Everton Banter Archive March 20 2014

20 Mar 2014 14:47:06
Banter please ed just want to know would our fans be happy if we sign Boney in the summer our would they rather Lukaku.I would go for Boney I think he is a better all round player plus has hit 18 goals this season I hope the story on news now linking him with us is true.

I think all round Bony is better. Lukaku has chance to become a good striker as long as he works on his close control, heading and passing, but he is young and still learning.

Steffens I think it all depends upon the prices being quoted. Lukaku has got the potential but has not lived up to initial expectations. He started brilliantly before Christmas but has not hit the ground running after his injury. If Chelsea are looking at 20 million plus for him let him go back. If the price is nearer 10 million then he's worth nurturing and we should go for him if he wants to stay. I think he'll want CL next season so if we qualify for the Europa he might choose to leave regardless. Bony is a useful player and has already scored more goals than Lukaku. But would he cost more or less than Romelu?
I still say that we need at least 2 new strikers and without wanting to repeat myself (and in so doing upsetting Swan) Danny Ings should be one of those. He's a great prospect and CAN step up from the Championship given the chance.

20 Mar 2014 21:50:21
lukaku is easily the more complete player lads, but bony does more all together with what he's got, depends who is cheaper, we need 2 strikers, someone powerful like romelu or bony and someone quick and agile like muriel (even though he has halted) or ings, who yes davey he CAN step up, doesn't mean he WILL step up

Bony is a good striker. Swansea paid over 10mil for him and to be fair he looks like value for money. Swansea though rarely lose money on a deal so if you are thinking Bony would be a cheaper option than the Rom then you may be surprised.

There is plenty of noise that there is a larger than normal transfer budget this summer and that there is no need to sell any first team assets. But I fear that these two strikers will mean spending the lot and that is unwise when you see what it did with west ham ala andy carol.

Don't be surprised if there is a loan request for a striker whilst doing a perm on a striker like Ings.

If I was to choose between Bony or the Rom then it would be Bony. Scores and doesn't think he is too good for the club he turns out for every week.

And Ings would be an asset if we make the move for him. Rather than wait to see what he might do if (and when) Burnley get promoted let's set the stall in motion and get him in.
I'm sorry if other posters feel I'm harping on about him, but he is a prospect and other clubs will come in for him. I don't want to see us lose out on a young striker whose price could soar if he starts well next season. This lad is pedigree and could prove to be the diamond we've been waiting for. Remember Gary Linekar when we took him from Leicester. At the time a lot of money from a smaller club but then sold on for a huge fee when he didn't wait for a Division 1 medal in 1987.

{Ed025's Note - i like him davey, if we could get him for around 8m, i would give him a shot..

So are you phoning Roberto Ed or is it down to me?

{Ed025's Note - it's down to you davey, my credit has run out phoning him to get bony mate.. :)

17 Mar 2014 18:48:21
Ed is there any chance everton will sign jack rodwell jack colback and mario Suarez

{Ed013's Note - All 3, very unlikely}

What's your opinion on this ED025?

{Ed025's Note - they are just names at the moment BT, for me only suarez out of them 3 would improve the team..

20 Mar 2014 09:09:51
Love the comments from ross barkley, backing up sheedy's earlier rant by posting. roberto is a better tactician than moyes. I know the lad's only stating the obvious, would be nice when the youth set up get games either this or next season to post their delight that roberto's our manager and they are grateful of the opportunities they are receiving as opposed to that of our previous manager!

Where are these comments Craig?

20 Mar 2014 07:15:09
Another LUCRATIVE? Shirt deal with chang 16m? Yeah right well that's cleared that up then. I bet chang and umbro are p#ssing themselves laughing at us. How come other teams get better deals than us? Answers on a postcard to jd wetherspoons.

20 Mar 2014 02:24:48
According to the Metro United are in advanced talks to sign Seamus Coleman, more paper talk no doubt