Everton Banter Archive May 03 2016

03 May 2016 23:54:16
I've come on here on my birthday hoping for good news but I agree with most Martin O'Neill would be a disaster worst than Roberto. I put him in the same bracket as the fraud Harry Redknapp, who has destroyed virtually every club he has been at! I have been banging on that we should go for someone like Eddie Howe but I've got to be honest when I saw Joachim Low linked I kinda got excited. let's say Germany win the Euros what else has he got to motivate himself? Surely an exciting club project would appeal? I think he would be an excellent (although very ambitious choice) . What do you guys think?

{Ed025's Note - low would suit me just fine duaney,,,and happy birthday mate..

04 May 2016 01:22:46
Alot wanted pellagrini but it think he is somewhat like Martinez. he can't organise a defence. I watched city be pulled apart by Southampton, and believe koeman would be a great choice. organised defence and a good attack. and managers have a habit of going back to there old club for players. Frazier Forster, sadio mane and van dijk would be good to start with lol.

04 May 2016 15:26:21
I've said for a while koeman is my number 1 choice. Think he's the right fit for us and he's done a great job in the league so far. Maybe just maybe the transfer warchest might be enough to tempt him. Plus it's not like we have a crap squad. There's a lot of good players and we're only a couple of signings away from a top 6 at least. I'll be a very happy blue should he make the switch. I'd even consider putting martinez head of youth development not that he'd accept it.

03 May 2016 17:22:10
were all made u for Leicester shows bargins out there as well vardy from non leauge nkante was only 5 mil and mahrez 400k from second tier off France.

03 May 2016 23:26:09
up not u shows what can happen with right attitude and taticts.

03 May 2016 15:47:01
As much as I am pleased for Leicester it also is very frustrating as they so remind me of us under Moyes tenure, hardworking, defensively strong, quick counters and a strong team work ethic. Then you look at their players and see how they have almost overachieved again a bit like us, now they will have a fight to keep the cream!
Maybe Everton FC players and management need to take a long hard look in the mirror and ask themselves given Leicester's achievement have we really done enough for ourselves, the club and the fans?

03 May 2016 18:46:52
Every single club in the league could say that, some more than us. It's a remarkable story that all football fans should just enjoy without finding within it a reason to be miserable or have another go at our club. Jeez.

03 May 2016 19:48:11
Dortmund villareal and athletico play same way as Leicester and it works liverpool r tryin to do the same but u need a strong defence EFC haven't had that in the last 2 seasons and the manager won't change his philosophy it seems so it needs to be that type of manager so who fits the bill is the question simone would be considered boring in premier league if he would come Id be happy wid koeman.

03 May 2016 21:16:34
You just need to look at Bayern and Athletico tonight one 4-1-4-1 the other 4-4-2 RM needs to abandon his Barcelona wannabe game plan and expand his horizons.

03 May 2016 15:00:30
This campaign to vote Niasse our player of the season, although vaguely amusing it is essentially bullying one of our own players who really has not had enough time to show us anything so I ask everyone to vote seriously, my choices were Barry, Mori and Lukaku.

03 May 2016 15:16:29
If you ask me Niasse is trying too hard, or he did on Saturday. I seem to remember some Everton fans asking WTF have we paid £800,000 for this load of crap for, the guy in question was Gary Lineker.

I'm not comparing the two, but at least give the lad a chance.

03 May 2016 15:44:15
Hit the nail on the head there Svenny its just bullying why some would even consider this is beyond me. Its disrespectful both to him and the players that actually deserve the award.

03 May 2016 15:49:47
I don't think that Niasse is a stand alone striker. He showed some neat touches on Saturday and would be best if playing with Lukaku IMHO. Of course my opinion does not matter and the fact that we have played with a single striker all season (I don't count Kone as a striker) means the situation will not change unless we change the manager.

