The worst possible start
By: John |
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It had to happen. No new signings to speak of (apart from some unknowns who will probably spend the season in the reserves), first game of the season against an Arsenal team with a need to shut a few people up and the Joleon Lescott affair on everyones mind.
We simply weren’t good enough, the defending diabolical and no presence upfront. The only “positive” for me personally is that we didn’t play badly enough to lose 6-1.
I’ll admit I’m not looking forward to facing Sigma Olomouc on Thursday. Hopefully though, the annihilation on Saturday will serve as a massive kick up the backside.
If we can get some new players in by the end of the week coupled by a good performance on Thursday then that will give everyone a lift.
I’ll finish with a message for Moyes: Get rid of Lescott! He wants to leave so take the £20 million and run!
Category: Team News
If he doesn’t want to wear the shirt then he must go!
By: John | 5 Comments
Moyes turned him from a Championship defender in a top-half-of-the-table team to one of the top defenders in the Premier League and an England international and now he wants to got to City.
According to the papers Joleon Lescott could be a City player in the next few days for £22 million. The only upside being we will have made a tidy £17 million profit if it all goes through.
All in all it is very disappointing news but if a player no longer wants to wear the shirt then get rid of him and move on.
I think we’ve shown over the years, and particularly last season, that we thrive on adversity so losing Lescott will just make us stronger and the boys will pull together. We should have at least £25 million to spend on new players which could be a blessing in diguise.
We’ll see what happens over the next few days…
Category: Team NewsSir Moyes of Goodison we need some new signings!
By: John | 4 Comments
With 3 weeks until the the new season starts things aren’t looking too great in our recruitment drive so far! Good work by Moyes getting Jo back on loan but so far we’ve only bought Shkodran Mustafi (a 17 year old defender from Hamburg) and Anton Peterlin (a 22 year old midfielder from a 4th division American team).
What we don’t want is a repeat of the start of last season.
What we need are a couple of experienced defenders and a midfield rottweiler – a hard tackler who can compliment the attacking nature of Pienaar, Arteta, Tim and Ossie. Fellaini was bought as a defensive midfielder but seems to have a more forward attacking nature.
Moyes has stated that bringing defenders in is the top priority and he’s 100% right (as usual!). Jags will miss the start of the season and there is still the possibility of Lescott joining City. The full back area is also in need of reinforcements.
All Everton fans, myself included, have complete faith in the manager – his recent transfer record speaks for itself so hopefully we’ll see some new faces very soon! COYB’s!
Category: Team NewsRochdale 1 Everton 4 and more on Lescott
By: John | 2 Comments
A good weekend for the boys at Spotland. Jo with a brace and the Mighty Timmy and Joleon back in the squad after both had extended breaks. Almost a starting 11 from last season with the exception of youngsters Wallace and Duffy and goalkeeper Turner. Saha also sported some ginger locks – lovely! More importantly Lescott played the full 90 minutes…
There have been a few reports stating he apparently wants at least the chance to talk to City (echoes of John Terry who was also reported as wanting to talk to them) who will also up their bid to £18m. Coming from the UK papers though it is probably rubbish!! It was also stated that Lescott thought a move to City would improve his England chances. How that makes any sense is beyond me – he would be a definite starter for both clubs only Everton would have the added bonus and experience of another European campaign. Watch this space!!
Category: Team NewsMan City make a £15million bid for Joleon Lescott
By: John | 1 Comment
As reported in various places.
Moyes has already stated no players will be sold. But do we sell him for £20m and use the money for new players? It sounds too good to turn down but do we need to lose an England international to one of the teams who will be battling for our 5th spot and have the resources to potentially reach the holy grail of 4th?
Personally I think Lescott would be mad to join them. Things sound great over at Eastlands but come middle of the season how will 7/8/9 strikers be feeling having to battle it out for 2 positions? I can see players like Robinho causing a lot of unrest.
We have a settled, hardworking, commited side with team spirit at a maximum coming off the back of our most successful season in donkeys years. A couple of defenders and midfielders (at least one world-class midfielder) and we can be up there again. We also have Europe to look forward to.
I think we need to keep him more than we need the money. Comfortable in the centre or left-back and an invaluable goal tally to boot. Don’t go Joleon!!
