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01 Sep 2023 14:28:59
According to Romano, Maupay could be on his way to Brentford in season long loan deal. Have any of the Ed's heard anything about this? Ta in advance ??.
31 Jul 2023 13:05:25
According to Romano, we have agreed a deal in principle with Sporting for Youssef Chirmiti. No mention of fee. We will see if this is another damp squid or if it has actually got legs soon enough. Any info on this guy, eds? Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - Youssef Chirmiti (S) Sporting were surprised when Bournemouth asked after him given they have come to the clonclusion he will never be good enough and goal scoring ability seems to be missing - and that causing a rejection for loans to lower league sides Torreense and Feirense. A third-party has been offering him to sides in the EPL - hence the surprise at the interest of Bournemouth. Hard to see how he could get a Work Permit for England. and the PL.}
1.) 31 Jul 2023 13:38:02
I thought there was a new rule relaxing work permits for a certain amount of players?
I could be wrong though?.
{Ed002's Note - Only if commitments are given for English and Welsh players with a view to increasing future HG and CD quotas - so it is not attractive as it sounds.}
2.) 31 Jul 2023 13:41:12
Nice to have a bit of context thanks Ed002 for the info. Looks like if we do sign him he would need to be loaned out to try to get WP ala Onyekuru so pointless really.
{Ed002's Note - Everton could pay well over the odds or apply for an exception based on talent.}
3.) 31 Jul 2023 13:55:21
Thanks ed002. We're obviously desperate to get any forward in aren't we!
4.) 31 Jul 2023 13:59:58
Happy to give the lad a chance, I do hope he’s the first of 2 strikers through the door though. Can we rest our hopes on a 19yr old in a relegation scrap? … I still hope a deal for Dia could be done.
5.) 31 Jul 2023 13:59:58
Happy to give the lad a chance, I do hope he’s the first of 2 strikers through the door though. Can we rest our hopes on a 19yr old in a relegation scrap? … I still hope a deal for Dia could be done.
6.) 31 Jul 2023 14:06:37
I heard the new rule but didn't fully understand it. thank you for explaining it in a bit more detail Ed?.
7.) 31 Jul 2023 14:33:49
If we pay over the odds, we may as well change the club symbol to one of the mugs you can get in the souvenir shop….
8.) 31 Jul 2023 14:49:29
All sounds like anothe Moise Kean to me. Hoping i'm wrong.
9.) 31 Jul 2023 15:28:42
At least MK had scored a few goals in a decent league at the time of purchase, chalkie. Suppose you can't read too much into stats but his goal return is a worry. Is it a case of get whoever we can now as long as they play as a striker? Board and owner are screwing this club yet again.
10.) 31 Jul 2023 15:30:38
Isn't this "paying over the odds" an oxymoron? Or is a jar of Strawberry jam from Bills garden and a couple of FMs old Saville Row suits the currency we are dealing with? Maybe the players have had a whip round?
11.) 31 Jul 2023 15:35:48
In the end we made money on Moise Kean! I can’t see that happening with this lad as Eds who know far more than me don’t sound like they think it’s a clever signing! I’m hoping this one doesn’t come off!
27 Jul 2023 05:44:24
Any truth to the rumour that Pickford is out for 3 months? Heard it was due to a fractured wrist but not sure if it's true or not. If so, this is going to be another long season. JP has practically kept us up in the last two seasons, we've got a pensioner and an untried keeper as back up. Could it get any worse?
1.) 27 Jul 2023 09:35:39
Be very odd if the club were keeping that quiet, wouldn’t it?
2.) 27 Jul 2023 09:38:20
Untried keeper! Really.
3.) 27 Jul 2023 11:14:44
This club it wouldn't surprise me. Selling the lights and fittings probably why he hasn't been sold. Feels like we are jacking off the dog to feed the cat.
4.) 27 Jul 2023 15:44:37
It was mentioned to me in work last night, lad showed me a Twitter post by someone called Steve Brown (possibly the wrong name) . Hence, why I asked the question here. I'm not very clued up when it comes to Twitter admittedly.
Dfs, yes an untried keeper. How many prem games has he played? For us or for any other team? How many games has he even played for us?
5.) 27 Jul 2023 16:43:22
Virginia is a very good keeper and perfectly able to play in the Prem.
