Worst Transfer Window Ever?

[Donald Twain]

I heard someone lifted the lid and looked inside the war-chest. There was a bow-and-arrow, a DP (Drill Purpose) Stengun, an Ordnance Survey map of Frome, a Swiss-Army knife, some hardback and Kendal mint cake, and an assortment of tinned rations, including sausage-and-beans, curry, and chocolate-and-sweets.

It was one of those Jarg red ones mate!

 

[TyphooToffee]

It was one of those Jarg red ones mate!

I know, I was trying to big us up. It actually had a 99p Shop ticket on it.

 

[zirc]

The one where we sold arteta far too cheaply and bought nowt was the low point in recent memory.

 

[Donald Twain]

I know, I was trying to big us up. It actually had a 99p Shop ticket on it.

You should work for Everton .

 

[ijjysmith]

Jesus Christ no.

We went over, well over, a year without spending a penny on a single player whilst getting the likes of Beckford and so on in for free.

That was waaaaaaaaaaay worse.

Then there was waiting all summer just to get Straq and Drenthe... On loan like.

If we all just take a step back, this window really isn't bad. Not even close.

 

[TyphooToffee]

You should work for Everton .

I agree. I would've saved the club money by waiting for the 99p Shop clearance sale.

 

[LAToffee]

Just to clarify lads. I'm not asking if this was the worst. Want to make myself feel better by hearing about one's that were far far worse. Sick I know. For me the one where we ended up with Straq seemed a bit grim. 2011 is the worst I can remember: Arteta out; Straq in.

 

[sageyefc]

Worst no, most frustrating maybe

 

[steele]

I'not that disappointed really. Yes we need another striker and a playmaker, but if you take a look at the squad it is pretty much a very good squad. Look at Spurs how they spend all the Bale transfer kitty on players that didnt get them to CL. And Liverpool spend Torres and Suarez money without getting higher up on the table.

What I'm trying to say is that buying new players is a huge gamble and would not necessary help us to CL. What is more important is how the trainer team manages to develop the existing squad to a higher level.

 

[jayden28]

Worst one had to be when we qualified for the champions league and I think we only brought in phil Neville,great ambition by the club and nothings really changed ever since.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

Worst one had to be when we qualified for the champions league and I think we only brought in phil Neville,great ambition by the club and nothings really changed ever since.

We signed about 4-5 others that summer. Arteta on a permanent being he pick of the bunch.

 

[deipnosophist]

Any window that admits the likes of Gerard Deulofeu into our club, cannot be bad. This young lad is going to be a global giant. I rate this young man's talent so highly.
It is easy to get caught up in doom and despondency, it is the Everton way ; it is what provides us our stoic fortitude...and our very dark humour. But come on people...we have Del Boy...we have hope!!







PS 2-0 to Soton this weekend.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Didn't we have one not so long ago where we didn't sign a permanent player for 18 months?

This, there was even a website about it I believe.

 

[kenada_blue]

Think there was one where we shipped out Yakubu Beckford and Arteta and brought in Drenthe and Stracquilarsi on loan. The board were laughing though because everyone blamed 'Dithering Dave'.

Didn't Cahill leave then too?

 

[Nashtbs]

I believe there should be more money available due to the TV deals and other teams in our division are spending on players who are perceived by our fans to be good enough to join us, rather than the likes of Stoke, West Ham, Newcastle et al.

I think frustration is the feeling rather than the worst window.