The Footie Thread

[larmen]

7 PSG players including Neymar and Mbappé have been tested positive after holidays in Ibiza.
Mbappé did play for France this week. This will be going around a little, maybe the nations league might not be a good idea.

And the Czech Republic had to send home all players and called up a fresh squad for the next game.

 

[ColchesterFC]

This looks like an interesting signing for Everton. James Rodriguez for £20 million seems like a punt worth taking.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53992937

 

[hairball_89]

This looks like an interesting signing for Everton. James Rodriguez for £20 million seems like a punt worth taking.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53992937

Is he really though? Since he burst on the scene at the world cup, 2014? He's done very very little of note. Unsuccessful loans, and little interest from managers to play him.

But "big name player, past his best and looking for final pay day" sounds like a standard Everton signing!

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Breaking News:
Red Nose doesn’t rate Everton’s transfer dealings.

Rent free.

In other News: The Pope’s a catholic.

 

[Orikoru]

And the Czech Republic had to send home all players and called up a fresh squad for the next game.

And Scotland still only just scraped the win.

 

[Dan2501]

Is he really though? Since he burst on the scene at the world cup, 2014? He's done very very little of note. Unsuccessful loans, and little interest from managers to play him.

But "big name player, past his best and looking for final pay day" sounds like a standard Everton signing!

Little of note? He had a quiet season last season due to injuries, but before that 13 goal contributions in 28 for Bayern, 22 in 39 season before that, 23 in 33 in 16/17, 18 in 32 in 15/16.

To go along with is on-field numbers he's also been in the La Liga team of the season in 14/15, UEFA team of the year 2015, CL and Bundesliga squads of the season 17/18, Copa America Team of the Tournament in 2019. Also won 2 La Ligas, 2 Bundesligas, 2 Champions Leagues, but you're right, he's done basically nothing.

Also, a "final pay day"? He only turned 29 2 months ago, hardly like he's on his last legs and close to retirement.

I'm an Everton fan so bound to be feeling optimistic about the signing, but I do genuinely think if we can get James on the pitch and keep him fit he's going to make us a significantly more creative and better team. If Carlo rates him enough to bring him to Everton, then I'm on board.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Feel better now Dan? ?

The smart move is that, according to the press, he is on a 2yr deal with an option for a 3rd. If his legs have gone or he is permanently injured then we are not tied into a 4yr deal then hamstrings the club financially.

I'm going to guess that 75% of shirts sold will have his name on the back. Fans are excited by this one.

 

[Papas1982]

I am curious what his wages are. But as its only a 2 year deal it's not so bad.

I'll be taking a punt on him for dreamteam as I think he's gonna be on set peice duty.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I am curious what his wages are. But as its only a 2 year deal it's not so bad.

I'll be taking a punt on him for dreamteam as I think he's gonna be on set peice duty.

According to Marca he is on £77k per week, an odd figure but that is what they wrote. Quite possibly with big bonuses written in but if he gets them then it is because he is working for us so that is okay.

£20m to buy, approx £4m a year in wages, £32m over 3 years if he stays that long. That is worth the risk for someone of his quality.

It has also been pointed out that commercially he and Richarlison are opening up chunks of Latin America to the club so that will help to repay some of the outlay.

Bear in mind the money we have blown on average or below average players in recent years, I'm pretty relaxed about this one.

 

[Dan2501]

It has also been pointed out that commercially he and Richarlison are opening up chunks of Latin America to the club so that will help to repay some of the outlay.

Yep, James is hugely popular in Colombia and one of the most followed athletes in the world on social media, should be huge commercially. Plus we've also got Big Yerry, Bernard and Allan, building a decent South American core.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I cant think of a 29yr old top player costing £20m+ who only signed a 2yr deal.....

On paper he looks a great signing, unfortunately footballs not played on paper. His lack of minutes in the last few seasons are worrying but if Ancellotti can get a tune out of him then its upto the player himself.

I played golf with a blue mate on sunday and he's buzzing at the Doucoure signing more than this one. His actual words were " I'm made up we've signed a CM who can run"!!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Yep, James is hugely popular in Colombia and one of the most followed athletes in the world on social media, should be huge commercially. Plus we've also got Big Yerry, Bernard and Allan, building a decent South American core.

Do you get a trophy for having the most Instagram followers....??

Transfer window winners 2018
Instagram followers winner 2020

The glory days are back at Goodison?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I cant think of a 29yr old top player costing £20m+ who only signed a 2yr deal.....

On paper he looks a great signing, unfortunately footballs not played on paper. His lack of minutes in the last few seasons are worrying but if Ancellotti can get a tune out of him then its upto the player himself.

I played golf with a blue mate on sunday and he's buzzing at the Doucoure signing more than this one. His actual words were " I'm made up we've signed a CM who can run"!!

Rent free??

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Good to see the reds are discussing themselves again......oh no wait

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Good to see the reds are discussing themselves again......oh no wait

We havent got no money, I seen klopp on breck road in cash converters pleading with the guy to part ex Karius ?‍

Are we not allowed to discuss the topics or is it just discuss your own team?? If it's the latter a few will be disappear, they only like to talk about us ??

 

[Deleted member 16999]

We havent got no money, I seen klopp on breck road in cash converters pleading with the guy to part ex Karius ?‍

Are we not allowed to discuss the topics or is it just discuss your own team?? If it's the latter a few will be disappear, they only like to talk about us ??

Except for those reds who don’t discuss and just pontificate
They must be the out of towners.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I cant think of a 29yr old top player costing £20m+ who only signed a 2yr deal.....

On paper he looks a great signing, unfortunately footballs not played on paper. His lack of minutes in the last few seasons are worrying but if Ancellotti can get a tune out of him then its upto the player himself.

I played golf with a blue mate on sunday and he's buzzing at the Doucoure signing more than this one. His actual words were " I'm made up we've signed a CM who can run"!!

Your mate is pretty much right. Doucoure should be the engine we have lacked but Rodriguez is the glamour that should unlock teams. We haven't replaced Gueye up to this point, ideally Doucoure and Allan will do that and more.

You can't blame the press and fans focusing on the Rodriguez signing as that is the sexy one.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Yep, James is hugely popular in Colombia and one of the most followed athletes in the world on social media, should be huge commercially. Plus we've also got Big Yerry, Bernard and Allan, building a decent South American core.

And Richie mate.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Your mate is pretty much right. Doucoure should be the engine we have lacked but Rodriguez is the glamour that should unlock teams. We haven't replaced Gueye up to this point, ideally Doucoure and Allan will do that and more.

You can't blame the press and fans focusing on the Rodriguez signing as that is the sexy one.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1303149610219778055

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Except for those reds who don’t discuss and just pontificate
They must be the out of towners.

Arent we all? That Norway Blues flag that hangs proudly in the park end must be planted by a kopite ??