Everton Banter Archive September 21 2013

21 Sep 2013 23:11:47
Need lads or lasses who were there to confirm but bloody hell we look good?
Lukaku possible new Dunc?
Not sure but second half suggests we will be in mix for top 4 spot?
Not getting carried away because Baines to Utd in Jan and new Dunc back to Chelski in May!
But hey ho, a good season (and they lost, ha!)?

Baines is going nowhere in Jan, if United would not pay the money in the summer, what makes you think they will stump up the money in Jan.
Luke Shaw will go to United next summer, Evra will do them till then.

Slightly better than bigdunc I think

21 Sep 2013 21:29:28
I know its too early to judge properly but what's everyones opinion on james mcarthy? Apart from his penalty mistake I thought he played class today and bossed the midfield

I honestly didn't think that was a penalty - both of his legs are stationary and on the floor in places where they ought to be - right below him and not sticking out - looks like no or minimal contact and their lad goes for it - although McCarthy did look guilty with his mannerisms like fiddling with his nose and he didn't complain at all - it didn't look like a pen to me - he doesn't trip him ar anything - what do others think?

I couldn't disagree more. I don't like singling out any one player as it's the Team that won us the football match but after a couple of appearances I think 15m was far too much to pay for him. We most definately could of won the game/s without him and I know he hasn't started yet but I'm just answering your question and for me for that much we definatlety could of spent more wisely ( Diame springs to mind ). Infact all of the ex Wigan players are yet to convince me. Still although I don't sound it I'm one happy Evertonian like the rest of us. Joe1878 {Ed025's Note - give the lad a break joe!...he has not played a full game yet, and is still finding his feet..

I was just answering the question Ed . " I know he hasn't started a game yet but I'm just answering your question ". I also hope he can find his feet become a regular starter and prove me wrong but I just see it as a lot of money to shell out for another Wigan player who I saw have a few good games in the fa cup towards the end of last season. Apologies if anyone took offence but it's just my answer. Its probably too early to judge anyway, no it is too early to judge. Joe1878 {Ed025's Note - i just wish people would get over the wigan thing joe, to me it doesn,t matter whether they played for barcelona or barnet, they are our players now, forget the past, the future is what matters mate..

Getting on my tits now Ed as well. So because they played for Wigan somehow they are not good enough? It's ridiculous, players have to start their career somewhere you know joe. I don't know whether anyone knows this but we signed Baines from Wigan, oh but of course he played for Wigan so he's not good enough is he?

BitterBlue

Yeah your right mate. I believe I have a personal vendetta for Mr Whealen rather than Wigan Athletic anyway. Let's hope Barnet have got some world beaters in Janurary so we don't have to call him up . again! Well chuffed with our start to the season on the other hand and no way Newcastle will be getting anything but a kick in the teeth when they visit a week Monday. can't see Fulham doing us any damage in the cup neither. Here's to the future! Coyb! Joe1878

Leighton Baines is a different kettle of fish Bitter Blue plus he literally didn't cost us half as much, infact he was a steel and even very obviously at the time was a decent left back. With McCarthy I was just giving my answer to the question and my opinion. Again I hope he proves me wrong. Joe1878

I can see both sides of this one. In terms of the lad cost us a lot, however, two points.

First of all as others have said he needs time to settle in, the majority of players do. let's be honest here Barry and Lukaku are exceptional in the way they have hit the ground running, in fact Barry looks like he has been with us for years.

Secondly RM sees something in the lad that in his opinion makes him worth what we paid. That will do for me, Given time to settle I think he is going to be a big player for us for years to come.

As for where he came from. what has that got to do with anything? He played for Wigan, so what? Seamus came from Sligo Rovers, No offence to them but they are not exactly Giants of world football, and it has not stopped him turning into a top class Premiership player has it? This ex Wigan thing was boring when it started, now it is just getting ridiculous.

Baines cost 6 million at the time it was a lot for a left back and that was a while ago Macarthy is worth every penny wait and see

21 Sep 2013 19:40:16
Lukaku whoooaaooh lukaku whoooaaooh he comes from Stamford bridge he calls himself the fridge

Love it

21 Sep 2013 18:20:49
and on we go.
it was great to see luka score on his debut and wonderful performance from bainsey. I think as the season progresses we will get better and more solid as a team.
i'm not counting my chickens but I can see us top 6 at least this season and if the gods are with us a trophy as well
coyb


irish blue

21 Sep 2013 18:01:58
Lukaku comes off at end after scoring the winner with a head injury. No worries, he'll go into a loo roll his sleeve up and hit those 'alien buttons' on his wrist for self medication.
Yes the PREDATOR has arrived!

