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11 Apr 2025 09:22:49
Maxime Estève (Burnley centre back)
David Hancko (Feyanoord Lt back / Centre back - 25 million)
Merlin Röhl (Freiburg) - instead of Alcarez
All bern linked this week.
1.) 12 Apr 2025 11:21:49
That Rohl looks a class act tbh Sobs. Would be a brilliant signing if we could land him.
I would like Frendrup for the dm. Tireless and ready to take over from Gana.
2.) 12 Apr 2025 12:12:36
Mentioned him earlier this week would be a real coup if we could get him mate.
3.) 12 Apr 2025 17:11:45
Surely we should be in for Alcaraz and Röhl. We need the upgrades on our midfield asap.
4.) 12 Apr 2025 18:39:32
Is Alcaraz all that?
5.) 12 Apr 2025 18:53:35
He’s better than Doucs, Harrison and Garner going forward Sobs. He has pace, can dribble and can pick a pass. We will need depth and he gives us more quality up front than half the attacking players. If they give Doucs a contract based on that goal and playing badly half the season then surely Alcaraz should be ahead of him after scoring at Palace and several assists.
6.) 12 Apr 2025 19:03:22
Just been reading Doucs now wants a new contract with us after his goal today.
7.) 12 Apr 2025 20:02:52
Not for me. Should be looking at younger players now.
{Ed025's Note - yeah BMD, one swallow does not a summer make..
8.) 12 Apr 2025 20:18:32
Nor me.
9.) 13 Apr 2025 10:08:41
Pleased that he got the winner in front of the away end. Still time foto move on for me.
10.) 15 Apr 2025 12:58:37
A new contract, on reduced term, may not be the player he was, but commited to the club, more than be said for others.
11.) 16 Apr 2025 16:37:10
He's committed to the club all the time they are paying him 120k a week. To old, to slow and can't pass a ball.
26 Mar 2025 14:26:32
Dusan Vlahovic
Hope there is truth in this - can't see it happening but a definite improvement on what we have.
1.) 26 Mar 2025 19:51:02
He's gone off the boil recently but I've always said, you don't become a bad player over night. A change might do him good. And I'm sure I saw the 25 million figure bandied about.
2.) 31 Mar 2025 12:10:30
If he gets firing he’d be a great signing but is on over £300k a week so wages would likely be an issue.
{Ed025's Note - he would have to take a massive wage cut ST which i really cant see happening, but what a signing he would be mate...im a massive fan..
28 Jan 2025 22:08:49
Ings 4 goals in last 50 games - he won't be coming - no better than Maupay.
23 Nov 2024 19:08:38
Samuel Chukwueze - reported we are interested - 1 goal in 11 this season do he shouldn't take any time to settle in with the rest of our forwards.
1.) 23 Nov 2024 19:44:24
Watford number 8 would be perfect for us. Not sure on the name but Georgian.
28 Jan 2023 10:56:43
Any truth in Viktor Gyokeres from Coventry - seems a good player.
1.) 28 Jan 2023 15:57:57
Would prefer him to Che Adams
Or the lad at Sheffield Utd.
2.) 28 Jan 2023 16:22:08
So would I mate.
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15 Apr 2025 15:00:57
Really good Kevin Campbell article on bbc today - top bloke.
1.) 15 Apr 2025 16:15:56
Yep True Blue, RIP mate.
12 Apr 2025 18:44:23
Good effort today - think we need to move on though from grinding out these results and need some quality
Maybe dime of our better players but really do t think Alcaraz / Garner are all that great - think we are used to mediocrity that we over praise them.
Maybe just me and possibly would look better with improved players around them - oh for a midfield of pinnear, speed, graveson, Kanchelskis.
{Ed025's Note - i thought on the whole we played well Sobs...except for the forwards who are lets be honest hopeless mate..
1.) 12 Apr 2025 19:05:36
We have the makings of a good Team and with a few additions this summer we can be up there with the best.
2.) 12 Apr 2025 19:24:54
I reckon we'll win that league next year no strong teams anymore stranger things have happened even the clowns from Annfield are having a go.
3.) 12 Apr 2025 19:32:59
Those 'Clowns' are a very good side.
