Everton Banter Archive April 07 2014

07 Apr 2014 18:27:16
Haven't posted in a while just thought the emotions of the weekend have gone, I would just like to say that BK's speech after the match just shows that he is the only person that can take us forward, I know he can't provide major funds when we need them but he obviously cares about our club a hell of a lot, if we do eventually get a takeover I would hope that he is still in a chairman like position as everything he does it's in the best interests of the club a lot of people say every season he lines his pockets with money that should go to the club well we will see in the summer. Champions league is now for the takings as the Arse normally stumble late on in the season. - Thoughts on BK Ed?

CIBlue

{Ed025's Note - i respect him a hell of a lot CI, i love his passion and commitment to the club even in adversity from supporters who should know better..

Agree totally. Bill is the chairman but more importantly a fan.his pre match interview showed what this club means to him.id certainly have no qualms about him being kept as chairman if a takeover happened.

CIBlue,

You deserve to be where you are at the moment and you totally played us off the park yesterday mate, but don't write us off too soon my friend.

In the meantime, enjoy because you have been one of the best teams in the prem this season.

Boys (and girls) we are lucky to have someone in Bill Kenwright who has the club's best interests at heart. OK so he might not have the billions or trillions that other owners have at their disposal but you only have to look at the way other clubs have been duped when taken over. Cardiff, Hull, Newcastle and Fulham stand out as prime examples where the fans are the last to be consulted when it all goes wrong. Name changes, shirt colours abandoned and a succession of managers in a desperate attempt to make money for the owners rather than show any allegiance towards the history and heritage of the club.
We do things the right way and results are going our way at present. Uncle Bill chose Roberto when other clubs scorned because Wigan went down last season. He was always my choice after Moyes chose the poisoned chalice of the bigger buck down the M62 and how he must be regretting that now.
If we can finish 4th this year (or even 5th if push comes to judge) then Kenwright will have been proved right in choosing a progressive manager who has taken us further than Moyes would have done.
It's still a tall shout but our destiny is now in our hands, despite a tough run in. Let's go for it and see where we end up next month.

07 Apr 2014 13:39:28
Seen Sherwood is leaving Spurs. I think Adebayor could be worth a shot if we can get him for 2 or 3 million. He would really suit Everton as he has all the attributes to become a world class striker. I believe that Roberto can get the most out of him. This is as I read an article the other day and it said that Martìnez makes pplayers feel special. Would be a great signing. IRWT. COYB

{Ed025's Note - hes not for me EM, hes very lazy imo and would command big wages..

A few weeks ago, on the Sunday Supplement TV programme, one of the journos spoke very confidently about Norwich City sacking Hughton (which they now have) and appointing Sherwood at the end of this season. This might be one of those rare (almost unique!) occasions when a journo might have got the story right.
As for Adebayor: if RM actually signs him, then fine and I'll support that - but the player doesn't appear to be the sort of 'character' that RM would bring into the squad, as Adebayor's reputation suggests that he could (potentially) disrupt the group's camaraderie and self-evident team sprit.

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

Cowpat you're right. Adebayor is a journey man who wouldn't anything better than what we have already. His wages would be huge and he is not worth the risk. Too expensive, too old and too much of a gamble.

07 Apr 2014 12:36:12
Just seen this comment on ssn page from Arsenal fan had to share it This is a joke now. 6-3, 5-1, 6-0, 3-0. Who are they playing, Roger Federer?
Got to love the sense of humour

07 Apr 2014 11:52:47
I am trying to wait 24 hours after matches to write my thoughts so they are not as full of emotion as immediately after or during a game.

For me there were 3 stand out performances yesterday. Baines and Coleman played great but I expect nothing less from either of them, same for Distin. Barry is so consistent again I expect nothing less, Mirallas has all the ability in the world so that is the type of performance he should be generating.

Howard was immense, he has his critics (not me) but the save from Poldoski was brilliant, the touch on to the bar from Ox was magnificent, his quick thinking prevented us from going one nil down to a bad back pass, to going one nil up started all from his composure and fast thinking.

Stones, I have slated him on here. The last two games have completely changed my opinion of him. Against Liverpool and Arsenal away I felt he was awful, the main area of weakness was his positional sense. Despite this still needing work, the confidence he has got from a run of games has brought out he qualities, primarily his distribution but also he does seem to have the knack of attracting the ball to him when making blocks.

McCarthy - the guy is my personal player of the season. His work ethic, tempo, stamina, speed of thought set the tone for the rest of the team. He completely prevented any of the arsenal centre midfielders getting in to a flow. Hats off to him, 13 million price tag could have got to him but he has been awesome.

Naismith - great to see a guy turn his career around, he was on the Everton scrap heap a few months ago, Martinez gave him a final chance in his favoured position and he has not looked back. Energy and footballing intelligence in abundance. Great player to have in the squad if used correctly.

Lukaku and Barkley seem to have formed a good understanding, Lukaku for me is still hot and cold but when he is hot he really takes his chances. It is strange how few clear goal scoring opportunities come his way over a 90 minutes but he must have a pretty good ratio in converting them. Ross was great today, I can't say if and when he has a good game because I believe he is potentially so good that nobody knows yet what a good performance would be.