03 May 2016 16:42:50
Having a laugh Frank, Lineker was different class. Saw enough of this lad on Saturday (and in Russia) to recognise that yes he is unorthodox but sorry to say Roberto was thrown a wobbly one with him.

03 May 2016 17:08:20
Yes Lineker was different class, agreed.
I wasn't comparing the two, just making the point that Lineker got a few moans and groans when he arrived.

03 May 2016 14:34:49
Martin O'Neil, 64 now so a bit old for my liking. Not a bad record though.

Guided Leicester City to the Football League Cup final three times, winning twice. As Celtic manager between 2000 and 2005, he led that club to three Scottish Premier League titles and the 2003 UEFA Cup Final in Seville. After joining Aston Villa he achieved three consecutive 6th-place finishes in the English Premier League and guided them to the 2010 Football League Cup Final.

03 May 2016 14:55:50
Thing is Frank our epic shortlist seems to be a work in progress?

03 May 2016 15:00:59
Celtic/ Rangers. My Grand Son could win that League with either of those two. Ask Lennon how he did with Bolton, when he came down to our league. I don't particularly want him back but I believe Moyes with resources would do a very good job and better than some that have been mentioned. Benitez, Pellegrini (a Gentleman but knows what he is doing) are better than Moyes in my opinion. However, all this is hypothetical surely, have an inkling that Mr Martinez will still be with us next season. Hence why I and my son are holding back on our season ticket renewal.

03 May 2016 15:07:30
Agree, not the big name fans would want but could certainly do worse. His record with Ireland is pretty strong as well.

03 May 2016 15:11:37
Yep, I did forget to mention that betfair have made O'Neil 5/ 4 favourite for some reason and this is why I posted it.
I agree with your Moyes comment. I liked him, at least we had a pair with him in charge although I think there may be better choices out there.
Interesting times ahead.

{Ed002's Note - Betting companies will amend the odds based on how much money is placed on the individuals.}

03 May 2016 15:22:37
Of course they would ED or they'd end up skint.
Bear in mind bookies are not always right, but never much wrong either, it's why they exist.
I just wonder why some people seem to have had a flutter on O'Neil, maybe it was another Finch Farm inside job :)

{Ed002's Note - I was answering your "for some reason" comment.}

03 May 2016 17:00:20
I do not see a reason for it but as Ed indicates they must have had a substantial sum posted, in any case I know who has come out on top over my many years of the occasional flutter.

03 May 2016 13:26:13
Fair play to Leicester but what were Spurs trying todo last night. Terrible naivety to enter into a brawl with Chelsea. If I was a spurs fan I would be livid with that performance last night.

And Pochetino coming on the pitch! The whole team and the coach mugged themselves right off last night. Shocking.

03 May 2016 13:46:19
I watched it with my other half and have to say it was a bit gladiatorial so much so the missus didn't get bored at all.

03 May 2016 07:46:25
Leicester, fewest shots, fewest passes, lowest possession since 2006, lowest passing average for 10 years. But only 23 players used (settled side) won most games 1-0. The list goes on. What they did do was win the Premiership and they did that with Teamwork and preventing the other Teams from scoring. All very well Mr Martinez and Mr Rodgers with your theories and refusing to change but this is the Premiership playing a game that is a results business and Mr Ranieri has just showed you what could be accomplished if only you would take your heads out of the sand.

03 May 2016 08:13:12
SHML

''theories'' that's about the sum of it your'e spot on mate!
and like certain pundits (who have played in th PL btw) say RM's idea of football just doesn't fit the PL and perhaps may suit La liga or serie 'a' much better.

03 May 2016 02:56:22
Don't even care about Everton today, just so happy for Leicester. What a great day for football. Can't wait to see Ranieri's interviews.

03 May 2016 00:53:27
Ha ha how funny just watched and listened to Leicester players partying at vardy a house winning the prem then Jamie carragher saying how these players feel and how they will feel in 30 years walking down the street people saying they won the prem how would he know Monday night muppet and by the way your team play on a Thursday lol.