And, we're off.....2016/17

[ger147]

About 3000 of the Mets finest.....

Might be better inviting Hollande's "accidental" sniper...

 

[Fish]

No idea but it would not have been 5-1 that's for sure.

Maybe he thought that he had with the purchases. Back to the drawing board though probably. People will laugh but I still reckon Holding will turn out great for us and probably England too. The main difference between him and Stones right now is about £48M (cue laughter)

Ok, it might have been 3-1 or 2-1, but it's still a loss and Bayern score at will where ever they play, your tactics, formation and team selection was wrong and you have no cover, all that falls at the feet of Wenger, nobody else!

 

[Liverbirdie]

There's a large amount of assumption in your post Peter. You've taken some very simple statements, added your own theories, and come up with some kind of conspiracy.

That said, you're very entitled to your own opinions, and to express them however you choose.

Your pomposity however, is laughable, and certainly pressed my chuckle-button. I haven't laughed that much since your 'Ask Linda' fiasco.

No need for PM's.

Just 4 paragraphs of drivel really.

You made a very offensive remark, which is on top of all the other sly digs, so not in isolation. No conspiracy there.

TIll next time.:thup:

 

[Pin-seeker]

Nice to see Victor Moses get a new contract.
He's been quality this season.

 

[Tarkus1212]

Nice to see Victor Moses get a new contract.
He's been quality this season.

I'd rather see Courtois with a shiny new contract but you're right Moses has earned his.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Anyone esle going to Spurs V Millwall?

COYS!

Before that there is the big match at the weekend. Good test for both teams, Everton are the form team of 2017 🙌.

 

[The Evertonian]

Reports this morning are that Louis Enrique is to step down as head coach of Barcelona at the end of the season.
Ronalds Revolution could be over before it's really even got going 😩
He's being tipped as Enriques successor....Everton that!

 

[Tashyboy]

For those that had an early night City won 5-1.

 

[Fish]

For those that had an early night City won 5-1.

A non event in truth, a full strength city side against a much changed Terriers because as great that a cup run is their priority has to be to push for 2nd or the play offs as promotion must take precedence.

Well done though 👍

 

[stokie_93]

Nice to see Victor Moses get a new contract.
He's been quality this season.

.

After seeing him at Stoke for a season, if you'd told me he'd playing RWB for Chelsea i'd have cried laughing.

He didn't have any defensive discipline at Stoke but then again we didn't have Kante/Matic and 3 brilliant CB's to cover for him.

Don't get me wrong he was great for us and I was disappointed that he didn't sign up for us and thought he was taking a huge gamble. Fair play to the lad cause he's been brilliant this season and very good to see his performances rewarded.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Reports this morning are that Louis Enrique is to step down as head coach of Barcelona at the end of the season.
Ronalds Revolution could be over before it's really even got going 
He's being tipped as Enriques successor....Everton that!

I did wonder about that when I saw the news break last night. If they come for him he will go and who could blame him. I'd wish him luck and remind him to send us a few cast offs . Hopefully we will squeeze another year or two out of him though as he has us on the right track.

 

[G.U.R]

I did wonder about that when I saw the news break last night. If they come for him he will go and who could blame him. I'd wish him luck and remind him to send us a few cast offs . Hopefully we will squeeze another year or two out of him though as he has us on the right track.

If he starts saying not to worry he doesn't break contracts that's when to worry, just ask Southampton fans.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Oh, I know how he came to us so I am not going to play the loyalty card. To be fair, if someone offers you a move to Barcelona then you go. You would be a fool to turn it down.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I did wonder about that when I saw the news break last night. If they come for him he will go and who could blame him. I'd wish him luck and remind him to send us a few cast offs . Hopefully we will squeeze another year or two out of him though as he has us on the right track.

He isn't going to Barca, we were told on here he's Wengers replacement, so we just have to wait until Arsenal and Arsene make a decision, then Barca can try!

 

[Jensen]

I'd rather see Courtois with a shiny new contract but you're right Moses has earned his.

I'm not overly convinced by Coutois, he has no presence about him and think he's pretty average. However as a Spurs fan I'm not bothered, merely speaking as an ex keeper. De Gea has more presence about him, but noting like Peter Schmecial. Young Jordan Pickford at Sunderland looks a very promising keeper, great shot stopper, commands his box and kicks the ball very well. As long as he keeps developing he could really be a top keeper.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Not many have a presence like Schmeical to be fair. The question with Pickford is whether he is looking good as he has a lot of shots to save and nobody condems him if a few go in or is he genuinely that good. There have been a number of keepers over the years that look the part in lower teams but don't stand up to scrutiny when they move to a bigger team. I hope he is that good, I'm a positive person and like people to do well.

As an ex-keeper would you have De Gea or Lloris as your number one?

 

[Jensen]

As an ex-keeper would you have De Gea or Lloris as your number one?

Very tough question and in all honesty I can't decide.

However going back to Courtois I think Peter Cech is a better keeper, he has more presence and commands his box more. Sadly these days post Schmeichael there aren't ANY keepers that command their boxes.

Think my best all time keeper was Neville Southall when he was at Everton. A real presence who commanded his box and help them win the title in the 80's

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Ah, Big Nev (and blimey is he big now). Best keeper of my time but I am biased. Even a non Everton fan would have to accept he was a Grade A keeper, same as Shmeichael. For all his odd mistakes I would have Grobelaar up there as well. He would come for crosses that other keepers would never have considered. I agree, keepers don't tend to command any more. They seem happier to make saves rather than be pro-active.

Cech certainly was a better keeper than Courtois and maybe still is at times but the clock is inevitably ticking on him now so it is not fair to compare.

Going further afield I never fail to be impressed by Buffon. He has been a world class keeper for so many years.

 

[stokie_93]

Not many have a presence like Schmeical to be fair. The question with Pickford is whether he is looking good as he has a lot of shots to save and nobody condems him if a few go in or is he genuinely that good. There have been a number of keepers over the years that look the part in lower teams but don't stand up to scrutiny when they move to a bigger team. I hope he is that good, I'm a positive person and like people to do well.

As an ex-keeper would you have De Gea or Lloris as your number one?

I'd have Butland who is hopefully going to be back very soon!

 

[pbrown7582]

I did wonder about that when I saw the news break last night. If they come for him he will go and who could blame him. I'd wish him luck and remind him to send us a few cast offs . Hopefully we will squeeze another year or two out of him though as he has us on the right track.

haven't you already got a cast off arrangement in place with a club just down the East Lancs.... another one on his way soon.......