Everton Banter Archive January 18 2016

 

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18 Jan 2016 22:56:13
Byram to choose between us and west ham. The board need a statement here and sign him watever it takes otherwise that will be 3 players this season that westham have stole from under are noses. One of them (payet) arguably one of the best in the league.

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{Ed033's Note - if i was a player, i would choose West Ham over Everton at the moment? West ham 6th, Everton 11th in the premier league and Bilic seemingly the better manager, over Martinez.

Obviously Everton (with their really good current squad) should be in at least 5th spot and if they were, then Byram might choose Everton, as if they were in5th or better then Everton would possibly have a good chance at getting a Champions League spot.

Something is terribly wrong at Everton and you have to hope that the current top Everton players don't start leaving.

19 Jan 2016 00:44:04
Players don't choose on whether your 6th or 11th. They choose on how much they are going to get paid and if they will play in the team. Byram obviously won't get ahead of Seamus, so will go to WH. It's like saying Costa wants to join Leicester because there higher in the league, and could be playing Champ league next season.

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{Ed033's Note - i was presuming that the salary would be similar between Everton and West Ham, but my main point is that there is something wrong at Everton and it should be figured out what the problem is and be fixed.

19 Jan 2016 00:59:35
Ed 033 - you've absolutely nailed it. Once Coleman is fit Byram will be on the bench too. I can see him getting games at WHU.

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19 Jan 2016 07:54:51
ED33 speaks a lot of sense. Some at the Club need to take the blinkers off.

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19 Jan 2016 02:33:30
By 'problem' you mean manager! Right Ed033?

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{Ed033's Note - The board thought the majority of everton fans wanted martinez as manager so appointed him but now the everton fans have to ideally ask the board to appoint someone else.

19 Jan 2016 11:39:02
Ed033 didn't hear that about the board unless it was similar to the badge change and the blatant lies told and originating from Elstone and his particular brand of PR. My take was that Martinez was employed on the basis of Wigan beating us 3-0 and then winning the FA Cup followed by his promise to get us into the Champions League, I think there was even a reference by BK to Roberto's CV (WTF) . Miguel Delaney's article hits the nail firmly on the head. Unfortunately Roberto's rhetoric will continue to be listened to and our board will be brain washed into thinking that bottom half finishes are the norm.

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{Ed033's Note - Yes, i would imagine that roberto martinez will see out his contract, the challenge for Everton fans to sort is whether martinez will be given a new contract.

19 Jan 2016 14:31:30
Ed33 I'm sorry this is just my option but this whole post is rubbish from you. We've assembled what has to be our best squad in years. If we don't learn how to defend come end of the season then yes it's not good enough at all but players and manager should be held responsible. It's not all doom and gloom. There's something special happening at Everton.

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{Ed033's Note - Yes you have that 'option'. i see what you're saying, you're saying i'm jumping the gun, because you potentially could still get into the champions league. i agree that you should be there or thereabouts, but will you?

19 Jan 2016 17:49:48
Champions league at this stage not a hope. Think everyone including Martinez knows the defence needs sorting asap. let's hope he can do it because the players have great potential. Need good proper coaching.

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18 Jan 2016 21:21:14
Obviously byram wants more money than we think he's worth or martinez said you will spend a year in the under 21s.

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18 Jan 2016 22:26:27
or maybe he"s thought new 55.000 seater stadium possible champs lge position and a chairman who will spend money as aposed to bottom half finish poor ground that's fallen to bits and a board that promise lots but give nothing. no competition.

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19 Jan 2016 00:46:37
You really think WH will get Champs league? Hmmm, yes worked for Sunderland, Southampton, Bolton, Wigan.

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18 Jan 2016 23:29:25
Come on bluepaul he a cover for Rb so not a big loss if he decides to go to west ham . We need a left winger and striker that the main priority.

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19 Jan 2016 02:39:55
Don't think WH will get CL but Woburnblue you have to admit their chances at the moment are far greater than ours! Surely you can't disagree with that. Good chance they'll get European spot, like 5th.

The table doesn't lie and WH are in a pretty position as outlined by bluepaul. WH are a different club to those you've mentioned Woburnblue. And WH's future does look bright imho.

Not saying Everton's doesn't look bright but West Ham's surely does.

