Everton shouldn't despair at lack of signings - yet
EVERTONIANS should not despair just yet at the lack of signings for the new season.
There is always a desire, not just among fans, to see new players arriving, with everyone hoping that each player will be the golden bullet - the one that can change games, change the team and, ultimately, change the monopoly of the top four.
But while squad size and the ability to cope with fixture congestion, as well as injuries and suspensions is important, so is stability.
Having a settled side where each player knows the role and style of those around him makes a tangible difference to the team's performance and points tally.
Everton have so far avoided panic buying, signing someone just for the sake of having a new face to parade.
That's easy to do.
Despite the deflated transfer market, brought on because clubs are finding it harder to get hold of cash and because the reach of scouting networks means international tournaments no longer showcase players who were previously unknown, there are always players available.
Those with injury problems, poor attitudes and disruptive influences.
Everton's failure to sign anyone yet should be viewed in that context. While it can be the mark of a poorly-run club, it can also show a prudent, focused recruitment strategy of a well-run club.
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Well said Sean!
I'm sick of hearing other Evertonians despairing, panicking and generally slating the club et al recently!
Its so easy to forget what Bill Kenright did for this club and is STILL doing!
With AJ gone Moutinho will arrive soon, and as BK was saying in his Sky Sports Interview the press dont even have a sniff at any of our other targets!!
A great example of this is the fact our number 1 priority was a class defensive midfielder. Does anyone know who this (media or otherwise?)- NO! Well the board do, and it isnt Modeste M'Bia!!
Shrewd all round if you ask me.
Stadium call in could turn out to be a blessing in disguise, Old CEO was useless anyway and we have a great nucleus of players already. Add to that the fact that we will bring in 'as quoted' prudent, focused, recruitments then things are looking pretty damn rosey!.... Are'nt they!?
Onwards and Upwards my Fellow Blues!
WHY? or should we go with the flow like dead fish?
We have a top defence:
Jags, Baines, Yobo and Lescott
Excellent midfielders:
Cahill, Arteta, Pienaar, Osman
A good striker:
Yakubu.
We have the basis of a good team already.
Yes, we need a DM and possibly a winger or two and another striker but don't forget we have a decent side, the vast majority of which got us to 5th last season. We also have some talented kids coming through.
In the words of Captain Mainwaring: DON'T PANIC