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Moyes's Strategy

Just my take on things, but I believe that Moyes needs up to 6 additional players to maintain the league momentum and compete effectively in Europe this season. He probably realises that he can't do this for obvious financial reasons and is looking instead to bring in 3 - 4 utlility players who can cover all bases. Not a bad strategy given how Lescott covered most of the year for lack of a competent / fit left back, but one that doesn't necessarily lend itself to purchasing luxury, flair players comfortable in one role only. Hence the reason for Jagielka? Maybe he'll convert Beattie to stand in centre back?!!!
Ray Robinson, Warrington Posted 08/06/2007 at 19:08:06

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John
1 Posted 08/06/2007 at 21:50:55

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That won’t be happening cos Beattie needs to go.We need a right,centre and left back along with a midfielder and a striker.Afew who can simply build the squad and a few players who can come straight in.I reckon Phil would be a great buy.

Adam
2 Posted 08/06/2007 at 23:33:26

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john sorry but personally i think everton should keep beattie... for the time being anyway. If you think about it, prices go up in january so if theres a club interested then it would be better in january

Ray Robinson
3 Posted 08/06/2007 at 23:40:13

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John, the Beattie comment was an intended joke, by the way. I agree, get shut, for our and his sake.

Barry
4 Posted 09/06/2007 at 11:32:30

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I couldn’t agree more mate. The last thing we need at the moment is big flashy signings. We showed in the second half of the season what this team is capable of. Yes we are difficult to beat and obdurate but we can play a bit also, score goals and we have players who can hurt teams. What we need is more of the same so that we can last the distance. With the addition of 5 we will have two senior players for every position and also a few of the kids in reserve.

I think the attempt to sign fernandes on loan could be crucial to the window as it could otherwise be an expensive task to get that spot filled. I am also quite excited wondering if we might see Mcfadden deliver more of his international form when we play in Europe. We also need to be patient as Shef Utd and Preston are going to hold out for more money but if Jags and Nuge hold outwith thier desire to come to the blues we should get them at the right price also as the window starts to close.

It should be an exciting season and I cant wait!!!!!!!!!!