4.) 12 Apr 2025 20:05:07
Agree Sobs.
5.) 13 Apr 2025 09:28:05
Latchford would’ve had a hattrick in that game.
6.) 13 Apr 2025 10:10:08
Quite happy to be grinding out results with the players we have. A few with quality, a few without much at all. DM said it himself, we need to attract some top players in the summer and then we can push on.
7.) 13 Apr 2025 14:39:42
Garner was excellent yesterday. I always feel he is underappreciated. He kept the ball moving forward and some of his passing was excellent. We are a completely different team with him in the side.
As for Alcaraz. If he only had a decent striker to work with he'd be even better. We are still learning how he plays but him and Ndiaye are technically our better players.
Dacoure, Beto, Broja, Lindstrom, DCL and Harrison are the ones that need to be moved on.
8.) 13 Apr 2025 16:40:25
Garner was good yesterday, but he’s been below par recently, hopefully he can kick on and control games.
{Ed025's Note - i suspect if our purchaces come to fruition JB Garner will only be an option from the bench mate..
03 Apr 2025 07:28:31
Im a Beto critic but I was impressed last night. Very strong and held off Liverpool defenders at ease - he needs to calm down a bit - hitting the post unlucky and fractionally offside for the goal - thought that was one of his best games for us.
Anyway at least the derby is over - I hate it - tough few games in a row - just looking forward to new stadium / couple of new signings / no more Harrison.
1.) 03 Apr 2025 09:29:28
Beto works hard but he’s not the answer to our striker problem.
2.) 03 Apr 2025 09:55:12
I thought he played very well TBF to him, on another night he gets 2 goals, happy for him to lead our line next season, bit more quality added and more gametime and experience of the league he will get better, seeing a player grow with confidence imo. think Beto, Garner, Ndiaye and Alcaraz have the making of a good front line, what we need is some added quality in squad to be able to freshen up from bench and when injuries hit us.
3.) 03 Apr 2025 10:40:16
He's flattered when playing top teams who generally dominate play with a high line but he's useless when against more pragmatic deeper defenders. He needs that random ball to fall kindly and though his acceleration is woeful give him a few strides and he becomes oddly incredibly fast. He'd deserved a goal but he has gone from banging em in to a disaster in 1on1s. He's got to go in the summer for me.
{Ed025's Note - and me FBS..
4.) 03 Apr 2025 10:54:45
I read somewhere that he’s the fastest player in our team (might’ve grim mind) .
I don’t particularly rate him but I thought you had a good game yesterday.
Unlucky not to score 2 yesterday and would’ve been one of the match.
5.) 03 Apr 2025 13:41:22
Bar a little purple patch when DM first arrived, Beto has proven himself to be a poor striker, we need to get rid in the summer.
The 'he works hard' shouts are a bit mundane, every player who puts on the blue shirt should be working hard for 90 minutes a game. Harrison, who is equally awful by the way, gets slated game after game (rightly so) but nobody can say he doesn't work hard, he's up and down the line all game, albeit with little end product. Why does Beto get a pass when Harrison doesn't? We can't afford to carry these passengers if we want to improve our squad.
{Ed025's Note - both out the door for me BP..
6.) 03 Apr 2025 19:16:02
Me too, ed25. Sooner the better mate.
22 Feb 2025 15:25:05
In regards to VAR (and not just Everton) - if it takes 4 mins for a review then it's obviously it's not clear and obvious.
I think they should be allowed 30 secs - one run through in slow motion - if it's not clear and obvious then ref decision on field stays.
Think it was a penalty - the crazy swan dive didn't help however
Thought Moyes delayed subs too long today but I'm very happy with team since Moyes came in - hope Beto keeps proving me wrong about his ability.
1.) 22 Feb 2025 15:43:25
Players are encouraged to do crazy swan dives because the refs just don't give the decisions otherwise. It's a big problem.
2.) 22 Feb 2025 16:15:36
Same when we scored our first, spent ages looking for a reason to disallow it.
3.) 22 Feb 2025 17:33:37
With all the money in Premier league football they still can't get anywhere rugby for video refs.
