Tom Cleverley

Groucho · June 4, 2015

sageyefc said:
Behave you fool, hes not even close to being as good as gibson

Let's see how he turns out first eh?

sageyefc · June 4, 2015

Groucho said:
No but if he ends up on the left he'll end up linking up with the LB.

But we need a pinaar/osman type of player to do that role, otherwise you have the same situation you have with playing barkley, naismith there

sageyefc · June 4, 2015

AaronTheBlue said:
before gibson signed he wasn't close to being 'gibson' either, just gotta wait and see how he plays for us first like.

Ive seen a lot of cleverly and in the here and now hes not a patch on even a half fit gibbo.

You're right though hopefully by some divine miracle cleverly will step up a few levels and be Ok

AaronTheBlue · June 4, 2015

sageyefc said:
But we need a pinaar/osman type of player to do that role, otherwise you have the same situation you have with playing barkley, naismith there

we'll sign a pienaar type mate, as the playmaker though, cleverely is literally just a utility player who will take place of osman, playing where / when we need him.

We'll sign at least one other winger, and then maybe another i.e lennon and deulofeu, and we'll still bring in a number ten,

I wouldn't worry too much just give him a chance and he'll probably be worth the money just to fill the gaps over a long season when we have injuries. Not every player will be fit for every game so you need squad players like cleverley.

sageyefc · June 4, 2015

AaronTheBlue said:
we'll sign a pienaar type mate, as the playmaker though, cleverely is literally just a utility player who will take place of osman, playing where / when we need him.

We'll sign at least one other winger, and then maybe another i.e lennon and deulofeu, and we'll still bring in a number ten,

I wouldn't worry too much just give him a chance and he'll probably be worth the money just to fill the gaps over a long season when we have injuries. Not every player will be fit for every game so you need squad players like cleverley.

Honestly the way roberto faps about him i can see him being a main player

chicoazul · June 4, 2015

Considering some of you are so sure he isn't good enough for Everton, can we do a deal that if he turns out as a valuable player that you'll voluntarily leave the forum as a goodwill gesture?

AaronTheBlue · June 4, 2015

sageyefc said:
Honestly the way roberto faps about him i can see him being a main player

He bangs on about every player like that though mate

Darth Toffeeman · June 4, 2015

Welton Toffee said:
On a free I would have no problems with this. As others have said it's a win-win.

He showed glimpses for Villa that he could potentially be a decent little player. Seems to be a confidence player so hopefully Bobby will get the best out of him by telling him he's phenomenal on a daily basis.

Only problem with that though is:
The guy emptying the Goodison bins -- Phenomenal
The tea lady -- Phenomenal
Blue Gravel man -- Phenomenal

sageyefc · June 4, 2015

chicoazul said:
Considering some of you are so sure he isn't good enough for Everton, can we do a deal that if he turns out as a valuable player that you'll voluntarily leave the forum as a goodwill gesture?

Do you hate me that much

chicoazul · June 4, 2015

sageyefc said:
Do you hate me that much

I love you man. Know this.

I'm just wanting those who seem so sure he's destined to not make it at Everton to show some commitment to their words for the good of the forum.

If vindicated then more power them.

ToffeeDoug · June 4, 2015

I think that Cleverley has taken way too much stick over the last few years that has been undeserved. As to his impending arrival, I am nicely balanced between being underwhelmed and overwhelmed. He'll keep things ticking over bit won't help us to surge up the table.
I am at more of a loss as to where he fits into a 4-2-3-1 formation, because he is not a 'middle of the three' person, or perhaps Roberto is looking to rip up the 4-2-3-1 and start anew.

ToffeeTownMilto · June 4, 2015

Everyone's talking like we've signed him but I've not seen anything anywhere other than we are in talks, along with a few other clubs.

What have I missed?

snipellis11 · June 4, 2015

If he joins, give the lad a chance, hate it when people get on the back of players even before they have played a game for us.

chicoazul · June 4, 2015

snipellis11 said:
If he joins, give the lad a chance, hate it when people get on the back of players even before they have played a game for us.

We will have none of that reasonable approach on here sir, no way, be gone with your entirely sensible thinking.

ijjysmith · June 4, 2015

ToffeeTownMilto said:
Everyone's talking like we've signed him but I've not seen anything anywhere other than we are in talks, along with a few other clubs.

What have I missed?

Nothing. Not a thing.