Everton Banter Archive February 03 2015

03 Feb 2015 23:04:57
This has probably been the quietest January transfer window for a long time and, all in all, I am happy with our dealings. Eto'o has gone but, in my opinion, he flattered to deceive. He was never going to be a regular starter and I think his contribution, during a very difficult period, was minimal. Lennon, on the other hand, is an experienced Premier League player and I welcome him to our squad. In my view, we are stronger after the window, rather than weaker. We have good players who have underperformed this season. Interestingly, we have 15 games left. If we won all of them - highly unlikely - we would equal last season's points tally. On current standings, we'll do well do be in the top 10.

Problem with letting Eto'o go is yet another goalscorer leaves and we sign yet another player (Lennon) who does not score. I understand Eto'o as disruptive, but RM ss to have a policy of letting players go who have chipped in with goals and then replaces them with players who average less than 1 goal per season. In my view this is a recipe for relegation. Besic, McCarthy, Barry, McGeady, Kone and now Lennon have all been brought in and score probably less than 8 goals a season on average between them. He let Anichebe, Fellaini and now Eto'o go who probably score 23 between them. Yes Lukaku was also brought in, but if you think Mirallas will probably go (another 8 to 10 a season), you can see why we need to play games the way we do at present. ie holding on to the ball as much as we can. Another factor is that Osman and Pienaar regularly chipped in and we have not replaced them. To rely on one player for the majority of goals is very risky if he loses form or gets injured (as happened earlier in the season). I can hear Swan groan as he reads this, but last season when I was suggesting this potential problem, he and others started to question my sanity. The proof is in the pudding. If Atsu progresses, then there is a possibility of goals there.but he is not even our player. Likewise if we sign that goalscoring machine, Tom Cleverly, then we will be ok I am sure. I also understand that our current tactics mean our 2 fullbacks have stopped scoring. Perhaps that's area that Lennon can help with? I certainly hope so.

Yes degs but if matinez let eto go six months after we got him then he must of been upsetin the apple cart mate and you never no but lettin people like that go could be the turnin point in our season one way or another

I always begin reading your posts degsy and wonder how long it takes you to mention osman! As good a servant he has been he is just that, a has been. We need to be looking forward not backwards and to mention Mccarthy and Besic as non scorers is irrelevant due to their position. They provide protection for the defence not support for the attack. I for one would rather see a midfield with them 2 in then one with osman and pienaar! Pick your strongest side on ability and not with sentiment. I understand it's opinion but sometimes opinion needs sense.

Shakey, I agree that Eto'o had to go. My post was aimed at saying we are signing a lot of players that score very few goals.

03 Feb 2015 20:46:18
I posted several times in January that I didn't want RM to have any money to spend in the window. Got a bit nervous when I read about possible exits though. Big decisions in the summer.
On balance I am happy. I will take a loanee who plays wide right and has some pace that we haven't had since Deolefeu. So if RM sees him as a wide right player, a position that one or two say we have a slight weakness and plays him there it's not a big risk. It should help us play more directly, especially on the counter and get to the bye line, which will allow Rom to receive the ball facing goalwards for a change.
Whether I rate Lennon or not he wears the shirt so has my support. Go mental with my kids when earrings, piercings and tattoos are under discussion though, but that's just the Meldrew in me. I'll forgive Besic though 100%.

03 Feb 2015 19:05:16
Just saw some great pictures of Lennon in his Toffees gear. Have a look posters, and Eds, and let me know what they suggest?

{Ed025's Note - give us a link lant..

Just Google, or anywhere, Lennon to Everton pics

{Ed025's Note - cheers mate..

He has a face only a mother could love

{Ed025's Note - i have promised not to moan...but for a first picture at a new club.... arron thats not the way to present yourself mate..

Ha ha

Try this Ex, google Aaron Lennon Spurs then click images

He has the same face on them, he is just a miserable looking sod mate

03 Feb 2015 16:30:46
If you would still go to games an support our team if we got sent down then reply yes. If you would not then reply no

{Ed025's Note - yes

Yes, it's a huge part of my life.

What fan would say no??????

03 Feb 2015 16:56:24
If we were in the conference i'd still go the games, any evertonian should

No chance. that I wouldn't

Of Course I would.

"Once a blue always a blue"

03 Feb 2015 18:08:02
Yes, cheaper tickets aswell.

Of course.

Of course. We are all a little masochistic, I guess.

No way, I'd go and support Man City instead.

Only joking, it's like a marriage supporting Everton, till death us do part.

03 Feb 2015 19:13:11
100% yes. Season ticket holder for life

I would crawl over broken glass from my home in Swansea.

Its suprising how many people said yes but while were still in the pl and in europa and for the last month while we have been rubbishI would say 95% of the fans have been slaggin our team off certanly on this site so I say if you would support if we dropped down why not support us now while we have things to play for and that includes getting behind bobby aswell as the team I understand it sometimes gets frustrating but once a blue allways a blue so support us through the good times and the bad instead of calling for the heads of players and staff

It's not surprising at all. Fans being frustrated want to air their views on this site regardless of their desire to support their team.

Now that you've revealed the true motive behind the question, it probably wasn't worth answering in the first place.

The point of the question was no matter were we are we should support them through thick an thin do you remamber last season martinez an the team were the bedt thing since dliced bread now we have a bad spell there all crap an need sackin its a banter site not slag ye own team of in every post site I bet the playrrs and staff read this site an think what's the point

No offence intended to you shakey, however the point which you do not seem to grasp is those who are unhappy and voice their opinions support the team no matter what.

Just because you are unhappy with something does not mean your feelings towards the club or the team change, it means you are unhappy at how things are going and say so. It is a concept called freedom of speech.

It would appear there are a few on here who think as you do with regards to what support is and how to do it. Which is fair enough, everyone is entitled to their opinion.

However some of those who think that way (And let me add you are NOT one of those) Can be totally obnoxious in putting their views over, they do not wish to discuss, just hurl insults and be hypocritical in their condemnation. But what is telling is the fact that none of those holier than thou hypocrites answered your original question as to would they support the team if relegated.

Also if the players and/or staff do read these pages, good, let's hope it gives them a reality check, to see that a lot of fans in other words the paying public, without whom they would not have their over paid jobs are not happy about how they have been going about it. If it offends their delicate sensibilities that much they are in the wrong career.

{Ed025's Note - good post wedge..

03 Feb 2015 12:10:55
{Ed001's Note - We have posted a new article entitled, Manchester United; Have our UCL rivals moved ahead of us this winter?

03 Feb 2015 00:24:27
.looks like Etoo is about to be booted out of Sampdoria after just 1 week of being there. refusing to participate in a training session after a 5-1 defeat after the weekend apparently. mmmmm.I'm beginning to wonder what if any disruption he had on our dressing room when he was with us?!? & whether he was 1 of our big problems behind closed curtains. He was the same at Anzhi apparently & Chelski & Mourinhio got rid. 1st game he's gone & we win our 1st game away against high flying Palace.