Steve_E Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 http://www.voetbalnieuws.be/news/45823/Verlegt_Everton_zijn_aandacht_van_Odjidja_naar_Malanda That article says we're interested in Junior Malanda. A scout will be in Belgium watching him in action next week against Genk. He's 18 years old and Belgium -19's captain. He plays as a centre back for the Belgium -19 squad and as a holding midfielder for his club side Zulte-Waregem. They're normally a middle of the road team, but they are actually in second place after 19 games this season and he has certainly played his part in that. I don't think he'd be an addition to our first team squad though. I've read that Zulte Waregem's manager has talked about selling him to an English club that would be willing to have him on loan at Zulte Waregem for another year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Malanda is set to become Belgium's next major midfielder. He is actually only 18y old and many people find him the most impressive player in a team that features amongst others the young talented Thorgan Hazard (Eden's brother) and they're 2nd in the league, ahead of Club Brugge, Racing Genk and Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 If the scout was at Waregem-Genk like that article in the opening post said, he'll have seen Malanda score the equaliser in their 3-1 win over Genk. He scored with a powerful header. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 If the scout was at Waregem-Genk like that article in the opening post said, he'll have seen Malanda score the equaliser in their 3-1 win over Genk. He scored with a powerful header. Not that that signifies anything in itself. Just the fact that he's so good already as a defensive mid for ZW and that he's only 18, THAT's what make shim interesting. He's in the starting line-up of practically every game for ZW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fella 25 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 He's only 18 years old, captain of the Belgian -19 and one of the best players in the Belgian League already. He's made for a big career, let's hope he comes to Everton. Vadis would also be a great defensive midfielder for Everton. Strong, defends well and his football skills are extremely high. He plays higher on the pitch now in Bruges, a bit like Fellaini here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Is this coincidental or does Moyes have a hard-on for Belgians? Or do we have a bunch of Belgian scouts or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Is this coincidental or does Moyes have a hard-on for Belgians? Or do we have a bunch of Belgian scouts or something? The papers are likely to link us with every Belgian talent. We don't exactly buy loads of players and have two Belgians. Then, we have the "Everton need to keep hold of Fellaini" storyline. It makes sense to the papers that we would want to surround him with more Belgian nationals to keep him happy here. Needless to say, I take any Belgian player links with a whole shaker of salt. This guy looks good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I think Belgium is a hotbed for talent, you only have to look at the squad they have now. We need to get the average of the team down so happy days if we go for him pete0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I think Belgium is a hotbed for talent, you only have to look at the squad they have now. We need to get the average of the team down so happy days if we go for him Oh believe me, I'm not complaining. A ton of talent coming out of Belgium and they're going to be a force internationally for the next decade. Just curious where this is all coming from. The papers are likely to link us with every Belgian talent. We don't exactly buy loads of players and have two Belgians. Then, we have the "Everton need to keep hold of Fellaini" storyline. It makes sense to the papers that we would want to surround him with more Belgian nationals to keep him happy here. Needless to say, I take any Belgian player links with a whole shaker of salt. This guy looks good though. I understand how the press works and rumors and all that and you're definitely right in that virtually every Belgian rumored to be on the move is going to be linked to us in some way. That being said, there's clearly more to it than just that. We just added Mirallas and Odjidja-Ofoe would be here as well if not for technicalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manwithoutname Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 This guy is not as good as everbody thinks. He is a good player, but not that good to play in a topteam.. He diddn't prove anything. This season he play 9 of the 15 games well and everybody wants him ? Last year he wasn't good enough for Lille and now he is good enough for Everton? He is also linked with Bruges, but don't think he is good enough for Bruges. And certainly not for 3,500,000€ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fella 25 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 This guy is not as good as everbody thinks. He is a good player, but not that good to play in a topteam.. He diddn't prove anything. This season he play 9 of the 15 games well and everybody wants him ? Last year he wasn't good enough for Lille and now he is good enough for Everton? He is also linked with Bruges, but don't think he is good enough for Bruges. And certainly not for 3,500,000€ ! Yeah, he