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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 ??.

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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.

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{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?

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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?

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{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 ??.

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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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31 Jan 2024 22:38:24
Godfrey, it's been a bit of a rough ride for him since joining us. Started off well enough, looked tidy on the ball, strong as an ox and liked to get stuck in. Looked like an astute signing at first. C.V. took it out of him and he hasn't been the same player since then. Last night, however, he looked more like the player we signed. That last ditch tackle late on was the difference in us taking
something from the game. He has been linked with a few teams, home and abroad, but I think we should stick with him for the rest of this season at least and concentrate our efforts on getting rid of both Keane and Holgate. If BG can get back some of his form then he is a better option than the other two.

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1.) 01 Feb 2024 00:17:50
Absolutely agree blue potatoe. Keane is dreadful and Holgate can't cut it in the championship, I'm not sure who is the poorer player they are both chronically atrocious. If Godfrey can return to any kind of form then he's twice the player in comparison to those 2 idiots.


2.) 01 Feb 2024 07:40:35
Witty, Keane is the better of the two and, despite not being good enough, hasn't been all bad. He's scored some important goals for us dur8ng his time but, on the other hand, he has cost us points at the other end. Holgate has had one good season for us and comes across as a bit arrogant. By that I mean the way he plays, he thinks he's a lot better than he actually is.
Totally agree, mate. If BG can get back to his best then he is a far better player than those two combined.


3.) 01 Feb 2024 07:56:40
Haven't we been trying to get rid of both Holgate and Keane for the last 3 seasons? There is are a couple of reasons why nobody wants them ability and wages.


4.) 01 Feb 2024 08:42:06
Holgate is just another example of how poorly run the club has been. His wages are astronomical and he’s now proving to be a poor championship player. I’m not sure when his contract is up but we’re stuck with him only it his; we are burning what little money we have.


5.) 01 Feb 2024 12:08:28
Coming from the left side perhaps Keane would be a better alternative than Beto. At least he can control and head a ball with a half decent shot.


6.) 01 Feb 2024 18:41:33
Looks like the footy gods have listened for a change if reports of Holgate to Sheffield United are true. Another wage off the bill, 777 will only have to lend us 29m rather than the reported 30m this month!
FS, I'd rather have Keane as far away from our goal as possible so I'd go along with that mate. Providing we can't sell him asap that is.


 

 

24 Dec 2023 23:05:34
Would like to wish you all a merry Christmas boys and girls, all the best to you and your families. We may gripe and argue and have a few choice words for each other but we're all blues at heart and we're all passionate about supporting our great club.
All the best to all of the eds on here too ?? Have a good one people x.

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1.) 24 Dec 2023 23:41:15
Echo that bluepotato.


2.) 25 Dec 2023 10:10:57
Amen to that.
Merry Christmas Bluenoses?.


3.) 25 Dec 2023 11:57:28
Merry Christmas to all, have a great day and new year from the blue family in Cornwall.


 

 

20 Dec 2023 06:32:25
Onana should never be allowed to take another penalty after that disgrace of an effort last night. Pick a spot and put your foot through it, it's hardly rocket science .

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1.) 20 Dec 2023 06:50:44
Young lad trying to be clever. Gueye hit the post, from a penalty.


2.) 20 Dec 2023 07:42:32
Couldn't agree more. absolute disgrace!


3.) 20 Dec 2023 09:16:25
He took a penalty in a penalty shootout and missed it happens the lad is young and will learn from the experience. He certainly doesn't deserve the abuse he's been getting from certain quarters. Some people in the street end need to have a word with themselves.


4.) 20 Dec 2023 09:27:51
Yeah, when I saw the run up I just knew he was going to miss. If you’re not the best penalty taker, just pick a spot and put your foot through it, if the keeper saves it then I could live with that. But to pee roller it to the keeper ??‍♂️ just hope Fulham don’t get drawn with Middlesbrough as I’ll feel it was a massive opportunity missed.


5.) 20 Dec 2023 09:39:36
He knows he did wrong. Didn't look confident when stepping up in 1st place. But he took it, made a mistake and we move on. He won't be 1st or last player to take a terrible penalty. The kid works his socks off and is important player. I've seen some so called fans on other sites saying he shouldn't play for club again. Absolute madness to say that.

