Everton Banter Archive August 21 2014

21 Aug 2014 23:11:15
eto, o looks like the most likely striker to join. hope we do get him as it would be good optition for us to have. him rom and kone when fit would be decent strike force ideal strike force would be rom remy eto, o and kone but can't see it happening though

I don't think Eto'o would take much of a cut in wages tbh. I'm still holding out for a miracle in the form of Wilfreid Bony. I can dream, can't I?

I think etoo will come along with diame and that idea of gibson swap deal looks likely now with diame set to come in

21 Aug 2014 20:58:36
As things stand, by my reckoning we have room in our registered Premier League squad of 25 aged-over-21 players for three new additions. Anyone aged-over-21 who's not in this registered squad won't be eligible to play in the Premier League. We can use as many aged-under-21 players as we like for the Premier League.
For the Europa League, we'd have to include players like Lukaku and Stones in the full 25-man squad as, although they're under 21, they need to have been with us for two years. We can use as many aged-under-21 players as we like for the Europa League, as long as the player has been with us for at least two years.
So, if we have Lukaku and Stones in the Europa League squad, that means there's room for just one new addition - unless one or more of the current players is omitted. Note that we can't drop Hibbert, Osman, Duffy or McAleny from the Europa League squad, as their our four mandatory club-trained players. We also need four mandatory association-trained players - we have five: Baines, Jagielka, McCarthy, Barry and Gibson. We can only have a maximum of 17 non-homegrown players - we currently have 13, which with the 9 homegrown players gives us the 22 I've referred to.
Here's the question for you:
who would you omit from the Europa League squad in order to accommodate any new additions?

It's no wonder clubs field ineligible players. Fair play Sid - great knowledge and post. Read it twice and still confused. Will read it again in the morning. Think I need a lie down now.

That's a tough one Sid, as I'd hate to rob any of our squad of the opportunity to play in Europe. It Might be unwise, but I might omit Naismith (if I really had to), to keep him the reliable, pivotal force he has proven to be in the league and cup games. Although his leadership, example and resilience would be an asset in any game. Assuming Kone is fit, I'd play him in the Europe games as he has more experience on that stage.

21 Aug 2014 23:45:41
All this information is in the "Regulations of the UEFA Europa League Season 2014-2015" that can be downloaded as a PDF from the UEFA website.
The Premier League handbook for 2014-2015 can be downloaded as a PDF from the Premier League website.
The info is all there - squad sizes, transfer windows, academy setups, player contracts, and loads of conditions about stadium facilities, broadcasting, media interviews, etc., etc. - if you can understand the legalese that a lot if it is written in and wade through page after page.
Enjoy ;-)

Tedster: re eligibility of players, my understanding of the Legia Warsaw (Celtic) issue is that the player in question didn't participate in the previous round's two legs (Legia's first matches in the competition since the suspension was incurred), because Legia assumed they'd count as the two matches he'd be suspended for. However, Legia hadn't registered him in their squad for those matches so - technically - he wasn't serving his suspension during those matches. In other words, Legia should have included him in their registered 25-squad even though he couldn't have played those two matches anyway because of the suspension!

21 Aug 2014 12:34:37
So Martinez refusing to rule out signing Eto'o. and with Liverpool signing balotelli looks like Samuel will be coming to us. what u think ed?

{Ed025's Note - i trust in bobby amo, but dont rate eto at all mate..

If blackburn accept hulls 8 mill bid for rhodes ,I think we should match it.he scores goals, end of. Good poacher and seems to have good movement to get Into goalscoring positions. Better option than eto. Looking for his big payday, then probably play half heartedly.

That's a good shout dentielad, he's a prolific goal scorer and has done it consistently for Huddersfield Town (73 goals 124 games) and Blackburn Rovers (51 goals 92 games). He can provide plenty on back-up for Lukaku imo. He's also 9 years younger than Samuel Eto'o and won't be demanding extortionate wages.

Yep, just like Beckford did ehh.

21 Aug 2014 19:25:00
I would like to see Remy signed,how about you Ed

{Ed025's Note - i have said no when asked before GB, but as things stand at the moment, i would take him in a heartbeat mate..

He's also going to be 10 million more expensive. Don't know what is with all the negative eto comments, yeah he's 33 but everyone was calling for villa last season who is the same age. Will be a great back up for one season, probably the same people who were so anti Gareth Barry before he came and then were dying for us to make it permanent. We're everton not man city where they can afford to buy 4 great strikers. Stop moaning and let Martinez choose who he thinks is best.

21 Aug 2014 19:54:03
Who is moaning?,I think we are all entitled to give our views,in Bobby we trust

Fair point Honest Blue, but (just playing devil's advocate here!) David Villa can probably prove he's 33!

It don't matter if Rhodes would be 10 mill more. For the wages Eto'o would want i'd spend the money on Rhodes. People talk about sell on value nowadays, no one is going to pay a fee for Eto'o. Rhodes if successful could be worth a lot in years to come.

21 Aug 2014 11:04:26
Any news on Holtby? definitely worth a look seems to be able to play across the middle decent footballer and he's a blue got to be worth a £4-5m bid

21 Aug 2014 09:56:44
I see that 'Arry's latest target for QPR is Alex McCarthy, the Reading keeper. Seeing Robles' performances pre-season causes me concern should anything happen to Tim and the 3rd choice kid is nowhere near ready. Alex McC is a fine stopper and kicker who commands his box with clear instructions to his defence. I believe he would jump at the chance to come to Goodison with an opportunity to prove himself in the Europa League. Why are we waiting?

20 Aug 2014 23:35:15
Hey eds do u honestly think we'll be making any more signings and if so where do u think Roberto will strengthen?

{Ed025's Note - i would hope so kingy, we still need a couple at least if we are going to challenge for a top 6 finish, imo we still need a striker, and cover in defence as a bare minimum mate..

With Europa league >>>domestic cup comps. and the all important PL >>>

It's imperative we have the squad to compete!

Btw Ed I like your avi. and was wondering >>>

Did Ed001 suggest it?

{Ed025's Note - yes he did 247 the cheeky sod :)....and i agree mate we do need some quality back ups with all the games we will have this season..