Finally the manager. What a great figure head for our beloved club. Put tactics, results and performances aside for one minute, just as a man he seem approachable, he is contagiously positive and he clearly knows how to get short term results while also seemingly planning for the future if reports to Finch Farm modifications are to be believed. On to the football side he has shown flexibility, yesterday sacrificing possession to attack Arsenals weaknesses. Playing Lukaku on the right. He has got it wrong a couple of times this season but if anything having played Arsenal twice already, yesterday showed he can learn and adapt for the benefit of the club, which will transfer down to the players that they need to learn and adapt as well.

Faultless yesterday, wonderful performance and result, great atmosphere by the sounds of it. I know the Arsenal have an "easier" run in however I think we could be 4 points clear of them after the Palace game with them dropping points away to Hull and us picking up wins at Sunderland and home to Palace. If that does happen then we could essentially lose the City game as long as we give Davey a very unwelcome return to Goodison.

Great post Svenny totally agree.

Cracking post. Agree.

07 Apr 2014 10:31:52
This was my post after we lost to Chelsea. And may I say so far I was right. I remember most supporters that day wrote of our chances but alas the always positive Aussie Toffee did not and look where we are 37 days later. c'mon Everton



23 Feb 2014 00:05:42
Very unlucky not to get appoint today but that is it. We have now played Man City, Chelsea, Spuds, Gooners, Red rubbish and Manchester United all away. So we have played all top six teams away. So as an Everton fan I don't expect us to lose another game in the league this year. Now while there is a heart beat there is still life and its too early to say we still can't get that 4th spot as remote as it is. Beat West Ham and Newcastle with the home game against Crystal palace still in our back pocket and you never know!

Cheers

Aussie Toffee

{Ed025's Note - I like the way your schooner is always half full aussie, makes a nice change from the doom and gloom merchants mate.

{Ed025's Note - we are in with a shout Aussie, but a long way to go, but it would be fantastic if we did mate..

Hats off to you Aussie Toffee. I am probably one of the gloom and doom merchants and I have to admit I never saw it that way. But I will enjoy the next few games and certainly am walking round with the cheesyist grin around.

07 Apr 2014 10:06:38
Have got to say you guys blew arsenal out of the park today
Arsenal were also shockingly poor
salivating at the thought of knocking you guys out of cl next year
just play football like this in the city game and do us a favor
YNWA
P.S just for clarification ed 025 do you hate liverpool more or love everton more?

{Ed025's Note - I don't hate anyone reet, my 2 sons are both staunch reds actually, but I have to say, I would be very happy if you were to not win the league, I don't think I could stand the condescending smugness of most of your fans, it's just pure rivalry though, unlike the hatred that you have shown to united when they were at their pomp. And can I just say that the only favours we will be doing will be for everton mate, I wish I could say good luck, but it goes against everything I believe in fella..

Totally agree Ed, their smugness is becoming increasingly noticeable as the season draws to a close. Just hope that Man City do one over them at Anfield to put them back where they belong.

07 Apr 2014 09:33:18
What a performance, I don't like to blow my own trumpet but I said attack Arsenal from the off and we will get our rewards. Champions League here we come.

{Ed025's Note - a long way to go yet sunny, but we are certainly in with a shout mate..

07 Apr 2014 02:45:46
I love jags but when he is fit he must NOT go straight back in, jags, for me, in terms of out and out defenders is world class and easily one of the best in the league but he is a woeful footballer, his constant hoofing is annoying and he seems nervous against any opposition on the ball, stones is a good defender and a very talented young footballer, he won't defend aswell as jags, yet, but he starts attacks and is so confident in his ability, its difficult, but the way stones is playing it would be cruel to chuck him out the team and let me just repeat I love jags, 5m or whatever we paid was a bargain but stones just suits our play more, yes he makes mistakes but he's making them at the age of 19, he will only get better, jags is the finished article, jags is a better defender, stones is a much better footballer, its difficult for el tactico but for me stones must be allowed to further his impact pn the first team

Swan, see my post above mate. This is exactly what I believe as well. Stones has been quite incredible and just has to stay in the team. He may cost us the odd goal whilst still learning, but he plays football on the ground. Whereas Jags plays percentage balls down the line time after time. This is ok if we are under pressure, but gives the ball straight back to the opposition straight after he has won it after making a tackle.

I thought Jags looked a bit doughy round the middle before his injury. He wasn't up to full fitness after his last spell out and then his most recent injury may have seen his diet go a bit tits up. His pace has been a bit off when he's played this season.

07 Apr 2014 00:53:36
A lot of people continue to bag Moyes . but remember, recent heroes Coleman, Stones and Naismith were all brought in on the cheap by the Ginger One. With these young players, Bobby Brown Shoes' loan gems . and a bit of money in the kitty for new transfers . skies are blue not grey.
Who will RM get in . Bony? Remy? Lukaku? Others?
Exciting times my toffee brothers.

07 Apr 2014 00:20:52
My god Martinez has really transformed Everton, you played Arsenal off the park today well done.

It looks like Lukaku is at home at everton, you have a pretty good chance of keeping him permanently if you bid for him high enough.