January 2019 Transfer Window

[bluestevon]

I don't doubt that at all. I am not sure I'd count either as marquee players though and I think Kendall said only Southall was world class. What Kendall did was build a team of excellent players who suited one another. Signing 11 galaticos shouldn't be the aim and rarely works.

We are close to this 2. We are probably a couple of players and 18 months off being a side that could feasibly challenge for the league in most seasons. The curveball is how far City are ahead, who will take some catching full stop.

Depends on the definition of world class, if it's maybe being the best in the world in that position, then yup Southall was the only one, but you'd kick in the in the likes of hazzard, mane, etc being called if with such criteria too.

My feeling is that world class suggests the performance level of that player in his position is close to being near the top for his position in the world, so for me, Ratcliffe, Steven, arguably stevens, too and bracewell would all be in there

 

[Brisan123]

Something i have noticed is that Barca in particular, seem to have a purposeful recruitment of Brazilians, i think it must be a huge market for them commercially or maybe something to do with the Nike tie in.

I think Barca know the value to be had in South America if and it’s big if you can get the players who can adapt to a foreign league and lifestyle
Players of the same quality are a lot more expensive in Europe

 

[catcherintherye]

Depends on the definition of world class, if it's maybe being the best in the world in that position, then yup Southall was the only one, but you'd kick in the in the likes of hazzard, mane, etc being called if with such criteria too.

My feeling is that world class suggests the performance level of that player in his position is close to being near the top for his position in the world, so for me, Ratcliffe, Steven, arguably stevens, too and bracewell would all be in there

I suppose the question is around definitions. I'm not sure any of them really produced World Class stats away from Everton though mate. To me they were all excellent players, put into a perfect system by Kendall and who produced stand out performances.

The point to me though, is that Lineker (who was undoubtedly World Class) was moved on by Kendall. He was happy to move people on at the right moment for the overall good of the team. We can also produce sides that can win titles using this approach.

 

[Neiler]

I think both. There is also a tradition that goes back to Ronaldo/Rivaldo.

Just looked at it there quite amazing and looks very strategic 34 Brazilians in al, with a huge upswing from the mid 90s onl:

Fausto Dos Santos (1931-32)
Jaguare (1931-32)
Lucidio Batista (1947-49)
Evaristo De Macedo (1957-62)
Walter Machado (1966-67)
Marinho Peres (1974-76)
Bio (1977-79)
Roberto Dinamite (1980)
Cleo (1982)
Romario (1993-95)
Ronaldo (1996-97)
Sonny Anderson (1997-99)
Rivaldo (1997-2002)
Thiago Motta (2001-07)
Fabio Rochemback (2001-03)
Geovanni (2002-03)
Ronaldinho (2003-08)
Juliano Belletti (2004-07)
Sylvinho (2004-09)
Edmilson (2004-08)
Henrique (2008-12)
Keirrison (2009)
Dani Alves (2008-16)
Maxwell (2009-12)
Adriano Correia (2010-16)
Neymar (2013-17)
Rafinha (2013)
Douglas (2014)
Marlon (2017)
Paulinho (2017)
Couthino 2018
Malcolm 2018

Nike became their kit sponsors in 98.

 

[Nymzee]

Depends on the definition of world class, if it's maybe being the best in the world in that position, then yup Southall was the only one, but you'd kick in the in the likes of hazzard, mane, etc being called if with such criteria too.

My feeling is that world class suggests the performance level of that player in his position is close to being near the top for his position in the world, so for me, Ratcliffe, Steven, arguably stevens, too and bracewell would all be in there

I’d take the definition of world class as a player you wouldn’t want to swap with someone else for that position.

 

[Brisan123]

Just looked at it there quite amazing and looks very strategic 34 in all:

Fausto Dos Santos (1931-32)
Jaguare (1931-32)
Lucidio Batista (1947-49)
Evaristo De Macedo (1957-62)
Walter Machado (1966-67)
Marinho Peres (1974-76)
Bio (1977-79)
Roberto Dinamite (1980)
Cleo (1982)
Romario (1993-95)
Ronaldo (1996-97)
Sonny Anderson (1997-99)
Rivaldo (1997-2002)
Thiago Motta (2001-07)
Fabio Rochemback (2001-03)
Geovanni (2002-03)
Ronaldinho (2003-08)
Juliano Belletti (2004-07)
Sylvinho (2004-09)
Edmilson (2004-08)
Henrique (2008-12)
Keirrison (2009)
Dani Alves (2008-16)
Maxwell (2009-12)
Adriano Correia (2010-16)
Neymar (2013-17)
Rafinha (2013)
Douglas (2014)
Marlon (2017)
Paulinho (2017)
Couthino 2018
Maxwell 2018

Nike became their kit sponsors in 98.

Just looked at it there quite amazing and looks very strategic 34 in all:

Fausto Dos Santos (1931-32)
Jaguare (1931-32)
Lucidio Batista (1947-49)
Evaristo De Macedo (1957-62)
Walter Machado (1966-67)
Marinho Peres (1974-76)
Bio (1977-79)
Roberto Dinamite (1980)
Cleo (1982)
Romario (1993-95)
Ronaldo (1996-97)
Sonny Anderson (1997-99)
Rivaldo (1997-2002)
Thiago Motta (2001-07)
Fabio Rochemback (2001-03)
Geovanni (2002-03)
Ronaldinho (2003-08)
Juliano Belletti (2004-07)
Sylvinho (2004-09)
Edmilson (2004-08)
Henrique (2008-12)
Keirrison (2009)
Dani Alves (2008-16)
Maxwell (2009-12)
Adriano Correia (2010-16)
Neymar (2013-17)
Rafinha (2013)
Douglas (2014)
Marlon (2017)
Paulinho (2017)
Couthino 2018
Maxwell 2018

Nike became their kit sponsors in 98.

