Everton could crown Liverpool as champions

[Brennan]

two strikers? would be a bit risky going in with 1 striker, kone and naismith imo

Loans brah

 

[Khalekan]

How about the joy of us getting 4th and them bottling the title. Not been there before (not these players) so could easily choke now they have hit the front, happened before to clubs and will again.

I don't think they will "bottle" it as much as it is still in Citeh's hands as well as theirs.

Citeh will rip that defence of theirs to pieces.

I hope

 

[davek]

How anyone could want that obnoxious basket case of a club to win the league for the chance of a qualifying tie into that circus is beyond me.

A) we wouldn't be funded for the tie by the gangsters in charge of Everton (just like last time)
B) if we did go through we'd struggle to get past Christmas and then be into the slog of the EL after having tried to peak against the continents very best
C) the cash wont be that great pre KO phase - probably £12/13M if you get through to the group stage and then register a draw and win...which (with wages thrown in) would cover the cost of bringing in one player who could boost this squad.

In normal circumstances, yes it'd be great to qualify. But if the choice was there to reject it and prevent them winning the league it's a no brainer. It's just not the cure all solution to the problems we have. That problem lies in the boardroom - the toxic chamber that no season ending qualification to the CL circus would clear of its poison.

 

[fandjango]

It's quite conceiveable that our game against Man City, should we win, could both put us in a very strong position for 4th but also Liverpool in a very strong position for the title.

So a question, blues: would you happily lose that game to guarentee Man City the title?

I cannot even believe you ask this question. I am passionate about everton I have been a blue since 1955 I can not ever imagine a case where for whatever convoluted reason based on what may or may not happen to other teams, being happy to lose a game.
It is quite simple. You put on a blue shirt. You wear the badge. You step on the field and you play to win. That is the only strategy that counts. PLAY TO WIN if you win it matters not a jot what happens to other teams. The rewards go to the winners.

 

[Del]

How anyone could want that obnoxious basket case of a club to win the league for the chance of a qualifying tie into that circus is beyond me.

A) we wouldn't be funded for the tie by the gangsters in charge of Everton (just like last time)
B) if we did go through we'd struggle to get past Christmas and then be into the slog of the EL after having tried to peak against the continents very best
C) the cash wont be that great pre KO phase - probably £12/13M if you get through to the group stage and then register a draw and win...which (with wages thrown in) would cover the cost of bringing in one player who could boost this squad.

In normal circumstances, yes it'd be great to qualify. But if the choice was there to reject it and prevent them winning the league it's a no brainer. It's just not the cure all solution to the problems we have. That problem lies in the boardroom - the toxic chamber that no season ending qualification to the CL circus would clear of its poison.

Dave I want to see Everton playing the best teams in Europe and potentially attract a better calibre of player

If you don't why bother supporting this club

 

[allen]

Dave I want to see Everton playing the best teams in Europe and potentially attract a better calibre of player

If you don't why bother supporting this club

I've got to agree. Watching us playing - and hopefully beating - the best in the world is what it's all about.

If we want any chance of progressing as a club, we need this.

Even if you discount all of the clear advantages of getting into the competition, Champions League football makes us a more attractive takeover proposition.

 

[Del]

I've got to agree. Watching us playing - and hopefully beating - the best in the world is what it's all about.

If we want any chance of progressing as a club, we need this.

Even if you discount all of the clear advantages of getting into the competition, Champions League football makes us a more attractive takeover proposition.

I hate Liverpool with a passion but our club is what I care about

They have won every trophy in club football in my lifetime so one more means jack sh1t to me Thu

Any blue who thinks top 4 is not massive for us and the club should give there head a wobble

 

[Brennan]

How anyone could want that obnoxious basket case of a club to win the league for the chance of a qualifying tie into that circus is beyond me.

A) we wouldn't be funded for the tie by the gangsters in charge of Everton (just like last time)
B) if we did go through we'd struggle to get past Christmas and then be into the slog of the EL after having tried to peak against the continents very best
C) the cash wont be that great pre KO phase - probably £12/13M if you get through to the group stage and then register a draw and win...which (with wages thrown in) would cover the cost of bringing in one player who could boost this squad.

