Unless he'd like to play on goal he ain't getting near that city team
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Unless he'd like to play on goal he ain't getting near that city team
...I'm reminded of something Jamie Redknapp said a few months ago after he'd had a conversation with Barkley. Redknapp got the distinct impression that Barkley fancies a change and is looking to move on in the summer. He could be wrong of course but that comment did stick in my mind.
ijjysmith
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RK is the mouthpiece at Everton just like most managers are at their clubs but things like extending contracts take a while and sorry I just don't get it how it has come to this with both Ross and RL. I can't believe the senior management at Everton weren't working on contract extensions for both way before RK turned up and if they weren't then there is a major issue for we do know Barry ,Baines and Holgate were awarded shinny new contracts in Dec, discussions It was said had started in the summer before a ball was kicked under RK stewardship.
Put to one side Holgate I do however question the sanity of offering a 32 year old, Baines, an additional 2 years in one contract and likewise to offer Barry a contract in advance of seasons end running to his 37th year was strange to a degree bordering on reckless.
Up to the age of 30 long term contracts are commonplace but once a player tips 30 the majority of contracts are on an annual basis with options for another year which are activated towards seasons when you have a far more up to date view of performance and injury record to factor into any decisions.
In effect I am questioning Everton's whole approach to contract negotiations and the ability of the negotiating team to get the difficult ones over the line whereas the ones where they really should be more pragmatic seem to fly through.
Put to one side Holgate I do however question the sanity of offering a 32 year old, Baines, an additional 2 years in one contract and likewise to offer Barry a contract in advance of seasons end running to his 37th year was strange to a degree bordering on reckless.
Up to the age of 30 long term contracts are commonplace but once a player tips 30 the majority of contracts are on an annual basis with options for another year which are activated towards seasons when you have a far more up to date view of performance and injury record to factor into any decisions.
In effect I am questioning Everton's whole approach to contract negotiations and the ability of the negotiating team to get the difficult ones over the line whereas the ones where they really should be more pragmatic seem to fly through.
He clearly is good enough for us and Koeman certainly does fancy him.
But we won't be held to ransom.
He actually said that Barkley has until the end of the season to make his decision and inform the club.
It's perfectly reasonable to not what this to drag on into the summer.
bluestevon
Player Valuation: £80m
Aye, especially as Redknapp isn't the smartest so can easily imagine him letting something slip he was told in confidence (he's also not bright enough to make something up either)
He's done nothing. A couple of wonder goals, but goes missing in a lot of games.
He's better than Delph... Or Nolito...
And they don't get near the team either
Odd sub appearance here and there
So are you saying no fee of any size needed just glad to see him off the wage bill?
Ernie
Player Valuation: £15m
He's about that level, nothing better
People are getting confused as to how winning clubs are structured. We saw it when Chelsea shipped up you don't have a first 11 you have a first 15 then you have another 10 or so players who would be starters elsewhere who are no more than squad players with ambition.They wait for their chance and know that if they take that chance they have to perform or else they are dropped
RB has been dropped but has he really developed to a stage where his performances are to a high standard on a consistent basis? Perhaps its him but just as likely it's how the club operate, how the players are or are not motivated and quite possibly trained and to a degree the comment from RK being reported today that the players must get fitter is a huge indictment of what is currently happening off the field.
duncs pigeon
Player Valuation: £35m
Will be a real shame if he goes imo. He has so much natural ability but doesnt seem to have any nous what to do on and off the ball. I would love him to stay and hopefully Koeman can bring the best out of him.
Steve Wigan
Player Valuation: £35m
True. I think the only way we will ever find out how good/average Barkley is when he plays for another club. What I've seen over the last few years is 'some' talent,a rare flash of brilliance but a lot of faults in his game but opinions will always be divided while he's at Everton and certain sections will always find excuses for him or be in denial about his true ability,or lack of ability . I suspect that when he goes, he will find that another club/manager will not be as patient with him as Everton,and he will need to hit the ground running to prove himself.
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