Post transfer window discussion: Rate the Transfer Window

[Jxg]

So you're agreeing me and telling me that Martinez didn't have the money for one?

Thanks.

 

[johnnydawg68]

NEA to read through all the fume. One thought though...has Barkley's performance thus far reduced the need for Bobby to feel like he has to spend a bunch of dosh for a true #10?

Discuss.

 

[johnnydawg68]

For once in my days as an Evertonian we didn't sell anyone...not anyone important...NO ONE. And we added. Step away from the ledge lads.

 

[mythbuster]

I don't think Ross has been all that good as a number ten tbh. He may have a future in centre midfield. I don't see him long term behind a striker.

His first season there, he was great. Last season, he wasn't. Has looked much better this season, so I'll respectfully disagree with you.

 

[GwladysBlue]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...vertons-staying-power-transfer-window-9972280

Like clockwork. We're like North Korea.

 

[SerenityNigh]

We didn't get Yarmalenko but we tried. We'll get hiin January when Kiev are out of the Champions League and he's cup-tied, so to speak

If so, I think I'd be happy. I appreciate the patience of Martinez in transfer matters--it seems to have worked well so far--but I want my dessert before dinner. Let's see if anything materializes in January.

 

[stretford blue]

The lack of creativity kills our game that has not been addressed in this window

 

[Jxg]

Totally disagree. I remember us having to sell Jeffers, Ball.... Having to sell Rooney to 'save the club'.... Selling Lescott.... Selling Arteta because the banks needed the money...

The fact we didn't sell people & did keep our best players is a sea change from the norm.

What would you rather us do - sell Stones, McCarthy & Mirallas to finance a spending spree on 'glamorous' unproven signings?

Fact is, we spent over £20m on 5 new players. We spent money AND signed players.

To be honest mate, I'd rather we kept our players and brought in ones that we needed. It's not about the spend, it's about getting who we need.

The absolute priority was a number 10 and we didn't get one. We failed our primary objective.

 

[R.Reddington]

Missed opportunity

 

[meagher94]

I voted 5 due to the lack of playmaker and I wanted another striker. But you can't really judge yet.

Deulofeu could end up providing us with enough to carve open the teams who sit deep, and Leandro Rodriguez may even provide decent cover for Rom.

Atm it's not a brilliant window but it could turn out to be a great one in hindsight.

 

[MACCA75]

His first season there, he was great. Last season, he wasn't. Has looked much better this season, so I'll respectfully disagree with you.

For me he'll never have the speed of thought required for that role, and is better picking the ball up from deep and running with it.

 

[SerenityNigh]

So the window is officially closed, and we've done quite a bit of business.

TRANSFERS IN:
Cleverley
Deulofeu
Henen
Holgate
Rodriguez
Mori
Lennon

TRANSFERS OUT:
Alcaraz
Distin
Long (and a few others kids)

We held off Chelsea for Stones. We didn't sign the #10 we wanted.

For me it's a decent window, and probably better than most windows we've had. Not selling Stones was a huge win, but not signing a door unlocker really puts a dark cloud on it.

Can't decide at the moment. Feeling like a 6/10...will decide later.

So far, looks like a solid BELL curve. Is this what you were after?

 

[Jxg]

NEA to read through all the fume. One thought though...has Barkley's performance thus far reduced the need for Bobby to feel like he has to spend a bunch of dosh for a true #10?

Discuss.

No, because if it had, Martinez would have said it in his most recent interview to prevent fume/protests.

 

[mythbuster]

So you're agreeing me and telling me that Martinez didn't have the money for one?

Thanks.

I believe money was there, but we all know that we don't have an unlimited pot.

 

[barneygumble]

If we get Yarmalenko (it's a very big if) in January, i'll be very happy with our transfer activity over the last 12 months.