Everton Banter

20 Oct 2021 07:39:02
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 19th October 2021

19 Oct 2021 12:46:10
Saying this morning that Doucoure needs an operation on a metartarsal just what we need.

19 Oct 2021 14:12:20
Stress fracture 6-7 weeks. Typical Everton! If I didn’t laugh I’d be crying.

{Ed0666's Note - terrible news we wish him a speedy recovery

19 Oct 2021 14:35:24
club statement says operation not needed.

19 Oct 2021 18:45:04
Won't Delph be back soon 🤣.

19 Oct 2021 20:44:44
Blimey mate that sounds like April 1st.

19 Oct 2021 22:19:16
Unfortunately reports coming in that delphs return has been delayed, he has a shoulder injury from stiring a cup of tea.

20 Oct 2021 01:34:48
So who takes his place. Gbamin, Davies or do you push Godfrey there and play two defensive midfielders? None are great options.

19 Oct 2021 10:43:54
rumours of Doucoure set to have a lengthy spell on the sideline, broken foot.

19 Oct 2021 11:15:14
Just seen that hope its fake news 🙈🙈.

19 Oct 2021 10:19:23
Everton apparently interested in Morecambe left back Connor Pye - have to be careful with this one as Rondon might eat him.

19 Oct 2021 09:52:06
Just noticed Everton v liverpool on Wednesday 1st December at 8.15 on Amazon Prime Video.

19 Oct 2021 07:39:03
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 19th October 2021

18 Oct 2021 19:25:37
WHU was always going to be a difficult match, especially when we're missing DCL and Ricky, nevertheless the positives were we did defend well, corner excepting, and created better goal scoring chances than West Hamm in the first half despite having considerably less possession.
The disappointment, for me, was that Rafa who I rate as a shrewd tactician didn't ring the changes to effect the game. It was obvious within the first 20 minutes we were being over run in midfield, with Iwobi floating round with absolutely no purpose in terms of the roll he was playing.
As a result the gap between the midfield and the back four was massive with Iwobi going AWOL to make matters worse when he did get on the ball he almost always found the opposition with his pass.
His miss from Demarai 's cut back was the type of thing you see a primary school level. He didn't even make contact with his standing leg!
I know Davies has his detractors but he has energy and can put his foot in and should have replaced Iwobi to shore up the midfield and make it more difficult for West Ham to play through.
I appreciate we are on the bones of our backside when it comes to squad depth but it's a big ask to play in the EPL with 9 men.
It surely would have been better to introduce the youngsters on the bench, who would have brought more energy and pace than Rondon has.

{Ed025's Note - im with you fancy..

18 Oct 2021 22:11:05
Spot on Fancy. As you say it was apparent to all watching that Iwobi and Rondon were offering nothing. Don’t forget Gbamin the shandy man was also on the bench why not bring him on, or are they scared he will get injured?

18 Oct 2021 16:42:25
Keep seeing storeys that DCL will be going to Arsenal, now latest, going to Madrid, so as a point of information, how long does he have remaining on his contract, and. Where do they get their valuations, 60/ 70mill, are they drunk.
No offer should be considered, but anything below 100mill is surely just a joke.

18 Oct 2021 17:42:46
Can't see any team paying 100m plus for dcl, mate.
He signed a 5 year deal last year, due to run out in 2025.

{Ed002's Note - Certainly nobody will be paying £100M for him, but: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (S) even with Everton in need of adding a striker to replace Tosun and Rodon, the chances of DCL being sold unless a very significant offer arises are small. However, Arsenal are still looking for a striker and interest remains. The Real Madrid coach has said he is one of the rare English players who he thinks would take to football on the continent - so there may be interest. Other clubs looking for a striker such as Spurs have other preferred options. Manchester United may also provide an option.

18 Oct 2021 20:11:29
Totally agree, ed002, I wouldn't even expect the clubs who can pay large sums to splash out that much on him! We will certainly make a good profit on him if we ever decide to sell, providing he doesn't run down his contract.
How concrete is the interest from the likes of arsenal, Ed? He's been linked to them for for while now.

{Ed002's Note - I suspect he would be down the list for Arsenal.}

18 Oct 2021 20:39:58
Cheers ed002.

18 Oct 2021 22:06:58
Is DCL. Starting to become a bit injury prone.