2020/21 James Rodriguez

[Wat Tyler]

He seems to have easily fitted into to team doesn’t he given the celebrations - not necessarily a given as he could have had a “I’m a superstar” attitude.

Michael Keane was saying he is one of the lads, very down to earth.

 

[Death]

Ive watched it over and over and I'm thinking "is that just a lucky block where it goes to our player".... But..... He actually means that doesn't he and not enough has been made about it. Its a fkin ridiculous piece of skill.

I haven’t seen MOTD or anything not sure if it discussed there. Never seen it before.

 

[TheObserver]

We may or may not last the pace but it was of vital importance to have the start we did , when we signed James we signed a player that is a worldwide name , more famous than our club . Those who may have questioned why he chose 'unpopular' Everton , a team they may have never heard of before , are now seeing that this team is actually top of the league and playing brilliantly .
Back in Colombia those that simply turned the TV on to watch James are now falling in love with the mighty Blues too . Long may it continue.

This is true. Although I knew of Everton since I used to follow Faustino Asprilla for Newcastle and Juan Pablo Angel for Aston Villa when I was younger and got familiar with the Premier League. Kept an eye on Everton when Yerry signed and now with James on the team I’m up at 4am actually watching the games and rooting for the club to win!

 

[Abraders]

Since when were 'pre-assists' a thing?! lol lol

Pienaar had terrible stats but his pre assists to baines were unreal

 

[Rob17896]

Lol
Now one serious interesting stat would be the starting pass or a “break” pass or - what’s the pass that sets off an attack? You can stat anything !

You can. I can only assume this is done so that people who cant understand what their own eyes can see, have something to say about a game.
Brian Clough
Bob Paisley
Carlo
'It is a simple game'

 

[Rob17896]

Pienaar had terrible stats but his pre assists to baines were unreal

One of our best 'no trophy' players. His ability to bring others in to play was superb.

 

[Andy_Oz]

I’ve been a Blue ever since Stuart McCall stabbed one in from 6yards against Wimbledon... far too many years ago. It’s only been a few games, but James certainly looks like the most naturally gifted player I’ve ever witnessed playing for us. Everything just looks so ridiculously easy for him. Incredible first touch.

 

[Wat Tyler]

It was the ability bit that got me. From Matthew fn Upson.

It’s like the Spice Girls having a pop at Mozart’s songwriting abilities.

 

[alwaysblue]

Pienaar had terrible stats but his pre assists to baines were unreal

Pienaar was a great player to watch. Fantastic ability

 

[TheBigIguana]

Watched his first goal again, how happy are the other lads for him? Bloody hell

The reaction is awesome. As soon as it hits the net Doucoure and Coleman are off.

 

[TheBigIguana]

Pienaar had terrible stats but his pre assists to baines were unreal

PIenaar had some pretty decent statistical years if you mean just goals and assists. I mean he isn't James but he's probably the best between James and Kanchelskis.

 

[larbert toffee]

Finished, they said.

Not done anything since 2014, others muttered.

best thing about the signing is the way other fans said he was finished. Not laughing now are they?

I remember a crock we bought a few years ago who everyone said was done at the time, a certain Peter Reid who for me was the vital piece of the jigsaw who drove us on to 80's domination.

 

[Rob17896]

best player to wear an everton shirt, this is what we have been dreaming of since moshiri

He is great, but he cant function without great ball winning players doing the tough stuff. It is blend and at the mo we seem to have it.

 

[Connor]

I remember a crock we bought a few years ago who everyone said was done at the time, a certain Peter Reid who for me was the vital piece of the jigsaw who drove us on to 80's domination.

Watching us at the minute is akin to watching Howard's Way play out week after week

It's very different but I'm not complaining

 

[Abraders]

PIenaar had some pretty decent statistical years if you mean just goals and assists. I mean he isn't James but he's probably the best between James and Kanchelskis.

He really didn't