Agreed, its all about the fast start, thats why I say Everton are at a disadvantage here, traditionally very slow starters. First 8-10 games will give us a better idea.
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Agreed, its all about the fast start, thats why I say Everton are at a disadvantage here, traditionally very slow starters. First 8-10 games will give us a better idea.
Well, unfortunately have to sweat it out til next weekend to see what happens-which i absolutely hate lol. And it's now imperative we fend off any more bids for Leighton too. If another bid came in, and we accepted, it would be absolutely catastrophic for our season. But the way it looks right now he's set to stay. Kenwright may have been criticized for a lot of things, but he got it spot on this time round by recognising his importance. But we have a fully fit squad, and each player is rearing to go. So excuses shouldn't be needed this time round.
Won't stop me being nervous toward the end of the window though lol. For obvious reasons
Fairly sure you have fended off Manchester United now, so I guess he is safe. We dont seem to be doing any gamesmanship with you lot, at the board level relations seem to be very good. So I expect him to stay, annoyingly.
Hibbo's first goal for the club courtesy of a bullet free kick. And a catalyst...for the Hibbo riots
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Fair play to the AEK fans too. Seen the footage and created a great atmosphere and never stopped singing. Fair play to them
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Fair play to the AEK fans too. Seen the footage and created a great atmosphere and never stopped singing. Fair play to them
Agree with a lot of this, but Everton's problem is a paper thin squad and a lack of pace in forward positions. A lot rests on Naismith and Jelavic striking some form, and apart from Pienaar their isn't a great amount of creativity. Of course they have many strengths as well, but I think 5th is beyond them.
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Rodwell on City's radar | Manchester City News, Fixtures, Results, Transfers | Sky Sports
Bit of a strange one. Rodwell has undoubted potential but has struggled to play consecutive games for quite some time due to injuries. Saying that, if a bit in upwards of 15m came in for him, it would be hard to say no. It would give us the money to buy a quality winger.
Although the prospect of Rodwell, Fellaini and Barkley playing together in midfield sounds very promising.
Bit of a strange one. Rodwell has undoubted potential but has struggled to play consecutive games for quite some time due to injuries. Saying that, if a bit in upwards of 15m came in for him, it would be hard to say no. It would give us the money to buy a quality winger.
Although the prospect of Rodwell, Fellaini and Barkley playing together in midfield sounds very promising.
Rodwell has had a series of niggles which has so far proven to be a roadblock for his development. It will certainly be interesting to see how much he improves playing alongside better players at City or if he becomes lost in the myriad of superstars they have
Just hoping to god it's not going to be another Johnson situation. He's got far too much to offer to be wasted-as demonstrated when he shut down Silva last time. It's the dressing room I'm concerned about too. It's hardly the most settled shall we say
Think he is moving far too soon to a club like City where expectations are always high and the spotlight is always on its players
Felt he should have stayed at Everton under Moyes, concentrated on getting a good injury-free season under his belt before contemplating a move. Although you can also say that at City his development will be accelerated playing alongside some of the finest players in the world. We will have to see
Also wonder if it will fuel the rumours about De Jong moving on. Still think City should've concentrated on getting a CB instead as I think they need cover. i just dread the day he scores against us. The nightmare scenario for any fan lol
Savic is poor. He needs a loan to another League or something. Not really City standard yet
I heard De Jong was being linked with Bayern Munich if I am not wrong.. Still Mancini has been ballistic about the lack of movement in the transfer market. As surprising as it sounds, Rodwell is the first player they have signed all summer.
Rodwell is a talented player no doubt; if Mancini manages to ensure he remains injury-free and gives him enough games to continue his development. City have a gem of a player in their hands
On the plus side for Everton, this gives a chance for Barkley to step up
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Jack Rodwell from Everton on a five-year contract as their first new player of the summer. The Premier League champions wanted the midfielder and on Sunday it was confirmed a fee had been agreed. Rodwell's move for a reported initial price of £15million rising to £18m was announced just hours after Roberto Mancini's City defeated Chelsea in the Community Shield.