In normal circumstances, yes it'd be great to qualify. But if the choice was there to reject it and prevent them winning the league it's a no brainer. It's just not the cure all solution to the problems we have. That problem lies in the boardroom - the toxic chamber that no season ending qualification to the CL circus would clear of its poison.

You're completely and utterly wrong (shock) about the money for getting to the group stages. The new deal with BT is double the previous one with Sky and will see the income for qualifying clubs increase accordingly, and I'm fairly sure that the group stage qualification was worth more than £14m anyway.

You're looking at £30m minimum for just competing in the group stages. Mad that you'd give it up to stop Liverpool winning the title.

 

[davek]

Dave I want to see Everton playing the best teams in Europe and potentially attract a better calibre of player

If you don't why bother supporting this club

I want it too. As I said. The only argument agaist that would be to balance whether a go in the Qualifying round of the CL would be more enjoyable than seeing those [Poor language removed] fall on their faces in the title race. For me it's a no brainer.

Just on the CL, however, there's some belief that it'll put us on the way to another level. Financially that's just not true. We'd have to qualify for the next five years or so to see the cash benefits seriously affecting the prospects of this club.

A boardroom change is and always has been the only game changer for us.

 

[technojoe]

Listening to this shower in work this morning, " I really want everton to have something to play for against man city, we are the strongest prem team in the last 20 years......"

Uhhhhhhhhh no chance I want them near the league title for a play off chumpions league position.

I've decided WE MUST WIN THE LEAGUE. Forwards.................

 

[davek]

You're completely and utterly wrong (shock) about the money for getting to the group stages. The new deal with BT is double the previous one with Sky and will see the income for qualifying clubs increase accordingly, and I'm fairly sure that the group stage qualification was worth more than £14m anyway.

You're looking at £30m minimum for just competing in the group stages. Mad that you'd give it up to stop Liverpool winning the title.

I was looking at the present figures. What are the new figures? Even if it was upwards of £20M on qualifying and group game results you'd have to ask yourself: a) would it go to the manager; b ) if it did, what could it possibly mean in terms of boosting our chances in the PL when our elite clubs will be getting three/four times as much for getting into the KO phase...every season?

The CL is not our saviour. A boardroom change is.

 

[Del]

I want it too. As I said. The only argument agaist that would be to balance whether a go in the Qualifying round of the CL would be more enjoyable than seeing those [Poor language removed] fall on their faces in the title race. For me it's a no brainer.

Just on the CL, however, there's some belief that it'll put us on the way to another level. Financially that's just not true. We'd have to qualify for the next five years or so to see the cash benefits seriously affecting the prospects of this club.

A boardroom change is and always has been the only game changer for us.

I'm not arsed about the money ffs

I want barca,madrid,munich,juve etc coming to Goodison park on a Wed night under the floodlights, hearing the CL theme blasted out around the ground

In 40 years when I am an old man I want memories to cherish and tell my kids about, I couldn't give two [Poor language removed] what Liverpool as a club or fan base do unless it affects this club

 

[Brennan]

I was looking at the present figures. What are the new figures? Even if it was upwards of £20M on qualifying and group game results you'd have to ask yourself: a) would it go to the manager; b ) if it did, what could it possibly mean in terms of boosting our chances in the PL when our elite clubs will be getting three/four times as much for getting into the KO phase...every season?

The CL is not our saviour. A boardroom change is.

With 4 clubs taking part in the Champions League, this works out to an average of around £14m extra each year per club. This is a huge amount as can be seen from the total CL receipts the clubs would have received if the the deal had been in place for last season. Just getting to the Group Stage could deliver around £40m+ of income to the club.

http://www.financialfairplay.co.uk/...s-league-deal-makes-qualification-worth-£40m-

 

[Ara]

BT deal is worth 60 mil more toEach club in it....that's what TS said when the deal was done. It's not just the money it's the rep, we have never been in the CL properly, to get there would be amazing not only money but the players and the rep that goes with it.
Finally what odds would u of got of Man U and Arsenal not being in the CL at the start of the season.

 

[Bungle]

@Tubey Do the necessary and ban this lot will you please mate.

Oh hang on, Tubey FFS