Everton Banter Archive April 20 2014

20 Apr 2014 22:17:32
Mushy cheer up man united are starting to sound like Moyes, another year no investment there budget is bigger than ours ffs mate come on we are 1 point of 4th with 3 games remaining if we get it we get it if not then so be it at least we have a manager now with a vision and not resting it all on money I think we had a brilliant season and I can really see Martinez bringing back the good times to Everton so cheer up mate and enjoy bright future ahead.

{Ed025's Note - amen to that stef..

20 Apr 2014 20:40:58
Can't believe I'm reading someone dripping, 3 points from the last 2 games is acceptable, Arsenal could well slip up yet, don't they have Newcastle next?

Anything can happen, even the Black Cats beat City. Good win today. How about a serious bid of 3 million and a clown wig for Felli?

{Ed025's Note - i dont think 3m is doing us any favours BITU, i think we have gone past his style of play mate..

20 Apr 2014 20:20:48
What a result today I had the misfortune of having to watch the match with a United fan as I live in Catterick garrison and can't get away to watch EFC as much as would like.We have not beaten United twice in one season since the 69-70 campaign, we took them apart today with super Kev and coleman looking sharp as well as Tim and Naisey, another solid performance from Mc and Barry in midfield and even Alcaraz looked good! I could go on however the United fans will cry. Bobbie you are amazing and long may you stay COYB.

20 Apr 2014 20:13:46
Well done today boys on a great result and performance. My mate toffee tezza is enjoying a few jars as we speak with his mate dirty manc dave. Enjoy tezza!

Cheers, Degsy. Not a happy lot, the Man U fans now. Dave even said he wished we'd beaten them 5 or 6 nil, then Moyes would be sacked! I reminded him that he has a 6 year contract so they should get used to his free flowing, expansive, attacking style of play! You should have heard the language he used, shocking!
IR(&K)IT

20 Apr 2014 20:03:42
Okay well done for today but a reality check please!
This time last year we were above L'pool, today they basically have won the Prem, today we beat the worst Man U team I have seen since the 80s and as I posted earlier we now have the delight of the Europa League to look forward to.
'Oh but you've done well' is the usual patronising comment I get from other supporters, sorry guys but Nil Satis. would rather have 7th spot.
And can somebody ask Mirellas to practice taking corners? Sorry guys but, 'Always the Bridesmaid and never the Bride' has struck in tonight!
We rejoicing over a win against a very average team.

{Ed025's Note - get a grip mushy..we just whacked the team with the best away record, gained our 20th win(our prem record), and we have our highest points tally with 3 still to play, not only that, but we are doing it with style and vigour..come on mate..feel the love..

We are going to miss out again ed on a Champions League spot, no investors interested for another year!
A good season but very disappointed over our failure to get 4th spot

{Ed025's Note - its not over yet mushy..keep the faith mate..

What's up, Mushy? Didn't you get any Easter eggs?! Bit grim, mate considering we won against a team a little bit against the odds since the banana skin of Crystal Palace. I thought our boys played great today, when they could have bottled it or been tired after Wednesday. Can't take that away from them, regardless of how Utd played. Martinez knew what he was doing at the beginning of the season and he'll know what he's doing if we get Europa or even Champions league.

Great post Mushy, totally agree.

What Ed025? Lol

{Ed025's Note - were going all the way dags, if you want 4th you will have to work for it mate..beware of any slip ups.. :)

theres no pleasing some people

{Ed025's Note - i know what you mean coby, i could not be happier at this moment mate..

I expect nothing less Ed.

Respect to Bobby for what he has done this season, wherever you finish.

What is this? Some people.

Mushy give it a rest we are not expected to do a top four and as for the rubbish winning the league its not over until the fat lady sings we have come on leaps and bounds this season and I am looking forward to next season even in europa or clc a great season given our financial position

{Ed025's Note - im with you griff..

20 Apr 2014 22:23:51
The scale of the display of the lads that played today is further impressive considering we played a mid week game on wednesday, whereas the fully fresh Manchester United team had 11 days to prepare for this epic encounter. Won't repeat how well particular players performed today, but a massive team display and result which could potentially inspire us to grab 4th spot from arsenal yet. We must take the mentality of one game at a time, but feel we must win our remaining games and hope arsenal slip up in one of their remaining games. I have my hopes set on either them drawing away at st james' park or possibly their last game against norwich who could be fighting for survival and that last game being just 6 days before their cup final vs hull. Fingers toes and anything else you can cross is crossed from now until 11th may.

{Ed025's Note - i cant see the barcodes doing us any favours craig, but the norwich one could just be..

1. Chelsea FC: Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of the club, has spent £673 million on transfer fees, making it the leading spender. It is reported that he had given free hand to team manager Roberto Di Matteo to transform the club into an exciting one. The club spent hefty amount this season too by hiring big names like Fernando Torres, Eden Hazard, Oscar Dos Santos, Victor Moses, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marko Marin.

