure.
We all know that last season was poor and for various reasons, not simply down to the manager. The same manager achieved a record points tally the season before and he should start this season with a clean slate rather than be the subject of ridicule before we have even kicked a ball in anger.
I firmly believe that Martinez is capable of turning things around and no, this is not blind faith. The manager deserves the backing of every supporter going into a new season, after all we all want to achieve the same goal. So, Martinez will have my full backing going into the new campaign, as will every player, regardless of whether I rated them or not before they joined us.

{Ed025's Note - love it SB..

17 Jul 2015 23:11:02
Well said lads, nice to know that this page just isn't full of moaning negative idiots.

17 Jul 2015 17:41:59
KeV 1 this is a banter site mate we've all got an opinion & last night Everton were strongly linked with Evans so lots of blue noses including myself put their two penneth worth in

17 Jul 2015 23:12:15
Yes linked. didn't really need some of the usual way over the top comments.

17 Jul 2015 18:34:31
Posted last week praising Delph for loyalty

My mistake, it was a load of tosh, money talks and there is no loyalty whatsoever in football

17 Jul 2015 19:25:26
And the worry for us is stones is only on 30 grand a week imagine what will be going through his head now.

17 Jul 2015 20:37:57
Said it before and will say it again. Agents would go out of business if their charges showed any loyalty to their clubs. Delphi agent probably broke out into a hot sweat when he said he was staying at Villa. So a little chat with City about showing they really want him (more money), and off the player goes with more money in his pocket, and a nice fat wedge for the now happy agent. Oh forgot to mention the real reason he wants to sign of course is he wants to win trophies?

17 Jul 2015 23:47:04
stones will stay take 40m for us to even consider imo

18 Jul 2015 00:33:32
Perhaps the fact that Villa are selling their only decent forward has made him realize that blind loyalty does not equal ambition. We can expect similar problems if we let Stones go. The likes of McCarthy will question their futures.

18 Jul 2015 00:42:28
What do poeple expect? he's knows he will never get a chance to sign for a champions league team again so why do poeple jump to loyalty when poeple leave clubs.

He's not a life long villa fan wernt brought up with the club in his heart so even though we know it's to fill the home grown quota why do poeple think a player wuddent think of moving from a club that won't win a thing to a club to one that will challenge for everything, get some perspective he ain't moving to someone with less ambition and with all due respect may not get the chance again

17 Jul 2015 11:41:43
All the so called blues who decided to use any rumour to slag off Martinez must be feeling pretty stupid now! Post after post y'day evening slating Martinez simply because a journalist decided to make up a story about us being intrested in Johnny Evans. Surely most of you are old enough and wise enough (maybe) to understand that rumours sell papers. Yet a lot of you decide to use any rumour to have yet another go at are manager. It's embarrassing reading through half your posts, why not wait until we have actually signed a player before sending in your posts claiming 'this is the end for everton' its embarrassing to slate your own team but even worse to slate your manager for being linked with a player he has no interest in!!

17 Jul 2015 12:17:05
He also denied interest in McGeady too.

17 Jul 2015 13:28:39
Ummmmm well it is a rumour site and that's what its all about.

17 Jul 2015 13:55:36
Well said pal. Everton fans have done my head in over the past year with all the negative moaning at everything Martinez supposedly does.

17 Jul 2015 18:47:28
Totally agree there is a right load of tripe written by some posters, GuernseyBlue

17 Jul 2015 19:11:19
I agree how dare fans have an opinion about the way we played last year, after all we were nothing short of mind numbingly boring, I agree poeple jump in too quick sometimes but if you think he covered himself in glory last year your wrong and fans have the right to air it

18 Jul 2015 00:05:14
agree with kev negativity is terrible on here come christmas all will be good again exciting season coming can't wait

18 Jul 2015 08:06:19
Why's that though at least explain what's making u thinks because I can't see it

17 Jul 2015 11:10:03
will we be the Southampton this season and sell all our better players ed we are going to find it hard to turn down bids the players will surly want to go and play for teams like Chelsea and work with jose I know 20m is not even close when u think that clown across the way went for 49m and he only plays for 10 games a season hard times coming for everton fans the cash will be spent badly that's if we get any from the tight board.

17 Jul 2015 17:46:05
Would u really trust muppet Martinez to bring in quality players even if he had the dosh.
Mmmm mcgeady,Alcatrash, cleverley lol

18 Jul 2015 00:20:31
dont think we sell anyone maybe miralles mmmmm lukaku, mccarthy,deulofeu,galloway,henen great buys three players you mentioned cost nothin barry robles decent buys for basically nothin kone injuries, will judge this season pretty good signings imo more to come let's just wait to see we will make two good signings before window shuts i'm sure also kept garbutt happy

17 Jul 2015 10:24:21
Martinez has come out and said there is no truth in Everton pursuing Evans. Just goes to show you can not believe anything written by the papers

17 Jul 2015 08:36:29
. well that's a big relief.Bobby has come out & said we're not signing Evans this morning & dismissed it as lazy journalism. all is forgiven then for now!

17 Jul 2015 08:01:02
Martinez says in press conference that we have no interest in signing evans from utd

17 Jul 2015 07:09:00
Please tell me we are not signing Evans Ed? he's awful. What are we Manchesters retirement home? Poor summer once again the manager ain't a clue I'd of booted him out after last seasons comedy series.

{Ed001's Note - Everton spoke to United about him, that is all. Judging by the comments over night, I would think that the price was too high with his injury history.}

17 Jul 2015 03:06:05
Living in the states I have virtually no access to any source of rumors; but I have heard our very own Statue of Liberty has been relocated to the Goodison grounds and is now facing Old Trafford. The plaque has been changed to read: "bring of your wounded, your injured, your underachievers . ' Oh dear, my mistake, it is only Johnny Evans showing the lads his vertical jumping ability.

17 Jul 2015 07:11:05
What pisses me off is that United know when they have a mediocre player they can just sell to Everton because we stupid like that. Bloody ANNOYED.

17 Jul 2015 01:20:24
The summer break left me feeling that RM should be given more time after I wanted him gone last season. However, his signings/proposed signings so far make me think that I was right. The longer RM stays the more likely we are to implode. Awful signings + awful tactics = awful season. We'll be in a real battle this season.

16 Jul 2015 23:11:46
evans rumours are getting strong ed any truth in them I was over the moon when dann signed a new deal I think I would be happy if evans signed a new deal with mancs as well

{Ed007's Note - It looks like it will be done.}