6.) 27 Jul 2023 17:12:16
In your opinion, dfs. We won't know until he is given a go and, as yet, I don't think he has played a premier league game for us or any other team. At least one of his loan moves didn't go according to plan did it? You're just splitting hairs again.
Haven't seen anything else on JP being injured so it's more than likely a wind up. Glad I don't pay much attention to Twitter ?.
7.) 27 Jul 2023 17:48:44
Well he has been on loan plenty of times dfs and didn’t he get dropped last season and loan terminated early the year before? Hardly instills confidence!
8.) 27 Jul 2023 22:23:03
Exactly, Rlchris. Unless some fans have been following him around to watch him on his loan moves, I fail to see how they can make judgement of how they will play in the premier league. Some just seem intent on arguing no matter what mate.
9.) 27 Jul 2023 23:05:54
I feel that Virginia is more than ready to step up. He’s still relatively young but had a great game against city last season. Made some great saves this pre season too
Not sure if Pickford is injured or not though.
10 Jul 2023 12:55:50
So the squad has been named for pre-season training camp has been selected with two glaring omissions, Holgate and Gbamin. Not sure if either have an injury or whether this is an indication of a couple more expected out of the door before the season starts. Anyone know any more on this?
{Ed002's Note - Everton will exclude players they are looking to move on including Holgate and Gbamin. Others who are not 100% fit will stay back to assist their recovery.}
1.) 10 Jul 2023 13:31:30
It is a pretty depressing squad to be honest, 28 players of which I would only want to see maybe 8 or 9 max anywhere near our matchday squad and half of those on the bench at best.
2.) 10 Jul 2023 13:40:51
No Mykolenko either, don't think he is injured so are we looking at moving him on? Would he be a big loss?
{Ed002's Note - He won't be there as he works on recovery from his end of season injury.}
3.) 10 Jul 2023 15:20:48
Both of them need to find another Club we need to move on from those type of players.
4.) 10 Jul 2023 15:49:07
Mykenko’s been playing for Ukraine since the end of the season hasn’t he?
{Ed002's Note - Yes and Everton are not pleased about it - he is still recouperating.}
5.) 10 Jul 2023 19:49:58
There is a joke there somewhere but no doubt someone would attempt to 'take over it'.
6.) 10 Jul 2023 22:04:09
Gbamin sold all of his EFC training gear online not so long ago, could be the reason he's not there ?.
7.) 11 Jul 2023 13:15:17
Did hear Holgate might have got injured in training before they went (although I know I'm the only fan who still actually likes him)
8.) 11 Jul 2023 21:53:02
Yeah, YT, wishful thinking on my part mate. Those left behind are having niggles treated back here it seems mate.
07 Jul 2023 23:15:34
BBC reporting an hour ago that Simms has now joined Coventry for an undisclosed fee. Good luck to the lad, hope he does well with them ??.
1.) 07 Jul 2023 23:49:01
Agreed BluePotato, I hope he does well and scores plenty of goals in the championship, we didn’t give him a fair crack, good luck to the lad.
2.) 08 Jul 2023 07:11:34
It’s not a straight 8 million it’s dependent on goals scored and Swansea gaining promotion etc. 4 million on table or thereabouts.
3.) 08 Jul 2023 07:38:37
Something strange about this, not sure what Everton want in a young striker! he seemed to tick all of the boxes and that’s why he was sort after, never given a proper run of games in fairness, good luck to him and fingers crossed he’s a huge success for Coventry.
4.) 08 Jul 2023 08:01:00
Tick all the boxes - apart from being slow, looks unfit and can’t score for us - he is no way premier league level.
5.) 08 Jul 2023 08:33:21
If the money we get from Simms goes toward paying for Rodrigo from Leeds then for its good business. All we really have in Simms is ifs and maybes. And of course the hard to ignore fact that even with practically no good options up front for most of the season he didn’t merit a strong run. I don’t know why but he didn’t
There are though no ifs or buts with Rodrigo. He’s a premier league goal scorer. Age not on his side but still young enough for the 2 seasons we need to stay in the league until we move into BMD.
{Ed025's Note - yeah ace the manager and coaches see him every day and they obviously found simms did not improve us, i wish the guy all the best on his move, but not when they face us if he comes back to haunt us..
6.) 08 Jul 2023 08:58:26
He will be back in the Prem, wait and see, what ever you think about him going, it makes our side weaker.
