Everton Banter Archive September 23 2013

23 Sep 2013 23:12:03
Badge 1 for me, old fashioned, traditional and reminds me of the days when we were one of the big five clubs in this country. with the predator up front we could well be the number one club this year. We must set 'the bar high' as for too long under Moyes the unacceptable (top ten finish) has been accepted, I maybe wrong but who have we to fear?
Even under Moyes we beat City!
Just for one year let's go out and get one over the rich clubs
NIL SATIS!

That's what I voted for anyway.

I voted for a but c is a grower

Albo {Ed025's Note - good badge, but a funny shape to me albo..

23 Sep 2013 18:06:09
Falling more and more in love with Martinez everytime he speaks about our great club and he chose badge number 1 the 1 I want aswell the man is bursting with freshness just what we needed COYB IMWT.

I'll be the first to admit it, I was a bit skeptical when Martinez first got the job, but boy has he made me think twice so far. After his very first interview along side Bill he just appeared to me to have a certain demeanor about him, and he just looked like he knew exactly what is needed to be achieved at Everton and what the fans expected of him. I know we haven't been stellar every game that we've played but with a new manager you have to give him time to introduce his footballing philosophy, and I have no doubt that within 3-4 months we will be playing magnificent football. I've also been really impressed with his enthusiasm for the game, he could probably tell you every little detail about any given player, he's that keyed up on the game. Anyway, enough about my lust for Martinez.

BitterBlue

He strikes me as a man who just GETS Everton, something moyes never did, IMO. I think he senses that it's a special place, rich in history and tradition and feels he can do great things given the necessary tools, and I certainly hope he succeeds and plays some great stuff along the way. This could be the start of something special.
Granville.

I agree everthing you say, but if he played lukaku from 1st game we would be top of the table also more deloleu please roberto go for it.tom efc

23 Sep 2013 22:26:52
how could we play lukaku from first game he joined us on deadline day and was only available for the first time on saturday?

Iwasnt aware have to wait 4 games I know he couldn't play against his parent club thanks for educating me

What as deadline day got to do with it he's our player for the season except against chelsea tom efc

I can think of several players werve signed on deadline day and started right away.

The season started before deadline day!

24 Sep 2013 01:17:33
our first game after deadline day was chelsea and he couldn't play then we had west ham and he played as it was the first game he could possibly play

23 Sep 2013 17:43:30
i know i'm going to get stick for this but why don't we use all three badges one home one away and one third :)

Creative thinking :-)

I'd love to see the 2nd one used only when we have a game on the day of a leap year.

23 Sep 2013 15:04:35
I hope I don't get accused of being a fantasist for saying this but I do think that in lukaku we have didier drogba up front & in Ross Barkley we have a player of the stature of Wayne Rooney/Gascogne (in his prime). I think we can therefore assume with confidence that we will finish high up the table this season.well done to roberto for assembling such a capable team in such a short space of time with sufficient cover in most positions!

I would try and buy him by telling them thy will get 1strefusal onbarcley if we decide to sell there's no coincidence why all these clubs are being kind to us barcelona man city chelsea. he's the reason tom efc

Through loaning us Lukaku I wouldn't be suprised if they have a first refusal on barkley already. It's not the sort of thing that's shouted from the roof tops.

23 Sep 2013 13:07:58
Wondered what Ed's and blues feel about the following. I am getting paranoid or is this a prophecy.

Baines left Goodison hours after the West Brom game visibly upset (transfer window was still open). Apparently Stubbs subsequently claims he requested permission to talk to MU.

Then when Martinez was asked about Leighton's contract this weekend there was nothing to discuss with regards to improved terms.

Clearly keeping him, is high up on BK's list, especially after another thoroughly professional display capped by two great free kicks (reminds me of the 80's and Sheed's)

As things are developing nicely to lose Baines would leave me in bits. Roberto Carlos eat your heart out!

Paddock Neil {Ed025's Note - the thing is neil, players come and go, its just a fact of life mate, but what i will say, is a move to united really that big a step up?....i honestly dont think so..

Why would he want to go to a strugling midd table club who are only going backwards under a second rate manager.

At the end of the day he is a great player and gives 100% on the pitch. However, if he wants to go elsewhere there is little we can do about it.

Force him to see out his contract and let him go on a free in a couple of years or get what we can for him in January and buy a quality replacement.

Paddock Neil: there's more of "profit" than "prophecy" about Baines's situation. Every player has a valuation and if another club meets it then serious transfer negotiations can begin. Apparently our valuation of Baines (unlike that of Fellaini or Anichebe) wasn't met. Simples. :-)
BaronHardup

23 Sep 2013 11:56:48
The new badges are much better. No 3 looks great on a shirt. BrightonBlue

23 Sep 2013 10:40:25
Three new crests on Twitter.and they're not to hot boys and girls. Number 1 but still a bit crap. I feel the club has missed a great opportunity and releasing these poor badges is unfortunately typical Everton. At least we seem to be getting it right on the pitch. Here is a link to the crest. Let me no what you think.

http://twitter.com/Everton/status/381885733306261504/photo/1

Everton Al.

23 Sep 2013 11:32:33
I like number 2 myself Al, the one with yellow around the border

I don't get you saying badge A is crap. it's basically the same as the old one but with 1878inside the badge along with Everton. other than it is the same. therefore badge A gets my vote. Badge B is average. and I don't like C much at all. but the whole point of this vote is that every everton fan will have a vote and therefore everyone's opinion is taken on board.

1878barlow

The first 2 badges still look to big. I'm liking option C as its more modern, will need a few days viewing before voting though.

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23 Sep 2013 10:06:02
got my name to blue so is Kurajan the new Mike?

23 Sep 2013 09:01:49
how refreshing it was to see us make changes at half time instead of waiting until the 60+ mins, had my doubts about roberto at first.but still unbeaten after 5 games, hope we can keep it up.maybe kenwright and roberto was right about us getting champions league.coyb

The common denominator in Moyes tactics at Everton that kept us round about 6, 7, 8 in the Prem and now his keeping Utd round about 6, 7 and 8 is Mr S Round. I admit I was sorry to see Moyes go but if it mean't Mr Round going with him then it was worth it. I also have to admit that Martinez is probably based on this 5 games a better tactician.

23 Sep 2013 00:12:24
I just love a bit of schadenfreude, so here goes.
Moyes must feel like he's just been in a gunfight armed with a knife. lmfao

Just had a sneaky peek at their banter page.they aren't happy bunny's are the.god almighty, they got moyes and fellaini, what more do they want.we got Martinez and Lukaku amongst others so i'm happy. Good feeling bout finishing above the mancs end of season.

Its noticeable already how much MU resemble Moyes EFC in playing style, but I do eventually believe they will get it right. Rooney needs to get as far away from them as possible though.

However, for me the big difference appears to be Martinez's willingness to change things if there not working.

May not get the desired results all the time, but its great having a manager that is not scared to make these decisions. Or maybe its the options we now have that enable this. Either way superb second half display boys.

PS Hope Delofelou / Stones get a run Tuesday

Paddock Neil