Everton Banter 4

01 Aug 2026 17:28:27
Nørgaard a smart signing for me.

Would give us that proper 6 that we need and for 7m is a no brainer.

01 Aug 2026 18:00:30
Definitely mate, would be happy to have him in the squad and it won't cost us the earth. Still some using it as a yard stick to beat the manager with, though, even though it's a sensible signing for that price.



We still need to get the RB sorted sharpish, though. If we can do that, maybe another LB and a striker, then things don't seem so bad, mate.

01 Aug 2026 18:05:27
Aznou looked good going forward. For some pace in him too.

Think we need to sort RB asap.

I'd take Norgaard for £7m. Gana replacement, and hopefully not a top earner. Just hope he stays fit.

01 Aug 2026 18:08:58
Great but of business, I wanted us to get him before he went to Arsenal.

01 Aug 2026 19:28:50
A good signing. I doubt Sunderland fans were overwhelmed by Xhaka last summer and he turned out to be in top5 players of the season. My only worry is Moyes will decide Garner will be our new RB.

01 Aug 2026 17:18:10
First half saw us have one proper attack and score. Being completely out passed in midfield and look all over the place in defence.

Hoping for a better second half.

01 Aug 2026 18:21:10
Lucky win that. Beto wasn't going to get to the cross and their defender turned it in to win it for us.

Played better once subs were made. The most promising thing was Moyes made subs before 70mins! Absolutely shocked by that.

Bringing on Armstrong, Alcaraz, Graham (needs to bulk out) , Aznou and Beto gave us more attacking options. More pressing and forcing errors from opposition.

Sadly, Dibling was not in the game (in my opinion) . Need to stop playing him on the wing as he did nothing. Give him a go at 10 and see what he can do.



Rohl didn't stop running. Really impressed with the engine on the kid. Thought he played well.

My starting XI for next game would be:

Travers (when is Pickford back?)

Aznou.
Branthwaite.
Tarks/OBrien.
Rohl (until we sign someone) .

George.
Hackney.
Alcaraz (until Garner is back) .
Graham (until Ndiaye is back) .

KDH.

Beto.

Subs:
Bring on Dibling for KDH.
Armstrong for Alcaraz.
Some of the other youngsters to give them a run.

Barry for Beto (75th min earliest) .

01 Aug 2026 19:01:20
Does DM making subs at half time in previous friendlies not count or something??

01 Aug 2026 19:32:23
Not for me, FBS. Half time subs tend to be forced when a player is injured or really poor. Nice to see subs around 65-70 mins to influence games. The subs did well today. Brought life to the side and we played better with them on. Wonder if they could do it from the off..

01 Aug 2026 17:13:22
Christian Norgard signing from Arsenal for £7 million.

01 Aug 2026 17:09:25
Christian Norgard, fee agreed with Arsenal £7 million.

01 Aug 2026 17:06:38
Norgaard for £7m is sensible business, good player and could be a Gareth Barry type of signing!

01 Aug 2026 17:00:35
Norgaard on his way in. Very good addition in my opinion.

01 Aug 2026 16:55:14
Christian Norgaard, w*** are this recruitment team getting paid for.

01 Aug 2026 18:10:56
What's the problem with this deal? He's a decent player and comes at a decent price. We need players to fill out and improve the squad, don't we? It's a good replacement for Gana without a doubt. Or were you expecting Rodri?

01 Aug 2026 18:46:54
I believe, when Ndiaye is back, Ruhl will be our RB.

01 Aug 2026 16:48:42
1 up. Rohl scores.

01 Aug 2026 16:44:47
1. Nil up Rohl scores and not a peep from the groaners hmmmm.

01 Aug 2026 18:01:20
Watch the game, ffs, dry your eyes.

01 Aug 2026 18:44:27
1-2 in the end.

01 Aug 2026 16:27:31
I don't mind the recruitment team sitting around on their ass, drinking coffee, but tell them not to smoke that stuff on jutey.