Everton Banter 2

05 Jun 2026 12:44:09
Reading today who should be our next Captain, my choice would definitely be James Garner, he has been excellent.

05 Jun 2026 14:22:01
Kdh, I'd like to see as captain. Think he would be more vocal than Jimmy.

05 Jun 2026 17:32:12
Your captain has to be a leader, not sure it would suit Garner as he's not the most vocal of players.

05 Jun 2026 17:56:08
Would be a slap in the face for Pickford if it's not him. World-class keeper, England's number 1 for years, loyal when others would have moved on. He gets my vote.

05 Jun 2026 11:03:40
Does anyone think that if we can get some sort of deal tied up quickly with Grealish, it would help serve to attract chances of better players wanting to sign for the club.

05 Jun 2026 12:43:20
Certainly couldn't hurt.

05 Jun 2026 12:48:52
Hope we get him, he's made for our Club.

05 Jun 2026 13:30:22
Made for our club?? You mean overpriced, injury prone and 30?? Only messing. I like Grealish, he could've been the difference in a few of the final games because he would've kept possession or won a free kick instead of us just giving the opposition the ball back.

I think, from his comments, he wants to stay. It just depends what City's new manager wants, I guess, but big thumbs-up from me. 👍👍👍

05 Jun 2026 13:36:00
Nice one, mate, you had me there at the beginning, buddy.

05 Jun 2026 13:51:19
Trying to stay positive. Gonna be a long few months getting linked with alsorts. Not that we sign players early anyway, and find it strange Moyes will be in America. I thought managers were at the clubs to talk to the new players coming in, but probably do that on FaceTime now.

Let's hope he can spot a few bargains while he is over there and chat to them after the games.

05 Jun 2026 13:54:33
I just think we have got to avoid last minute panic transfers. Most supporters seem fairly unanimous over the areas in which signings are needed. So, I would like to assume our "recruitment specialists" and manager think the same and have done plenty of scouting/research to hit the ground running once the window opens.


We don't want another last minute expensive signing like last season with Dibling situation (I have nothing against him personally, as, like everyone else, I have not seen anything of him play at the club to form an opinion) .

05 Jun 2026 14:52:17
That's what annoys me. Managers bring in players to suit how you play Grealish, and the odd time Dibling did play had 2 men on them straight away because our fullbacks didn't overlap, neither are blessed with pace, but can pick out runs and need that extra space to do what they do. Ndiaye is different coz I think he would try and take on everyone on pitch with his silky footwork and tries to do it on his own coz he has no support up there with him, and I personally think he will be gone this window.

Been offered better terms apparently, but wants a £40 million pound release clause which just happens to be what Utd offered for him in Jan and we want it at £70 to £80 million I believe.

05 Jun 2026 16:41:43
For me Ron, two "proper" full backs are needed as priority for the very reason you have outlined.
To play a central defender at RB for virtually a whole season is ridiculous. Not the fault of the player. He must be totally demoralised about it, particularly when he was needed in central defence in any case.

05 Jun 2026 09:02:24
See Brentford have had a £43 million pound bid for a German 19-year-old forward and were so-called offering Arsenal £25 million for Jesus yet again. Forward-thinking club, and then us 29-year-old player who has had 2 ACL injuries in 3 years. Typical Everton and Moyes.

05 Jun 2026 10:07:02
I have seen that the 19 year old is a winger, but his parents are his agent and want them to sign his 21 year old brother, who is a striker, so the family aren't separated, so it could scupper the deal. If it does go through, I bet Brentford don't put a £43 million pound 19 year old winger on the bench all season either.

05 Jun 2026 11:05:16
Take it all with a pinch of salt until deals are done, mate.

05 Jun 2026 12:47:39
Yep, 10 days till lift off, looking forward to it.

04 Jun 2026 23:52:07
Dusan Vlahovic Anyone?

Not that he'd be persuaded to come to us but he's much better than what we have

05 Jun 2026 10:06:13
Think his wages might be a problem, BR. But you're right, he is a few levels above what we have.

05 Jun 2026 07:39:02
{Ed's Note - BlueNose1878 has posted a new article entitled, Everton Must Plan Properly If Ndiaye Goes

04 Jun 2026 16:33:36
I know that stats aren't everything, but the Swedish boy from Sporting CP seems to have it all, and at 27, is in his prime, if we can get him, think it would be a big step in the right direction.

04 Jun 2026 17:14:33
Are you on about Morten Hjulmand, Always Blues?

He is actually a Dane, but you are right, he is absolutely quality.

I think Optimum Shots posted about replacing Gana with Berge earlier this week, and I mentioned some preferred options.

Hjulmand wasn't mentioned in detail, as I don't think we have a chance of getting him, mate.

Madrid sides are both after him.

We may have had a sniff if we got Europe, but no chance now, unfortunately.

04 Jun 2026 15:15:52
Everton interested in Roony again, don't panic. Apparently it's this guy from Barcelona, Roony Bardghji. 😂

04 Jun 2026 13:39:51
{Ed's Note - BlueNose1878 has posted a new article entitled, Everton Must Plan Properly If Ndiaye Goes

04 Jun 2026 23:46:43
Interesting read as always BN.

04 Jun 2026 12:38:59
If the Hackney links are true, I think he will be a good addition to the squad if played in his best position. My main concern is that we have a manager who has a strange fixation with playing players out of position. He'll be playing Barry as a striker next.

05 Jun 2026 12:58:00
He's not that crazy, surely. 🤡

04 Jun 2026 08:15:47
Just Read an article from Danny Murphy talking about Arne Slot. When the fan base turn against you and your style of football, you are only delaying the inevitable. Sound Familiar Guys.

04 Jun 2026 11:03:59
It was like that before Moyes left the first time, so why bring him back.

04 Jun 2026 12:54:42
Who gives a fishes xxx about what Danny Murphy or Arne Slot are saying, we are Everton, mate.

04 Jun 2026 16:28:51
Unfortunately, Skylark, TFG are still finding their feet in the Premier League and English football. They will know little of Moyes' last escapades at Everton, other than what they might have been advised, rightly or wrongly. We have to afford them the time to find their feet and hope it's sooner rather than later.

Nothing we can do, mate. My only concern now is picking 7 winners for Worcester on Saturday. One horse does stand out in the 15:33 "Delusionofgrandeur". Ring any bells. :-)

04 Jun 2026 18:45:38
Bit like your post mate. 😂😂😂😂

04 Jun 2026 20:07:50
So you recognised yourself there, GB. 😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