2017/18 Ross Barkley

[davek]

And if he doesn't? What would your thoughts be on that scenario?

It wont come to that.

If it did I'd say he was desperate to get to the world cup and has thought: "I was stabbed in the back by the owner of EFC at the end of that last window so now the divvy can take a fiancial massive loss for his troubles".

 

[Connor]

RAT MOSTLY

Watford, half-time, by the sauce trolley and we'll see whose the real Rat then.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

His whole reason for leaving was sacked on Monday. I dont see any other outcome than Barkley staying out
@davek.

Er, PUT.


You are welcome.

That’s an assumption though Dave. We don’t know why Ross hasn’t signed the contract or why he flirted with Chelsea.

Ronko may have been his excuse.

 

[Blues Harp]

Kept his silence all the way through this.

Here's the only statement he released in the whole affair since that rubbish Dutch manager kicked the thing off:

“I simply decided that due to my injury, it would be best to make a decision on my future and assess all my options in January when fully fit."

Evidence that it was koemans fault please instead of total speculation on your part...not saying that its not the reason but some hard research on your part would be great. Thank you in anticipation.

 

[davek]

That’s an assumption though Dave. We don’t know why Ross hasn’t signed the contract or why he flirted with Chelsea.

Ronko may have been his excuse.

...pretty big explanation for the source of his unrest.

Imo he's never thought that Koeman was on his way out and has not signed a contract for that reason.

He cant just sign one right now with him having just left his post, it would look ridiculously petty. But that contract will be signed after he's played a few games and we get nearer to Christmas.

 

[Connor]

Evidence that it was koemans fault please instead of total speculation on your part...not saying that its not the reason but some hard research on your part would be great. Thank you in anticipation.

Can't find the article right now but I do remember Joyce writing about their relationship towards the end of last season.

That's when Koeman shut him out and openly spoke about him "wanting a new challenge." Which isn't something you really do.

 

[Goat]

Watford, half-time, by the sauce trolley and we'll see whose the real Rat then.

I will show the 1, 2 that lid showed RAT MOSTLY in town.

 

[Connor]

I will show the 1, 2 that lid showed RAT MOSTLY in town.

 

[Goat]

Actual reported.

 

[Royalbm1]

I have 'liked' way too many of @davek s posts in this thread...

*goes for a lie down in a dark room

 

[Connor]

Paul Joyce doesn't lie when it comes to Everton mert.

 

[Blues Harp]

Can't find the article right now but I do remember Joyce writing about their relationship towards the end of last season.

That's when Koeman shut him out and openly spoke about him "wanting a new challenge." Which isn't something you really do.

Joyce? Who da Fuq is he? A journalist not employed by EFC? Made up stories to sell papers...

 

[Blues Harp]

Paul Joyce doesn't lie when it comes to Everton mert.

Yeah ok journos don't lie

 

[Connor]

Yeah ok journos don't lie

Ok mate.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

...pretty big explanation for the source of his unrest.

Imo he's never thought that Koeman was on his way out and has not signed a contract for that reason.

He cant just sign one right now with him having just left his post, it would look ridiculously petty. But that contract will be signed after he's played a few games and we get nearer to Christmas.

Your logic will make perfect sense if he subsequently signs.

You called Koeman and on that basis I remain optimistic.