Ian C Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Dare we dream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 This is from Sky Sports News with an interview with Mirallas saying he's joining us!! http://yfrog.com/j6o...pufqaclgtcqjbez That's been cut to sound like he favours us, but at the beginning he states it is possible he might go to either club, and at the end he says he returns to Greece tomorrow (today) so don't get too excited just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Tabasco Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Greg O'Keefe (Everton correspondent for the Echo) has suggested that the transfer isn't quite as advanced as we think and personal terms will come into it. He admits without any real foundation, that he may be playing us and Arsenal off for better terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I an official interview for the Belgian National television, Mirallas openly declared: "I'm going to be talking with Everton. I'm not saying no, but I'm also not saying yes." He was unaware that DM was in the audience during the Belgium-Netherlands game yesterday night. He said he wasn't in a hurry and could wait till the end of the transfer window. The advantages of Everton is getting more chances to play and playing together with Fellaini. Arsenal used to be his favorite team in the world, but he declared that sometimes you need to drop your preferences and blue might perhaps be better for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Greg O'Keefe (Everton correspondent for the Echo) has suggested that the transfer isn't quite as advanced as we think and personal terms will come into it. He admits without any real foundation, that he may be playing us and Arsenal off for better terms. Definitely not as advanced as reported earlier. Negotiations between the player and the club hadn't even started yet. He does seem to recognize Everton are a better fit though. And I suppose he'll be flattered by Moyes coming over in person as well. I have a good feeling about this coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I am lead to believe that Mirallas is now an Everton player. Some will turn up their noses and berate it until the day is long, but that's about the size of it. Take it or leave it. Even Wikipedia, which is a reliable enough source, has recognized this. HAHAHAHA that is all. theres a gang? Can we start a new gang Matt? I feel left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I don't. This feels very Pranjic/Moutinho to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7995409/Mirallas-favours-Everton-move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Tabasco Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I don't. This feels very Pranjic/Moutinho to me It does a bit for me. I also have a feeling that it might turn out like that Brazilian bloke (can't for the life of me think of his name!) who agreed terms with us, but then promptly went tits up when he realised the figure was before tax!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 gotta wait for the OS now, let's just hope moyes can launch a massive charm offensive and not invite him to park hampers for his chat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 A few Greeks seem to think he has officially left https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=62913505&l=10b82491c6&id=142532179171070 Telling him to change his avatars kit lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Cheeky ....... http://www.greeksoccer.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235058049&st=520 Would like to see how they got on playing in the prem week in week out for the past 100 years against the quality over here, as opposed to the Greek league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gily Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 As a Belgian I've seen him play many times and I'm surprised by all the credit he gets. For me he's a pretty average player, one in a dozen. He's a bit faster than the average guy, he's an average dribbler, average first touch, average shot at goal, average header, average passing on the ball. So yea ... he'll fit in with Everton but he won't bring any added value, I find him a bit pricey for what he's offering. If I have to compare him with a former Everton player it's easy : Bilyaletdinov Just giving you a heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 As an Englishman i've seen many a person who is a fan of an overspending average club come on here and make posts like that. As long as he aint as bad as downing, henderson, adam and carroll then for £6m i'll take my chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 As a Belgian I've seen him play many times and I'm surprised by all the credit he gets. For me he's a pretty average player, one in a dozen. He's a bit faster than the average guy, he's an average dribbler, average first touch, average shot at goal, average header, average passing on the ball. So yea ... he'll fit in with Everton but he won't bring any added value, I find him a bit pricey for what he's offering. If I have to compare him with a former Everton player it's easy : Bilyaletdinov Just giving you a heads up That's funny because nearly every Olympiakos supporter is gutted that He will be leaving for one club or the other, If Your saying it from a national team point of view then there are many a fantastic player who don't bring club level football to the International stage.......Ronaldo to name but one of many!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gily Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Not exactly, I've been watching him since his early Lille days, he always looked promising but never really delivered. In Greece that changed and the fans are behind him but nowadays there isn't much difference between the Greek League and the SPL, it's rapidly declining. Olympiakos towers above the rest so it's a bit easier to score than back at Lille/Saint-Etienne or on International level. If he would sign I wouldn't expect him to score more than 5 goals in a full season. As an Englishman i've seen many a person who is a fan of an overspending average club come on here and make posts like that. Au contraire my friend, I think Everton might be my most watched team since Fellaini joined, think I watched around 30 games last season. Edited August 16, 2012 by Gily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolne Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Not exactly, I've been watching him since his early Lille days, he always looked promising but never really delivered. In Greece that