Everton Banter

02 Feb 2026 13:47:22
We might have been saved it looks like Kalvin Phillips is on his way to the blades for the rest of the season phew 😅.

{Ed025's Note - thank god..

02 Feb 2026 13:01:06
Does Moyes highlight which players he wants and the "recruitment" team then attempts to get them in or do the "recruitment" team highlight the players and Moyes says yes or no. Dithering Dave has history so just wondering.

02 Feb 2026 13:46:29
Not sure how our recruitment team earn their money every 12 months, only seem to come alive on last few days of the window, twice a year, do we have a structure plan in place like other clubs?

{Ed025's Note - we do seem to struggle with time lines Uran, we are always last minute buyers and never seem to bother at the start of windows mate..

02 Feb 2026 12:25:11
Another transfer window goes by without us signing a right back (yes we have Patterson) to fill Coleman’s boots. It looks as if Holm has gone elsewhere and after the debacle with the Fulham fullback in the summer window we are left filling the role with a centre back.

The recruitment team need to get their act together and instead of signing over priced wingers put more effort into filling the RB position.

02 Feb 2026 14:00:19
I can see George as the only signing now, providing he passes his medical.

02 Feb 2026 12:09:43
The talk has now died down, but watched Sheffield u recently, their right back was, it seems, on our agenda from what I have seen of him, he would have been a big step forward .
But our recruitment team couldn't attract fly's to . t .

02 Feb 2026 11:34:04
Hi guys. New here posting however frequent reader.

Is George the only one we’re expecting today?

Are we happy with that?

{Ed025's Note - it looks that way GG unless something comes out of the blue at the last minute...but i doubt it mate, welcome by the way..

02 Feb 2026 12:02:03
It does look like Evil Saka will be the only signing. Better than nothing for sure but disappointed there isn't a full back or two incoming.

{Ed025's Note - Evil Saka Jase?..

02 Feb 2026 12:12:39
It's his nickname at Chelsea ED. Apparently it's because of his likeness to Saka and his grumpiness.

Google Evil Saka and it tells you all about it.

{Ed025's Note - i never knew that Jase..nice one mate..

02 Feb 2026 12:24:57
See Genoa are after Patterson if they can get Brooke Norton Cuffy out the door. Hmmmm who needs a pacey rightback? Guaranteed we won't get rid of Patterson because we can't find a rightback. We've been looking for 12 months there's no chance we can find one with 6 hours to go, even though it's right there in front of us.

02 Feb 2026 10:55:29
BBC reporting that we had a bid for Wilson at Fulham rejected last week. Would seem that we are trying to business without shouting about it. Shame this one didn’t come off.

02 Feb 2026 11:31:46
The Bobble mentioned this a couple days ago, would have been a good addition, but where are the fullbacks?

02 Feb 2026 12:48:26
Don’t need full backs we have four centre halves. 🤷‍♂️.

02 Feb 2026 09:56:05
It looks like the blues are going back to the same way Gloom and doom Let's wait till end of the season to see where we are.

02 Feb 2026 07:39:04
{Ed's Note - LAUDRUPHAGI has posted a new article entitled, Why Rangers' Window Feels Like Proper Squad Building

02 Feb 2026 00:24:11
Come the end of the season, time to say thank you and goodnight to Davey Moyes.
The current manager of c/palace is free in the summer, progressive, low cost, and, givern his performance, under a terrible ownership, think he may jump at the chance.

02 Feb 2026 06:58:45
Be careful what you wish for! West Ham fans hounded Moyes out but they’d bite your arm off now to be in our position! I know you say Glasner and s available but since Moyes left the first time we’ve been through every style of manager going and nothing has really worked.

I’m not saying keep Davey forever but we need to respect where we are and where we have been for the last few years and finally get some stability and stop the constant looking over our shoulders at relegation. I know people have said we should be aiming for Europe and I agree due to where we are at present but to be in a position of safety at this point is great progress in the year he’s been back.

02 Feb 2026 07:39:22
Not for me we need stability and he needs another couple of windows to complete this, he’s doing a good job and we are 8th in the table, don’t try to fix what isn’t broken. really pleased with the progress he has made with this team just look where were last season in Feb.