"I relish the opportunity of playing with some of the best players in the world and continuing my development," said Rodwell before heading off to meet up with the England squad for the friendly against Italy. "It will be an amazing experience to make my debut in front of them if I am selected to play next weekend. The hard work starts today as I start to help contribute to the club winning more silverware. The season has started really well with the Community Shield win."
He added: "I would like to place on record my thanks to everyone at Everton Football Club. The Manager David Moyes has been brilliant for me and helped make me the player that I am today. I have a special relationship with the chairman, Mr Kenwright, who did not want me to leave but this is too good an opportunity for me to refuse." Mancini, who had been frustrated at a lack of summer signings, had angered Everton fans after defeating Chelsea in the Community Shield by saying Rodwell was not yet ready for City's first team and that the player was now joining a club with a winning mentality.
He said: "Jack is a good player. He is young. It is the first time he is in a club that plays to win and it will be different for him. But in a couple of years I am sure he will be a top and stronger midfielder. He has good quality. Rodwell is a player that needs to improve to play in this XI but he is young and a good player for our future. We are interested in all good players. I liked him last season. For this reason, we bought him."
(Skysports.com)
But of a dickish thing of Mancini to criticise us with the "winning mentality" jab. Would be careful with what he says-last thing he wants to do is make enemies. Our club has never lacked a winning mentality. We may be not be as successful, but he can be dam sure that we've always played as a team unlike some of his players.
Good luck Jack. Hope it works out for you lad
"I relish the opportunity of playing with some of the best players in the world and continuing my development," said Rodwell before heading off to meet up with the England squad for the friendly against Italy. "It will be an amazing experience to make my debut in front of them if I am selected to play next weekend. The hard work starts today as I start to help contribute to the club winning more silverware. The season has started really well with the Community Shield win."
He added: "I would like to place on record my thanks to everyone at Everton Football Club. The Manager David Moyes has been brilliant for me and helped make me the player that I am today. I have a special relationship with the chairman, Mr Kenwright, who did not want me to leave but this is too good an opportunity for me to refuse." Mancini, who had been frustrated at a lack of summer signings, had angered Everton fans after defeating Chelsea in the Community Shield by saying Rodwell was not yet ready for City's first team and that the player was now joining a club with a winning mentality.
He said: "Jack is a good player. He is young. It is the first time he is in a club that plays to win and it will be different for him. But in a couple of years I am sure he will be a top and stronger midfielder. He has good quality. Rodwell is a player that needs to improve to play in this XI but he is young and a good player for our future. We are interested in all good players. I liked him last season. For this reason, we bought him."
(Skysports.com)
But of a dickish thing of Mancini to criticise us with the "winning mentality" jab. Would be careful with what he says-last thing he wants to do is make enemies. Our club has never lacked a winning mentality. We may be not be as successful, but he can be dam sure that we've always played as a team unlike some of his players.
Good luck Jack. Hope it works out for you lad
He has to be taking the **** with the winning mentality thing. Everton are one of those teams who just scrap all game for everything. Why not just say we're fortunate to have the resources to help his deveopment, showed him this and he felt he'd like the chance to win trophies/improve at the same time. Hope he gets some game time mind you, it certainly makes them strong in the middle if he can stay fit.
Totally un-neccessary comment tbh. We still remember the Lescott situation well, so for him to say that is just going to increase the hate. In my opinion we'll always be the better club. We don't make smart **** comments, we don't cause trouble, we just get on playing football and doing our best as a unit. Something they seem to have only just discovered themselves.
It's just ignorant, it means his club wins things but he isn't winning over any neutrals. Yes he's fortunate to do well in his season last year, but come on, look at the resources he has! Practically infinite money! It's especially ironic for neutrals as I'm sure many share my view that Moyes would get a lot more out of the (City) squad than Mancini could ever do at Everton. I'm a bit suprised this is 12m rising to potentially 17 though. I thought Everton needed the money up front (and it isn't like it matters much for City). I realise it's performance related, but I was expecting them to draw a few extra mil out of City considerin the pile of dosh they seem to enjoy burning over there.