02 Feb 2016 22:34:32
Thought I'd cheer people up.
Who we buying to replace Rom, Geri and Stones in the summer? .
{Ed025's Note - i think geri will defo stay and stones 50/50, i expect rom to leave swan and a decent big money replacement..well thats my thinking mate..
02 Feb 2016 22:53:37
Lescott, Nsogbia, Andy Carroll . Watch this space.
{Ed025's Note - or curly, larry and mo.. :)
02 Feb 2016 23:04:22
I wish I could see into the future like you Swan! I'd be loaded.
02 Feb 2016 23:07:16
I just don't see any staying ed, once Geri sees Rom and Stones leave he will want the same big wages and trophies, which we can't offer. Don't think Geri ever really wanted to come back, he just didn't have any better offers.
Rom definitely as he's ambitious and let's face it, deserves better than how we are doing.
Stones wants out regardless of how well he's played since then, big money in the summer.
No idea who to replace them with, suppose Martinez will say McGeady returning will be like a new signing, Kone to replace Rom and bring back Alcaraz. God it's a shame we wasted our chance with these good players.
{Ed025's Note - cheer up swan you never know, we might just get new owners who will invest massively, big name players..new stadium..top coach...then the 3 you mention could be begging to stay...never say never mate..
02 Feb 2016 23:13:13
Hahaha solider blue, can't see into the future but very likely imo all will leave, just wondering how people think we should cope when it comes.
02 Feb 2016 23:16:13
Yes, to be fair IF we get new owners, I will cheer up big time, I will be like Martinez, phenominal/ phenomenal this, incredible that. Just what we need, a new feeling around the club, something to ne excited about, I know people are split down the middle with the current board but I don't think there's any doubt we need something new.
02 Feb 2016 23:27:28
Firstly you don't blame Rom for leaving? He is only 22 the club broke the bank to get him here and out of that nightmare he was having at Chelsea he could at least give us another season to see if we can make champions league bloody hell he will only be 23,now Arteta I could understand as he wasn't getting any younger. Stones I don't really care if he goes he has shown a lack of interest, Geri I think he is only loving it here and only has great things to say about our club.
02 Feb 2016 23:37:43
Soz swan you deserved that. Love your posts you talk sense (sometimes) but let's see eh.
02 Feb 2016 23:56:56
To answer your original question. If we were to lose these players I'd like to see,
Bony
Shawcross
Marez
Bony will do what rom does inc the goals
Shawcross will defend and let mori bring it out
Marez is quality
We won't be any worse with these three and we'll have plenty left in the bank.
03 Feb 2016 00:35:09
First of all Swan you don't have the capability to cheer me up or do anything to my mood. To quote yourself 'that's a small club mentality' thinking they'll all leave 😂😂😂
In reality at least one will go imo. Del boy least likely. Hope to god none of them go. I honestly think we are on to something if we keep our best players and get a better manager.
Couldn't agree more with Stef the blue comments. Apart from I actually like Carroll when he's playing and not injured. Stef is totally right about Del boy he comes across that he has a love for Everton. He was only 18 when he was here first and got his first proper taste of exciting football.
We would have to start doing better to keep these players along with Barkley. Stef your right about Lukaku but sadly I don't think he see's it that way.
Would expect at the very least £100m for Lukaku and Stones. Even at that I'd rather keep them. Currently the only way possible to win something long term.
Toffee Ace makes good suggestions though. Apart from them players are playing at their peak probably. Imagine in 5 or 6 years what Lukaku, Stones, Del boy and Barkley would be like?
Absolutely brilliant and any team with them 4 in it in five or six years time would have to be winning something if the other 7 players are above average at all.
03 Feb 2016 00:52:51
Id go with bony, sergi roberto and one of our up and coming defenders. There'd still be left over dosh for a back up for Coleman and a new keeper. i'd even take a punt on dembele and Adama traore when villa go down. that's unless we have new owners and a massive cash injection.