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Donovan has hardly been faced with defences that he would face in the prem though, you can't take anything he does in MLS and equate it to what he would face in EPL.
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Sheedy's Third
Player Valuation: £8m
Was fearing the worst when I seen the line up,and indeed it happened in the first 45.But the mercenarys failed to take thier chances ,after a few stern words and a change to two up top the blues did what they can do.Got right in thier faces ,lets face it City just were not up for the scrap. Well done Anichebe thought the lad did a good job ,well done Ossy who did fk all really till the goal.A good team effort for an excellent second half . Mancini at the end in inerview looked like a beaten man. O I love these happy Mondays.
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Kay20
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Of course. I definitely know that, I was responding to the out of the blue reference and comment "only runs in a straight line really fast" bit - which is false. But still, a goal is a goal (and to put in a slight plug, MLS has come further than most think, it's not like tons are pounding them in with ease) and he DID face defenses in the prem and did more than run in a straight line really fast.
But that's neither here nor there - back to Arteta, I should have put in my original post "doesn't deserve his salary right NOW". That's my bad as people reacted negatively to a comment I meant only for the present and not as a sweeping generalization. I hope he gets some rest during the summer and comes back golden and ready to play. Cause he'll still be here, and we'll still expect a lot of him. I'm sure he'll deliver, he might just be having one of those off years that players will have from time to time. No one except 0.0001% of the professional populace is fantastic year after year. And when he's on, he's pretty darn brilliant.
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ToxtethBlue
Player Valuation: £50m
This.
As I said Kay, I'm all for constructive criticism, but comments like 'lame duck' after a performance like the one against City is ridiculous and tells me you either have higher expectations for him compared to other players, or you don't know what Arteta is about. His style, so to speak. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I know you've only recently started following Everton.
Arteta gives us control and composure, and he does it well. He makes himself available, shows for possession and gets us on the front foot, passing through midfield instead of the hit and hope ****e that is so painful to watch. Things like this should be taken into account when judging a player, especially a centre midfielder. If it was such an easy thing to do then we wouldn't have to change our style every time he's injured or unavailable for selection.
His form hasn't been bad of late, that's my main problem with your post. He was playing well before he got injured, and has done a solid job in the last two games. Not outstanding by any means, but he's just come back from a bad injury, he's going to be a little rusty, that's only natural.
As for his salary, I could care less to be honest, he's earned that during the years of service he's given us, the performances he's put in and the loyalty he's shown us during his time here. When I look at the wages being paid throughout Europe it's probably a fair reflection of his quality. The better players you have, you more you have to pay them, that's Football. Fellaini will want big money, Pienaar wanted something in and around that range, it is what it is really.
The Donovan comment was a light hearted jab really, nothing more.
Brownie
Player Valuation: £70m
You **** Kay20.
johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
Was out of town attending the Kentucky Derby this weekend so sadly had to miss one of the best games of the year (live at least). Watched the reply but already knew the outcome which detracted from the experience. However, what a game and what a crowd!
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Kay20
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Fair enough. I think you're taking my words far too literally with lame duck - it was my light hearted jab as well. Not a sweeping "he sucks!" phrase (I'm much more negative about Bily to be honest).
And we'll have to agree to disagree about his form. Seeing videos of what he's capable of, I DO hold him to a higher standard - he's our top paid player on the team, and he is close enough to the Spanish national team he can taste it, he's not your average pro. He's incredibly talented. So, I don't think he's playing up to his abilities, and it's been an off year for him. BUT, again, he's amazing when he's on, and I hope he's on as early as next week. I'm not ready to write him off, the summer should do wonders for him, I think he'll be fine in the Fall when we get re-started.
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Kay20
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Thanks for those videos!!! Tee-hee.
EDIT: I maybe should have said "Arteta" in front of videos. That sounded bad.
Ha ha thats absolute quality, even if its not true its still ace!
Brownie
Player Valuation: £70m
Thanks for those videos!!! Tee-hee.
EDIT: I maybe should have said "Arteta" in front of videos. That sounded bad.
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Rook
Player Valuation: £80m
When he's paired w/ Fellani I don't think its a good partnership as Fellani bosses the midfield and I'm not sure if Arteta knows his role in the squad when he's paired with him. Also also after his knee injuries he doesn't challenge tacklers anymore. He used to be by far the most fouled player in the prem. Now I can't remember the last time Arteta was fouled twice in one match. Granted this might be a good thing, he's getting up there in age and he may be 1 more serious leg injury from becoming Michael Owen.
trebilcock66
Player Valuation: £8m
Great game, great atmosphere, great result.
When we look back, we'll say that our season started during this....oh
When we look back, we'll say that our season started during this....oh
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