Transfer Rumour Lamine Kone

NQsDiscoPants · August 16, 2016

Jags..class said:
What the latest on this

Very little on this in the local press up here since Saturday.

Eggsyblueskin · August 16, 2016

In some ways the growth of the CL has changed the landscape of football in the last 30 years,as many knew it would. The CL has become the top league every team and player aspires to. Not having an historical or actual presence in the competition makes the team appear as an appealing as signing for a division 2 side 40 years ago.

tim cahill · August 16, 2016

MoutsGoat said:
A player picking between Everton or Sunderland would only care about who offered the most money.

I'm not sure if that's entirely true. Given the choice between a club that changes its manager every year and finishes in the bottom 6 every season or a team that finishes midtable or higher, not many would choose the former.

PITA · August 16, 2016

MoutsGoat said:
Koeman was a star player, as a manager, hes not a star, Barks isnt even an International player and mention Lukaku to anybody not an Everton fan and I bet they say "going to Chelsea isnt he".

Dont get me wrong.

I worship Everton, for me its the best club in the world and that will never change, for me every year is 85/86, but thats not to say I cant look objectively at our standing in the modern game.

But 85/86 was the year the RS did the double.

LouReedwalkonthewildside · August 17, 2016

According to reports Kaboul is close to signing for Watford, think if this happens, you would think Kone will be going nowhere.

turner · August 17, 2016

Eggsyblueskin said:
In some ways the growth of the CL has changed the landscape of football in the last 30 years,as many knew it would. The CL has become the top league every team and player aspires to. Not having an historical or actual presence in the competition makes the team appear as an appealing as signing for a division 2 side 40 years ago.

I think the champions league has already peaked tbh. Apparently the viewing figures are falling year on year. I don't even think that being in a top dutch/ Portuguese/ French team that gets dumped out early on brings players more exposure than being in a top half premier league team that isn't in the competition.

Darth Toffeeman · August 17, 2016

turner said:
I think the champions league has already peaked tbh. Apparently the viewing figures are falling year on year. I don't even think that being in a top dutch/ Portuguese/ French team that gets dumped out early on brings players more exposure than being in a top half premier league team that isn't in the competition.

I can only speak for myself but I would sooner watch non league football than a CL match. I cannot stand the bloated, cash rich precession. Just one big advertisement for products I do not want these days.

toffeeblue9 · August 17, 2016

LouReedwalkonthewildside said:
According to reports Kaboul is close to signing for Watford, think if this happens, you would think Kone will be going nowhere.

Mmmm, I also think the fact we are reportedly close to signing this lad from Valencia makes the Kone deal even less likely

Petit · August 17, 2016

Darth Toffeeman said:
I can only speak for myself but I would sooner watch non league football than a CL match. I cannot stand the bloated, cash rich precession. Just one big advertisement for products I do not want these days.

CL matches are usually dull beyond belief aswell due to the away goals rule prohibiting home teams from going on the attack.

Blue Cheese · August 17, 2016

Petit said:
CL matches are usually dull beyond belief aswell due to the away goals rule prohibiting home teams from going on the attack.

Petit, are you named after Phillipe(avatar?)? off topic just curious. I'm asking because avatar looks like erwin koeman too.

Can't see this happening.

Darth Toffeeman · August 17, 2016

Petit said:
CL matches are usually dull beyond belief aswell due to the away goals rule prohibiting home teams from going on the attack.

Only just found out Citeh played last night. Sounded a dreadful game. I was more focused on Villa v Huddersfield.

Looks like the chances of adding Kone are receding though. I think he would be a great addition to the team.

Darth Toffeeman · August 17, 2016

Blue Cheese said:
Petit, are you named after Phillipe(avatar?)? off topic just curious. I'm asking because avatar looks like erwin koeman too.

Can't see this happening.

Just gave you a scroll like. They can be dangerous things on Facebook

Petit · August 17, 2016

Blue Cheese said:
Petit, are you named after Phillipe(avatar?)? off topic just curious. I'm asking because avatar looks like erwin koeman too.

Can't see this happening.

Haha, no, just a random name, no connection. The avatar is a nice pic of a young Koeman.

Slippin Jimmy · August 17, 2016

Eggsyblueskin said:
In some ways the growth of the CL has changed the landscape of football in the last 30 years,as many knew it would. The CL has become the top league every team and player aspires to. Not having an historical or actual presence in the competition makes the team appear as an appealing as signing for a division 2 side 40 years ago.

Is that why Kante signed for Chelsea, mate it's club stature that players go for and wanting to play for a club that aspires to be the best

BlueToff · August 17, 2016

Slippin Jimmy said:
Is that why Kante signed for Chelsea, mate it's club stature that players go for and wanting to play for a club that aspires to be the best

Kante signed for Chelsea cos he's getting paid £150k per-week and has moved to London, as apposed to living in Leicester.