I hope so, would hate to lose either of them.
Osman is ten times the midfielder that Fellaini is.
I'd have Osman in the team week in week out to be honest, especially with Arteta out. We need all the quality and creativity we can get and Osman offers that.
He can't dominate a game but he certainly sprinkles a lot of quality on it.[/quote]
Wonderful prose, Toccy
I'd have Osman in the team week in week out to be honest, especially with Arteta out. We need all the quality and creativity we can get and Osman offers that.
He can't dominate a game but he certainly sprinkles a lot of quality on it.

LEON ? Osman??![]()
Without a doubt, especially in the middle.
He's average outwide but he proved last season alongside a defensive midfielder (Neville, Carsley) that he can do a very good job in the middle.
With Arteta out we don't have anyone who can put there foot on the ball and add a bit of quality to the game. Osman's not perfect but he's always willing to take that extra touch and try and make things happen.
You obviously didnt watch his poor performance yesterday in the middle. Squad player at best
Without a doubt, especially in the middle.
He's average outwide but he proved last season alongside a defensive midfielder (Neville, Carsley) that he can do a very good job in the middle.
With Arteta out we don't have anyone who can put there foot on the ball and add a bit of quality to the game. Osman's not perfect but he's always willing to take that extra touch and try and make things happen.
Agreed. Ossie is a central midfielder and along with Arteta and Pienaar, is a creative player. He lacks the physical presence that some have which is why he worked so well Carsley. But when the lad is on fire, he's one of the few Everton players that are genuinely delightful to watch.
Does anyone think that Ossie would be a revelation in a slower, less physical league such as Serie A? My view is that he would really shine. I'm not saying he would be playing in Milan or anything, just that he has the qualities to make an impact there.