Wenger: Everton Can Never be a Top Club

[Brennan]

It's not though. Wenger is right only if all things remain the same for all time. They wont.

For the forseeable Everton wont be a successful club (League titles/CL footy), it almost goes without saying. But who knows what happens long term? The big five was always set in stone years ago: Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal, United and Spurs. No one could see past them because of the cash they had and size of support they attracted. Only two of them are safe bets for top five these days. Maybe rules coming in will make it harder for a breakthrough club (which underlines the criminal waste of time we've spent under Billy Liar, btw). But a club some time outside the current Manchester/London lock up will get the right balance of investment, management and playing talent to puncture that dominance. And these clubs currently on top now are also at the mercy of rich men who can decouple from them in a hurry on a whim. It's far from done and dusted.

Yes, but it's an on the spot interview, people often use the word 'never' despite the fact that there is a minute chance of something changing. My point is that there's no reason to have a go at him over one word (not saying you were), when his general point is correct.

Reminds me of when Mancini said Rodwell is now playing for a team who wins things and people were going 'WE'VE BEATEN YOUR TEAM PLENTY MATE', trying to ignore the fact that generally he was absolutely spot on.

 

[Blue Truth]

hes completely right. i think what he means by never is never with the current owners

 

[peteblue]

Things change. Chelsea fans daren't utter a single bad word against Abramovich in case he walks away. City have to face up to FFP at some point and tbh they're still not that good. Man U are set up the best with the support and brand that they have for generating money, but Fergie WILL retire one day and which manager can guarantee the success he achieves. Arsenal are making money hand over fist in a fantastic stadium and currently sit where in the prem. The RS will go through at least 10 years before they twig that they are mid table. Everything changes eventually......

 

[Brownie]

It is possible that sometimes you get that perfect blend of youth coming through the ranks and hungry players from elsewhere that make an unbelievable season like at West Brom.

 

[ScouseBlueBoy]

He's completely right, as things stand we will never get that kind of investment. Jumping on his use of the word 'never' seems like a bit of desperation to avoid accepting the reality tbh.

Tbh - the word 'never' is key. You failing to see that comes as no surprise.

 

[peteblue]

1962-63 League Div 1
* * 1 Everton 42 25 11 6 84 42 61
* * 2 Tottenham 42 23 9 10 111 62 55
* * 3 Burnley 42 22 10 10 78 57 54
* * 4 Leicester City 42 20 12 10 79 53 52
* * 5 Wolverhampton W42 20 10 12 93 65 50
* * 6 Sheffield W 42 19 10 13 77 63 48
* * 7 Arsenal 42 18 10 14 86 77 46
* * 8 Liverpool 42 17 10 15 71 59 44
* * 9 Nottingham Forest42 17 10 15 67 69 44
* * 10 Sheffield United 42 16 12 14 58 60 44
* * 11 Blackburn Rovers 42 15 12 15 79 71 42
* * 12 West Ham United 42 14 12 16 73 69 40
* * 13 Blackpool 42 13 14 15 58 64 40
* * 14 West Brom. 42 16 7 19 71 79 39
* * 15 Aston Villa 42 15 8 19 62 68 38
* * 16 Fulham 42 14 10 18 50 71 38
* * 17 Ipswich Town 42 12 11 19 59 78 35
* * 18 Bolton Wanderers 42 15 5 22 55 75 35
* * 19 Manchester United42 12 10 20 67 81 34
* * 20 Birmingham City 42 10 13 19 63 90 33
* * 21 Manchester City 42 10 11 21 58 102 31
* * 22 Leyton Orient 42 6 9 27 37 81 21

Everything Changes

 

[DanEFC92]

Couple of years ago I'd of tipped City for relegation.

 

[andy4efc]

He hasnt said anything that isnt true. Perhaps he should hve said under their ownership, but even so.

 

[Whitebootman]

In my lifetime we've won the league 4 times, the FA Cup 3 times and the European cup winners cup once. During that time I've seen some boss teams and some crap teams, some wonderful players and the odd walking disaster. We've been the 'bank of England team' and we've been so skint that I've half expected the players to be sent ont selling the Big Issue.

Never in this time have I ever considered us not to be a top club. Never have I seriously believed we are not capable of finding the means to move on and bring silverware back to Everton. And never, ever have I believed any 'banter' from an opposing manager in the run up to a game.

Wenger is just crapping himself at the thought of us getting our backsides back in gear and giving his boys a lesson in footie.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

Nothing is forever, so he's wrong.

He'd love to view it as being 'never' as that would ensure that his club remains where it is, with it's nose firmly planted in the CL trough.

Wengers comments are a back handed compliment, as he's trying to dumb down our threat to his yearly 4th place trophy award.

 

[peteblue]

In my lifetime we've won the league 4 times, the FA Cup 3 times and the European cup winners cup once. During that time I've seen some boss teams and some crap teams, some wonderful players and the odd walking disaster. We've been the 'bank of England team' and we've been so skint that I've half expected the players to be sent ont selling the Big Issue.

Never in this time have I ever considered us not to be a top club. Never have I seriously believed we are not capable of finding the means to move on and bring silverware back to Everton. And never, ever have I believed any 'banter' from an opposing manager in the run up to a game.

Wenger is just crapping himself at the thought of us getting our backsides back in gear and giving his boys a lesson in footie.

Ditto.......

 

[Brennan]

Tbh - the word 'never' is key. You failing to see that comes as no surprise.

Okay mate x

 

[Beagers]

We will return to reclaim what is ours,are you with me?!!!

 

[moosed]

he's correct, even if we get taken over by a new board we won't ever be able to do a man city or chelsea because of the financial fair play rules which have been brought in.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

he's correct, even if we get taken over by a new board we won't ever be able to do a man city or chelsea because of the financial fair play rules which have been brought in.

If we get taken over by someone super rich and have the same restrictions as Man city and Chelsea, how does it work that we won't be a top club.