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Midnitemike

Player Valuation: £1m
One year contract extension signed today apparently. Delighted for him and us. Blanking out the back pass, I thought he was one of our best players last year and deserved at least another year.
 
Can anyone post the transcript of his webchat?
I'm not on the OS 'cos, well, it's ****e.
 

Hi guys. I will start answering your questions at around 7pm UK time. I'm looking forward to it! Sylvain.

Friday July 6, 2012 18:49
Hi guys, I'm ready. Let's go!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:08

Alex Rodwell Scott:
When you played left back for the last few matches of the season, did you feel any pressure about filling in for a player like Baines?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:08
Not pressure. Just cramps! I did enjoy it. It was different and it's always enjoyable to learn and play in a different position. But it was too much running for my legs!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:09

tilly.mint:
Are you going to give Jimmy the Masseur the birthday bumps?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:10
Actually we just threw him in the pool. And Magaye too!
Friday July 6, 2012 19:10

michael_everton.96_208233:
how much can you bench press?

135kg
Friday July 6, 2012 19:10

LD1878:
Hi Sylvain, my question to you is how do you keep so physically fit and quick despite being one of the senior players in the squad? Have you had to change anything as you've aged in terms of training?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:11
I've not had to change anything but I'm a bit more careful about my diet and I spend more time in the gym. The older you get the harder you have to work.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:11

sartinfalk:
Can you describe the feeling when you walks out at Goodison Park in a merseyside derby?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:11
How can you describe it? It's so tough. I honestly think you have to be a professional football and play for Everton to understand it.


Jack Holden:
What was it like to be voted player's player of the season?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:12
It was great. The guys are the ones who see you working every day, not just at the games. You can't cheat or hide from them so for them to recognise me was very rewarding.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:13

Okeeffe:
What has been your favorite everton moment so far ?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:13
Strangely, the semi-final against Liverpool. It was Wembley and I grew up and learnt a lot from what happened to me. Even for someone of my age, you can mature from an experience like that.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:14

snopde:
Hi Sylvain, thanks for the last season. Who do you think is the best player in team to bring up an atmosphere when toffees is down by the half time? cheers from Finland:)

Friday July 6, 2012 19:14
Definitely not Phil Neville! Haha! I don't think there's anyone in particular. We always react as a team and there's not really one players who stands up and speaks - we all do.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:15

LD1878:
Where do you think Everton will finish in the league next season?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:15
It depends. I think if you finish in the top six that's an amazing achievement and a great performance. The league is so tough. It was a big four, now it's a big six. At least.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:16

Stephen Conroy:
whos the worst dressed player at everton

Friday July 6, 2012 19:16
Phil Neville. Easy. So easy. But I think it's his wife who dresses him each day, so you can't really blame him!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:17

oohlookatu:
How many years at the top flight do you think you've got left? Hope to see you at Everton for a few more years yet.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:17
It's impossible to answer because one injury could change everything but I'm doing everything I can to make sure I last as long as possible.


danielheath27:
do you think steven naismith will be a good player for everton?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:18
I hope so! I've only seen him running so far but I look forward to getting to know him more in the coming weeks. He seems like a cool guy.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:19

Andy Fairclough:
Any funny momnents happened first day back in training?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:19
Jimmy and Magaye getting thrown in the pool was the best thing so far!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:20

ellenmoncur_217230:
Who's the best striker you've ever played against?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:20
Henry, Anelka, Drogba, Rooney, Torres - I couldn't pick between them.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:21

Tom Mc A:
Apart from you, who is the fastest in the team do you think?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:21
I'd say Bainesy.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:21

harryefc:
do you think you will retire at everton?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:21
I'm happy where I am and I don't think about changing clubs but you never know in football.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:22

JoshBernard94:
Would you like to see Landon Donovan back at the club again in January?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:22
Of course. Every time he's come to us he's done well so it would always be nice to have him back again.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:23

ConorWardale:
How well do you think Magaye will do for Everton, think he'll become a first team regular over time?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:23
He needs to be a bit more consistent but if he keeps working hard, I think he has the quality to play more often.


