Transfer Window Thread

[EddyKent]

Yeah, I remember when that used to happen to us.

Bilyaletdinov was a delight a couple years back. Remember Oviedo's medical took ages too!

 

[Saint Domingo]

Bilyaletdinov was a delight a couple years back. Remember Oviedo's medical took ages too!

Fellaini's was good. Went to bed fuming, woke up to our record transfer.

 

[Verbal Kint]

Fellaini's was good. Went to bed fuming, woke up to our record transfer.

Good times

 

[sd_1992]

This Jonny Evans stuff is just strange. It wasn't as if it was just the Mirror making up more bollards last night, it was just about every tabloid and broadsheet across the board reporting that a deal was almost done.

Even the credible ones like the Guardian and Independent were running with it. Seems very strange for there to be nothing in it at all as they were all getting their info from somewhere.

The two papers that chelsea were using to do their dirty work.... Make of that what you wish....

 

[FTY]

Remember Ojija-Ofoe?

Was not happy.

 

[FTY]

Remember Ojija-Ofoe?

Was not happy.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Why you sign new contract Pierre? FFS

 

[Screech]

I think it's confirmed our interest in Shaquiri, and then confirms that the wirral is in fact Welsh.

Don't be trying to pass those berks on to us.

 

[bluemangroup]

Don't be trying to pass those berks on to us.

We don't want any association with you leek licking freaks

 

[bizzaro]

If Everton are going to catch up with the wealthier clubs, they'll have to gamble on assets whose value has depreciated for reasons other than their on-pitch ability. In fact, an argument can be made they should only be looking for such players.

So basically you're saying we should sign Mario Balotelli

 

[meagher94]

If Everton are going to catch up with the wealthier clubs, they'll have to gamble on assets whose value has depreciated for reasons other than their on-pitch ability. In fact, an argument can be made they should only be looking for such players.

What are you on about mate? So we should just have a team full of proper bells?

 

[bizzaro]

What are you on about mate? So we should just have a team full of proper bells?

A tean full of @chicoazul

No thanks. Kone is better than him

 

[chicoazul]

A tean full of @chicoazul

No thanks. Kone is better than him

Is "tean" Welsh for something?

 

[mythbuster]

Is "tean" Welsh for something?

Think it means 'I'm a tedious tit' mate.

 

[JustOpp]

What are you on about mate? So we should just have a team full of proper bells?

This is what I'm on about, and I'm sure that Soccernomics book probably addressed this as well. There is a school of thought that would recommend a club with the financial limitations of Everton should target players who fit into the following categories:

1 - Players who are cheaper than their talent would suggest because they are "proper bells" but can be rehabilitated with the right kind of environment.
2 - Players who are cheaper than their talent would suggest because their contract is running out.
3 - Players who are cheaper than their talent would suggest because their current club is in the midst of severe financial duress.
4 - Players who are cheaper than their talent would suggest for nearly any other reason.
5 - Players who are cheaper than their production would suggest because every other club is biased.

It's not a complicated philosophy, although it takes real commitment to execute it with any kind of sustainable success. Find an undervalued asset and nurture it until it reaches its potential.