The Regulator Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) When we look at what we've already got, I think this will be a very good transfer if it comes off. Saha is finished here, if he earns a new contract I'll be very surprised. Anichebe is showing signs that he might be becoming the player everyone at the club thought he would be, but he is still injury prone and shouldn't really be our first choice striker, not yet anyway. Vellios is the same, while he shows a lot more predatory instinct he is still young and will have to get used to the rigour of the prem before he scores for us on a regular basis. Mcfadden will go, Stracqualursi might earn himself a contract, and while he works as hard as anyone I've seen, I've yet to see proof of him cutting it in the prem, even with his goal on Friday. That leaves us with Gueye and MacAleny, again two young guns who show a lot of promise but really can't take up the mantle of starting striker for a few seasons. Jelavic however, has played and scored in a variety of scrappy, long ball, bad passing, less than 5 shots on target affairs in Scotland, and from what I've seen of him he can also shine in free flowing, high pressure, more than 15 shot on target affairs. More importantly, he could come straight into the team and start for us. Again, it's all an if, but this would definitely respresent good business on paper, nothing is for sure, but still, he seems to have enough quality to get goals wherever he goes, and I would certainly welcome that here. Manolas is the same, I see some people saying we don't need him, but in truth, like other have mentioned, Distin may get ONE more year but that's it, Johnny will go if an offer comes in, but if it doesn't I don't think he'd force a move. having Jagielka, Heitinga, Duffy and Manolas, would again represent good business, as we'd have two experienced high quality (most of the time) defenders and two young, talented defenders as back up. It's worked for Manchester United for years, and I'm all for it. It's the same in the center of the park, Barkley, Rodwell, Fellaini and Gibson are all still young and have room to improve, but if they ended up being our central midfield selection next season I wouldn't be panicking. the wings are where we have always been perennially weak under Moyes, hopefully Drenthe will get a contract, and Coleman can reclaim the sort of form on the wing that put Bale in the shadows for 90 minutes. that being said he could quite easily end up at right back, in which case the priority in the summer should become 3 new wingers. Anyway, rant over. Nothing to see here. Go back to your homes and places of businesses. Edited January 30, 2012 by The Regulator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 good post as usual Reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 just said on the radio it's 50-50 as to whether he will still be a Rangers player tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesSmurfy Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 just in on skysports .. hes in talks with us and west ham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 £3.5m up front but the deal is worth £6m all together as concluded by Rangers and Everton at 3.30PM this afternoon. The players personal terms have been confirmed and Jelly will be flown down to Liverpool tomorrow morning for his medical. No sources but trust me on this one, it HAS happend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 merged - please check the threads before opening new ones to keep the place tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 No disrespect - but if there are no sources, how has it happened??? Twitter source surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Jelly being Nikica Jelavić, as i should have mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 No disrespect - but if there are no sauces, how has it happened??? Twitter sauce surely? BBQ Ketchup Mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 merged - please check the threads before opening new ones to keep the place tidy I'm sorry I got too excited! It's big news that we signed someone who seems to know where the net is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 No disrespect - but if there are no sources, how has it happened??? Twitter source surely? Hold me too it mate, but I guarantee by tomorrow Everton will have confirmed the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm sorry I got too excited! It's big news that we signed someone who seems to know where the net is! no worries. Not sure why youre excited though, im certainly not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 BBQ Ketchup Mate... Oh know!!! I spelt the same sounding word the wrong weigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 no worries. Not sure why youre excited though, im certainly not I've been to a few Rangers matches and seen him play and he's a sterling player. I know the standard of football isn't as good as the prem but the lads got something about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've been to a few Rangers matches and seen him play and he's a sterling player. I know the standard of football isn't as good as the prem but the lads got something about him. Does he remind you of a hard working berbatov? that's what some optimistic shouts are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Does he remind you of a hard working berbatov? that's what some optimistic shouts are... Yeah, he's like a complete striker with the whole package, a bit of everything. Oh God, i hate Berbatov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Why is he (the thread) now in General discussions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 However i've heard he lacks pace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Not the quickest player in the world but hes the sort of player that if he gets the ball to his feet or head in the box you would back him to score. Can take free kicks I think too... and he scored an amazing overhead kick against aberdeen if anyone can rustle it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Aidan, I think the one you talk of is mentioned on page 2(?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 It might have moved when the threads were merged. I'd move it back but it might not be worth it for the sake of a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Why is he (the thread) now in General discussions? Because he is 99% an Everton player, something which I am very happy about. This could be an end to all our troubles up front and with Jelly up front we could start to compete for Europe in years to come. Pat on the back for Moyes is in order folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Is that, that Matt lad again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/rangers/9049488/Rangers-hopeful-of-keeping-Nikica-Jelavic-as-Everton-wait-in-wings.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Why is he (the thread) now in General discussions? my bad, merged the wrong way round Maybe i was subconsciously so excited I wanted to believe it was a done deal (though I doubt it since I dont want him) or that i can see in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 my bad, merged the wrong way round Maybe i was subconsciously so excited I wanted to believe it was a done deal (though I doubt it since I dont want him) or that i can see in the future I knew you were excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesSmurfy Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Why is he (the thread) now in General discussions? because its been confirmed on skysports its a 2 horse race between us and west ham. both the deals were accepted. i was wondering why it got moved too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Aidan, I think the one you talk of is mentioned on page 2(?) Cant find it, i ahd a quick flick through - I'm not even suppose to be on forums im working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 STill not confirmed by the club, anything could happen...Moutinh* technically should have been in General then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Apparently Jelavic is Croat for 'Heskey' #efc Oh i hope not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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