02 Feb 2026 17:00:07
Just found out some very upsetting news that Armstrong is a big Red. Imagine he won't flinch at a move down the line. What a shame.
02 Feb 2026 17:14:47
Quite sure Liverpool won’t be making a move for Armstrong though to be fair with the players they’ve been signing. I think we’re safe there.
02 Feb 2026 18:16:50
Wasn’t necessarily meaning Liverpool DPP. Being a red, there will likely be no sentiment there.
02 Feb 2026 18:17:55
Carrager was a big blue didn't stop him from turning.
02 Feb 2026 18:21:07
Peter Reid was a big RS.
02 Feb 2026 18:25:53
Means absolutely nothing.
02 Feb 2026 18:53:49
I am not calling the lads application into question for a second. You can see he is a born winner, mentality wise.
Definitely matters that he is a Red though. If a club comes calling, nothing keeping him here at all. Quite the opposite.
{Ed025's Note - i dont think it matters one jot BN myself..
02 Feb 2026 19:58:40
Gordon was a blue; didn’t stop him going.
Rooney was a blue; didn’t stop him going.
Sure there are plenty of other examples of blues going. Don’t think being a red makes a difference. They would leave to try and win silverware or advance their career. That’s where we need to improve. Win something. Get into a decent Euro comp. Do something that makes us attractive to join.
Who you support as a kid doesn’t matter when you are being paid big bucks by someone. Money buys loyalty these days.
Seamus and Pickford buck the trend but there are many who you could refer to as glory hunters.
02 Feb 2026 20:06:41
What a pointless post that was.
02 Feb 2026 20:26:49
Inclined to agree that it matters Bluenose. after all had it not been for Fowler, McManaman and Carragher (amongst many others, and obviously the last named is a horrific human) being massive blues I'm sure they wouldn't have had quite such long and distinguished careers for Everton. Oh, hang on.
02 Feb 2026 20:42:42
Yeah, I guess you are right BR. Things are certainly are different these days regarding loyalty and money etc. That being said, I still think it plays a part for some.
I thought AG was a Red? I am almost certain.
Fjefc13, why was it pointless? He is one of the best youth products, if not thee best that we have seen since Rooney. To hear that he is a Red and not Blue is certainly not welcomed by myself. To imply that being a Red and playing for us doesn’t hold any weight in the lads future is simply naive.
03 Feb 2026 21:06:19
It depends on how the club treats you as well BN. Where a kid has not enjoyed time at a club, they are more likely to move on. Keep them happy and they may stay longer. Obvious I know.
Whether red, blue or purple, there are very few One Club type players these days. Everyone has their price or motive. Even Grealish, who was Mr Villa, moved on. Rice left West Ham. Alexander Arnold headed to Real. Rashford headed Spain ward. Mason Mount switched from Chelsea. I think most players want to move for silverware, money, playing time or to be nearer to big cities (like London) . How many times has a player dug their heels in to get a move?
Would be nice to unearth some more quality one club players.