Signing a new contract along with Baines apparently.
Ross Barkley
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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Must be what the ITK on GoT was on about then. Thought he would sign a new contract anyway but the Baines news is great too.
He's not ready to leave Everton yet IMO, he's similar to Rooney but not half as mature in terms of performance/consistency, but he has that raw talent that Roo had.
IMO, he's the opposite of what we need anyway, he'd have Rooney/Kag/Adnan to compete with for the 'hole' position, as I wouldn't like him a midfield 2.
IMO, he's the opposite of what we need anyway, he'd have Rooney/Kag/Adnan to compete with for the 'hole' position, as I wouldn't like him a midfield 2.
He consistently puts in good performances actually.
True, he's just yet to step It up a notch and destroy the opposition.
He's put in 5 or 6 excellent performances where he's stepped it up.
He's a bit inconsistent over 90 minutes and his decision making isn't always on point. Typical youngster really.
hope he recovers soon. incredible talent. England needs him.
Roberto's training methods have made him weaker.
One more reason why he'd be a fantastic asset as a box-to-box in the future.
It's cruel of you to post such a GIF whilst we're watching Cleverley and Fellaini tonight.
Can't wait til we have him, JWP and Shaw doing their thing for us. OOF
Class goal today. His "shh" celebration was amusing too. 
Class play that.
No challenge at all. Good goal but pathetic defending.
Stick him straight in the England team.
Good player, terrible defending on that goal though. Has all the time in the world with everyone backing off.
He can also make time jitter when dribbling, awesome superpower!
But seriously, lovely goal and he's going to be a star. Just bloody wished he was the one Moyes pushed for the hardest last summer.
But seriously, lovely goal and he's going to be a star. Just bloody wished he was the one Moyes pushed for the hardest last summer.
Had some great moments early but, on the whole, he had a pretty uneven performance by his standards, IMO. Perhaps it's still an issue of recovering from his injury or the common youth dip in form but it hasn't truly been the same Ross of the first 3-4 months of the season. A special player no doubt though
I've read that he's mature and sensible for his age, that he puts his development as the priority at the moment. It seems he figures that's best done Everton at the moment. He's probably going to spend at least one more season there before maybe going on to a bigger club.
I think he'd be best served by staying there 2/3 years as a starter at the very least. He needs to be absolutely certain he'll be a starter at the big club he'll move to, rather than going down the Rodwell/Any Chelsea youth career path.
Then he should just not go to City or Chelsea then. Otherwise, even if he moved this summer, I reckon £40m+ would be a fair indication of the faith any club has in him.
I am certain theres going to be a million more posts on Barkley over the next year or two in here and I am certain he is going nowhere for a couple more seasons anyway....he is playing for a wonderfully attack minded manager that can improve him a lot so he would be nuts to move anywhere else.....he would be awesome to have here though in a couple of season but i woudl say city will outbid us for him...not sure if he would fancy london and being far from family
He looks like a great player. I don't think it's in the best interest for any young player to come to United at the moment, if they truly care about their careers that is. Certainly not attack minded, skilful players like Barkley, Moyes will retard their development.
He's no reason to leave Everton anytime soon - he's alreagy gettin recognition for the England squad, so him moving to a bigger club isnt necessary just yet..
Would love to have him here, but would Moyes turn him into shite though?!
Would love to have him here, but would Moyes turn him into shite though?!
Martinez...
If we keep improving and getting into Europe consistently he will stay, but even if we don't we'd sell him for 'silly' money. It will be tough to do that but with players like Barkley willing to give the challenge a go and staying with us we have a better chance.
If we keep improving and getting into Europe consistently he will stay, but even if we don't we'd sell him for 'silly' money. It will be tough to do that but with players like Barkley willing to give the challenge a go and staying with us we have a better chance.
I'm shocked he wasn't booked for that.
It's the little sidestep and then 'feck it, down you go' that gets me.
Silly to do it but i like players with a bit of passion and anger. That's one thing which has been monumental for us this season.
Silly to do it but i like players with a bit of passion and anger. That's one thing which has been monumental for us this season.
Why's media darling Barkley doing that then? Anger issues? If it was Rooney it'd be all over the media. "Oooh what if Wayne did that in the WC etc etc".
Arteta is a dirty cnut but he's done nothing wrong there.
Arteta is a dirty cnut but he's done nothing wrong there.
I'd love to see him drop back a bit into the 8 position. He can be world-class there I think, and if we somehow managed to acquire him, I'd hope that was how we used him. He has everything, and his physical attributes mean he would do very well in the heart of the midfield.
I know in football nowadays people never compare players of different races, but I think he could develop into something like Yaya Toure eventually. A 20 goal central midfielder with great drive from box-to-box.
I know in football nowadays people never compare players of different races, but I think he could develop into something like Yaya Toure eventually. A 20 goal central midfielder with great drive from box-to-box.
There is no need for Artetas hand to be that high.
Arteta caught him in the face with an arm, he was annoyed
If we signed him and no other midfielders Id be happy - he has the potential to be a fantastic player.
If Everton don't qualify for the CL I hope we chuck as much money as is needed to prise him away - He can play a couple of positions, has strength , skill can dribble can pass and as he gets older I can see him getting more and more goals - especially if breaking from a bit deeper (similar to lampard)
If Everton do qualift for the cl hopefully he will stay for a year and we can go after him the summer after with (fingers crossed) more CL football to offer him as well.
Potentially up there with the likes of Robson, Hoddle, Gascoigne, Scholes and Gerrard as one of the best central English midfielders I have seen
If Everton don't qualify for the CL I hope we chuck as much money as is needed to prise him away - He can play a couple of positions, has strength , skill can dribble can pass and as he gets older I can see him getting more and more goals - especially if breaking from a bit deeper (similar to lampard)
If Everton do qualift for the cl hopefully he will stay for a year and we can go after him the summer after with (fingers crossed) more CL football to offer him as well.
Potentially up there with the likes of Robson, Hoddle, Gascoigne, Scholes and Gerrard as one of the best central English midfielders I have seen
Surprised as well but I suppose the adrenaline, the weight of the encounter, being at home etc. and he showed his age there a bit.
Kind of thing that will get you sent off and I imagine Roberto reminded him of that, nice to see Baines give Mikel an earful as well. I thought the incident was not worth reacting to, tbh, but there's probably a history there as well
I don't know the player well enough but I can't see a reason why Ross would want to leave Everton & Martinez, regardless of what happens with the CL this season. He's a breakout star and a good deal of that credit has to go to his manager, no reason to leave. But then again, I don't have a clue what his ambitions are and whether that includes staying with Everton
Just don't be so sure that United, Barcelona et al can turn everyone's heads
Everton themselves said previousley if they can qualify for the CL they can keep players like Barkley otherwise they will sell for silly money so they are at least keeping the door ajar - and I guess from Barkleys point of view the big difference may be in wages as I cant imagine he is on a fortune at everton as they dont traditionally pay that much - as you say it may not be enough to turn his head - or possibly he has a desire to play abroad or work with a particular coach like pep or jose... but if there if any sniff of an opportunity to sign him I hope we are all over it and if we dont get him fair enough - but at least lets try our best!
Yeah, of course. I think any English club with big aspirations has to look at what I would agree is the standout English midfielder coming through in the country. Money won't be an issue but regardless of CL qualification, can't imagine Martinez intends to let go a centerpiece to his project. A project that is bigger than what Everton has previously enjoyed so I am skeptical that he will be going anywhere but it's true, you never know
He has great promise. I also see him being a fantastic all-round midfielder, similar to Vidal or Gerrard. Him and Carvalho and we will have all the tools we need to return I think.
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