John Stones transfer saga

TheFinnFan · July 28, 2015

bizzaro said:
Furious reading his comments. He knew exactly what he was doing there.

Bournemouth is his level. Was never good enough for Everton.

He actually was pretty good but like so many times his heart n head wasnt innit in the end. Shameful departure.

bizzaro · July 28, 2015

FTY said:
When did he call us small??

By saying he's going to join a 'big club'

As if he isn't already at a big club.

Means he's calling us small.

Stands to reason

TheFinnFan · July 28, 2015

FTY said:
When did he call us small??

By releasing that tweet he clearly wanted to remind us all that our little sausages are nothing compared to his log.

Azzurra · July 28, 2015

It's sad to say it but we really aren't a big club to foreign players. We're a decent club, but probably better thought of for our relative stability in recent years than because of our past achievements. I do reckon Distin should have picked his words better having been here so long, it just seems a bit thin-skinned for everyone to get up in arms about it.

thebluenosebolt · July 28, 2015

FTY said:
When did he call us small??

Great player for us over the years, looked after himself and still has a bit to give, I wish him all the best with his new team. Christ the man made mistakes....who hasnt eh. Was a terrific blue till his Gaffer left..Once the Spanish bell came in with his " we dont need no defence " .. we suddenly saw a decline. Suprise....suprise .

Elong · July 28, 2015

bizzaro said:
Its the same person who did that who has called us small ?

I'd of booted him out the club day 1 if I'd of known what his attitude was really like.

This from the same one responsible for this story as well.

DISTIN should come out and apologise point blank. He's in no position to say anything about EFC. The worm.

https://in.news.yahoo.com/evertons-sylvain-distin-cheated-blonde-posing-milkman-064328606.html

Everton's Sylvain Distin cheated on blonde by posing as milkman
By ANI | ANI – Sun 30 Jun, 2013

London, June 30 (ANI): Everton footballer Sylvain Distin had a three-year fling with a blonde claiming to be a milkman, it has been revealed.

The footie ace later claimed that he was a professional tennis player and a cyclist, the Sun reported.

When trusting Katie Hulne saw a snap of the 45,000 pound-a-week French defender in his kit, he said that it was his twin.

And, when she finally discovered he had a long-term partner, he lied that they were only together for the sake of their daughter. (ANI)

and

http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/sylvain-distins-row-everton-fans-2720402

Sylvain Distin's row with Everton fans could be a good thing.. if they channel that passion into the derby

14:07, 11 November 2013

The French defender hasn't been shy in discussing his 'conversation' with fans

Who Dist me? Sylvain in discussion with some travelling supporters
Sylvain Distin has had plenty to say on twitter about his 'conversation' with an Everton fan after Saturday's

Distin insists it wasn't , despite his exchange with the supporter looking very much like that.

He says he took exception to his commitment being questioned and mounted a strong defence of himself and his team-mates

"We as players were disappointed too....You might not believe that, but it's the truth," he tweeted.

He added, his patience clearly wearing thin: "I m 36. You r young and know it all so why don't you come and take my place????"

Off topic.

bizzaro · July 28, 2015

Elong said:
Off topic.

How is that off topic. This traitor has basically said we are not big enough for John Stones.

Clearly ON TOPIC.

Elong · July 28, 2015

bizzaro said:
How is that off topic. This traitor has basically said we are not big enough for John Stones.

Clearly ON TOPIC.

In the long run, he's right.

bizzaro · July 28, 2015

Elong said:
In the long run, he's right.

Wash your mouth out with soap.

Woolly Blue · July 28, 2015

Thread's about John Stones lads, not what Distin said.
If folk want to continously fume about Distin, go do it in a Distin thread.

Elong · July 28, 2015

bizzaro said:
Wash your mouth out with soap.

We love Everton to bits Matt, more than is healthy, it breaks my heart to say it, but he's a top 4 player and we're not a top 4 team with top 4 finances.

Short of bringing in a salary cap what can you do?

Modern football is rubbish.

bizzaro · July 28, 2015

Woolly Blue said:
Thread's about John Stones lads, not what Distin said.
If folk want to continously fume about Distin, go do it in a Distin thread.

Just got home mate. Just needed to have a rant and get it out my system. In the match thread now so we are all sound.

JustOpp · July 28, 2015

I've done a bit of quick maths (which might have holes in it) on the financial reality of waiting a year. Realistically, in order for it to make any sense to wait a year to sell Stones, the fee would have to be more than £60 million (assuming the £35 million valuation is remotely accurate). Edit: That does not factor in performance-based changes in value.

Based on the new TV deal, Everton's gross income is set to increase ~33%, putting Stones' valuation somewhere around £45-51 million next summer, although that doesn't factor in the percentage increase for other clubs. Conceivably, Stones' value in comparison to other players could be closer to £55 million.

That speculative £10 million surplus vanishes quickly:

1) Other European clubs are likely to increase their transfer fees by English clubs' profit boost (as opposed to gross income boost), because that's their best bargaining position. They'll only care that Everton are making £40 million more per season and try to get as big a cut as possible. Without time travel, right now is the best time to for Premier League clubs to buy players from outside of England.

2) Instead of negotiating contracts for incoming players this year (again, before the increase in income) and holdovers next year, Everton will have to find a way to do both in one summer whilst dealing with the wage increase cap.

The true benefit to waiting until next year is in having the ability to arrange incoming transfers well before the season starts. From a financial standpoint, the best case scenario might have been a bid between £35-40 million on July 1 of this summer.

Regardless, keep Stones and win the league.

TheFinnFan · July 28, 2015

JustOpp said:
I've done a bit of quick maths (which might have holes in it) on the financial reality of waiting a year. Realistically, in order for it to make any sense to wait a year to sell Stones, the fee would have to be more than £60 million (assuming the £35 million valuation is remotely accurate).

Based on the new TV deal, Everton's gross income is set to increase ~33%, putting Stones' valuation somewhere around £45-51 million next summer, although that doesn't factor in the percentage increase for other clubs. Conceivably, Stones' value in comparison to other players could be closer to £55 million.

That speculative £10 million surplus vanishes quickly:

1) Other European clubs are likely to increase their transfer fees by English clubs' profit boost (as opposed to gross income boost), because that's their best bargaining position. They'll only care that Everton are making £40 million more per season and try to get as big a cut as possible. Without time travel, right now is the best time to for Premier League clubs to buy players from outside of England.

2) Instead of negotiating contracts for incoming players this year (again, before the increase in income) and holdovers next year, Everton will have to find a way to do both in one summer whilst dealing with the wage increase cap.

The true benefit to waiting until next year is in having the ability to arrange incoming transfers well before the season starts. From a financial standpoint, the best case scenario might have been a bid between £35-40 million on July 1 of this summer.

Regardless, keep Stones and win the league.