SimonButtle Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 http://www.toffeeweb...news/20781.html Good, and im glad it's only a year also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 He's deserved it to be fair to the man! I still can't get over his pace for someone built like an AMerican fridge, its frightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'd give him a 3 year deal - such is my confidence that he will play till his late 30's - he is a month older than Carragher and look at the difference, he is quicker now than carragher has ever been in his career... Tremendous professional and shows what you can achieve if you look after yourself. Thing is can he be that defender who doesn't rely on pace? possibly not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adziom Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Fully justified on this season's performances. He and Heitinga have been an excellent partnership at the back, and Distin looks good to do a solid job there until Duffy is old enough and good enough to join Johnny at the back. As for Jags, I don't know what the future holds for him at Everton. He shouldn't get anywhere near a return to the line up unless one of the other two get injured or suspended, but I can't see such a highly rated player, and one with international aspirations sitting on the bench for us for long without looking elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'd give him a 3 year deal - such is my confidence that he will play till his late 30's - he is a month older than Carragher and look at the difference, he is quicker now than carragher has ever been in his career... Tremendous professional and shows what you can achieve if you look after yourself. Thing is can he be that defender who doesn't rely on pace? possibly not. Pretty much My sentiments, If He was 25 to 28 We would be looking at a £25M + defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Pretty much My sentiments, If He was 25 to 28 We would be looking at a £25M + defender. I'd give him a 3 year deal - such is my confidence that he will play till his late 30's - he is a month older than Carragher and look at the difference, he is quicker now than carragher has ever been in his career... Tremendous professional and shows what you can achieve if you look after yourself. Thing is can he be that defender who doesn't rely on pace? possibly not. Well and truely agree with these thoughts lads. I still see him as one of the best defenders in the league, he has eveything in his locker, just wish he would be a little bit better with his distribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 The question is how hasnt he played for a top top team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Its because he does have a tendency to throw in an absolute stinker every now and then, and maybe he relies on having a good partner (as do most CB's to be fair!). I really rate Distin, he was impeccable on Saturday and deserves another year but to say he would be £25mil+ if he was in his mid-late twenties is a bit of an over-exageration IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 In retrospect the £5,000,000 we gave Portsmouth for his services, with regards to the absurd prices some players go for now, does represent a very good deal. I really feel he should have been given an opportunity with the French national squad at some stage, even those sometimes meaningless friendlies, they could have given him a game or fitted in him somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Its because he does have a tendency to throw in an absolute stinker every now and then, and maybe he relies on having a good partner (as do most CB's to be fair!). I really rate Distin, he was impeccable on Saturday and deserves another year but to say he would be £25mil+ if he was in his mid-late twenties is a bit of an over-exageration IMO. In todays market far from it if a players such as Phil Jones can go for 16.5M I know who I'd rather pay those sort of or above figures for if obviously the age gap was similar....anyhow thats just me being speculative :)Either way He's proven to be a top center back but as You say I do think He's twice the player when given a decent partner.Not sure why He has never played for a top club but there are plenty of players who could but never do either way that fact does not disregard He's a very good defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 In retrospect the £5,000,000 we gave Portsmouth for his services, with regards to the absurd prices some players go for now, does represent a very good deal. I really feel he should have been given an opportunity with the French national squad at some stage, even those sometimes meaningless friendlies, they could have given him a game or fitted in him somewhere Feck knows how Mexes started ahead of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Its because he does have a tendency to throw in an absolute stinker every now and then, and maybe he relies on having a good partner (as do most CB's to be fair!). I really rate Distin, he was impeccable on Saturday and deserves another year but to say he would be £25mil+ if he was in his mid-late twenties is a bit of an over-exageration IMO. Remind me of a stinker that Dystin has done? and this day an age a 25 year old Dystin would command at least lescott money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Remind me of a stinker that Dystin has done? and this day an age a 25 year old Dystin would command at least lescott money Manchester United when Berbatov made him look like a clown. Against the shite just a couple of weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Manchester United when Berbatov made him look like a clown. Against the shite just a