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19 Jan 2016 09:58:50
its great having a new 55000 stadium filling it every week is the problem which I can't see west ham doing and its got to be terrible playin each week in a stadium that's got empty seats everywhere london is a big draw for a lot of players but there r a lot of big teams in london whos fanbase it a lot bigger than WH.

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19 Jan 2016 17:51:51
Say what you want about WH. We need a new stadium or Goodison to be hugely developed. No getting away from that fact.

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18 Jan 2016 21:13:22
Whatever the reason why it's now being reported that Byram won't be joining Everton - wages, likely game-time, preferred position, etc., etc. - the thing that annoys me is that someone has been feeding info to the media for many days now and that has been raising the expectations of the fans. I just wish that those involved with transfers would keep their big gobs shut until a deal is done. I crave all the gossip as much as anyone, but the way this saga has been playing out is a sign of lack of respect, lack of professionalism, and lack of class. I had always thought that Everton was a proper football club that did things the right way - I hope that I'm just getting caught up in the moment and nothing more :- (

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18 Jan 2016 21:45:40
I'm finding it very difficult not to become disillusioned and cynical about our club. Time after time we seem to be on the brink of something and we manage to foul things up.
On the field, we play some exciting, expansive, attacking football and take winning leads - yet repeatedly we throw away those leads.
Off the field, there's a big hoopla about possible investment/ takeover - and then stories emerge about this coming to nothing - but nothing is being said by the club to clarify matters.
Also off the field, transfer speculation is allowed to fester - either keep any transfer negotiations under wraps until completed OR make a clear statement about there being no truth in certain speculation.
As for the stadium - well goodness knows what's really going on there. I've no doubt that every club takes plenty of time arranging its transfers and other matters, but we seem to be making an art form out of delaying and wavering and dissembling. No wonder so many fans are disenchanted - and even the most diehard loyalists are at the end of their tether.
Can anyone give me a genuine, realistic, truly believable reason to be cheerful?

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18 Jan 2016 22:22:27
Just thank your lucky stars you were born to support the Blue side of Stanley.

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18 Jan 2016 22:45:56
duncansmum: that's not enough these days :- (

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19 Jan 2016 00:48:20
Ok how about Leeds?

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19 Jan 2016 00:59:54
I believe Martinez did say on local radio that he was one of a number of players they were looking at, and that nothing had yet been finalised. Be thankful were not like the other lot who's manager overpaid for average players, and produced an average team. At least we have a youth policy, and don't blow every penny we have on crap.
PS. Forgot about Kone, but hey ones not bad.

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18 Jan 2016 21:02:09
Well I guess that's £5m we've saved on someone we wouldn't see much of other than in cup games.

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19 Jan 2016 00:48:52
Yes put it towards a keeper.

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18 Jan 2016 19:31:36
looks like Hammers getting Byram, oh well, at least he will get in their team, couldn't see him getting in front of Coleman, his loss more than ours.

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18 Jan 2016 20:37:58
Where do you get that from Murf.

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18 Jan 2016 21:06:20
its okay I found out myself. Ah well if he does not want to come that is his choice.

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18 Jan 2016 17:21:43
looks like the take over falling thruogh rumour was a load of tosh. good old twitter was in overdrive but not a word from were it counts. papers,news now everton,ssn,local radio,local news.local papers and so on and so on.

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18 Jan 2016 17:36:06
Couldn't agree more. For those who wish to rely on what is said on Twitter, well the clue is in the name.

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18 Jan 2016 17:43:10
Why do you think the media would report any of it?

The Echo certainly doesn't have any independent thought when it comes to EFC. Surely most know that by now?

We will see come February.
If it does fall through then let's see if the media are open aand truthful about asking or reporting WHY? .

If not we SHOULD DEMAND ANSWERS.
It's as simple as that.

LL.

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18 Jan 2016 18:03:25
there"s no reason why local media or papers would not report it as its their bizz to report local news,they reported the possibility of a take over so the possible non take over would be the second part of that report.twitter is for twitts.

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18 Jan 2016 17:19:49
With a striker leaving, do you think we will bring another striker in? .

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18 Jan 2016 17:15:20
kone plays for one the biggest clubs in the prem known world wide. naismith plays for little old norwich. SOMTHING IS DRASTICLY WRONG THERE.

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18 Jan 2016 17:23:24
Only thing wrong is that neither are good enough for us. Problem is nobody wants Kone.

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18 Jan 2016 18:07:55
he was good enough when he batterd chelsea with a hatrick. there is more for naisy than not and I am one of them for.

