Everton Summer Transfer Thread - 2022

[allen]

I feel as tho most overrated the lad on what he actually did on the pitch.

I’ve thought quite a lot about this.

I think Gordon had an outstanding season. So I’m very much on the other side of the fence, but I see enough doubt from people whose opinion I respect to make me wonder about where the difference in perception lies.

The best I can come up with is that the difference is split on effort / effectiveness lines.

His sheer graft, and unwillingness to give up is what really stood out to me. He was trying to be a leader on the pitch, and I really admired that in a kid of his age. It shouldn’t have been on him to try and change the fortunes of the side - but he tried to anyway.

However, given all that, it’s only fair to look at the usual metrics - goals and assists -particularly for a player in his position - and they weren’t very impressive.

I suppose it boils down to what mix of effort and effectiveness makes any of us warm to a player.

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

I just speak the truth sir.

Anyone who moaned about us being 16th under Benitez but has the brass neck to hail anything higher than 18th "acceptable" for the next 2 years is a hypocritical gobshite after the crying and moaning this past season just gone lol

The only reason we were as high as 16th under Benitez is because he was (belatedly) binned off.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Lads ... chill FFS. Its all a matter of opinion on here. Let it be that !

Its Sat, sun is shining. More to life than worrying about E.F.C and other peoples opinions.

Go out, grab a beer n chill ? ?

 

[Goat]

I’ve thought quite a lot about this.

I think Gordon had an outstanding season. So I’m very much on the other side of the fence, but I see enough doubt from people whose opinion I respect to make me wonder about where the difference in perception lies.

The best I can come up with is that the difference is split on effort / effectiveness lines.

His sheer graft, and unwillingness to give up is what really stood out to me. He was trying to be a leader on the pitch, and I really admired that in a kid of his age. It shouldn’t have been on him to try and change the fortunes of the side - but he tried to anyway.

However, given all that, it’s only fair to look at the usual metrics - goals and assists -particularly for a player in his position - and they weren’t very impressive.

I suppose it boils down to what mix of effort and effectiveness makes any of us warm to a player.

I saw enough to have a good feeling about how he will play next season.

He wont be playing for a side fighting for its life and will have another year under his belt, im honestly expecting big things.

 

[Rich1878]

I am sure I am not the only one bored out my mind by this never ending "my Dads bigger your Dad" crap.

Everton Summer Transfer Thread.

Off Topic warnings if it doesnt stop.

I've never heard "my dads bigger than yours"

When I was a kid , I did hear "my dads gunna knock your dad out" comments haha ... probably more than once

 

[Clarky cat]

At least Spurs will pay the outstanding transfer fees. Liverpool are still awaiting £25m for Coutinho.

Grates on ya does it?

 

[allen]

I saw enough to have a good feeling about how he will play next season.

He wont be playing for a side fighting for its life and will have another year under his belt, im honestly expecting big things.

I know it means very little in the grand scheme of things, but his shuttle runs in the Washington training video were insane.

The Clare Balding hairdo will be the making of him.

 

[BrendanGOT]

What was your previous user name @ForeverBlue92 ?

@RickyMartin I think

 

[Clarky cat]

I've never heard "my dads bigger than yours"

When I was a kid , I did hear "my dads gunna knock your dad out" comments haha ... probably more than once

“My dads gonna shag your dad“ is much more menacing

 

[Mr Happy]

@RickyMartin I think

Living his mad life !

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

Ibrahim Sangaré wants to stay at PSV according to reports in the Netherlands. Some folks might be interested to know that in this thread or maybe just @Zatara

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

“My dads gonna shag your dad“ is much more menacing

...and your dad would enjoy it!

 

[bluesb1970]

I’ve thought quite a lot about this.

I think Gordon had an outstanding season. So I’m very much on the other side of the fence, but I see enough doubt from people whose opinion I respect to make me wonder about where the difference in perception lies.

The best I can come up with is that the difference is split on effort / effectiveness lines.

His sheer graft, and unwillingness to give up is what really stood out to me. He was trying to be a leader on the pitch, and I really admired that in a kid of his age. It shouldn’t have been on him to try and change the fortunes of the side - but he tried to anyway.

However, given all that, it’s only fair to look at the usual metrics - goals and assists -particularly for a player in his position - and they weren’t very impressive.

I suppose it boils down to what mix of effort and effectiveness makes any of us warm to a player.

If you look at the AG in the u23s, and AG that played in the first team last season, the only difference is composure. I’m sure the finishes will come this season if he settles on the pitch.

 

[allen]

If you look at the AG in the u23s, and AG that played in the first team last season, the only difference is composure. I’m sure the finishes will come this season if he settles on the pitch.

Yeah, he wanted a goal so much, didn’t he? I think you’re right. A bit of maturity will help.

 

[Stephen Gibson]

The last 20 odd pages have been erm, interesting. @ForeverBlue92 you made this comparison that Benitez & Lampard both had 18 games so why is Lampard's 16th position more acceptable than Benitez's 16th league position. I'm fairly certain you have expressed this same point many times before too.

If Everton are likened to the Titanic, Carlo sailed through the cold waters, saw the danger ahead & jumped ship. Benitez then took the helm & looked confident at first but then sailed us straight into an iceberg. "Tis but a scratch" claimed Benitez & carried on but the damage was done. 18 Premier league games with a massive gash in the side & Benitez deciding to take it out on the lifeboats, tell the passengers the lifeboats are useless & ditch some in the sea to be replaced by a foreign dinghy that came with a torn up manual no one can understand.
By now the ship is in deep deep trouble & the bow is very much starting to point upwards. Finally Benitez has gone & Frank has taken the helm but it's really not looking good & the ship is breaking & the damage has been done. Frank issues what's left of the lifeboats to be used & somebody for the love of god work out how to read that Ukrainian dinghy manual pronto. It's not pretty but at least there is hope now.
The ship is sinking & going down fast, there is a chance of survival but the cold waters of relegation are lethal. Richarlison tells Frank to never let go & as the water takes them they kick for thier lives & grab a lifeline sent from the fans, A one berth floating door as it happens & Frank & Everton survive thier ordeal. Richarlison will forever be remembered for painting us like one of those french girls as he sinks down south.

Benitez sank the ship in admittedly rocky waters. Lampard never even got the chance to sail it properly. All he did was save us. That's why the 18 games each are not comparable & why Franks 16th is better than Benitez's.