is only one of the main reasons why Waregem is second in the Belgian League, and he's 18 years old. I also think this kid is shit. No future at all. If Waregem sells this guy for €3.5M, they are really stupid. He is also linked with 20 other teams that are better than Bruges, so you don't have to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I think Belgium is a hotbed for talent, you only have to look at the squad they have now. We need to get the average of the team down so happy days if we go for him The more belgians the better! as long as they dont head butt anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 This guy is not as good as everbody thinks. He is a good player, but not that good to play in a topteam.. He diddn't prove anything. This season he play 9 of the 15 games well and everybody wants him ? Last year he wasn't good enough for Lille and now he is good enough for Everton? He is also linked with Bruges, but don't think he is good enough for Bruges. And certainly not for 3,500,000€ ! I know nothing about the player but things like this mean little to me. Different league, different team, different coaching staff, different philosophies, etc. Pienaar was pretty brutal for Tottenham and now is making the EPL his bitch this season with Everton. If this was a Royston Drenthe or Freddy Adu kind of situation where things were just not working out wherever he went then I'd be very concerned, but I'm not going to give up on a defender because he wasn't great as an 18 year old for Lille. Central defenders take longer than just about anybody to develop. Just look at Jagielka as an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Wall Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 He is great on FIFA if that counts haha but never seen him play in real life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manwithoutname Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I know nothing about the player but things like this mean little to me. Different league, different team, different coaching staff, different philosophies, etc. Pienaar was pretty brutal for Tottenham and now is making the EPL his bitch this season with Everton. If this was a Royston Drenthe or Freddy Adu kind of situation where things were just not working out wherever he went then I'd be very concerned, but I'm not going to give up on a defender because he wasn't great as an 18 year old for Lille. Central defenders take longer than just about anybody to develop. Just look at Jagielka as an example. I'm sorry, it's true what you say. What I just wanted to say is that you can buy better young players for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 http://myevertonnews.com/everton-to-steal-the-march-on-arsenal-and-spurs-for-belgian-teen-sensation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 could potentially have 2 Juniors running the midfield! Seems to be a new site that Dunc, anyone know if it has any credibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 could potentially have 2 Juniors running the midfield! Seems to be a new site that Dunc, anyone know if it has any credibility? It's an extension of The Everton Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 It's an extension of The Everton Forum dont know of this one. Is it reliable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 dont know of this one. Is it reliable? No site is reliable Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 No site is reliable Matt Apart from Toffee Talk you mean! All the gossip columns on here are almost fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Apart from Toffee Talk you mean! All the gossip columns on here are almost fact Almost is good enough for me Bails Bailey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I've heard rumors of EFC interest in Malanda here and there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 No site is reliable Matt Apart from Toffee Talk you mean! All the gossip columns on here are almost fact In that case, did you know that we're getting Garett Bale on a free? Bailey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 In that case, did you know that we're getting Garett Bale on a free? I didn't know Gareth Bale had a brother . Matt and Bailey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 In that case, did you know that we're getting Garett Bale on a free? That's bullshit. He isn't coming here free. He is buying Finch Farm for us in order to twist our arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I didn't know Gareth Bale had a brother . That's what happens when I type a message using my iPhone. If the press do trawl forums for news, I can't wait for the next headline: "Everton look to sign Gareth Bale's brother!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's what happens when I type a message using my iPhone. I feel your pain, I do it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I feel your pain, I do it all the time. I would turn my autocorrect off but I think Www.damnyouautocorrect.com is brilliant, so I usually laugh at my own mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I would turn my autocorrect off but I think Www.damnyouautocorrect.com is brilliant, so I usually laugh at my own mistakes So do I tbh. If you can't laugh at them then you'd just want the ground to swallow you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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