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{Ed025's Note - me too paul..

18 Jan 2016 18:48:39
Kone scored a hatrick! As strikers there goal return is awful, especially in a team that makes so many chances.
Their is no doubt Naismith is a good guy, but 8.5mill for a 29 year old. That sounds like sound business to me. We need a goal scorer not a grafter, we have enough of them IMO.

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{Ed025's Note - my only problem with that woburn is who plays up top if god forbid rom gets injured?...kone???....for me i would have liked a striker signed before we sell what i believe is our best option at the minute to lead the line mate..

18 Jan 2016 19:12:56
fair point woburn but who did kone score his hatric against. anyway mate I don't want to fall out with a fellow blue and I agree 8.5 for a 29yr old is brilliant bizz,the one thing about bill k is he is the master of getting a good wedge for are players everytime.

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18 Jan 2016 19:51:39
BP don't get me wrong if I had to choose between the two I wouldn't pick Kone mate. Agree Ed we do need another striker in case of an injury to Rom. Just don't think Naisy was it. Would rather see Kev up top, at least he has pace.

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18 Jan 2016 20:00:32
Putting who the player is aside and looking at purely a business point of view. A player signed on a free and sold years later after doing his bit for £8m at 29 is very good business.

I like everyone love Naismith as a player and a human being. He's a star example to all other professional football players on how to remain grounded.

This transfer is for the benefit of everyone. Everyone wins. Everton for points above and Naismith for playing time which he definitely deserves.

Hope the money is used wisely. Striker has to be priority signing even above Keeper as we have Joel. Apart from Rom we have no one basically. Unless Rodriguez or McAleny impress greatly.

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{Ed025's Note - good post that NBTB..

18 Jan 2016 20:40:16
Echo that. Good post.

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18 Jan 2016 21:00:27
if macaenly does not break through this year he 23 be 24 soon.

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18 Jan 2016 21:46:58
Meant to but if he does not break through this year he needs to go.

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18 Jan 2016 11:07:25
very very interesting reading in the echo excellent read about were and why its going wrong under the headline is it luck or not.

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18 Jan 2016 11:33:23
It is just downright frustrating, nothing seems to sink in with the bloke. Even the comment we are a young Team is wrong compared with say Spurs. Our defence for a start is full of Internationals as is the rest of the Team.

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18 Jan 2016 12:05:00
I know exactly what you mean what a great article though think that's the closest to the truth.

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18 Jan 2016 16:34:29
Agree muff I read one similar bout a week or 2 ago. Kinda stoped me in my tracks and think maybe it is hard look.

But after Chelsea it seems to happen too often to be hard luck.

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18 Jan 2016 20:45:50
Heard a lad on Talksport while sitting in the car waiting for the bread winner to get off the train. He was saying he likes the good football we are playing (can't disagree with that) and says he prefers it to what we played before (can't disagree with that) . Then he said he prefers it even though we are not winning and our luck will change soon (disagree with that) , 22 games in and if Watford draw tonight we are down to 12th, it cannot all be down to luck. What is wrong with playing good football and winning 1-0 with the opposition having little chance to equalise, I. E. how Wenger has Arsenal playing season after season.

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18 Jan 2016 09:51:27
Koppites fail with a bid of 8 million for Shane Long, like him myself

Knowing the Koppites though they will up the bid to 48 million now.

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18 Jan 2016 09:51:22
Good luck to Steven Naismith. I think it will come back to bite us on the ass letting him go.

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18 Jan 2016 11:22:05
On ssn full of compliments for the lad with the punch line, makes you wonder why Everton let him go. As we all do mate as we all do.

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Stoke Fans Abuse Ramsey For His Broken Leg And Racism Rears Its Ugly Head Plus More

18 Jan 2016 08:21:47
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new article entitled, Stoke Fans Abuse Ramsey For His Broken Leg And Racism Rears Its Ugly Head Plus More

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18 Jan 2016 08:07:49
Ed's I'm just wondering if you have moved the "this page was las updated" thing somewhere or if you have deleted it. Usually when I come on the site I know instantly if there are new posts by when the site was updated. It's no longer showing up, is it an issue with my phone or have you moved it/ removed it? .

Thanks.

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{Ed025's Note - its not on my laptop either swan, i will have a word with our IT guy and get back to you mate..

18 Jan 2016 13:56:31
It's back.

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