The Everton Thread

[Fappin Raptor]

Here's an FSC stream, sometimes it gets taken down pretty quickly, though.
http://veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4e917879b02c7

I'll check it out at 12:30 and hopefully it's still up.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

McFadden Rejoins Blues

McFadden Rejoins Blues

Everton have re-signed James McFadden on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old forward has been a free agent since his summer release by Birmingham City and returns to Goodison Park almost four years after departing in a £5m switch to St Andrews.

McFadden initially joined the Blues from Motherwell in 2003 and scored 11 times in 109 appearances during his first spell at the Club.

Comfortable up front, behind a striker or on either flank, the Scot’s Everton highlights included a vital goal away to Metalist Kharkiv in the 2007/08 Europa League and a stunning volleyed finish at Charlton in April 2007 that was many people’s goal of the season.

At Birmingham McFadden was a first team regular – scoring 13 times in 82 games – until a serious knee injury wiped out his 2010/11 campaign.

Now back fit again, he will join up with the rest of the Blues squad at Finch Farm this week and begin his battle to force his way into David Moyes’ starting line-up.

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2011/10/17/mcfadden-rejoins-blues

 

[BigHouseUSA]

Interesting signing. He's had random spurts of good form, but other than that he hasn't been too impressive. If he stays healthy, who knows.

 

[spiker]

Yeah, they need some help at forward. Who knows? But I'll take anything at this point. It's worth a shot, at least.

 

[1ke]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...d-Moyes-fears-Everton-sell-Ross-Barkley.html?

David Moyes has admitted he is worried about Everton’s ability to keep hold of rising star Ross Barkley after he bolstered his squad by re-signing James McFadden.

Barkley, 17, is regarded as the most exciting young player to emerge at Goodison Park since Wayne Rooney and Chelsea lead the Barclays Premier League clubs that are monitoring his progress.

Everton are not looking to offload Barkley and will offer him a long-term deal when he turns 18 in December but Moyes is well aware that will not stop their rivals plotting to sign the midfielder.

Moyes saw Rooney leave for Manchester United in August 2004 when he was 18 but while Everton now have superior squad, the manager knows the circumstances are not so straightforward.

‘Every club will want Ross as he is going to be an outstanding player,’ said Moyes of Barkley, who is already an England Under-21 international. ‘I’m worried it will be a difficulty for us in the future.

‘If someone comes for Ross I've always said it it’s expensive to buy off Everton. If you’re going to come and try to take our better players we don’t sell cheap, that’s for sure.

‘I’m sure the bigger clubs will be looking at him, but we’ve no intention of selling. I think we’ve got the team to carry Ross. The club is in a much better position (than with Rooney).

 

[Fappin Raptor]

DRENTHEEE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fappin Raptor]

October 23, 2011 @ Fulham, first half notes

- Drenthe has been tearing up the right side of the pitch.
- Fulham seems more in control now that Drenthe was moved to the left side. I'm still scratching my head on this one.
- Why is Vellios starting? Is this his reward for scoring a meaningless goal against Chelsea. Cahill should be up there.
- Everton needs to have 2 strikers up top. They keep trying long balls but the lone forward can not do anything by himself.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

 

[spiker]

Drenthe's goal was sexy as hell. Glad to see him finally get a start.

 

[spiker]

Yo fappin raptor - You were right, Drenthe shouldn't be starting. He looked like ass on Saturday. Lots of stupid, overaggressive fouls, bad passes. RM probably sent him to Moyes to see if he can learn some discipline. He's got a ways to go before the season is over but he doesn't seem to get it. It's too bad because he's so athletically gifted. Let him come off the bench again. He seems to make the most impact when he comes in fresh at the end of the game.

I hate his stupid haircut, too.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

He shows bursts of energy and really does contribute a lot to our game plan, but he does make a lot of mistakes and take some bad fouls. Also, Taylor's wonder goal against us Drenthe could have hassled him instead of letting him take that amazing shot.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Image of the Day: 11/9/11

Image of the Day: 11/9/11

Jack Rodwell becomes the first English player to wear a replica of the Team GB shirt for the London 2012 Olympics.

 

[spiker]

While we're at it, I'm tired of Saha sending every shot wide. I'm cool if he never plays again.

And when was the last time Cahill scored a goal?

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Everton 11 vs Wolves
---------------Howard----------------
Hibbert--Jagielka--Heitinga--Baines
Coleman--Fellaini--Osman--Drenthe
-------------Cahill--Saha-------------

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Tony Hibbert is such a fucking dork.

 

[wr50l]

Going with Everton and Rangers in a double today. Come on you Toffees!

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Everton dominating.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

EVERTON XI v Bolton
----------------Howard---------------
Hibbert--Jagielka--Heitinga--Baines
Coleman----Osman----Fellaini--Bily
-------------Cahill--Saha-------------

Subs: Mucha, Vellios, Gueye, Barkley, Stracqualursi, Mustafi, McAleny

I was hoping to see Rodwell back but I guess we'll have to wait another week. I also don't know what happened to Drenthe, I'll have to look it up here.

 

[wr50l]

One Scottish manager needs this much more than the other. Come on Bolton!

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Wheater with a red! Oh goodie!