changed and the fans are behind him but nowadays there isn't much difference between the Greek League and the SPL, it's rapidly declining. Olympiakos towers above the rest so it's a bit easier to score than back at Lille/Saint-Etienne or on International level. If he would sign I wouldn't expect him to score more than 5 goals in a full season. Au contraire my friend, I think Everton might be my most watched team since Fellaini joined, think I watched around 30 games last season. Jeesh, you're cheerful. I really hope you are wrong, though. For our sake if he does sign. I myself am not too much of an optimist but for whatever reason I'm still excited for him to don the Everton shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Not exactly, I've been watching him since his early Lille days, he always looked promising but never really delivered. In Greece that changed and the fans are behind him but nowadays there isn't much difference between the Greek League and the SPL, it's rapidly declining. Olympiakos towers above the rest so it's a bit easier to score than back at Lille/Saint-Etienne or on International level. If he would sign I wouldn't expect him to score more than 5 goals in a full season. Au contraire my friend, I think Everton might be my most watched team since Fellaini joined, think I watched around 30 games last season. I'm Belgian, I know Mirallas and I know the EPL very well and I can guarantee that you are misjudging Mirallas. Belgians can be very pessimistic. I've seen Mirallas shine against high-profile opponents with a physical game and a high pace and I'm sure that the Premier League is a good league for Kevin Mirallas. Everton is not making a mistake. I have a very good intuition and in a high-level team like Everton and a high pace league like the EPL he will deliver good performances. He'd be a real danger for Manchester United. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 If I have to compare him with a former Everton player it's easy : Bilyaletdinov If he's like the Bily that played in his debut (before some bastard kidnapped him and replaced him with a talentless clone) then great . Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hmmmmm.... Sounds to me like he could well be just using us to get better Arsenal Personal Terms. I hope not, but it wouldn't be the first time we've been used like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolne Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 If he's like the Bily that played in his debut (before some bastard kidnapped him and replaced him with a talentless clone) then great . Talentless Mr. Bilyaletdnov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Not exactly, I've been watching him since his early Lille days, he always looked promising but never really delivered. In Greece that changed and the fans are behind him but nowadays there isn't much difference between the Greek League and the SPL, it's rapidly declining. Olympiakos towers above the rest so it's a bit easier to score than back at Lille/Saint-Etienne or on International level. If he would sign I wouldn't expect him to score more than 5 goals in a full season. Au contraire my friend, I think Everton might be my most watched team since Fellaini joined, think I watched around 30 games last season. Gily, you're entitled to your opinion mate, and I'd not rush to contest it given what little I've seen of the guy. What I will say though is that David Moyes has shown to be a good judge over the years, and it must be pointed out that most players who come to Everton, have improved immensely under his leadership, so I tend to trust him. Moyes may have a totally different role in store for him should he sign, than perhaps he is used to, as we tend to use resourcefulness rather than money. Excellent English incidentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Talentless Mr. Bilyaletdnov? I exaggerate sometimes . Ineffective would have been fairer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Gily, you're entitled to your opinion mate, and I'd not rush to contest it given what little I've seen of the guy. What I will say though is that David Moyes has shown to be a good judge over the years, and it must be pointed out that most players who come to Everton, have improved immensely under his leadership, so I tend to trust him. Moyes may have a totally different role in store for him should he sign, than perhaps he is used to, as we tend to use resourcefulness rather than money. Excellent English incidentally. This. Pienaar was hardly a stand out performer when at Dortmund, but Moyes obviously saw that he had something about him and now he is one of our best players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolne Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I exaggerate sometimes . Ineffective would have been fairer. Imagine if it was Matt Damon pretending to be Bily since his debut season and that's why we thought he was so shit. Speaking of Matt Damon, I thought the book was better than the movie. I really wouldn't compare Mirallas to Bily based on what little I've seen of Kevin... but little being the key word here obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 There are rumours he's signed a 4 year deal with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 See below - could be pure guess work, who knows .... EVERTON have won the race to sign Kevin Mirallas - snatching the Olympiakos striker from under the noses of Arsenal. Mirallas' agent held talks with the Gunners earlier this summer but he has now agreed a four-year deal with Everton, with David Moyes' side paying around £6million for the Belgian hitman. The 24 year-old, who was the top scorer in Greek top-flight football last season and has not hid the fact he is keen to play in the Premier League, is expected on Merseyside within the next 24 hours to have a medical and complete the switch. Source: Talk Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 There are rumours he's signed a 4 year deal with us. Nice find Avin, four year deal sounds good to me as it means we will have him for a long period of time and if anyone wants to try and land him next season they'll have to pay us a pretty penny. I'm ecstatic over this move and I do believe within the next 24/48 hours he'll be seen in Royal Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Can we please sell Vic now? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 See below - could be pure guess work, who knows .... I was getting excited until I saw the source! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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