Ralphie Boy
Player Valuation: £8m
Problem solved, get them fit and top four here we come:
"Everton are missing a litle last third “magic” from injured stars Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar says boss Roberto Martinez.
Osman is struggling with a foot ligament problem and hasn’t featured since the defeat at Manchester City on December 6.
Martinez says that the midfielder will not need surgery, but is not expected to return any time soon.
Pienaar is suffering from a knee injury and made his last appearance as a late substitute in the Blues last victory against Queens Park Rangers on december 15.
After Monday night’s goalless draw with West Bromwich Albion Martinez said: “We all share the same frustration. We wanted to win the game and we wanted to perform well. The players had the perfect attitude and mindset and the perfect focus that allowed us to control the game. You don’t see many games in the Premier League when the opposition has no shots on target.
“We had a few games where we have managed that, but at the other end we are missing a little magic and those moments we have seen so many times from Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar and even Aiden McGeady – they have real quality in finding space.
“The second half we all got frustrated, the players to the crowd and that can be vice versa from the crowd to the players.”
But Martinez was pleased with the attitude shown by young midfielder Ross Barkley despite the frustration evident in the crowd.
“Ross didn’t have a fantastic evening but he didn’t show any signs of weakness, of not wanting the ball and not wanting to show for it,” added the Blues boss. “That’s a sign of incredible character - and that’s the way things will turn.”
I have used the word deluded alot lately but mainly to the RM supporters who think he is the man too take us to the next level, but this drivel accompanied by the rest of the [Poor language removed] spin he tries to put on his and his players failure is unbelievable.
"Everton are missing a litle last third “magic” from injured stars Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar says boss Roberto Martinez.
Osman is struggling with a foot ligament problem and hasn’t featured since the defeat at Manchester City on December 6.
Martinez says that the midfielder will not need surgery, but is not expected to return any time soon.
Pienaar is suffering from a knee injury and made his last appearance as a late substitute in the Blues last victory against Queens Park Rangers on december 15.
After Monday night’s goalless draw with West Bromwich Albion Martinez said: “We all share the same frustration. We wanted to win the game and we wanted to perform well. The players had the perfect attitude and mindset and the perfect focus that allowed us to control the game. You don’t see many games in the Premier League when the opposition has no shots on target.
“We had a few games where we have managed that, but at the other end we are missing a little magic and those moments we have seen so many times from Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar and even Aiden McGeady – they have real quality in finding space.
“The second half we all got frustrated, the players to the crowd and that can be vice versa from the crowd to the players.”
But Martinez was pleased with the attitude shown by young midfielder Ross Barkley despite the frustration evident in the crowd.
“Ross didn’t have a fantastic evening but he didn’t show any signs of weakness, of not wanting the ball and not wanting to show for it,” added the Blues boss. “That’s a sign of incredible character - and that’s the way things will turn.”
I have used the word deluded alot lately but mainly to the RM supporters who think he is the man too take us to the next level, but this drivel accompanied by the rest of the [Poor language removed] spin he tries to put on his and his players failure is unbelievable.