{Ed025's Note - look it was a terrible pen dentie but its just one of those things, he did not try to miss so we move on mate..


6.) 20 Dec 2023 10:12:25
Agree Ed025. Kids getting slated all over social media. For me, Onana and Garner should be our main midfielders. Yeah we are out of the cup and it was a good chance to get to a final, but it's not to be. History dictates we are crap in league cup anyway. Still the F. A cup and most importantly, the league to concentrate on.

{Ed025's Note - im not interested in the FAcup at the moment dentie, our shot has gone now for cup success and for me its all about league position now mate..


7.) 20 Dec 2023 10:21:21
League is the bread and butter. A cup run is nice as it can keep momentum. Just hope we aren't nervy against spurs and we continue to push on. I think DCL should be rested too. Was great under anchalotti where he was told to just get in the box and wait for service. Unfortunately HD doesn't have that now. If Doucs is injured next game I'd put Harrison attacking midfield and Dobbin on right wing. Let them get to by line and cross instead of cutting in onto favoured foot like Harrison mostly does. Think DCL could benefit from that.


8.) 20 Dec 2023 10:49:52
Garner as our main set piece taker should have been in the 5 takers. Was a crap pen, but not reflective of whether or not he’s a good player, just never do it again. Unfortunately, you get halfwits at every football ground.


9.) 20 Dec 2023 12:47:51
I'm not giving the lad pelters here and I agree that the abuse is both disgusting and unnecessary, but that penalty was shocking. Leno could have had a hamlet cigar, leaning against the other post and still save such a dismal effort.
If he wasn't confident before his penalty then why was he taking the last spot kick?
I know that gueye missed his penalty, I watched the game! But that's not the point of this post, blue5050. You don't go 5th penalty and then pea roll it like that in the QF of any cup game. I wouldn't be bothered if he hit the post, it went wide or the keeper saved it. Someone has to lose which is why we go to the lottery of penalties. But at least show that you're arsed, that you want to drag your team over the line to get to a semi-final.
I stand my my original comment, Onana should never take a penalty for us again after that effort! I will reiterate that anyone handing out abuse to him is an absolute clown and should wind their necks in.


10.) 20 Dec 2023 13:15:38
He’s tried to get the keeper to go early and roll it in. That’s what many players do now. Looks awful when it doesn’t come off. Being confident does not guarantee you’ll score. At least he’s put himself forward, unlike Garner it would seem.


11.) 20 Dec 2023 13:57:42
Garner Scored the 6th pen!


12.) 20 Dec 2023 15:36:33
One of those things. Bad pen but bit of credit to Leno. he threw Onana off by not committing early and allowing him to roll it to the "empty" side. He clearly didn't want or mean to miss, just one of those things.
Hopefully he won't get too much grief and will continue to go from strength to strength as a player for us.


13.) 20 Dec 2023 18:04:45
Shame he didn’t take the 5th then isn’t it? How many set pieces have you seen Onana take?


14.) 20 Dec 2023 18:05:04
Absolutely TD.


15.) 20 Dec 2023 22:18:56
Guy will be off soon anyway. Well at least if the papers have their way he will.


16.) 21 Dec 2023 00:47:30
He tried to be clever with his penalty and the keeper read it to make an easy save. It's done now, if Leno had dived and it rolled over the line we would all be singing his praises for being so cool and calm. Onana has all the attributes to be a quality midfielder and I hope we can hold onto him for many years yet as he's going to get better as he gets more experience and becomes more consistent.


17.) 21 Dec 2023 09:02:08
Now I have personally calmed down, yes he was flippin stupid and out of order, here's the thing it was obviously an ad lib because SD is very much a serious hands-on manager with set plays, so I would bet that he regrets it big time.
Live and learn, hopefully.


 

 

11 Dec 2023 01:43:48
Three games won on the bounce in the league, when was the last time that happened? Two of those games, although at home, have been against teams that we knew would be tough to walk away with all 3 points. Defensively impressive, a couple of clean sheets at home is more than welcome and finding the back of the net is helping keep the pressure off. Credit to the management and players for keeping their heads in what has been a crazy month, even by Everton standards!
If anything, the points deduction has galvanised both the players and fans so long may it continue. It's galling looking at the league table and seeing where we should be with those extra points. If we keep playing like we are then we will be nowhere near the relegation places come May. How good does it feel leaving Goodison after a win? UTFT.

