Everton Banter Archive March 29 2012

29 Mar 2012 23:38:36
My semi final memories:
Highbury 84 - Inchy's goal vs Southampton.
Villa Park 85 - A rainbow comes out and Sheedy does the biz.
Villa Park 89- Got the news outside after the game. very few words spoken in the car on the way back.
Be watching this one on the telly like the last two we've been in. Can't rely on a stream for this one coz, although I hate derbies, I've got that feeling again. {Ed025's Note - my memories go back to 77...when clive thomas disallowed bryan hamiltons goal!....sick as a sea going parrot.

29 Mar 2012 23:16:20
I've heard that King Kenny is facing a bit of a dilema on April 14th, he doesn't know whether to play Carrol at Wembley or run him in the National......I hope he plays him at Wembley. (Wavertree Blue) {Ed024's Note -Nice one mate, its always good to have a laugh at the reds

That was great, i hope he plays him at wembley as well

They don't allow cart horses to run in the national!

29 Mar 2012 21:09:37
Does anyone know if the semi is on itv or espn?

Espn but could also be on utv

29 Mar 2012 20:03:40
hope we ditch the white shorts and have an all blue kit would look way better {Ed025's Note - i like the white shorts..

The white shorts remind me of my first ever football hero, Alan Ball, they have to stay. (Wavertree Blue)

Spot on Ed! And where do you stand on the small matter of the sock issue? Blue or white? I'm for white BlueTone {Ed025's Note - white for me as well tone....it evokes memories of sheedy, reid, bracewell and steven..

29 Mar 2012 18:09:57
I know it's not a rumour but just like to give Darron Gibson some praise. Came under a lot of stick before he'd even played a game when we signed him but he has started off well and we are still undefeated when he has started. Another bargain moyes signing COYB {Ed025's Note - not only is gibbo a good player in his own right...he competes felli, and makes him a lot more creative..

29 Mar 2012 16:23:57
FELLI is on 9 bookings after tonight could do with him getting booked saturday ,think its a 2 game ban now could be wrong like ,get him booked sat put his feet up for the 2 easter games ,fresh as a daisy for wembley ,bobs your sister {Ed025's Note - i still want him playing...he just needs to pull his neck in a bit!...for me, continuity is very important, his partnership with gibbo is superb, and the more he gets used to that, and the runs of the jellyfish the better..

29 Mar 2012 13:33:38
Got coach tickets 38 Thomas cook come on blue boys let's go smash reds ste44

With the side we had against sunderland (drenthe maybe back) and we play the same then we hammer them {Ed025's Note - we will not have a better chance..

025 Ed..You said that a few weeks ago you muppet and guess what 3-0 3-0 GERRARD 3 {Ed025's Note - that was against our reserves mate...at wembley you will face the might of the best team in the city!...you were once regarded as a big club, but now your demise is complete, and take it from me..it will be an ass kicking of epic proportions, if you cant beat wigan, or QPR, how the hell do you expect to beat us!..remember to take a large hanky with you if you go...

So how do you explain the 2-0 loss at your ground? Typical bitters always an excuse. That will be your season over on the 14th and Liverpool will be there to rub it in your faces ha ha. {Ed025's Note - bring it on mate!..you lot are terrified!,,and you know it, thats why you are trolling our site looking for a response, well now you know my response...BRING IT ON!..

That agree was for Ed's comment btw lads, not that scummy redsh*te who's more interested in our club than he is his own.

Toffeejack. {Ed025's Note - you would think the way they are playing at the moment jack...that they would keep their big gobs shut!..

We will beat the red shite

Well said ed, we will show them up at wembley {Ed025's Note - i cant see any other result mate..

2v1 to the Bluse u wait and see Jelavic winning goal!! {Ed025's Note - the only way i can see them scoring...is if that cheating, horse faced, reprobate suarez dives in the box and they get a pen!..

Did this braindead muppet just ask what our excuse was for the 2-0!? Clearly doesn't even watch the match never mind go! Rodwell getting sent off for breathing too heavily on that ugly, racist, diving, buck-teethed, horrible cannibal!

COYB, FTRS!

Maiden {Ed024's Note - The 12th man for them won it that day

29 Mar 2012 10:39:59
Ed, I am here to tackle your shocking comments about Jack Rodwell over the last few weeks (and his lack of talent: what a load of bull s**t )and id say we have a case to find a new Everton Ed. Because if I have to read any more Ed abuse aimed at our promising 21 year old midfielder, I wont come on here anymore. Disgrace. The guy has an England cap and is going through a period of recurring injury. He has always conducted himself well and put in some excellent performances for us over last 3 years. He cant help it that he was thrusted in at an early age. Im sorry his progression isnt quite fitting enough for you. I wont sit here and read the guy who actually runs the site say he has no vision or even ability. If thats what you think your watching a different game and you know nothing about football. Central midfielders take longer to peak than forwards. And this lad has shown serious signs. I believe you are a man of more advanced years than me, and I can say that every time I see your little Rodwell 'digs', it makes me cringe. In fact, it just makes you look like you know absolutely nothing about the club you claim to support... Youl say its just your opinion. Well I say your opinion is a load of s**t. Even if its what you think, get behind him. Give him confidence. See what happens. At Everton we don't knock our own. Go and support the RS if you wanna do that publicly. {Ed001's Note - I will help you out, you clearly have no clue of how to understand other's opinions, nor how to discuss it in a reasonable manner. So go elsewhere and don't waste our time again, thank you.}

Well said ed, I am on here everyday and can't remember our Ed continually slating Rodders for his apparent lack of talent, message to the poster you have a serious lack of manners and there is no such word as youl so goodbye and good riddance, oh yeh dont know what higher power you are to tell someone to go and support another team

I tend to agree with the lad about Rodwell, not going to totally abuse Ed though because everyone is entitled to their opinion.