Category: Team NewsEverton home kit 2009/10
By: John | 3 Comments
First of all thanks for the nice welcome comments – I’m looking forward to blogging about my beloved toffees.
Ok, down to business then.
What do you think of the new strip?
The new kit was launched a few weeks ago and I’ll admit at first I was “What the hell!!” It’s grown on me though. The design is based on the shirt worn in the successful 1983/84 and 1984/85 seasons.
I saw clips from the Bury game and the guys look good. Now we await the away kit…
Category: Team NewsHere we go…
By: John | 4 Comments
Hi. Welcome to Everton Offside. I’ll be blogging my way through pre-season and the upcoming 2009/2010 Premier League campaign and discussing all things blue.
Before I begin just sit back and relax and watch some of the great goals our boys in blue scored last season…
Category: Team News“I’m very proud of the players”
By: 21 | 1 Comment
Everton’s FA Cup home came to an end as they lost 2-1 to Chelsea. Despite the loss, David Moyes noted his support saying:
“I’m very proud of the players and I’ve told them that. They weren’t out of place. The game was tight and I thought even when Chelsea scored their second we had a foothold in the game and played better. You can’t fault the players. I’m disappointed not to have a trophy but I’m still proud.”
The match started perfectly for David Moyes’ side as they grabbed the 1-0 lead less than thirty seconds as Marouane Fellaini provided the ball to Louis Saha for a close range finish. However down a goal, Guus Hiddink took care in providing his side a patient vision and they squared the match up twenty minutes in by Florent Malouda’s cross was headed in with power by Didier Drogba. Everton was clearly on their heels now as Chelsea was in a attacking mode. At the half Lars Jacobsen was summoned in for Tony Hibbert to try and shore up the problems at the back but Chelsea was driving forward relentlessly. After a Saha header screamed just wide of the post Frank Lampard got on the end of Michael Ballack’s pass and pounded the ball in with eighteen minutes left. With the goal Chelsea’s confidence grew and the Toffees barely threatened as the match ended with a 2-1 loss.
In a final tip of his cap, David Moyes’ saluted the vocal Everton fans, saying: “I thought today the fans were great for us. They never gave up on us.”
Category: Team NewsOur time for Glory
By: 21 | 2 Comments
Against all odds, Everton faces Chelsea at Wembley late Saturday afternoon with the FA Cup on the line. Few would have imagined the Toffees at this stage but throughout the Cup run, just as the Premier League race the team that “couldn’t”, did. It has been a miraculous year for David Moyes’ side, no telling why many consider him the one of the finest managers in England today. Lacking the budget that many boast and despite a torrid series of injuries his side consistently over-achieved.
Now they face one final test, to pull off an upset of Chelsea while lacking the services of Yakubu, Mikel Arteta, Jô and possibly their man of the year, Phil Jagielka. While that seems daunting, Everton has consistently eschewed to the edict of overcoming adversity. Behind Timmy Cahill, called the club’s “new Alan Ball” by chairman Bill Kenwright, the Toffees once again play David against Goliath.
There are no great mysteries of this match as both clubs know each other quite well. However once again, against all odds Everton is gunning for a upset but this time for the FA Cup.
Everton supporters, far and wide – speak up because now is your chance.
Category: Team NewsAnd now the FA Cup!
By: 21 | 2 Comments
Waiting for the FA Cup final, Everton defeated Fulham in the final day of the season 2-0 to make claim for fifth in the table. Already secure in their spot of the Europa League, the match was a perfect confidence builder for next Saturday’s trip to Wembley.
With young Jack Rodwell back in the starting eleven, Everton pushed Fulham back early with a series of testing advances. However Fulham, who head to European football through the work of miracle-worker Roy Hodgson, quickly got its footing and the match became a box to box encounter. Just before the break Everton broke the deadlock as Steven Pienaar played through Leon Osman, with Toffee product making his way past the ‘keeper before sending the ball in. After the restart both sides had considerable chances to add to the score-sheet, with Fulham sending a few agonizingly wide. The day was Everton’s though as Osman added his second with two minutes remaining, hammering the ball in from twenty metres.
FA Cup awaits. Lets hear from the Everton supporters!
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