Add Malcolm to that list

 

[danielsen]

MB+MS > Gomes, Digne, Mina, Bernard, Richarlison

If there is someone good enough in the market in January I trust them to fix it...

 

[Neiler]

Add Malcolm to that list

Ah Maxwell at the end is Malcom im forver getting names worng.

Just building on the point of selling at the right time and profile, maybe sometimes its not all about football, there is a market and perhaps premiums there for the Brazilian no 9 etc.

 

[Brisan123]

Just looked at it there quite amazing and looks very strategic 34 Brazilians in al, with a huge upswing from the mid 90s onl:

Fausto Dos Santos (1931-32)
Jaguare (1931-32)
Lucidio Batista (1947-49)
Evaristo De Macedo (1957-62)
Walter Machado (1966-67)
Marinho Peres (1974-76)
Bio (1977-79)
Roberto Dinamite (1980)
Cleo (1982)
Romario (1993-95)
Ronaldo (1996-97)
Sonny Anderson (1997-99)
Rivaldo (1997-2002)
Thiago Motta (2001-07)
Fabio Rochemback (2001-03)
Geovanni (2002-03)
Ronaldinho (2003-08)
Juliano Belletti (2004-07)
Sylvinho (2004-09)
Edmilson (2004-08)
Henrique (2008-12)
Keirrison (2009)
Dani Alves (2008-16)
Maxwell (2009-12)
Adriano Correia (2010-16)
Neymar (2013-17)
Rafinha (2013)
Douglas (2014)
Marlon (2017)
Paulinho (2017)
Couthino 2018
Malcolm 2018

Nike became their kit sponsors in 98.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.footballparadise.com/psv-eindhoven-latin-america/amp/

A long read but a worthwhile one
May give us a clue as to a base that Brands will work his transfer strategy around and the South American connection

 

[Parker]

Just looked at it there quite amazing and looks very strategic 34 Brazilians in al, with a huge upswing from the mid 90s onl:

Fausto Dos Santos (1931-32)
Jaguare (1931-32)
Lucidio Batista (1947-49)
Evaristo De Macedo (1957-62)
Walter Machado (1966-67)
Marinho Peres (1974-76)
Bio (1977-79)
Roberto Dinamite (1980)
Cleo (1982)
Romario (1993-95)
Ronaldo (1996-97)
Sonny Anderson (1997-99)
Rivaldo (1997-2002)
Thiago Motta (2001-07)
Fabio Rochemback (2001-03)
Geovanni (2002-03)
Ronaldinho (2003-08)
Juliano Belletti (2004-07)
Sylvinho (2004-09)
Edmilson (2004-08)
Henrique (2008-12)
Keirrison (2009)
Dani Alves (2008-16)
Maxwell (2009-12)
Adriano Correia (2010-16)
Neymar (2013-17)
Rafinha (2013)
Douglas (2014)
Marlon (2017)
Paulinho (2017)
Couthino 2018
Malcolm 2018

Nike became their kit sponsors in 98.

What I would give for Everton to sign somebody with that name.

 

[bol-uk]

Just looked at it there quite amazing and looks very strategic 34 Brazilians in al, with a huge upswing from the mid 90s onl:

Fausto Dos Santos (1931-32)
Jaguare (1931-32)
Lucidio Batista (1947-49)
Evaristo De Macedo (1957-62)
Walter Machado (1966-67)
Marinho Peres (1974-76)
Bio (1977-79)
Roberto Dinamite (1980)
Cleo (1982)
Romario (1993-95)
Ronaldo (1996-97)
Sonny Anderson (1997-99)
Rivaldo (1997-2002)
Thiago Motta (2001-07)
Fabio Rochemback (2001-03)
Geovanni (2002-03)
Ronaldinho (2003-08)
Juliano Belletti (2004-07)
Sylvinho (2004-09)
Edmilson (2004-08)
Henrique (2008-12)
Keirrison (2009)
Dani Alves (2008-16)
Maxwell (2009-12)
Adriano Correia (2010-16)
Neymar (2013-17)
Rafinha (2013)
Douglas (2014)
Marlon (2017)
Paulinho (2017)
Couthino 2018
Malcolm 2018

Nike became their kit sponsors in 98.

WHAT A NAME

 

[bluestevon]

I suppose the question is around definitions. I'm not sure any of them really produced World Class stats away from Everton though mate. To me they were all excellent players, put into a perfect system by Kendall and who produced stand out performances.

The point to me though, is that Lineker (who was undoubtedly World Class) was moved on by Kendall. He was happy to move people on at the right moment for the overall good of the team. We can also produce sides that can win titles using this approach.

Not sure about that mate, in my mind Kendall was happy to move Lineker on tho Barca as he was sure he'd be getting that Barca job himself and wanted him there.

 

[bluestevon]

I’d take the definition of world class as a player you wouldn’t want to swap with someone else for that position.

In which case my point about Steven, Stevens, bracewell and Southall stand

 

[CRIMHEAD]

I’d take the definition of world class as a player you wouldn’t want to swap with someone else for that position.

That's really good. Simple. Not sure we have any of those, yet.

 

[Nymzee]

In which case my point about Steven, Stevens, bracewell and Southall stand

Never got to see them myself so will have to take your word for it!