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1.) 11 Dec 2023 14:07:59
Need a bit of luck as well.


2.) 12 Dec 2023 00:58:59
Without a. dount, blue5050, luck is also needed but we're making our own at the minute and it's refreshing to see mate.


 

 

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.

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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.}


 

 

 

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01 Feb 2024 16:42:00
Agree with FS, I've seen absolutely nothing to suggest Beto will turn it around. Obviously, a great forward can miss from yards out but they also score some goals around bad misses. Beto puts the effort in but doesn't look like he has the ability to play at this level. 25m wasted at a time when every penny counts. I hope he proves me wrong but the evidence so far suggests otherwise.

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31 Jan 2024 22:33:39
Gibbo, hopefully we haven't lost the receipt for Beto. 25m is looking like we've had our pants pulled down yet again.

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07 Dec 2023 22:28:31
Definitely, BR23. Really hope he kicks on from here.

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07 Dec 2023 12:49:43
Agree, ed025, I'd like to keep him for another few seasons but I suppose it all depends on our finances. It's going to be an interesting window when it opens mate.
TT, I hope you're right mate and he will come good but he isn't inspiring me with confidence whenever he plays. Maybe a goal will start the ball rolling for him? At the moment, he just reminds me of Strac and Niasse, nice fellas who work hard but just aren't at the required level. I hope I'm wrong.

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05 Dec 2023 13:31:17
That's understandable ed25 if we really need to get rid of a player to balance the books. I just think Onana is the one we wouldn't miss too much out of those you mentioned. We've done OK without him the last month or so and he has so. e resale value. With DCL, even if he doesn't score he occupies defenders and makes space for others. We need him more than onana I reckon mate. Hopefully we're not forced to sell anyone unless it's through choice.

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{Ed025's Note - absolutely bp, my biggest worry would be Jarrad mate, he is forging a great reputation for himself and i know a lot of the big boys are interested in him, he has just signed a new 4 year deal but is that to keep him or to maximize his sell on value?, i really hope we dont sell any of our better players of course but in the end money talks..


 

 

 

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17 Mar 2024 13:52:22
We had little choice in letting him go. His fee, no matter how small, went a little way to help fill our financial void.

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06 Mar 2024 08:44:35
Obviously, harlex, they should all be able to pass and cross. I was just making the point that he actually made more than our recognised wingers and that he's not the only one. McNeil and Harrison, more so the latter, don't do it enough.

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05 Mar 2024 13:53:00
He put a couple of decent balls over but only one of his crosses was attacked properly. The lad isn't a winger but still managed to cross more than Mcneil! His corners at the end were disappointing though, especially considering that he came with a reputation as someone decent with set pieces.

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05 Mar 2024 13:49:14
Maybe the league should have told them no earlier but, for me, it just shows that 777 group is not the right fit for any Premier league team, not just us. If they had the finances in place they would have had an answer by now. They have missed deadlines, allegedly, for important paperwork to be submitted. If that is how they are acting before a takeover, how are they going to act if they get the nod? The Premier league might be doing us a favour by dragging it out. Anyone that doesn't see the red flags this group display needs their head reading! I really hope the rumours of other potential owners are true, I don't want 777 any where near this club.

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04 Mar 2024 13:34:48
To be fair, Andy, it wasn't so much putting 10 men behind the ball after scoring Saturday. We had 22 shots in total, 11 on target. If we put one or two of them away, then the game is over.

Beto was awful playing up top on his own. Granted, it was a great header for his goal, but his all round play is lacking at this level. He should never have taken the penalty, he didn't look confident as he stood there awaiting the var decision.

For a big fella, he doesn't do much in the air when Pickford is kicking up field. At least 3 times he was too busy looking at the man rather than the ball. I sincerely hope he improves but I wouldn't put money on it. Might be useful in the championship if we go down but he's definitely not premiership class.

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