Everton Banter Archive January 28 2015

28 Jan 2015 20:24:20
So what's happening? Et'o gone and Bobby says he isn't going to sign a replacement! Why not! Clearly we're not good enough in the league at the moment. We're out of the fa cup. Only really got Europa to play for (that we can win that is). Sounds like we're calling this season a write off to me! Come on! We need something from somewhere. Can't remember the last time things were this stale.

28 Jan 2015 21:54:18
Winston Wolf would struggle to fix our problems at the moment.

{Ed025's Note - i will try and get him to fix things for us gene...i have a direct line..

28 Jan 2015 22:21:04
He's ALL OF A SUDDEN. Decided that McAleny if a Bright Young Professional.

This tells me that he's already found an Eto'o replacement. RM's hot and cold I tell you. McAleny hasn't had a look in this season, and only played 45 mins against Krasnodar, when we had already topped the group in Europa, but now he's our "saviour".

I reckon he (RM) is going to look at the league now and just play it as safe as he can. Not going to invest to push us further, as he probably feels that we can stay up with the squad available, and so will not make the adjustments needed for us to increase our league position as extensively as we would all like (top 7 for me).

I just cannot believe that this will be allowed. Our main income is from Broadcasting rights. which have increased more in the last 4 years due to our high finishing positions in the league, but if we finish lower than expected this season, I reckon we'll lose a lot of that income, as SKY/BT won't want to broadcast us anymore, and it will ruin us in the long term.

Its make or break for Bobby. I love the guy a lot, as he is a real gentleman, and I really want him to be the guy to take us forward, but if we lose to Palace, then I will be changing how I feel.

{Ed025's Note - im afraid i have the feeling that you will be changing how you feel QB, palace are on a roll, and we look awful mate...lets hope im wrong.. :)

28 Jan 2015 23:14:57
Deeply hope he proves doubters wrong ED , and that this 1st half of the season was a blip. I remember Moyes had a good 3-4 seasons where we were calling for his head in the 1st half of the season , and then singing his praises in the second half, all because he went a on a winning streak that took us much higher in the table during the back end.

Just hope its tha case here.

For what it's worth, my understanding is that McAleny was out with a collarbone injury from pre-season until the Krasnodar match, so wasn't available for a while. Let's see if he gets any game time now that RM has bigged him up.

Bluenosewill, Stale? Stale? Things are far from stale, things are completely rotten. Top 7? Are you having a laugh? I would be delighted with 4th from bottom now. I simply can not see where we will next win a game. Things are not stale mate they are extremely exciting but in a very negative sense

28 Jan 2015 17:18:45
pato. good or bad move?

{Ed025's Note - i would say good Amo..

28 Jan 2015 19:03:08
Bad

{Ed025's Note - how did i know that was coming?.... :)

Apparently on big money, Corinthians want to sell has not been good in Brazil, if we were to take a punt I think loan first with option to buy.

{Ed025's Note - loans are right up our street wakka...we should be sponsored by wonga mate.. :)

Very apt Ed025 unfortunately the big boys will spend big to keep moving forward, sustaining Champ League status and earning big! Lukaku aside we are afraid to spend 15m plus and aren't even trading water we are slowly sinking and there seems to be nothing but hot air and BS coming out of the club!

{Ed025's Note - same old story then wakka..

28 Jan 2015 14:37:09
Quote from RM

Martinez said: "January is not the place to find solutions (in the transfer market). Our moment of form, we want to change, but the solutions are in the squad

So maybe we should not expect any incomings this window, which could also mean a lack of support for the manager from the board?

{Ed025's Note - it could mean that he is so stubborn that he thinks he can fix it himself wakka...and we all know not to trust anyone who has "fix it" after his name..

We only have 5 more days of no news to suffer and the window will be closed. Then its business as usual. Very disappointing considering our current predicament.

That's a good 1 that eds haha

28 Jan 2015 11:48:52
Have great respect for any person coming to the UK and learning the language but RM's use of 'phenomenal' is doing my nut in!
He might mean 'brilliant' but for many of us.

P lease stop using that word
H ave had enough of the gloss without substance
E FC are presently knackered
N o plan B
M ore
E ntertainment please (and)
N ot
A lways
L osing might help.

{Ed025's Note - good stuff mushy..

Hi Mushy - you missed the 'O' for Over Optimistic and Over passing and Only playing the ball across the back four in order to keep meaningless possession - and finally "Oh no - one of their players is approaching me - better pass it backwards to the defence or even Howard in goal straight away"

Oh FFS!

Lol that's actually very funny. And worryingly very true

28 Jan 2015 13:30:11
Mushy: Couldn't agree more! RM's English is way better than my Spanish, but to describe anything at Everton this season as "phenomenal" must mean that RM is, at best, losing something in the translation, or, at worst, totally losing the plot as to what the fans expect from their club.
:-(

Think Martinez been watching Paul Merson on Saturdays from 12.00 noon on ssn with Jeff Stelling and co. Paul uses phenomenal in just about every sentence.