Everton Banter Archive April 09 2013

09 Apr 2013 22:00:47
phil neville deserves a pat on the back and a decent send off from us blues, he has been a good servant to the club and someone the players needed around in his time with us. certainly in the early stages of his stay!we all know he isn't the most skilfull of players but more than made up for that in other ways!he captained our club well for most of his stay and wasnt as bad as some supporters are making out!probably played on a year or two too long but we needed the numbers and he never hid! respect, phil! thanks!

09 Apr 2013 18:46:58
Phil Neville is leaving--thank god {Ed025's Note - you support liverpool...THANK GOD!!!

To be fair Ed, he probably doesn't understand the word 'support'. Only us Blues know the real meaning.

09 Apr 2013 17:28:44
With Peanuts and Fellaini back this week would it be too much of a risk to put Mirrallas on the bench and try keep him fully fresh for Arsenal on tuesday. I know QPR will not be a match that gets handed to us on a plate but I think Moyes could rest Kev, cause I feel we should have enough there to get the 3 points and they won't park the bus as they need a win, I am just a little worried he might get injured considering he had a groin problem going into the Spurs match. I just feel with Qpr having to come out and attack us I just think we will have too much for them with the two lads back and fully refreshed, if we need to Moyes could always put him on if its not going our way. Mirralas fully rested will give the gooners back 4 a roasting considering there not the quickest in the league. Just a thought but I think we could get away with resting our Ronaldo or should I say Bale lol.

Very Good point well made but I think we have to play our best 11 if available.

09 Apr 2013 16:35:04
Personally, I think it would be a mistake to let Neville walk out of Goodison, he has far too much experience and professionalism to be let go.

His Premier League playing days are at an end, I think we can all see that, but what he lacks in playing ability he makes up for in willingness and knowledge.

Would his name be on my teamsheet, not a`chance these days, only in desperation.

As a club captain he has conducted himself with dignity and humility, always coming across as a decent bloke who doesn`t just say things because it`s what`s expected.

He has carried himself with dignity and humility during some difficult times off the pitch.

The Rhys Jones incident, the search for Madeleine McCann and the revelations and subsequent fallout from the Hillsborough enquiry, all of these have been supported and dealt with by Phil Neville, our club captain.

Footballers nowadays seem to be a law unto themselves, but I for one am proud of the way he has always conducted himself whilst representing Everton Football Club. That is the example which needs to be passed on to future generations of players so i`d keep him at the club in some capacity.

So before you slate him because of his loss of footballing ability, just think what else he has done for our club, and glance across the park and be thankful our captain knows how to behave with dignity and what it means to represent Everton Football Club. {Ed025's Note - crackerjack of a post that fish, the club should use that as his parting speech..well done mate.

He gets payed to play football not anything else, so you can stick your phil neville lovin where the sun don't shine. {Ed025's Note - back to your own site now, and ask the nurse to tighten the straps..

Superb post. Makes me proud to have you as a fellow Evertonian.
TommyGunn {Ed025's Note - me too tommy..

The way I read the post is that Phil still wishes to carry on his playing career. This being the case I think we all would agree that it would be best to move to a club were he is likely to get 1st team football. I would have loved him to stay in a non fotballing capacity and I am sure every effort was made to give him the option to stay in the backroom staff. unfortunately that was not what he wanted. Good luck Phil and hopefully we will see you again at the club when the time is right.

SA90

09 Apr 2013 17:35:13
Top post mate, also like the dig at a certain Captain, you would never catch Phil assaulting someone in a club when he is with his big time mates.

Phil is a total pro and has been an asset to our club

Degsy {Ed025's Note -

09 Apr 2013 18:54:10
Aaww Ed, you cut my first bit off mate, I never named the Capt so thought it would be ok mate

Degsy {Ed025's Note - bit too risque mate..sorry..

09 Apr 2013 19:58:33
No probs Ed, that is what you get paid the big bucks for mate

Degsy {Ed025's Note - im saving it for a rainy day degsy...ill buy an umbrella..

Love that response Ed it made me chuckle for ages!
Barry m

10 Apr 2013 16:50:54
My favourite Phil Neville memory was when he started trending on twitter as a replacement for Chuck Norris. The guy is awesome and I wish we could keep him as a non playing club captain as I think it's a role that doesn't exist but would suit him to a tee, as Gary Neville is to England, Phil for Everton. A director of players rather than football if that makes sense. Big fab of the man, great leader, great football knowledge, proper football person. He will be a manager and I think he will manage EFC one day, bug if he wishes to keep on playing good luck to him and I hope a club does not feed him a line and have him bench warming when 1st team action was promised.
Good luck Phil, they say home is where the heart is ( we know yours is old Trafford) but I say you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family, and you became part of the family so you are stuck with us mate.