21 Sep 2013 19:36:44
Ha ha, said he was the spit of predator too a few weeks ago mush, also dare I say it, we could be first on MOTD

Why i'm here does anyone know why I keep getting signed out, i'm on an Ipad if it helps

DEGS {Ed007's Note - Are you clicking the 'Remember me' box?}

21 Sep 2013 17:42:38
Great win today and so encouraging to see RM make changes at half time when there's still plenty of time. I knew Naismith would secure his place in the starting line up today after scoring v Chelski but once again he has reminded us all he is mediocre and after today's appalling performance I hope he goes back to warming the bench. As for Lukaku he is immense although I expect he may be rested for Fulham which is ok because the one player I want to see on the pitch is Deulofeu. I know it's horses for courses and there has to be a balance of defensive and skillful midfielders out there but the kid is astounding - get him involved. Otherwise not a bad performance from Baines today!

Ye made up he didn't wait till 75mins like we was doing last season to make a swop, you playing bad get off the pitch, changed the game completely

21 Sep 2013 17:20:28
Please please please bill, take every penny you got for big top and offer it to chelsea for Lukaku, might not be enough, as there not totally broke, but at least go for it!

Chelsea fans are very, very unhappy he was allowed out on loan; he will not be sold to us.

21 Sep 2013 17:05:49
How about that, Blues? The only unbeaten team in the league and 4th, at least for today. Yep, this calls for a celebration. I'll have 3 Chang beers with my fray bentos tonight! COYB and now, more than ever, in RM we trust!

My my. 3 Chang beers and a fray bentos eh? You really know how to celebrate.
Degsypulford

21 Sep 2013 16:58:14
Interesting question. If you could take the table as it stands now, would you? This would mean champions league football for Everton, at the cost of a Liverpool championship win, with the added little sweetener of Man U finishing 7th and Moyes been shown the door at Old Trafford. It's a tricky one!.

How can it be a tricky one we would be in champions league could not care less who wins league it's a no brainier apart from you let us know when you come to your decision

Not a chance on this earth do I ever want to see them lot win the league again, so it's a big NO from me.

Ste 1878

I would turn the league upside down. That way the sh~*t finish bottom

Agree I would take that too

21 Sep 2013 15:52:14
600 passes and 1 shot on target says it all

21 Sep 2013 15:49:35
im really losing my patient wid jelavic he is awful absolutely awful he's no help to the team flip me just try and hold it up at least. terrible

21 Sep 2013 14:27:57
Wow! I can't remember when we had a subs bench that talented & strong! Bet the WH fans aren't looking forward to this one! COYB!

21 Sep 2013 10:47:52
Facts about our season so far.

Played 4 Prem games
Average attendance - 36, 222
Shots on target - 22
Shots off target - 44
Hit woodwork - 2
Fouls committed - 41
Offside - 14 times
Corners won - 29

Man u
Shots on target - 22
Shots off target - 34

Man City
Shots on target - 25
Shots off target - 33

Doesn't look like we are doing too bad so far! Found the stats in the Daily express midweek if they can be belueved, but we were right at top of table. We were 9th on average attendance. Spurs 10th.

21 Sep 2013 11:07:39
I expect Jelavic to start today and Lukaku (and maybe even Kone) to be on the bench. For the midweek cup game, I expect Jelavic to be rested/rotated. Just a thought, but what do I know?
HappyCamper

21 Sep 2013 06:35:29
Got a feeling Lukaku will be on bench at start today due to lack of matches behind him.
Great shame if so, alternative tactic. give him the first 30 minutes, win the game at 3.30 and have an oxygen mask ready on the touchline.

I think he will start mate.he will be champing at the bit to get goin.
i say " unleash the beast!

stewillow

Looks like we have some genuine competition for places as long as injuries and suspensions aren't too bad.
BaronHardup

Also he did have a full pre-season with Chelsea so shouldn't be far behind.

21 Sep 2013 11:52:20
I agree with Mushy myself, think he may come on as a sub but with RM ye don't know, only got odds of 5/1 for Lukaku last goal aswell, stingy bookies or what

Degsy

21 Sep 2013 13:41:13
Release the Beast? Not sure about that one, I did that in Asda last week. in court sometime late November!

, yes mushy.