couple of weeks ago. Hardly qualifies as a stinker getting beat a couple of times by quality strikers does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hardly qualifies as a stinker getting beat a couple of times by quality strikers does it? They were stinkers because he was absolutely shite in those games. He was caught out of position time and time again, would lose the ball, not win headers, got bullied... those things qualify as meaning he had stinkers to me. Those are the only games that I can think of when he's been absolutely shocking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Manchester United when Berbatov made him look like a clown. Against the shite just a couple of weeks ago. Remind me of a stinker that Dystin has done? and this day an age a 25 year old Dystin would command at least lescott money They were stinkers because he was absolutely shite in those games. He was caught out of position time and time again, would lose the ball, not win headers, got bullied... those things qualify as meaning he had stinkers to me. Those are the only games that I can think of when he's been absolutely shocking though. There are more examples, especially the United game (in fact both Utd games last year he made cock-ups in) but I cant recall them off the top of my head. Every now and then is probably a bit harsh, but I dont think I am unkind in saying he has cost us several goals since he has been with us (although mainly alongside Jags) and while top defenders make mistakes they are few and far between. Its also my opinion that a lot of the great last ditch challenges we seem him make are partly his own doing in the first place where he has been out of position, or not being totally awake. The Pompey fans I know used to complain a lot about him seemingly losing concentration and giving away chances. Dont get me wrong, I like Distin and I think he is having his best season with us so far, but he hasnt been at a big club or played internationally for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Distin for me could be one of the best centre backs in the world, he has everything in his locker, pace, power, strength etc but we just dont seem to see enough of it consistently. Sometimes I think Wow he is awesome and the next I am thinking to myself did he really just do that. Difficult one with Distin cant really judge him, alot like Yobo who I actually really rated just a shame he doesnt have a brain otherwise I have no doubt he would be playing for a top top team, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 The only flaw I can see in Distin's game is his lack of ability at reading the bounce or flight of the ball, other than that he's up there with the best of them. However he does lack that certain aura/presence/class/command that some players seem to have like Kompany, Heitinga, and Vidic. As well as a few players I'd consider worse like Jags, Terry, and Lescott have. In my eyes Distin is easily in the top 10 in the prem. Vidic, Kompany, Heitinga, Vermalean and Agger(if fit) the only noticeably better players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 The question is how hasnt he played for a top top team? Aren't we a top team? OK slightly off the pace at the moment but as the other top teams have tripped up big time on occasions this season if we hadn't dropped stupid points we'd be a lot higher than 9th now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Top team in terms of achievement, stature, instant recognition (as in big club putting it another way), but no longer in terms of recent success. Have been overtaken the last 10/15 years by some plastics with bare trophy cabinets before they became what they are today. Were Chelsea a big club when we last won a trophy in 1995?, look at it like that. It's only in recent years some other clubs have really established themselves after decades of inactivity and mediocre nothings. Everton for me will always be a big club, founder members of the football league and a most impressive honors list with some unique and stand out past individuals. It's simply we have fallen away the last two decades from the other challengers who have remained largely consistent. Could there be a day when we make a real return?, may not be in my lifetime again but bottom line is - Top team, Big Club, whatever way you want to see it, Yes I think that's fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'm surprised he never played for France, I know Guadeloupe wanted him for the Gold Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Signed a new one year contract. It's like a new signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Signed a new one year contract. It's like a new signing. I bet this is how the board, think we'll react to the news. Although he probably does deserve that extra year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Glad we have him for another year, I'd hate to see us having to play against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'm very happy about this. The guy is one of the best defenders in the league, and deserves his contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Im very happy about this. Still fast, still strong, still motivated, still at Everton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lol looks like that £5M fee wasnt so bad after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Good news. By far the quickest 35 year old I've ever seen. Never seen anyone out pace him. Plays like he's still in his 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 http://www.football365.com/everton/9061484/Premier-League-Everton-defender-Sylvain-Distin-expects-to-sign-a-new-deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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