As for Rodwell, I do think he can still cut it, at the beginning of the season, he was in national team form, and he rightfully got picked. I still think his best position is as centre back, all his attributes scream centre back, he was raised a centre back.

If we aren't going to play him in his natural position, then we might as well sell him in the summer and add to the depth of the squad. {Ed001's Note - I think he has the potential to be a top class centre back too, me and Ed025 often discuss it, especially with one of the United eds, who always wants to know how he is getting on. But we can agree to disagree on the lad without getting abusive!}

Eds, I don't always agree with what you post. But expressing it in the form of BANTER is what we do on this sight, which is why I come on here, a bit of fun.

This poster needs to relax and dream of how it will feel when we win our next game. If we get silver in the cabinet or who we might sign in the summer... You know .... Happy thoughts. COYB

Toffee ace

A bit strong against the ed that original post! I read this forum daily and I totally disagree that there are constant digs aimed at Rodwell.

In my opinion Rodwell is a clearly talented player, i think his progression has been noticeably hampered by injuries and Moyes playing him in different midfield positions. However when he is in his 'best' position (Up for debate) central midfield, he plays 90% of his passes backwards/sideways. His composure in front of goal is non existent and he never looks like he is busting a gut to get around the pitch. He is athletic looking and should be trying to become a top class box to box midfielder. Has he got the drive and belief to do this? I am not so sure, only time will tell.

Alastair

To the original poster, Michael Ricketts had an England cap aswell....

Toffeejack.

Flippin' heck! If that guy was that mad with Ed025 over his opinion of Rodwell, I'm glad he hasn't read any of mine! He did make one good point - that being that we Evertonians don't slag off our own. However, there's a difference between "slagging off" & having an opinion. My personal opinion is that I don't rate young Jack very highly. For me, he doesn't have what I call "the Everton spirit". He looks a bit disinterested. If you look at the likes of Ossie, Tim C, Tim H, Bainsey etc. they look like they'd run through a wall for Everton - Rodwell looks like he'd be looking for the door. But, that's just my opinion & doesn't stop me loving this great club which is a massive part of my life & that I am SO proud to be a supporter of.
Toffee Tezza
IMIT {Ed024's Note - Well said Tezza

To the original poster... Relax mate. If you come on this site a lot you'll know how much time and effort Ed 25 puts in... as do all the other Eds. I think this makes him entitled to give his opinion, don't you? Even if you do think it's 's**t'. Good luck finding a site where opinions are not allowed.....

Wizard of Osman {Ed024's Note - Banter and different opinions is what football is all about

Ed this lad is a muppet so dont listen to him,in life everyone as an opinion so this muppet should deal with it. What would he do if moyes said rodwell had 2 or 3 bad games in a row would the tit support another team.We love your site ed and you do a good job mate. Terry blue {Ed024's Note - Ta Terry, everyone is entitled to an opinion, but there is a way of expressing it

That original post is a bit daft - no need to be so abusive, so calm down a bit - and I also agree with the poster who said rodders just passes it backwards and sideways - always simple 'get-rid' passes - he doesn't seem to pass it forwards that often (or look like he's busting a gut) - and as for a 'defence splitting' creative/intelligent pass - errm - not seen many of those to be honest - does he dribble past people at all? - long shots specialist? What's his 'thing'? What's he really good at?

I think every player should be looking to do something positive with the ball whenever they get the chance - we've got one or two who just seem to want to 'get rid' of it first and foremost.
I don't want to knock rodders but I think he's playing too much within himself - too cautious - needs to be a bit more creative and positive - he's a goodish player though - with promise - just needs a confidence boost - get rid of his injury situation - and to play with a bit more swagger - but is he going to get past Felli and Gibson for a first team slot if they're both available?

God luck to him though on his road to recover - I hope he does well.

Clozem

The orginal poster has a point about Rodwell not ED mind, when he had a long run in 1st team earlier in season he was starting 2 gel with Fellaini then the England curse struck.Before this season he had the odd game and Sub appearance so was inconsistent.As I've posted before the same people wanted Moyes out 2 months ago now its OH DAVEY MOYES etc PADDOCKBLUE {Ed025's Note - i dont know if his comments were aimed at me paddock....as there are lots of eds who can edit the site...my view is that his progression has stall somewhat, i have never said he was a bad player!, but when people post that he is in the £20m bracket, i would say if we could get that sort of dosh for him....i would sell...on the proviso that the money would be used to strengthen the squad..

Iv'e never heard ed0025 slate Rodwell's ability, iv'e read his comments saying that Rodwell has potential but he is fulfilling it at Everton and for a player who has been playing in the premier league for over 3 years regarding his age should of improved by now, in my opinion he has gone backwards

29 Mar 2012 09:21:44
Confirmed on the official Everton Website, 3 year kit deal with Nike!
Bad news is Kitbag is still involved so you'll only be able to buy them at the club shops or online.
Hope they create a great kit for us and not a generic one because sometimes alot of the Nike kits are the same but just different colours for different clubs.
Still if anyone gets any leaked pics please post!
Mickey Blue Eyes

Very happy, Nike is a terrific brand, and hopefully give us some nice kits and not so outlandish as Le Coq, wasn't a real big fan, although that cream 3rd kit they made last season was absolutely brilliant, but the away shirts were laughable.

Cant wait to get my hands on one, and some training gear.

In reply to mickey blue eyes nike have said they are honoured to be makers of efc kit with a club rich in history and tradition and kitbag have also commented that they will retail in all major sports outlets globally

The only Nike kits I have ever liked are the ones they designed for the African teams in the last World Cup - hope ours are nothing like the dross Man.U wear.