Yoan Gouffran

RFUS · August 28, 2012

Neiler said:
Distin and Baines are hitech futuristic cyborgs sent back in time by future Evertonians to make us defensively ace on the left side.

Haha. I wish they'd hurry up and do the same for the right hand side too!

Joao Moutinho · August 28, 2012

Jack Simpson said:
Duffy is unproven in the premier league what i mean is out and out so not hibbert at centre half even though we've seen him do a job there, but we (well moyesy) keep(s) buying all these attacking players and ignoring our lack of depth at the back?

Duffy has looked tidy on the rare occasions i've seen him, and i dont think we are short at the back, if we sold anyone we would be but as it stands i dont think so, maybe at CM we are short but not at the back

Neiler · August 28, 2012

RadioFriendlyUnitShifter said:
Haha. I wish they'd hurry up and do the same for the right hand side too!

There is no right in the future mate.

Jack Simpson · August 28, 2012

Joao Moutinho said:
Duffy has looked tidy on the rare occasions i've seen him, and i dont think we are short at the back, if we sold anyone we would be but as it stands i dont think so, maybe at CM we are short but not at the back

Would be nice to have another LB/CB instead of another winger. Cant think of any though

tonka1878 · August 28, 2012

Neiler said:
Brian Swanson is like human twitter.

Think you spelt that wrong mate.

vieri · August 28, 2012

Yoan Gouffran is a good player and sounds as a more attractive option than Johnny Russell tbh . Sign him up and sign Oviedo as well so we have extra cover at LB and LM .

tonka1878 · August 28, 2012

Jack Simpson said:
Duffy is unproven in the premier league what i mean is out and out so not hibbert at centre half even though we've seen him do a job there, but we (well moyesy) keep(s) buying all these attacking players and ignoring our lack of depth at the back?

Damned if you do, damned if you don't!
We have all been crying out for pacy wide-men/attacking players and finally Moyes is doing something about it and now people are saying we need defenders.
Only at Everton.

Number_25 · August 28, 2012

Nah but seriously, it's all about getting the balance right between the defence - midfield and obviously to from the midfield to the attack.

I remember when Carsley left our midfield and defence didn't click.

Gibson is the sort of player that can do this for us, so he has to feature somewhere - just to give the midfield some shape.

Our back four and goalkeeper basically picks itself.

- 24. Howard -

- 2. Hibbert - 6. Jagielka - 15. Distin - 3. Baines -

Obviously Moyes will throw 2 in front of the four, with one dropping back and the other being able to roam up the field looking for any loose balls.

- 18. Neville - 4. Gibson -

The next three will basically be the ones to interchange in attack, giving the center forward any support necessary.

- 21. Osman - 25. Fellaini - 22. Pienaar -

And ofcourse, Jelavic upfront.

- 7. Jelavic -

Final XI

- 24. Howard -

- 2. Hibbert - 6. Jagielka - 15. Distin - 3. Baines -

- 18. Neville - 4. Gibson -

- 21. Osman - 25. Fellaini - 22. Pienaar -

- 7. Jelavic -

vieri · August 28, 2012

Jack Simpson said:
Would be nice to have another LB/CB instead of another winger. Cant think of any though

We know Moyes had Bryan Oviedo scouted last week . He would cost about Â£1,5 mill and would provide cover at LB and LM .

Allezfan · August 28, 2012

tonka1878 said:
Damned if you do, damned if you don't!
We have all been crying out for pacy wide-men/attacking players and finally Moyes is doing something about it and now people are saying we need defenders.
Only at Everton.

It's hilarious like. I never ever thought I'd be thinking "another attacking pacy wide man/forward david, really? How about a full back or a dm instead?"

God bless his ginger socks, it's boss.

Jack Simpson · August 28, 2012

tonka1878 said:
Damned if you do, damned if you don't!
We have all been crying out for pacy wide-men/attacking players and finally Moyes is doing something about it and now people are saying we need defenders.
Only at Everton.

Im not having an outcry or anything. Im just saying one more defender would cap off a good transfer market for us

tonka1878 · August 28, 2012

Artetafan said:
It's hilarious like. I never ever thought I'd be thinking "another attacking pacy wide man/forward david, really? How about a full back or a dm instead?"

God bless his ginger socks, it's boss.

This transfer window has surprised the **** out of me, I'm always optimistic (mostly without just cause) but we now have a balanced team with (some) depth in all positions, this really could be a good year!

Jack Simpson said:
Im not having an outcry or anything. Im just saying one more defender would cap off a good transfer market for us

Definitely, if we could get a Baines-esque right back Or decent left-back cover this would be without any doubt the best summer in "Transfer Window" memory.

Deco · August 28, 2012

vieri said:
We know Moyes had Bryan Oviedo scouted last week . He would cost about Â£1,5 mill and would provide cover at LB and LM .

Think he'd be a great punt, and great cover at that.

bainesontoast · August 28, 2012

Copenhagen play Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday. Doesn't the Oviedo deal all hinge on that match?

vieri · August 28, 2012

bainesontoast said:
Copenhagen play Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday. Doesn't the Oviedo deal all hinge on that match?

Perhaps . But Oviedo only has 1 year left on his contract so Copenhagen will have to sell now if they want any money for him as it's unlikely he'll sign a new contract . Besides only taking a 1-0 lead to a place like Lille makes it pretty unlikely that Copenhagen will qualify for the CHL group stages.