7.) 08 Jul 2023 09:56:26
He wasn’t in the side so it’s not weaker. The squad’s smaller perhaps, but Cannon and Dobbin have arrived in forward positions. Isn’t it what the squad looks like on 12th August?
8.) 08 Jul 2023 13:44:44
We have Cannon and Dobbins to come back from loan so how does it weaken the squad? One goes, two come back.
Whatever fee we received for him, it's still more than we usually do for our young players. Makes a change was the original point.
9.) 08 Jul 2023 14:24:08
The worrying thing for me it looks like we are letting 2 academy players leave to fund the Swansea lad transfer. I might be wrong but if that's the the case we are far worse off financially than I ever expected. Expect more assets to be stripped. I'm OK with Simms he deserves the transfer a chance to make a mark.
10.) 08 Jul 2023 14:52:51
Sobs, Simms is quick, I’ve watch him at all levels, much much quicker than any of our current strikers, plus he can finish, the lad is very fit, maybe not 100% match fits but that only comes with games, never given a run as our manager prefers Maupey.
11.) 08 Jul 2023 15:43:06
Cool - you know better than me - on tv looks like he is slow but I do hope he proves me wrong. Some mates at Sunderland reckon they would have been promoted if he stayed. I just never thought he looked like scoring - apart from goa at Chelsea.
12.) 08 Jul 2023 16:18:37
Didn't look Prem quality to my eye but wish him all the best.
Jonno - you sure about that? Don't reckon Coventry have agreed to give us more money for him if Swansea get promoted ?.
13.) 09 Jul 2023 09:04:04
You are all aware that we only got 3.5m for him, the rest is based on add ons. So just how good a deal was that really?
14.) 09 Jul 2023 13:29:57
For someone who has scored 1 goal in the premier league, what did you expect as a fee, BB? I suppose there will be other factors that drive the price, if he didn't have too long left etc.
The bonus is that, if he's as good as some of our fans believe, we will have a chance of getting most of the 8m. If SD isn't going to play him then it makes sense to cash in while teams are interested in him, rather than loan him out until his contact runs out.
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08 Nov 2023 22:35:36
If reports are to be believed, Godfrey has around six suitors wanting to sign him this January. If we can get a decent chunk of our cash back then a move would make sense, he just hasn't been the same since he was ill a good while back.
If we can also get rid of MK and add another centre back who can hit the ground running in January, that would be good business for the club. A big if though I suppose.
1.) 09 Nov 2023 18:33:55
Sell Keane keep Godfrey. Six other teams can’t all be wrong.
2.) 09 Nov 2023 22:36:42
On current form then I wouldn't be adverse to selling both of them, Woburn. How long can we wait for Godfrey to rediscover his form? Think it would be wise to cash in rather than let his contract run down like we have with other players. We need the cash!
3.) 09 Nov 2023 23:20:25
Godfrey is a good player, cb, dm, lb, who are you going to get to replace him.
4.) 10 Nov 2023 03:45:58
Was a good player, DFS. But, as I said above, he has been awful since he come back from sickness and doesn't look like the same player. Not sure how long he has left on his contract but I'd sell before letting it run down. You say he's good as a DM, have we even seen him play there?
As for who comes in as replacement, I'd expect both Dyche and Thelwell have targets in mind.
5.) 10 Nov 2023 06:42:23
Yep with you on Godrey Bluepotato. Think suits both parties.
Would do well get around £15million, contract runs out summer of 2025 so just over 18months left.
6.) 10 Nov 2023 08:30:43
He hasn't been the same since he fractured his fibula but he should be coming in instead of Keane. his problem for me is. he can play across the back 4 but doesn't get to play in the same position enough and that has hampered his progress. he started to look good then gets injured and can't get the game time in that settled position and when he makes a mistake ie playing LB we all get on his back saying why is he playing there? He just needs to take his chance when it comes and give SD a headache. I have always rated Godfrey.
7.) 10 Nov 2023 09:39:18
Is a very good point Ron on him having a settled role to find some consistency, the versatility players are invaluable to squads.
As you rated Godfrey but has stagnated and for sale of his career and for us to freshen up the squad probably best to move on whilst we can command a fee, equally love him to get back to his levels and fulfill his early potential he showed.
