Everton Banter 3

18 Feb 2026 18:14:04
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18 Feb 2026 07:49:21
Europe next year will be the dream But we ain't got a big enough squad for that.

{Ed025's Note - maybe if we did get there DB the club would invest in the squad and make us competitive?..

18 Feb 2026 10:01:31.
TNS get in every year and their squad is full of part timers. Stop making excuses. Get into Europe, then strengthen. It should be a minimum requirement from our new owners that a club this size makes European football every season. Some of these competitions are so poor we could put our U21s out in the early rounds. It's not Champions League.

18 Feb 2026 12:03:19
The leagues in Europe are like the Scottish league now; the teams are rubbish. The Italian and Spanish leagues used to be full of superstars. I couldn't wait to watch Channel 4 years ago on a Sunday. The Italian highlights used to be something you watched with excitement. I never missed it every Sunday, like Little House on the Prairie; the whole house watched it.

All my classmates watched it. Now I wouldn't watch any football from Spain or Italy; it is boring, no superstars, it's like the Scottish league. Football used to be a joy; now it's like watching paint dry. Kids need to play street football again so we can create superstars, not these bums that are playing now. It's pathetic. Goooal Lazioooo. The good old days.

{Ed025's Note - i cant argue with that Dino..

18 Feb 2026 17:00:18
If we aren't aiming for Europe after exits from the cups and no chance of winning the league, then you'd have to question the overall ambition of all involved with the club, including us fans. If there's a trophy to win, we should be trying to win it. After all, nothing but the best is good enough, right?

{Ed025's Note - Nil Satis Nisi Optimum Ace..

18 Feb 2026 17:32:27
You take one game at a time, set up to win them all, and see where we are at the end of the season. Europe or no Europe, we have plenty of room for improvement. If we qualify, we add a couple more squad players, is all. Not rocket science.

18 Feb 2026 18:26:19
The OP has a relevant point as it stands right now. We have a thin squad, which will be depleted further if we decide not to renew some of the 6 contracts up in the summer. Teams with smaller squads seem to struggle with European and league games.

We've all seen that. If we recruit well in the summer, then this shouldn't be too much of a problem. But if we don't, then it could cause us a few problems.

18 Feb 2026 19:52:23
We have the best in class now, or so we have been told, and we made no signings in Jan. If they are worth their salt, they should have prepared a list of players, should we get into Europe or not.

18 Feb 2026 23:35:10
What size of squad do you need to play in the European Cups? Surely, if a team qualifies, then they deserve to be there.

19 Feb 2026 13:21:41
European football should be a minimum target for this club. For far too long, we have accepted mediocrity. Hopefully our new owners see the potential in getting this club back to the top table. Despite the last thirty years, we are still a massive club with a huge following, (support is amazing, given the state we were in) , and it's about time the younger generation of supporters got to taste those European nights us oldies took for granted.

20 Feb 2026 22:20:40
100% BB, if we have a squad that can compete and finish in the European qualification places in the EPL, which is arguably the most demanding league in football, then we have a squad good enough to compete in Europe. Have a look through the teams in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference, and we are much better equipped than the majority of these teams.

And somehow they seem to qualify and compete. There's only one way to find out if we can compete and qualify. imo, we are lacking a quality goalscorer and 2 full backs. Once we improve those 3 areas, we have a very decent squad that should be looking at regular European qualification.

18 Feb 2026 07:39:03
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17 Feb 2026 22:50:07
Just watch Heath in tonights game. Whilst I appreciate the level he's playing at, he looks head and shoulders above those around him.
Really do hope he gets into the first team squad next season, if he can replicate his performances, think we have a real player there.

18 Feb 2026 04:26:28
21 years old, loaned to League 2, currently a Premiership player. Of course, he looks impressive.

18 Feb 2026 08:51:35
It has to start somewhere. Get him in the Championship next season and see how he gets on.

18 Feb 2026 10:03:13
By the time he's worked his way through the leagues he will be in his late twenties. He will be another who doesn't quite make it.

17 Feb 2026 22:20:29
Just been to watch tranmere v accrigton stanley got say heath was impressive always driving at defenders and for goal was intelligent enough to wait for run into box.

17 Feb 2026 08:09:16
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17 Feb 2026 07:39:02
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15 Feb 2026 18:33:56
Chermite scores a hat-trick for Rangers. Buy him. 🤔.

15 Feb 2026 18:48:54
Saw that, mate. Scoring for fun now.

15 Feb 2026 18:49:35
It makes you wonder if we should have been lining out some of the players a bit longer. If not to make them better, to get the transfer price up a bit.

15 Feb 2026 20:34:17
7 goals in the Scottish league, still not pulling up any trees, is it?

15 Feb 2026 21:33:23
2 against Celtic, 3 against Hearts. He took them well, though I always look to see how he gets on. Good luck to the lad.

16 Feb 2026 15:39:13
The standard in Scotland is below Championship level, that's why he's scoring.

16 Feb 2026 21:08:28
I think we're too quick to get rid of a lot of young players (especially strikers) , but I don't think he's one we'll regret - He's pretty wildly unpopular up there, and 5 of his goals came in 2 games. He's got 2 in the other 27 games, against a lot of very poor opposition.

16 Feb 2026 21:53:15
No idea whether he'll turn out to be good enough, Alex, but let's not forget he's 21 and had barely kicked a ball for 2 years before this season, so it's unsurprising he's taken time to get going. Also, the 5 goals in 2 games happened to be in crucial games against the other two members of the top 3.

17 Feb 2026 08:11:22
I watch every Rangers game, and Chemiti is starting to show his talent. He's quick, he can hold up play, and he's starting to bully defenders. I can see why Figo was raving about him. He scored three on Sunday, but his second was a brilliant header that Big Dunc would be proud of. He's miles better than Barry n Beto.

15 Feb 2026 18:28:58
Chermiti has found his level the part time Scottish league.

15 Feb 2026 11:54:19
Just arrived at Goodison for the women's game vs West Ham with the lad. Have missed coming to this place! COYB.

15 Feb 2026 13:55:34
Enjoy, mate. Have a great day. I'm envious.

15 Feb 2026 14:11:02
1-0 to the Blues. We were awful in the first half, despite taking the lead, and should have killed the game off in the second half with two one-on-ones, but hit it at the keeper both times. Pleased the lad got to see a win at the Old Lady.

14 Feb 2026 09:24:46
I have watched Graham's goal for the under 18's in the youth cup several times, he is a natural. Hope that he doesn't leave due to lack of senior opportunities. Moyes needs to watch that shot, in fact Barry and Beto should view it. Maybe the coaches could get him to give the two of them some lessons.

14 Feb 2026 13:08:28
We should be giving these young lads a chance, Blue Mike, but don't hold your breath.

14 Feb 2026 13:34:55
Yes, we should give him a chance, but idiot Moyes would rather have two keepers on the bench.

14 Feb 2026 19:14:31
Have said that many times in the last few months, mate.

14 Feb 2026 21:05:07
F***S, do you consider yourselves better coaches/managers? 5ft 9 inch, by the way, is not small.

15 Feb 2026 12:42:42
Of course we don't. It's our opinion. Give your head a wobble, mate.