Everton Banter Archive August 17 2013

17 Aug 2013 20:48:05
It was a good game. We played well, we kept the ball, linked up well with eacher and were a threat at times. Barkley and Fellaini were superb today, they had to carry Ossie. I believe Barry would be a great signing. It is clear we need atleast 1 CM preferably 2.

17 Aug 2013 23:20:49
Fellani didn't even attempt a tackle for their first goal. same as Wigan cup game sorry but he not bothered.

We need a cm but don't write ozzie off after 1 game.he been a great servant for club.dont think barry is the answer tho.for passing ability I believe james mccarthy could be perfect for us.he young, energetic and tackles and passes well.well worth a punt.all in all i'm happy with a point. Norwich are by no means push overs

McCarthy would cost around 15m, Barry would be virtually free(maybe loan fee) Feli should have done better for their goal, but apart from that he put in a good performence. {Ed025's Note - i thought he done well also, my worry would be ossie and peanuts, never really stamped any authority on the game, we missed gibbo today, and for all our possession and good football,never really gave jelavic enough chances..

17 Aug 2013 20:01:18
I am a lot happier after today's performance I thought we played well and dominated the game and thought once we went 2-1 up that would of given us the confidence to knock it around more comfortable. I think it's important we get off to a good start to make players and supporters believe and trust in Roberto's style of play it's a lot easier to play passing football when you are relaxed and confident. I was very impressed with Ross Barkley I thought he showed maturity and quality in his game today. Kevin Mirrallas had a quiet game by his standards. But more positives than negatives. IMWT

17 Aug 2013 19:07:26
Barkley mom, disappointed though with LO and SP, but should have won it, poor defending first goal and fluky cross for second. it will get better.

17 Aug 2013 17:11:38
Not a bad start, we looked good for long periods, what a hit from Ross!
Not sure why he left victor sub so late though




L4 4EL

17 Aug 2013 15:13:40
I'm a bit puzzled the way Martinez has set this team up looks out of shape.

17 Aug 2013 19:39:02
How did the lads play today?
bluepaul

17 Aug 2013 14:51:18
If felli goes I would like Adam llalana to replace him good young prospect who supports everton.

Wasy

17 Aug 2013 10:45:47
Official then we must be skintight if we are having to loan the likes of Barry, 32 for gods sake and he was slow when he was young. If Felli goes then I hope Robby gets the money, and that he has targets already lined up. Looks like your prediction of a major signing has gone out the window Ed. unless you meant Barry of course.

17 Aug 2013 09:12:44
My god. It has been a long summer but we are finally here men, women, boys, girls, cats and dogs.

We're going to need some patience for the team to click and get used to our new brand of football so try and keep your hair-dryers turned off for a couple of months whilst we adapt.

I don't think it will take us long and when we do god help the rest of the Premier League because with this team and our ferocious support others are going to hate playing us.

So bring it on Blues let's stuff these canaries and put them back in their cage and let the rest of this league know we may have a change in manager but these Toffees won't becoming unstuck.

COYB IRWT NSNO

Why does it have to take a couple of months, they've had all pre season, get a grip this is Everton, we demand and expect great things!

Great post mate.

To the anonymous guy. It's not FIFA mate it takes time for a team to get to know a system of playing. Especially, when the two ways of playing are so different.

But hey I don't mind educating the uneducated.

To bluejohnuns, we are actually playing the same system so seems you need educating, I was the anonymous

Baz

17 Aug 2013 22:05:04
@baz same formation different style more building from back, keeping possession passing and movement than under moyes who liked to be hard to breakdown, run and counter

17 Aug 2013 08:58:32
Hi Ed, what is the chances of Fellaini leaving by the end of the transfer window in your opinion? Also Bobby said in his press conference that Felli was very very happy at Everton, what is your understanding on that? is it true or is just Bobby just wishful thinking!
Blue4ever {Ed025's Note - i think given the chance, felli would be out of here faster than a rat up a drain pipe!...but im not sure other clubs rate him as highly as we value him mate..

Lets give fellaini a bit of praise yes he may want to leave and play champions league but unlike Suarez at least he is not in media spot light by demanding a move not put in transfer request he is just getting on with his job in a professional way and in this day and age where players have so much power I have to say well done the big man, he has done nothing wrong why all you think he wants out

'I have started my fifth season at Everton.
'This will be one of my last seasons. I have seen everything. In January, or at the end of the season, I will look for another club or league.'
Maybe these comments could shed some light in why people think he wants out?

16 Aug 2013 23:48:12
Barry to sign by the end of the week friends head of security for everton

His wage may cause us next purchasing problem.