8.) 10 Nov 2023 11:30:55
I totally get that but who do you get as a replacement Because at this moment and hoping are 2 main CB's stay fit. who do we get that is happy to sit on the bench? Because unless injures or suspension god forbid they aren't getting dislodged anytime soon. i do like Anderson for Palace who is underated but I'm hoping he has a shocker tomorrow ?????. I reckon we will win 3 or 4.1 tomorrow COYB ????.
9.) 10 Nov 2023 18:59:05
Mocker, if that's the case on the length of his contract then the club does have a decision to make. Either sell him while there's interest for a decent fee or run the risk of losing him on a free in 18 months. Shame it's turned out how it has for him, he looked top quality when he arrived.
You have a point, Ron. Versatility can actually hamper a player as they never get to nail down one position. I'd keep him before MK in all honesty but I think Godrey will garner more interest. Not sure who we would look at for replacements but I'm sure the club have been planning for this sort of situation. Cash will have a big say on it probably, it will certainly dictate the quality of player we can get.
10.) 10 Nov 2023 22:51:36
I remember Rodwell was going to be the nxt big thing as a CB and played a few games as a holding midfielder and that was his position from then on. he had a career playing there but I always think could he of become a world class defender instead of a decent enough holding midfielder except for injuries ?.
11.) 10 Nov 2023 23:47:52
Bluepotato I meant would be a good DM, you can see it.
12.) 11 Nov 2023 01:23:26
Agree with you there, Ron. But for injuries, Roswell could have been an excellent player. Shame really.
DFS, I get you mate. I thought I must have missed him playing in that role at some point!
{Ed001's Note - it was his lifestyle and lack of effort that did for his career, his injuries were a symptom of that.}
08 Oct 2023 15:17:55
Woke up this morning feeling slightly worse for wear. Had to double check the results from yesterday as, from some posts, you'd think we hadn't taken all three points.
A decent performance, players chasing down opponents and pressing more so than in any other game this year. A few goals, some good individual performances, there was a lot to like yesterday. Yet some of you don't want to take the joy out of a win? Madness!
Does it mean we've turned the corner? No. Will we perform and win every game until the end of the season? Again, no. But let's take it one game at a time and enjoy the wins as much as we despise the defeats.
It could and should have been more against a poor Bournemouth team but three goals and a clean sheet is a step in the right direction isn't it? You can only beat what's in front of you and we dealt with them effectively and efficiently. I don't see why there is loads of doom and gloom in this forum this morning. If we had lost yesterday then more than a few would have been in here slating everything EFC related, that's almost guaranteed. At least acknowledge that the performance was better, that we took chances and actually won a bloody home game for once and just take a little bit of joy from that.
1.) 08 Oct 2023 16:31:58
Yep, I have been perplexed by some of the posts BP, I do get the dissatisfaction (I'm being polite here lol ) and yes the team selection comments are valid too IMO.
It's healthy to question defeat and or poor performances but not so to keep up the doom and gloom after a good win and performance in the PL full stop.
2.) 08 Oct 2023 17:26:00
Delighted with the performance BP. Wished we had done the same to Luton. Same about Woles and Fulham.
Every player was on it from start to end. Garner has to start CM from now on and Dyche is definitely getting the best out of Doucs.
If we beat Liverpool next up, I’d be over the moon.
3.) 08 Oct 2023 17:28:50
Ok here we go. Very good win against a very poor team. Players deserve the credit for putting in a strong display.
However, questions still need to be asked about the managers original team selection. Picking a player in Gana who is so out of form is baffling. Onana and Garner have already shown this season that they play well together. So was it just fortuitous that Gana got injured before the start?
As I’ve said the players deserve all the credit for yesterday’s win. But as for the manager, we’ll the jury’s still out on that one.
4.) 08 Oct 2023 20:50:58
That's for another day, Woburn. What I'm saying is just enjoy the win, a decent performance and three points at home, if only for today! Pick the game apart tomorrow if you want but I'm just savouring the win for a change. Not that hard to have a day off from it all.
5.) 08 Oct 2023 21:53:58
If we are elated over one win then imagine what it would be like if we got two or three.
Will be interesting to see who he picks for our next match, would imagine if he changed a winning team it would not go down well.
But hey let's not look to far ahead, especially given who is up next eh.