Stephen Conroy:
Who are your top 3 defenders in the world right now?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:23
Vidic, Pique and... it's difficult. Ok, it's not a centre back but Bainesy. I see him every day and I'm biased, but I'm so impressed with him.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:25

bayan:
Do you have moments that you regret in your career?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:25
None. I'm happy with my career, with what I've achieved, with where I am, so I don't have any reason to regret.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:26

Bozzy18:
Are you keeping the same number next season? If so why did you choose No.15 in the first place?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:26
Yes, I'll keep it. Unless Cristiano Ronaldo signs and says he wants '15'! It's just my lucky number.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:27

pbeech10_225344:
Do you think Vellios could break into the team this season?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:29
We don't have too many strikers so he's got a good chance to play. As a striker, if you score you stay in the team. So if he gets his chance, he'll want to take it.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:29

CharlieWillbo:
who has the most potential in the squad?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:30
I like Conor McAleny. He trained with us a few times last season and he always looked like he could be in the squad.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:30

pitchrunner:
what do you all do in the evening out there.Can you leave the complex and go for a few beers?!!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:31
No beers! You're normally so tired after the three training sessions that you just go to your room and rest.


joshbonsu:
Who is the better player Messi or Ronaldo?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:32
I don't know if he's better but I prefer Messi.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:32

MattycEFC:
who do you get along with most in Everton?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:32
Well Louis is gone now so Felli and Magaye.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:33

EFC97:
who is the joker in the team

Friday July 6, 2012 19:33
Ossie. Another easy one! He's always up to something.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:34

Bozzy18:
I believe when you join the team you have to sing a song... What was yours?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:34
It's true, we do. I sang La Bamba!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:34

efc_82:
would you consider doing your coaching badges in the future?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:34
Not really. With younger players maybe but with adults, I think it's too much stress being a coach.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:35

TeamCahill17:
do you think hibbert will score this season?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:35
Hopefully! I guess we say this every season though, don't we? Haha! I hope he scores. You know, in training, he scores some great goals sometimes.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:36

EFC97:
What other sports do you enjoy playing?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:36
Basketball and I've just started playing golf. I can't say I enjoy it though - it's so frustrating!


efc_82:
were you frustrated with france at the euros? who do you hope takes over?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:37
Not really because it was what was expected. It's not like they were the favourites. Not frustrated but a bit disappointed maybe. I don't know who can take over - I can't see anyone. Whoever it is has a big task ahead though because we've just rebuilt the team.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:38

EdShorty:
Whose singing was the worst when they joined/ who sang the worst song?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:39
Marcus Hahnemann was dreadful. He tried to sing an American Christmas song that nobody knew and then changed his mind and started doing heavy metal. You should've seen some of the stuff on his iPod!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:40

Hanza:
can you get us to Wembley again. I am looking for a couple of weekends down in London please

Friday July 6, 2012 19:40
Like every season we will do the maximum to go to Wembley. Not just to go to Wembley but to do well in every competition and try to win a trophy.

Friday July 6, 2012 19:41

TeamCahill17:
Are you optamitic about next season?

Friday July 6, 2012 19:41
I feel confident and comfortable about next season, yes. I'm looking forward to it starting because that will mean no more pre-season running!

Friday July 6, 2012 19:42
Ok, guys, I've got to go now. Thanks for all the questions and sorry I couldn't answer them all. Enjoy your weekend.
 

Distan quite rightly had a go at our TH goal keeper Captain tonight which caused their 3rd crucial goal - TH simply stood like Bostick on his line when a long ball entered the box it was easily TH ball but Distan had to put it out for a throw in if you lip read Distan twice he remonstrated with TH stating it was his ball and he never came for it lazy goal keeping at its worse just a very bad night at the office 4 shots for Palace = 3 goals two of the 2nd and 3rd pure gifts - the team selection RM has to learn from it for Sunday!
 
Someone's going to have to make way for Jags and I think tonight will give Martinez an excuse to put Jags alongside Stones, Distin's a good player but I want to see how we get on with that pairing since I reckon they're our best centre backs
 

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