Young went down easily but there was contact. No clear and obvious mistake, simple decision.
UTFT NSNO IMWT.
20 Feb 2025 14:05:26
Watched Howard's Way last night.
I didn't think it was of great quality - would have liked to have seen more interviews of the man himself and of interviews with players back in the day.
Would have liked to have seen more of world class Nev making some of the great saves - without doubt best keeper in world at that point.
Felt a bit sad seeing my heroes grey and old - mind Ven Den Howe looks like he could still play now as does Heath - mind heath looked about 12 when he played for us - such a shame he was injured for some of those big nights (awful tackle)
1.) 20 Feb 2025 16:53:16
It’s a masterpiece of feel good nostalgia. I was a young lad when all that was happening and it brings back so many good memories. Its intention was to put Everton’s rich history of the 80’s back in the forefront of the footballing world’s minds. I can see why that was necessary. Too many negatives have passed since, so I love watching it on a lazy afternoon.
2.) 21 Feb 2025 11:24:39
Watched it three times and it moves me every time. Memories of when we were a seriously good football team.
Remember us playing Sunderland and they had the nerve to go one up. Absolutely nobody in the ground was worried though as we knew the lads would come back. And they did, hammered them in the end scoring one of the best goals you will ever see.
Nev collects the ball throws it out to Paul Bracewell near the half way line, he volleys the ball from one side of the pitch to the other where Trevor Steven takes one touch which takes him past the defender and smashes it into the goal.
Southall to Bracewell to Steven GOAL!
That’s how good we were.
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16 May 2025 10:27:58
Patterson going - if Branthwaite goes - O’Brien into centre back - leaves us with no right backs presuming Coleman retires
We have a very poor squad - if Keane goes we are left with only x2 centre backs (if Branthwaite goes) - so can see how young may have to stay.
That’s before we address left back, midfield and a striker ?
8 incomings I reckon (mixture of signed and loans)
Bollard from Sunderland?
12 Apr 2025 18:39:32
Is Alcaraz all that?
29 Jan 2025 23:26:16
Better than one clean sheet in 4 when he plays - he is 7th best for clean sheets in league this season.
If he’s told to defend by Dyche a long with everyone else then I wouldn’t expect many assists.
I don’t think he’s a great player but any attacking play was beaten out of him by Dyche and his stats show his defending is reasonable.
25 Dec 2024 04:07:30
Thomas Frank will be in line for Spurs job I think - Bournemouth manager too.
If pep walks could also see Bournemouth manager being considered there.
Takes a brave manager to drop from European positions to us - unfortunately we seemed cursed - where managers and strikers come to die ?
Lee Carsley would be interesting but can’t see new owners going for a him - Carrick, Potter, McKenna all an upgrade on Dyche.
07 Nov 2024 11:49:18
Saw him play at Sunderland a lot. He’s hopeless - worse that Beto and DCL.
Personally think DCL is the best if the three - which is saying something given he can’t score
Bojra - 66 games in PL - 8 goals.
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11 May 2025 06:56:47
Not a Beto fan but he’s scoring and although don’t think he should be number 1 striker - I think he’s a decent sub to come on.
He leaves it all out there and seems a decent bloke - my opinion would him is turning (slightly ?)
19 Apr 2025 17:49:24
I said it in live chat - the whole of midfield / forward needs looking at.
Gueye not staying which is a shame - - Garner / Alcaraz / McNeil - do they not all flatter to deceive?
DCL / Broja not staying - Beto is at best 2nd / 3rd option.
Maybe before thought we needed 3-4 players - I think we need 7-8 over 2 windows.
Will be made more complicated if Branthwaite goes - but i think it will be exciting.
Cant be having these draws because we cannot create anything going forward.
17 Apr 2025 19:00:49
Problem is unfortunately most players want to play for the big clubs - we need to make a few statement signings to get him to stay and attract others.
15 Apr 2025 14:59:16
Rigg is the real deal. He’ll be on prem next season one way or another.
14 Apr 2025 14:10:43
Man Utd have no money and every position needs replacing - they are in complete decline!
Chelsea maybe more realistic but I think he’ll not move. I hear that he’s very happy at EFC.