Svenny

09 Apr 2013 15:15:08
Whoever maybe coming or going I hope its done early just like phil neville we know now is going. If felli wants to leave get if done early. If people like neville/felli/heitinga leave that frees up a big wedge of cash for moyes/new manager.

bluepaddy

09 Apr 2013 14:49:27
Thanks for 8 years of service mr Neville not the most gifted player I have seen but what a buy from moyes he is as professional a player can get his work has been great on and off the pitch great leader but right time now as not first team anymore why is everyone keep on about qpr players they are not good enough for prem simple as that remy only player I would take

09 Apr 2013 11:02:19
Neville has been an excellent servant and captain for this club, and at times a good player. But now is the right time. Thanks for everything Phil, and that's 35k off the wage budget!

Actually its 55k

Well said, AJ, but not sure if £35k per week will be competitive as wages for good players, as other other clubs will be awash with the TV money. DM has said that he wants to know how much of be budget proposed by BK will be transfer fees, and how much for wages and signing-on payments, etc. , and, no doubt, agent commissions (they'll have their snouts in the trough that's overflowing with money). We've lost out on players to other (so-called lesser) clubs in he past because they've paid (probably unsustainable) wages and fees for them. it's ironic that European qualification will attract better players, but will require a bigger squad to cope with the number of matches. Not quite a Catch-22, but not far short :-)
TommyGunn

09 Apr 2013 09:47:04
Woke up this morning, looked at the weather and thought it was going to be a miserable day.
Then heard Phil Neville is leaving at the end of the season and everything looked a whole lot better.
Source - official website.
Liza Radly

Have some respect

Show some respect, it's embarrassing I support the same team as you

It is somewhat ironic that the last chance Neville had of lifting some long awaited silverware whilst wearing our shirt was ended by his suicidal back pass. Echoes of Kanchelskis against Bradford. That pass also spelt the end of his career! I don't honestly think he'll be missed but I suspect big changes are afoot in the Summer. Nev has always been Moyes' blue-eyed boy. Perhaps he knows DM is doing the off? BlueTone

He stayed on one season too long but that's down to moyes.
Neville has been a good captain and ambassador for the club and I certainly wish him well for the future.
wouldnt mind him as our manager in at some point down the line.

I can't believe some of the disrespectful reaction to Phil Neville deciding to move on. Hang on - knowing the fickle nature and fantasy notions of some of our fans, actually I'm not surprised. They're entitled to express their opinions, as long as they're not offensive, but I think Neville's overall contribution to Everton has been overwhelmingly positive - it's just disappointing that he probably stayed in the first team too long - but that's surely a sign of how limited our squad is.
TommyGunn

Agree 100% with Stewillow. He deserves more respect than the first poster has shown. I would be the first to shake his hand and wish him well in the future. Blue Lee

I THINK YOU SHOULD HAVE A REALITY CHECK. YES HE MAY BE PAST IT BUT STILL SERVES THE CLUB WITH INTEGRITY IN WHATEVER ROLE HE IS GIVEN. YES INTEGRITY THE WORD THAT DOES NOT EXCIST ACROSS THE PARK.

09 Apr 2013 02:42:12
I think Mr Anichebi is turning into the player we all thought he could be when he was about 17. Has really matured, uses his power and pace a lot more. Looks a threat in every game, does not sulk when things are going against him but most of all he is putting in a real shift. Keep it up Victor.

Just wish he had more composure in front of goal, could be another Hesky type stiker

Just goes to show that the club's coaching staff knew he had something in him. imagine if those knee-jerk boo-boys amongst our fans had driven him out a few years back. DM is by no means perfect, but he clearly knows about football and about players. None of the knee-jerk boo-boys have ever coped with being professional football managers and coaches - but I respect their right to voice their opinions, as long as they're not offensive. I just don't happen to agree with them on some issues - especially Anichebe. Keep up the good work, Victor.
TommyGunn

09 Apr 2013 00:13:34
Marco van ginkel linked anyone know anything about him

Twenty year old Dutch international midfielder for Vitesse who gets a goal every five or so games. Fits the profile for what we need to bring into our squad.
TommyGunn