2021/22 James Rodriguez

[davek]

GET THIS POISONOUS INFLUENCE OUT OF FINCH FARM.

 

[Egil Olsen]

Here's some high-level data I included in an article a few weeks ago (no, it wasn't a hit piece, was just off Benitez's comments about him needing to adapt to the team etc)

- Played 26 games in all competitions last season, James scored six goals and provided eight assists, creating 54 chances, placing him second in Everton's squad behind Gylfi Sigurdsson (60), who made 18 appearances more.

- James led the way for Everton with chances created from open play (38) and when it came to crafting big chances (defined by Opta as a situation where a player should reasonably be expected to score).

- Per 90 minutes played, James created 0.56 big chances in the Premier League, putting him just below Jack Grealish and Bruno Fernandes (0.58), ranking sixth in the competition in that metric from players to play 20 or more matches.

- Completing games may well be the biggest challenge for James. He was substituted in 16 matches last season, more than any other Everton player.

JR's statistics are very good. Surprisingly well. So I do not know what happened behind the scenes. I think it's about financial reasons, the managers' system, JR's injury history, and maybe that JR does not really want to play for Everton. I do not think there is a single cause. Regardless, it is time to look ahead and accept the situation.

 

[Nymzee]

GET THIS POISONOUS INFLUENCE OUT OF FINCH FARM.

But you say he's always on holiday anyway?

 

[coollino]

How do you know any of that ?

He was told first hand mate, that's all he can disclose

 

[COYBL25]

He was told for God's sake


Read.The.Info.Minge.

I should`ve made it clearer.

All I wanted to know was, who told him.

Was it the microwave, the voices in his head or someone at the club.

As I suspect a lot in this thread are getting their info from the first two.

 

[PaddyJames]

He was. We're midtable tat and he's a WC golden boot winner.

7 years ago. Stop defending someone who didn't even want to be here just to fit your anti benitez agenda.

 

[N.S.N.O.]

I'd argue that if he dedicated himself to doing what his talent should be doing then we would have no problem paying him the wages he is on.

You can not have the highest paid player at the club treating it like it's a part time job.

This isn't all about money...... This is about changing the culture of the club and it's sending a clear message to anyone who thinks they are too good to roll up their sleeves.

Spot on....

The wages issue would create resentment problems in any work environment.....imagine your working your ass off, and a co-worker who makes twice or 3 times your salary is just coasting along....it will eat away over time at even the most easy going of personality...

James is a wonderful talent...but there's a reason he ended up at Everton, and we've struggled to offload him again...

With the way Benitez wants to play, he doesn't fit.....just a shame we couldn't have got rid during the summer window and brought in a replacement then....but if we can get rid, its a huge savings for the next window

 

[Nymzee]

7 years ago. Stop defending someone who didn't even want to be here just to fit your anti benitez agenda.

Stop shoving your tongue so far up Benitez's hoop you can taste his dinner then.

 

[Nymzee]

Spot on....

The wages issue would create resentment problems in any work environment.....imagine your working your ass off, and a co-worker who makes twice or 3 times your salary is just coasting along....it will eat away over time at even the most easy going of personality...

James is a wonderful talent...but there's a reason he ended up at Everton, and we've struggled to offload him again...

With the way Benitez wants to play, he doesn't fit.....just a shame we couldn't have got rid during the summer window and brought in a replacement then....but if we can get rid, its a huge savings for the next window

Why do people keep talking about him like he doesn't train hard or something with zero knowledge of it?

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Hi lads, if it was a financial decision we wouldn't just be obsessing with getting a new club for James, we'd be hawking all sorts to plug the holes. Especially once it was understood that James 6 million a week priced him.out of every club on the planet.

 

[PaddyJames]

Stop shoving your tongue so far up Benitez's hoop you can taste his dinner then.

Stop licking the painted pink toes of a mercenary who couldn't give a flying eff about this club, it's history or its supporters. It's embarrassing. Oh and stop making stuff up.

 

[Nymzee]

Stop licking the painted pink toes of a mercenary who couldn't give a flying eff about this club, it's history or its supporters. It's embarrassing. Oh and stop making stuff up.

What have I made up exactly?

 

[Barnfred 55]

there's rumours of Aurier?

Christ

Free transfer. He won't come less than £100k pw. Minimum. 3 year deal minimum too. End up costing twice as much as the next 9 months of James contract for a player everyone knows is crap but hey

 

[tommye]

I should`ve made it clearer.

All I wanted to know was, who told him.

Was it the microwave, the voices in his head or someone at the club.

As I suspect a lot in this thread are getting their info from the first two.

Ahhhhh.
You should've said...

 

[PaddyJames]

What have I made up exactly?

The comment about 80 goals in training and still not being picked. You've just completely invented a scenario.