Confirmed Signing James Rodriguez

[Barnfred 55]

Gomes looked woeful end of last season, I’m not convinced about doucoure either

Behave man. His foot literally fell off in October.

I don't think there was a single poster on here who was against us buying him following his loan spell the year before. By GOTs standards that's practically unprecedented.

As for Doucoure, yes he's been inconsistent but I've seen more games when he has been stand out, than I have when he's been invisible.

The problem with most people, depending on whether you're a positive or negative person, is that they either look at the very best and take it as the norm, or they look at the worst and take it as the norm. In reality, the truth is always somewhere inbetween.

Most of our existing players are better than they showed in the period after the restart. We also had some players that hardly played, such as Holgate, Mina, Gbamin. Most of the players we have been seriously linked with are a level above what we currently have in those positions. Yes they are inconsistent, or have had issues with injury, but that is why they are being linked to us and not Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Over the last couple of seasons the facts prove we have been the worst for injuries and the second worst for refereeing/VAR decisions amongst all the premier clubs. That effects form and confidence. If our luck changes for the better (let's face it, it couldn't be any worse), and we can bring in the likes of Allan, Doucoure, James and Arias, then I'm confident that we can be competitive this season.

I think Liverpool, City and Chelsea will be out on their own, but with a top manager like Ancelotti pulling the strings there's no reason why we won't be in the mix with the likes of United, Arsenal, Spurs, Leicester and Wolves.

 

[Tubey]

The problem with most people, depending on whether you're a positive or negative person, is that they either look at the very best and take it as the norm, or they look at the worst and take it as the norm. In reality, the truth is always somewhere inbetween.

Unless it's Iwobi, where the worst is the norm.

 

[Eggsyblueskin]

Saddest thing is that by the time we’re allowed back in the ground he will have already retired and all we’ll have is a statue to admire,

 

[Lanolin]

Gomes was coming back from a mashed ankle. It was about getting him back on the pitch.He is hardly going to look world class a couple of months after now is he? Honestly sometimes.

To be fair there’s a pretty big middle ground between ‘world class’ and what he served up. It’s one thing taking a while to get up to speed, it’s quite another to be pretty much the worst player on the pitch in 90% of the games.

 

[MikeH72]

Absolutely crying at “apologies to those that don’t want to hear or accept this message”. Who on earth does he think he is? Does he think anyone takes him seriously at all? Fella has turned into one massive, arrogant, bitter and twisted bell end

 

[Cameron Manning]

Think a lot of people are playing down his work rate and defensive attributes. He isnt a Mesut Ozil who literally will do absolutely nothing without the ball. James works hard with and without the ball and will instantly improve the team.

Everton haven't had goals from Midfield for a good four or five years now, last player to do it consistently season on season was Leon Osman when he chipped in with 4/5 a season - James brings us goals and assists and i for one cannot wait to have him here.

Make no mistake about it, despite his injury issues etc he's still levels above Everton Football Club and this does not happen without Ancelotti regardless of the amount of money that'll get thrown around.

But you have to take a good, long hard look at his injuries,he’s had plenty, he can be the best player in the world, he’s no use whatsoever if he’s always on the treatment table. That’s without looking at the huge cost he would come at, swerving him would a better idea.

 

[aazak]

I think it will be a bigger joke if we sign him, and another strain on the overworked NHS

I can see it now:

James Rodriguez, Everton
2020/21 Season - Cocooning

 

[Bullens Rd]

I wonder what the media will be saying if he hasn't signed by the end of play Monday, given they claimed it was "close" and how the deal "works for everybody".

It will certainly be interesting. Let's hope it's wrapped up soon.

 

[blulouie]

Think €25m has been mentioned. Can't see Real Madrid being in a great bargaining position on fee though. Last year of contract, huge wages and any buyer would need to find a way to pay his wages.

Seen it in a rag few weeks ago Madrid were willing to let him go for as little as 8-10 mil.
Obviously way to low for this calibre of player.
One year left on his contract I can see the fee being around 15 mil.( plus big wages)
I think this could be done fairly soon too.

 

[Shibbywiggles]

Absolutely crying at “apologies to those that don’t want to hear or accept this message”. Who on earth does he think he is? Does he think anyone takes him seriously at all? Fella has turned into one massive, arrogant, bitter and twisted bell end

It’s weird, he came across as a really good guy before the whole Mata-Witsel thing but now all he does is post replies to exciting news telling everyone it’s not going to happen...

 

[Tubey]

It’s weird, he came across as a really good guy before the whole Mata-Witsel thing but now all he does is post replies to exciting news telling everyone it’s not going to happen...

I'd actually have no problem with that if what he said was true. Unfortunately for him, what he says is basically never true - Mystic Meg had a better hit rate than him.

 

[Yarrgh]

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....ok, I’m on it.

This looks like a bank holiday Monday kind of a thing ...

 

[Neiler]

No word on Ivanovic then, FFS Marcel!

 

[Shibbywiggles]

I'd actually have no problem with that if what he said was true. Unfortunately for him, what he says is basically never true - Mystic Meg had a better hit rate than him.

Oh yeah of course, if you know your stuff and have a source then a bit of superiority in your communication is earned and respected but he gets more wrong than right!
You know it James signs in the next week he starts saying we’re gonna have to sell Richarlison, it’s the only way to balance the books!

 

[Connor]

Absolutely crying at “apologies to those that don’t want to hear or accept this message”. Who on earth does he think he is? Does he think anyone takes him seriously at all? Fella has turned into one massive, arrogant, bitter and twisted bell end

Has he ever called anything right? Some neck on him to try and say “I tried to warn youse”