02 Feb 2026 09:15:11
While it would be great to qualify for Europe how far do we realistically think we could go.

{Ed025's Note - that would depend on how the summer window goes i imagine Rick..

02 Feb 2026 09:44:30
We should never be scared to play in Europe. Our ambition should be to qualify every season and build from there.

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

02 Feb 2026 10:28:45
We aim for Europe, we’re Everton.
If we achieve it, we secure additional income and spend it wisely, bigger squad. If we don’t achieve it this year, has to be the aim next year.

02 Feb 2026 10:47:35
I agree BMD, all the players seem to want European football hence the reason that most players we have been looking at have gone to other clubs. If we can get European football next year maybe the calibre of players go up.

{Ed025's Note - it will Dev..

02 Feb 2026 11:19:03
Aaaah my favourite subject lol. I would bin Moyes now while there is time for someone to do something. I think there are quite a few manager who would jump at the chance of taking on our wonderful club.

02 Feb 2026 13:32:55
Look we haven't the money yet to bankroll big signatures and recruitment management teams that cost more than half the team, like we have continually done over past 12 years.

We need to be happy we are making small steps forward. Why is everyone so down on Moyes, we have not been this far up the league this time of the season (6 points of a European place) for years.

People need to get a sense of perspective instead of thinking the grass is always going to be greener with someone else!

02 Feb 2026 00:05:49
Not now, but in the summer, how much of the Dibling fee is retrievable?
He may have talent, but is miles off being up to partnership standard, IMO we will be lucky to receive 20 present of the fee paid.
I'm not having a pop at the kid, but those who sanctioned this deal, should pay with their job .

02 Feb 2026 07:49:31
Give him a chance, he will come good. he's not even been here a season yet.

02 Feb 2026 09:19:30
Very true Blue-dev we have a history of getting rid of youngsters too quickly, Ademola Lookman isone of the best wingers in Europe now but we dumped him far too soon. Moise Keane never really had much of a chance either.

02 Feb 2026 09:49:08
We have so many experts who see a young player a few times and decide he is rubbish get rid. We are finally starting to bring young players into the club and some will take longer than others to settle. That doesn’t mean they’re rubbish it means they need time.

02 Feb 2026 10:51:08
Hindsight is a wonderful thing AB, we were all delighted when we signed him, he was brilliant last season for Southampton in a team that got relegated, however because he was made to train away from the first team for a long period due to Everton’s interest in him he probably was playing catch up with his fitness and sharpness.

I personally think with a proper pre- season training he should live up to his true potential next season but he will need a constant run of games not like this season one time in one time out, his confidence is probably shattered also.

02 Feb 2026 11:01:49
Agree.

01 Feb 2026 17:16:51
So Ángel Gomes wanted to return to the Premier League and Wolves looks like his destination on loan with option to buy. Why are we not looking at players like this, have we actually got a scouting department. Surely we are a more attractive proposition than Wolves. It is becoming embarrassing how little is happening.

It seems like every club bar us is making moves to improve. I bet we end up with no one as the George situation is dragging on. What with Efc, Var, referees decisions and blatant corruption in the premier league, the enjoyment and life is being sucked out of both the team and the game.

01 Feb 2026 17:58:51
Gomes is no better than we already have in his position. Bang average that's why only Wolves were in for him.

01 Feb 2026 19:11:23
Not many times I disagree with you Reg but I think it is harsh on the lad. He has definitely got plenty of ability. Would be a great option for cover for injuries or off the bench in games as a minimum.

01 Feb 2026 19:56:23
Apparently BN he wants 1st team football with the World Cup coming up and surely he won't get that with us. We have better.

01 Feb 2026 21:40:34
Think the fact Wolves are the only team in for him and the option to buy is rumoured to be less than £10m speaks volumes.

01 Feb 2026 22:01:38
Gomes is a fantastic player. He showed it in his few England caps. Can play anywhere thru middle of midfield. It would be a no brainer to sign him. But if wolves sign him then so be it.

02 Feb 2026 09:49:42
Who would he replace in the team?

02 Feb 2026 12:44:07
Versatile midfielder who can play in a variety of positions and would give us extra cover in cups, Europe’s etc. We need extra players in our squad and especially players with experience and ability to cover injuries, suspensions. Although he is not a winger would definitely swap him for McNeil.