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Expectations are low? You clearly avoid the majority of social media and half this forum.

Matty Longstaff: "The gaffer was massive,". "He let me stay around the place. My contract ran out and he was unbelievable. He rang me when I was away and said, 'I still want you to come in. You have got to remember what you did here. You helped build this place to what it is. I want you to feel part of it. Never feel like you're not.' "The gaffer and his staff spoke to me every day. Whether it was for five minutes or 10 minutes, it was such a big thing when you're going through a big injury. The smallest conversations from the people at the top of the club mean so much - even if you're not in their plans. It can refresh you a little bit so I was really lucky in that sense."

Similar to my thoughts hence posing the question. In his defence he’s playing in a completely rebuilt midfield and still young. Diaby I was never overly struck on. Similar with Maddison for the overall price. Paqueta when up for sale at Lyon feels the biggest miss out of the four and probably fee/wage wise the most realistic also. Obviously Tonali missing most of the season doesn’t help the final assessment. Hopefully of the five we’ve got the best one 🤞🏻

Not sure I could stand some of our fans if a luxury tax was invoked. A lot of them are annoying as it is

Where is the ticket for? Might know someone who’ll take it?

Saudi clubs going back in for Salah again. £70m+ apparently.

Well I know that Was just posing the question on the three players as the season comes to a conclusion…

Speaking of Szoboszlai as the market is understandably quiet this time of the season. What’s everyone’s thoughts on him after his first (almost) full season? Better deal than Maddison? Or would you stick and back Tonali to better them both?

Two different charges and one appeal to be fair. It was Everton’s fault they kicked the can down the road with the first one for two seasons. The fact the reduced points (after appeal of 1st charge) of 6 points would’ve relegated them either of those two seasons highlights why they’ve picked this season to accept their punishment.

Yes surprised without being surprised the second reduction is so small. Expected 6 at least as basically they’ve tried to break the rules twice so not really a deterrent if the punishment gets smaller not bigger. On the other hand expected a fudged compromise as the whole thing is a mess and theirs very little spine running the league.

If bought as a ballot/membership ticket I would’ve thought not but worth asking. You’ll be able to return it if no good I wouldv’e thought if you don’t leave it too late.

Not usually a fan of career resurrection of players on big contracts but would anyone take Tanguy Ndombele for £5m?

I agree. Miley is still growing so will be interesting to judge him over the next year or two if hopefully still with us and in and around the 1st team. Anderson gives me Rooney with no pace vibes for some reason. Maybe he can morph into a Maddison style player. Next season a big year for him.

After a run of fairly good/effective games he had poor one yesterday. Didn’t look his happy self at all.

Will judge him next year when fully recovered from back injury setback. Cant make my mind up on him still. Just have this nagging doubt about him due to lack of pace despite really wanting him to do well.

Who’s missing for them?

He’s playing Gateshead (Sage/Glasshouse) next Sunday. Tickets are £40/50+ 😬

And Giggs…

That little exchange between Willock and Gordon my pet hate. Willock underplays a simple pass and slows Gordon down. Gordon returns it and Willock isn’t even looking. Great position wasted and leads to a Fulham counterattack. Little details that until eradicated from our game will always keep us from the big boys.

Probably not after Liverpool home game. Still haunts me now that switch

Is it true he’s had his house broken into night of Everton game?

Society was to be fair…

Booked today. 10am. 90mins. 7’s.

This clip shoes the incident… https://x.com/jamiebuckland/status/1774577388782809139?s=61 And the explanation… https://x.com/middlstump/status/1775081978943164491?s=61

(Probably a better thread this) Wasn’t sure which thread to post the question so went for this one. Whats everyone’s thoughts on FA not charging Emma Haynes for her conduct at the weekend?