2. Manchester City: With a spending of £572 million, Manchester City is the second biggest spender in the English Premier League. Manager Roberto Mancini has already signed Jack Rodwell and David Pizarro this year, and is likely to sign a few more including Arsenal's Theo Walcott.

3. Liverpool FC: With a spending of £414 million in the last decade, Liverpool is the third biggest spender. Brendan Rodgers has signed Nuri Sahin, Oussama Assaidi, Joe Allen and Fabio Borini this season too

20 Apr 2014 19:24:07
When was the last time we took 6 points off Man U?
It just shows what a fantastic first season from Roberto and the boys it has been.
I would love to keep Del Boy and lukaku but the biggest signing for me has to be Barry. Hope to god we can keep him.
He has been superb all season with McCarthy
Keep going blue boys we are proud of you

COYB

{Ed025's Note - it was 1970 willo..

And the first time ever, apparently, that both Liverpool and Everton have done the league double over them!

20 Apr 2014 22:45:11
Barry has hinted he would like to stay beyond his loan and I'm sure this is down to not only how roberto's welcomed him into our squad and gave him playing time, but the superb support and appreciation given to him by the efc faithful. As for deloufeu, I can almost certainly see him playing at efc next season as he is not ready for the barca 1st team or even competing for a place in their squad yet. Lukaku has blown hot and cold this season, I have no doubt the guy will be a top class centre forward with more experience, but don't think we can rely on him covering two competitions next season due to his fitness troubles (not so much injuries, but tiredness due to lack of resting time). I feel if we splash the cash on rom, we will struggle whereas if we go for 2 strikers in the summer with funds that would be available we would cope much better. My personal choices would be 2 of remy, bony or batshuayi which would cost us I believe the same as rom would cost us from chelsea (not to mention chelsea would not be holding us to ransom swapping ross for romelu)

20 Apr 2014 18:58:53
Hahoo! What a beautiful day. what a wonderful season. 20 wins so far! More points than in any previous EPL season. A double over Utd. A penalty too. a first against Utd in 35 years! I'm sure that there's more. Thanks for all the noise everyone, it sounded terrific. My thanks to the team for a very polished performance. Guys, make it 5 next game as it should have been today!

20 Apr 2014 18:30:44
good result 2day, thought mccarthy was class, just hope arsenal can drop points in the nxt 3 games.off to get drunk and enjoy the rest of the easter hollidays.

20 Apr 2014 17:28:06
Why when you pass the ball to Lukaku does his legs act like pinball machine bumpers.it bounces all over the place.

Try given the kid a break I think without him an his goals this year we would be sitting about seventh in the league

I agree Dentielad. That made me laugh. It is the weakest part of his game. although some of the passes today to him were over hit. ie too strong that anyone would have difficulty controlling the ball.

20 Apr 2014 13:27:52
Come Jelavic today is your day to become an everton legend

20 Apr 2014 10:36:13
What a huge game ahead of us today, I can't remember being so nervously excited in a long time.im stuck between two views of the game ahead.On one hand I've still got the Moyes mentality, hard to get rid of after 11 years unfortunately, this is what if we lose with both Utd and spurs then breathing down our necks our Run in becomes very pressurized.On the other hand there's the ever positive Roberto's view that if we win we look above and at champs league and we just relax and play freely.This Game is massive for us, please Roberto help exorcise this last piece of Moyes negativity in me and Free us all from ever seeing the glass half full again.COYB.

20 Apr 2014 10:02:43
Naismith, this season has been outstanding. He doesn't stand out as much as someone like Del body but has end product. He seems to blend in more with the attack and contributes to the attack well, rather than trying to take on the whole defence on his own.He also links the attacking play up very nicely, and he has a very good touch. I think we missed him sorely on Wednesday, as well as McCarthy, and them too transformed our performance when they came on. For me, on form, he is one of the first names on the team sheet. I even liked Naismith last season, but he is really showing himself now. He is a joy to watch, as is our team as a whole. I predicting 3 points today and looking forward to the spectacle.

Couldn't agree more looks a tidy little player, good touch and good finisher too.(other than against Sunderland after that class turn), he never gives up works very hard and I think is a great little player to have knocking on the door and keeping up the competition for places

20 Apr 2014 07:27:34
Why aren't Liverpool being slated by the media for using the loan system for loaning out players that have won the title for them? Just read this somewhere.

I imagine it's because the two players they've brought in on loan - Moses and Cissokho - haven't been as influential for them as Barry, Lukaku and Deulofeu have been for us.

Yeah basically everyone can have loan players but if they actually make an impact that's not ok. What?

I think he means borini at sunderland

I was mentioning Borini.

I appreciate that the OP was commenting about the players loaned OUT by that lot across the park (like Borini at Sunderland) and in particular how they've affected certain recent results, but the media seem to have a bigger problem with us because of the loans that we've brought IN, especially with how successful and effective the players have been for us.