Everton Banter Archive December 30 2013

30 Dec 2013 21:27:54
Heres one from left field. I live in Spain and there's quite a big story that's surficed today that Isco could be on his way out of Madrid this January on loan until the end of the season. He wants to play in the world cup and is rumoured to be unhappy at not playing regularly for Madrid. I thought nothing of it but now 3 different 'experts' have mentioned Everton as the 'perfect' destination. Del Boys performances have not gone unnoticed out here and Evertons stock has risen considerably in Spain since Robertos appointment. The argument is simple from the Spanish point of view. We have a Spanish manager who plays good football and Madrid don't want to sell him permanently. i'm not saying Everton will get him but if they do it would be an amazing signing. I can't stress how good this kid is. Arsenal are strongly linked but only to buy not loan. Anything with Everton would be just to end of season. Just sayin what's being said here.
Oli Jennings

{Ed025's Note - oli, thats a good post...but as from now, non registered posters WILL BE DELETED!!!!

This would be amazing but didn't they pay £30m in the summer for him? I am genuinely excited about this transfer window as for once its about who is coming in rather than who is going out

30 Dec 2013 22:04:21
slim to nil chance of this happening but he is an incredible talent

Mike-Ox Long

He has only missed 2 games for madrid why would he want to leave
Nonsense

Isco plays virtually every game for Madrid, so I doubt this will happen. The more realistic target on loan from Madrid would be Illarramendi. Doesn't play much football for them and is a great prospect, plus we are in need of a defensive minded midfielder.

31 Dec 2013 14:27:44
Your latest user! I appreciate it doesn't sound realistic and trust me the media here are Loco! Make ours seem sensible. i'm just saying that IF Real decide to loan him out there's a chance we might get him. that's all! He has played games but not enough to be going to Brazil with the finest team in the world. Koke & Tiago are being mentioned as ahead of him along with 8 other midfielders I could mention. His body language has been visibly poor this month. Picked up by a lot if people. And even if its nonsense, its cool that people over here are mentioning Everton in the same breath as these types of player.

30 Dec 2013 16:05:02
Who are Liverpool after in January?

Everton!

30 Dec 2013 18:10:30
probably the usual 'we are getting el shawaary for 12m' and 'juan mata is a liverpool fan he will jump at the chance to come here' and all those other lies, they will buy messi in 5 years after they win everything possible to win in football oh wait they have been saying that for the last 20 years and still haven't produced anything close to a direct assault on every trophy possible, in other words, does it really matter? we are still better than them and judging by rodgers' poor summer signings like sakho, aspas and toure I wouldn't be too worried about who they sign because they still will not win the league

Mike-Ox Long

They are a one trick pony, and they have sold every principal they ever had in order to keep a man who says the manager is a liar and he wants to leave. The man is a serial cheat, and will be off like a rat up a drain when he gets the right offer, still he has the teeth for the role.

Don@t worry Blue tone I got the joke.

People can't see a joke when posted.saw it on newsnow site. Good one tho.

30 Dec 2013 12:45:27
So here we are.
Exactly half way through season and have achieved 37 points, 5 off top.
We manage the same for 2nd half we will hit 74.
Do we think that will be enough for a CL spot.

One things for sure it is a long season and for once I hope the board really do help push us on and help Roberto buy in Jan simply to bolster squad depth.

If he can find a 15 goal striker then I am sure we won't be far off.

In my heart I would love to see us in the title race at the death but as I have done I have taken one game at a time.

I just hope Roberto can keep the belief going in the squad because it is evident that this is a key factor in our transfornation.
He is always looking to learn lessons and teach them and in my opinion any one who doesn't listen to him, the more fool him.
I hope that Ross can keep his feet grounded and continues to work hard and that Romelu will continue with the fire and passion that he has shown his shirt so far.

Lets get behind the squad anf keep fingers, toes and whatever else we can crossed in the hope that the first half of 2014 brings Everton footballing sucess once again.
COYB

30 Dec 2013 15:09:10
I keep hearing roberto shouting from the touchline to ross to give him help during a game, something we most likely wouldn't have heard from moyes unless it was a derogatory comment. Roberto is taking ross under his wing and is really helping him flourish. Great to see the rest of the team believe in his ability and provide him with the ball to express himself. Roberto played in a similar attacking midfield role during his playing days and I think that will also help with ross' development in years to come. Looks like he is enjoying his football and here's to 2014 with a glimer of hope to break into the elusive top 4. CraigHuytonBlue

Sorry Craig, but wasn't RM a defensive minded midfielder? I'm pretty sure he was. That doesn't detract from an otherwise good, sensible post.

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I thought I was logged in Ed. I was on the RS page and then came on here so I assumed I would be logged in across all sites.
DB Cooper

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30 Dec 2013 12:13:00
just wanted to say how happy I am with the blue boys this season, we've had a great first half to the season and long may it continue, since the derby (which we should have won) we have won 5 drawn 1 and lost 1, 16 points from 21, lukaku had a dip in form but showed some power, pace and skill yesterday and his goal will do him the world of good, 3 wins from the next 3 games before we go and show the sh*te how to play football again, coyb!

29 Dec 2013 23:41:17
Now 5th. Even bob the builder had 3 weeks at number 1

{Ed025's Note - love it mate :)

Great post but with no name. Hope you don't mind but I've sent it to our friends across the park placing it on their banter page. Just didn't want you to feel that I was treading on toes. As I said before great post and I didn't want THEM to miss out on it.

And it would appear to have done just that. Why are Kopites so tetchy after tasting defeat?
Check out their Banter page Blues and you'll enjoy not just the fall outs amongst themselves but also the wind up comments which appear to ruffle so many feathers.