Everton Banter Archive June 18 2017

18 Jun 2017 22:38:03
I am feeling pretty confident about our targets this Summer. I know we missed a few last summer but to be fair I think we went in a little high, whereas this year we are more realistic. The players we are targeting are players who will come to us and not whinge about champions league. I suppose if you want top players you have to earn the right by getting champions league.

But in saying that the players we are looking at will definitely improve us. And with what we have already signed and what want to sign we have a real chance next season of being competitive. I can genuinely see us getting Sigurdssen and Keane. Then another striker if Rom gets his way.

Well done to the club, especially if you can get the fans excited even though you have let your star striker leave. I take my hat off to the recruitment team.

19 Jun 2017 10:45:52
Great post Toffee Ace.

I won't pretend to know much about the players we are targeting outside of the Prem, but there certainly seems to be an air of confidence in the club where they are concerned. Really looking forward to the start of the season!

Sigurddson (spelling? ) would be a major signing for me, just imagine the midfield with him in it. Mouth watering.

19 Jun 2017 10:59:47
I think we're following the model of buying young highly rated players and hoping they turn into champions league players, very similar to the Spurs model, which worked well for them. I'm very happy with what's happening at the moment, such a refreshing change.

19 Jun 2017 14:40:17
It's also quite similar to what Atletico Madrid do.

19 Jun 2017 16:32:54
Well if we emulate the success of Spurs or atletico CToffee then I'm more than happy!

20 Jun 2017 13:24:36
Totally agree gibbo.

18 Jun 2017 21:16:35
Ed wit the signings and possible additions to come has the Rooney interest gone or is there still a chance he might sign?

{Ed025's Note - koeman has said he would like him smit but rooneys insistence that he wont take a pay cut makes it highly unlikely, things could change i suppose mate but im not holding my breath..

18 Jun 2017 16:20:47
I'm just loving how we are doing business this summer straight to the point and deal done. It makes total sense buying before we sell as weir makes the point that we won't be held to ransom getting replacements . The future is bright.

18 Jun 2017 17:45:55
Its a very welcome and refreshing change cosh.

18 Jun 2017 15:35:39
If Ross signs his contract an stays. a lot of blues are going to be eating there words. As when he scores glawdys end an yas are all singing singing his name.

Just a thought.

18 Jun 2017 17:06:17
I doubt it Jimbob. Because if he does sign his £100,000 a week contract he's not going to be sat on the bench. If he's lucky. He's put himself in the situation of being 'surplus to requirement' Sadly he's stagnating at Everton due to the fact he's not improving. So unless you're going to sit there and blame the management and backroom staff. He has only himself to blame.
I think you're emotionally attatched. Maybe you're his cousin or maybe he signed you're shirt last season. But the point is if he wants first team football then he's going to have to join a club lower down the division because no-one in the top half needs him.

18 Jun 2017 17:12:20
The thing that's annoying most blues is the fact that he isn't signing. If he did then there would be no words to eat.

18 Jun 2017 19:22:52
Agree with yah there toffee an there shouldn't be any words to eat. But t let's be honest the last 3 seasons him n lukaku have been first names on the sheet. I remember when kiloeman took him out the team every one of us had something to say about it. Just my opinion I suppose not my cousin nor signed my shirt I have every right to express my opinion as anyone else mowfee, an my opinion in he will still bring a lot to the team if he plays.

For that reason I would keep him as to let him go for 20million is a big gamble, not on about his potential and I no he needs to be more consistent. But I do think there is a place in this team for him.

When all these discussions started an he scored that goal his celebration was boss an we all loved it.

18 Jun 2017 19:43:19
Barkley is the most frustrating player. There's a huge amount of talent within him but he hasn't kicked on despite being in and around the first team for years. Would love for him to stay and watch him flourish but if it hasn't happened by now.

18 Jun 2017 21:20:34
Barkley may come good if he has some quality competition for his position, something he hasn't really had. Rest assured if he goes to Tottenham as is being reported he is going to have to perform to win a place in that team.

18 Jun 2017 21:45:50
Ross to Spurs had 2 words written all over it - Moussa Sissoko! Us or West Ham that is his decision.

18 Jun 2017 11:55:47
Had anyone really watched the match last night and just watched Sandros movement off the ball, you would have seen why RK wanted him. The guy is always on the move and all it needed at times was the right pass. He will do for me.

18 Jun 2017 12:29:14
Too right Woburn mate he was not still at all . if he's good enough for R K that's fine by me let it continue mate, GuernseyBlue.

18 Jun 2017 13:05:21
Totally agree with that, and his movement will distract defences and allow Klaassen to cause damage.

18 Jun 2017 11:35:54
I agree with some on here that say RB is a quality player who has still to fulfill his potential. However, how about this scenario? I get the feeling that RK has now lost faith and patience with Ross? If this is the case and the board convince Ross to sign and stay, I suspect RK will move him down the pecking order playing his own new signings in his position? If this was to happen and the board put pressure on for Ross to play would this ultimately undermine RK's authority with the possibility he'd would not sign an extension himself?

18 Jun 2017 12:14:26
I wouldn't think the board would get involved with team selection. If that happens then as a club we would be in a lot of trouble.

18 Jun 2017 13:17:01
Thanks for your reply Smt666. I agree the board should not interfere with team selection. The only reason I mentioned it was because I had heard rumours from a number of independent sources that the board were actively still trying to get RB to sign an extension. This may possibly conflict with what RK has already said about the player on national media. For what it's worth I'd like to see the lad sign the extension, get his head down and work hard to prove all the doubters wrong and that would include RK.

18 Jun 2017 15:26:54
I would like him to sign and then prove us all wrong next season however if he has another disappointing season his stock will have fallen so low we won't even get 20 mill for him.

18 Jun 2017 08:50:54
I really can't understand people saying they want Barkaley to leave, yes it's frustrating he hasn't signed a new contract and weather he does or doesn't want to stay, he is a good player, at 23 he is still young, look at deli for England was so poor, pressure to do everything every game takes it toll on players, maybe when he's not the only one to open up the defence and the pressure isn't solely on him, he may play better, it's abit like when players are made captain and there from drops off, but he's not a bad player, I think we should look around at other clubs who would love to ha e a player like him In there team.

18 Jun 2017 09:36:30
Me neither Blue.

I'd love Ross to stay, and hope he does! Such a talented local lad, I'd love nothing more than for people to get off his back and him to flourish in a blue shirt.

18 Jun 2017 09:57:39
We all want him to flourish guys but how long do we wait? He is 23 and still only shows glimpses of brilliance. At the moment I can only see him as a squad player.

18 Jun 2017 11:21:20
I agree blue heart I think there is too much pressure on barkley as it was down too him to create everything and better players around him will help, I noticed when Morgan plays barkley performs, I want him to stay but if he wants to go he will be making a big mistake in his career.

18 Jun 2017 07:20:57
I would personally drive ross down to West ham and bring lanzini back with me (straight swap) and do the same with Mccarthy drive down to Southampton and bring James Ward prouse. give rom to Chelsea and ask for Zouma, Batshuayi, Ake, Traore, and then bring the lad in from city Iheanacho. And then it's all about the top 4 and the bring the FA cup home.

{Ed025's Note - it looks like you have it sorted batty, but you might need a minibus if your driving all them around mate.. :)

18 Jun 2017 09:02:41
He forgot . swap Niasse for a minibus.

18 Jun 2017 12:49:28
Very good YG.