2023/24 Dominic Calvert-Lewin

[blulouie]

Just watched the Everton Unseen from the media day and find it very odd that DCL didn’t feature at all, can’t help but feel something may already be tied up in regards to him leaving.

There's quite a few more than Dom missing from that vid mate.

 

[evertony]

He's a huge blert

True, but maybe United will still sign him.

 

[evertony]

Any other no 9 with the two slowest wingers, & the oldest full backs would struggle too -

It’s a fair point Joey, but he couldn’t finish a one-on-one to save his life. His chance conversion is appalling and he creates very little for himself. A good striker creates some goals for himself rather than relying on his wingers of full backs

 

[ToffeeTim]

I think we should be looking to sell him at this point

Can't afford to lose him for free in June, but also need time this month to find a replacement.

 

[Joey66]

It’s a fair point Joey, but he couldn’t finish a one-on-one to save his life. His chance conversion is appalling and he creates very little for himself. A good striker creates some goals for himself rather than relying on his wingers of full backs

Also, with no playmaker or midfield too?

 

[Swartzy]

I think we should be looking to sell him at this point

Can't afford to lose him for free in June, but also need time this month to find a replacement.

A Month to replace are main striker

Fancy being the man to pass on that Info to Thellwell, cos I think he's Realised by now that apart from the money, The Talent Ain't Queuing outside our doors..

 

[Vintage]

I think we should be looking to sell him at this point

Can't afford to lose him for free in June, but also need time this month to find a replacement.

We should but if it meant for the likes of Broja coming in instead I'd rather hold onto DCL and lose him for nothing next Summer

 

[bluestevon]

He thinks the world of you ....

Good to know joey, a blerts opinion is so key to my self esteem.

 

[bluestevon]

Baz is a top lad
Toffee TV is a great channel

Basically yes mate, top lad, knows nothing about footy besides his constant references to being an ex player, ginger haired fat pudding as his sidekick, constantly intimating they have contacts they don't, and a very close connection to redmen TV who basically kept them going as a channel in the early days.

But yeah proper true blues they are and so informed.

 

[Bob Latchford]

I think people often view things as binary, i dont think hes particularly bad or particularly good, but i do think you need to look at the value of the investment for what he brings. In Doms case i think it needs reflection, we tend to think of him as that young player that came through that developed at the club, we tend to think we are heavily reliant on him because we messed up squad planning in the forward positions - certainly in the last three years if not longer.

However you also have to analyse things objectively taking the emotion out of it, full tilt he can get about 10 goals and hes had a brilliant season, most of his career he is sub that. Hes not a kid anymore, hes not kicking on from here this is his peak - its as good as hes going to be, hes looking for a top PL wage and so far hes not signing a 130k week deal here at the moment. That's a very good deal for what he brings to table in a 5-10 goal a season striker and id actually question the value of that for what we get - before you factor injuries.

If he signs then that's it - hes our alpha striker for the next cycle and we know we have a 5 -10 goal striker - overall i do wonder, is there an opportunity to do better on the investment - sure its more expensive because of a fee and part of me thinks we are taking the lazy cost effective option here - but there is a question of could we add more value to the team then a 5-10 goal a year forward for 130k a week for the investment- that's a senior wage that can be offered which attracts a player. Players are out there there were 40+ PL players who scored more then him last season.

Yes, fair points well made.

The team is heavily reliant on him though and for an outlay of £1.5m he has been low risk up until now. Given his age and the wage he’s asking for I agree that the outlay would be significant and given his injury and goal return, a significant risk.

At full tilt he’s closer to 15 goals a season rather than 5-10. Full tilt being his best return 2019-20 and 2020-21.

There’s no doubt that there’s always opportunity to do better with an investment and given the current state of play then maybe it is time to cash in and move on.

 

[Toffeepot]

Basically yes mate, top lad, knows nothing about footy besides his constant references to being an ex player, ginger haired fat pudding as his sidekick, constantly intimating they have contacts they don't, and a very close connection to redmen TV who basically kept them going as a channel in the early days.

But yeah proper true blues they are and so informed.

I like them and think they run an informative channel

 

[St Domingos]

Basically yes mate, top lad, knows nothing about footy besides his constant references to being an ex player, ginger haired fat pudding as his sidekick, constantly intimating they have contacts they don't, and a very close connection to redmen TV who basically kept them going as a channel in the early days.

But yeah proper true blues they are and so informed.

not seen ped in a bit on that channel.

 

[derek duvall]

I think we should be looking to sell him at this point

Can't afford to lose him for free in June, but also need time this month to find a replacement.

Our horrendous £32-£37m valuation at the start of the window has come back to bite us

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Bournemouth have agreed to sell Solanke for a club record fee to Tottenham.

Surprised that they didn’t go for DCL considering they are exactly the same player @catcherintherye

 

[Evertonthat]

Our horrendous £32-£37m valuation at the start of the window has come back to bite us

I think that was because we were after a swap deal for Minteh. I'm pretty sure we would let him go for less than that if it meant we could reinforce. Also, to be fair, our valuation is higher because we value DCL. His strengths suit our game, with good hold up and good in the air. Many other clubs will just look at his injury and goal record over the last 3 years and value him far less.