Wilson Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Trust the process I suppose, not one I expected! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Whatever you think of him, he's ours now. Ashworth and Howe have perused him over two transfer windows, so obviously he's highly though of within the club. Give him some TLC from Eddie and he'll tear it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, SteV said: It’ll no doubt have been mentioned somewhere in here between him being labelled ’rat-faced cunt’ and the videos of him being chased down the street with pitchforks, but if we do end up in the CL next year, I’m assuming adding another English player to the first team core could be significant? Seem to remember us being light in that regard in previous discussions, albeit I can’t remember the details and required criteria. Don't think it's an issue now, but might well be in the future ala Manchester City. We've currently got 15 players in the first team squad that are homegrown (country), but only three are homegrown (club). You need four homegrown (club) and a further four that are homegrown (country) to be able to name a full 25-man European squad. Otherwise, you need to name a smaller squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Makes a change for us to be taking young English talent off Merseyside, been decades of the other way around. Oh how times change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 49 minutes ago, Dokko said: Had our eyes out with this one. £25m upfront was the correct value. £40m is sickening. He's got one hell of a price tag to live up to. Man, the backtracking is going to be so bad with this guy man, that's actually going to be really sickening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Any room in the transfer bath? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Just now, KaKa said: Man, the backtracking is going to be so bad with this guy man, that's actually going to be really sickening. We certainly hope so but it’s no guarantee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, hakka said: Murphy, how much more remains to be seen. Hes lightyears ahead of Murphy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I was looking at his heat maps at Sofascore. I was surprised that he has mostly played as a right winger, but he does play as a left inverted winger as well. It seems Eddie has a thing for versatile players who can play multiple roles, just like what he said about Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, STM said: Makes a change for us to be taking young English talent off Merseyside, been decades of the other way around. Oh how times change. What happened to that young CB they poached from our academy a couple years ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, St1pe said: Saying the same as everyone but Everton have got the better deal here. He’s got to improve a lot to justify that fee and it’s a big one for a club in FFP turmoil. No one else was gonna pay that. Despite thinking he’s shite I’ll give him a fair shot from now on as I’m sure everyone else will. If he’s the only incoming it’s a missed opportunity for us to ensure European football though - it’d be very underwhelming when so many others are strengthening. FFP turmoil?! What is going on here man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcnick Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Man, the backtracking is going to be so bad with this guy man, that's actually going to be really sickening. Absolutely agree, he was a nightmare to deal with in the first half of last season when he was being properly coached Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 It's like when we saved Burnley from relegation all over again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 We signed the similarly haired Andreas Andersson on this day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Just now, KaKa said: FFP turmoil?! What is going on here man Everton are in FFP turmoil… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Man, the backtracking is going to be so bad with this guy man, that's actually going to be really sickening. I’m pretty sure every single one of us that thinks he’s shite and we’ve overpaid will be absolutely buzzing if he turns out to be great. Hopefully he’s given a fair crack of the whip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: Hes lightyears ahead of Murphy Agreed, I just wanna find out by how many light-years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Just now, KaKa said: FFP turmoil?! What is going on here man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Didn't realise he was 6 foot. Always had him down as a midget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I wonder if he would be considered for the right side Longstaff high press role or just only as an out and out winger? I know that sounds silly, but he's raw enough for us all to be questioning the price tag and ability, so perhaps Eddie sees certain attributes that will suit the team in a position we haven't considered. Otherwise I don't see a better player than Almiron and ASM, obviously long term the potential is there but he's not at the level yet and seems strange to spend £40m+ on Murphy upgrade essentially. Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: Man, the backtracking is going to be so bad with this guy man, that's actually going to be really sickening. Look, i'm actually for the transfer and think he'll suit Howe's style well. I just don't want us overpaying(which we are) and giving Everton a leg up for their survival. That's the sickening part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Welcome to the club Roland - please dont read the thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Rich said: It's like when we saved Burnley from relegation all over again. Imagine if big Wout bags against us in the League Cup final. Chris Wood's transfer was the first domino. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 minute ago, KaKa said: FFP turmoil?! What is going on here man … may have slightly exaggerated that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, STM said: Makes a change for us to be taking young English talent off Merseyside, been decades of the other way around. Oh how times change. I would agree with you but the talent I feel it still to be proved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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