06 Jul 2023 05:42:50
Just got home after a long night shift and turned on SSN. Noticed on the ticker at bottom of screen saying Everton had signed someone from AC Milan, made me think we were now up and running with player purchases. Soon realised it was our women's team ☹️ but at least the club is bringing new players in, even if it's not for the first team!
19 May 2023 10:11:46
Worrying news just breaking on SSN right now. Phil Jones is leaving Utd this summer. Please, for the love of God, keep our recruitment department away from even thinking of offering him terms!
1.) 19 May 2023 12:39:26
Hes better than Michael Keane, only marginally though.
2.) 19 May 2023 19:52:41
A sleeping policeman is more effective than Keane sometimes.
10 Mar 2023 21:45:37
In light of all the support for Gary Lineker, Everton have also decided to boycott Match of The Day. Starting next season.
1.) 10 Mar 2023 21:48:00
Jimmy Tarbuck is that you?
2.) 10 Mar 2023 22:24:43
FBS, lighten up man, it's just a text doing the rounds atm.
3.) 10 Mar 2023 23:14:21
Made me chuckle blue ?.
4.) 11 Mar 2023 08:40:09
Good one blue mate.
5.) 11 Mar 2023 08:40:19
With Mystic Meg gone I guess we have to turn to Mystic Guernsey Blue for a prediction ?.
6.) 11 Mar 2023 11:22:35
Did Mystic Meg know she was going?
7.) 11 Mar 2023 11:41:07
Nice one Nick mate, if you must insist I will go 1-0 lol ??.
18 Oct 2023 13:36:49
There was an article flying around earlier that says they are having trouble getting the go ahead from a certain governing financial body, FCA or something similar. I suppose there will be plenty more speculation and twists and turns until they prove, either way, that they have the funds to take over the club.
03 Sep 2023 18:19:00
BT, he doesn't cross enough to hit a target man and rarely beats his man, cuts in too much and tries to shoot. No big loss talent wise, only problem is that we've got a very thin squad. But, judging by his social media waffling, I doubt he would want to be a bit part player.
03 Sep 2023 16:25:34
Some players prosper under certain managers, unfortunately it seems that this relationship has gone the other way. It's a managers prerogative to play players that follow instructions, I fear DG's tendancy not to track back or beat his man and throw in a cross. No big loss him leaving, third choice at best for his position.
01 Sep 2023 14:16:36
Myko isn't good enough for the premier league in my opinion. Patterson would benefit from a loan move as he isn't ready right now but we've had no choice but to throw him in at the deep end. A season at a good championship club would help his development. Won't happen as we are so short in that position just now. We need full backs and CB's to help shore up the defence now that we have bought a striker.
23 Aug 2023 18:16:13
He'll be 25 by the time we put in an acceptable bid, after dragging it out for many years.
24 Nov 2023 08:55:55
Excellent reply, blueboy, hard for anyone to argue with the points you made.
11 Nov 2023 01:23:26
Agree with you there, Ron. But for injuries, Roswell could have been an excellent player. Shame really.
DFS, I get you mate. I thought I must have missed him playing in that role at some point!
{Ed001's Note - it was his lifestyle and lack of effort that did for his career, his injuries were a symptom of that.}
10 Nov 2023 18:59:05
Mocker, if that's the case on the length of his contract then the club does have a decision to make. Either sell him while there's interest for a decent fee or run the risk of losing him on a free in 18 months. Shame it's turned out how it has for him, he looked top quality when he arrived.
You have a point, Ron. Versatility can actually hamper a player as they never get to nail down one position. I'd keep him before MK in all honesty but I think Godrey will garner more interest. Not sure who we would look at for replacements but I'm sure the club have been planning for this sort of situation. Cash will have a big say on it probably, it will certainly dictate the quality of player we can get.
10 Nov 2023 03:45:58
Was a good player, DFS. But, as I said above, he has been awful since he come back from sickness and doesn't look like the same player. Not sure how long he has left on his contract but I'd sell before letting it run down. You say he's good as a DM, have we even seen him play there?
As for who comes in as replacement, I'd expect both Dyche and Thelwell have targets in mind.
09 Nov 2023 22:36:42
On current form then I wouldn't be adverse to selling both of them, Woburn. How long can we wait for Godfrey to rediscover his form? Think it would be wise to cash in rather than let his contract run down like we have with other players. We need the cash!