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The Number 10 shirt

Maybe I am clutching at straws in an attempt to mask my disappointment at the amount of transfer activity around Goodison Park. But why has the number 10 shirt been left free? Has Davey got someone in mind?

According to the Daily Express Everton are on the brink of landing Porto midfielder Luis Gonzalez for £10million. Hmmm... I wonder.
Neil Martin, Hereford Posted 04/08/2007 at 09:50:53

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Allan
1 Posted 04/08/2007 at 14:16:12

The Daily Express is a rag - dont believe the hype.

PS I hope Im wrong but with Valencia, Lyon and Real Madrid after the same player I’d say we were easily number 4 in that particular list.

Shaka
2 Posted 04/08/2007 at 14:16:32

Everton are on the brink of signing Baines. I’ve been wondering all week!!!!

Wayne McNee
3 Posted 04/08/2007 at 10:35:29

Surely this is some sort of sick joke to push me & every other fan over the edge??

I hope I'm eating humble pie next week... if not you'll be able to find me here again next week, demanding Kenwright's resignation! Still need more faces!!!

Jim Feeney
4 Posted 04/08/2007 at 10:51:21

How much more bullshit are we expected to put up with? Supposed bid of £10M for Gonzalez. Where has this money suddenly materialised from? Sorry cynicism suddenly hits .... surely not another wind-up offer from Everton when Madrid are interested in him?

Let's see... who would I choose? A club with little money and a Board with little or no ambition? Or a club willing to pay me a decent wage with not only domestic but European ambitions? No brainer really: Ev..... Madrid!

Do this Board really think the fans have no intelligence? Mr Dodd kindly remove your head from Kenwright's backside and start smelling the roses.

Rob Ventura
5 Posted 04/08/2007 at 11:46:51

I woke up this morning to see a report in the Liverpool Daily Post and a reference on the BBC rumors site to the Daily Express confirming a solid offer made for Luis Gonzalez for 10 mil?? I never thought I'd live to see the day our club could fathom an actual DOUBLE DIGIT bid for a player. But I'm not seeing it on Sky or my beloved ToffeeWeb. Do any of you boys know anything more? What's the buzz?

Jerome Esterhazy
6 Posted 04/08/2007 at 12:04:46

Im looking forward to the prospect of a dynamic midfielder to take Goodison by storm. To complement Arteta and set football matches alight with his ability. Luis Fernandes has got the potential. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlJZU8-m7QQ

Allan
7 Posted 04/08/2007 at 14:23:53

Are we all talking about the same player here? As far as Im aware his name is Lucho González not Luis González?

Allan
8 Posted 04/08/2007 at 14:39:45

Ignore last post, his name IS Luis, his nickname is Lucho.

Michael
9 Posted 04/08/2007 at 15:16:12

Even if all the rumours turn out to be based on actual fact, watch "the other lot" attempt to orchestrate a last minute hijack, given his first language, nationality etc., when the subject of his wages is broached. Come to think of it, can’t for the life of me think of why they haven’t tried to poach Arteta, particularly following last season exploits.

david harper
10 Posted 04/08/2007 at 17:58:43

if we pull this off it’ll really work though!bainsey and him in europe possibly a light at the end of the tunnel!!

arteta and gonzalez would make a nice kitty!!but hold where is the money???"rooney" or "4th place 2 years ago"

i dont know but lets hope for the best!

Neil
11 Posted 04/08/2007 at 20:20:11

I seem to recall similar pie in the sky bids for Allan Smith before he went to The Manc’s and Michael Owen last season... why do they do it?

Rob
12 Posted 04/08/2007 at 21:22:58

Well now the BBC is officially reporting it, so that would suggest that something MIGHT actually be afoot. Oh seven pound, eight ounce Baby Jesus, let it be so!

Jackefc
13 Posted 04/08/2007 at 22:43:46

well i looked on 2 websites 1 sayin we were waitin 4 a reply to the £11 million offer but that was last updated at 2 o clock, thn i went on wikipedia and looked to see if he was any good (i no wikipedia aint known for its sports) they say that the offer has been accepted and that was updated 10:30 tonight