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Yakubu and Relief

Before so many of us do that Evertonian thing we do ? you know, how if we fell onto a desert island of supermodels with loose morals, we'd complain about the food options ? why not take a moment to be glad that we've signed a quality striker that can potentially be a difference-maker.

I know that we'll hear that he cost us too much and that he scores, but doesn't score enough, etc. Of course we'll hear that from the same fans who would complain if we didn't buy Yak that we're cheap. Our little FC can't win with the fringe element of bastards who are never happy with anything. But today, I am happy.

I don't know for a fact that it will all work out. But I would venture to say that on paper and by all regular objective standards, our team is better at this moment than it was yesterday. Glad to see us spending and making an effort. I'm relieved until Saturday when we'll have a whole new set of things to worry about. But it will be a great couple days.
Rob Villa, Oklahoma City, OK, USA Posted 22/08/2007 at 15:52:57

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Allan
1 Posted 22/08/2007 at 17:43:22

The guys a quality striker and exactly what we need, I guarantee you all those same people who are super-negative on here, will be singing his name in the months to come.

Proper player and a great signing.

David Barks
2 Posted 22/08/2007 at 17:48:28

Now lets see Manny and Yakubu unveiled tomorrow and talk about our team again and our prospects of Everton winning something. In the end, this summer has seen us add a quality left back in Baines, a versatile squad player in Jagielka, a midfield winger in Pienaar, the midfielder we all wanted in Manny Fernandes, and a striker with a proven goal scoring record in Yakubu. Before anyone says the Fernandes deal is not finalized, Moyes has already spoken about how he will fit into the team and provide that extra bit that we need in the center of the midfield. It just looks like we are waiting for the paperwork to clear. Not too bad, considering we also resigned Arteta and Cahill to long term extensions. Oh yeah, and another keeper, forgot about that one. So can anyone tell me that this summer is not a success.

Ray
3 Posted 22/08/2007 at 18:00:38

Y akubu is a quality player and has been a proven success through all his Premiership career,scored goals at the clubs he’s been at and will form a frightening partnership with AJ..Im excited,very excited at the prospect of having him in our team..I remember the month we signed James Beattie in January 2005..There was talk that we may get Yakubu instead..We didnt and the same night we played at home to Portsmouth where Yakubu was then playing..We won 2-1 but Yakubu scored a cracker of a goal at the Gladys Street end and I remember thinking to myself ’maybe we should have got him and not Beattie’. As it worked out we probably should have done but times vary in football and managers ideas and views change..That was then..This is now and what we will have if both the Yakubu and Fernandes deals are successful ( medical/wage terms ect) is a team capable of reaching limits we havent done for a long time..We can,for a change give the opposition something to worry about instead of it being the other way round as has been the case for too long now..Good luck

Ray
4 Posted 22/08/2007 at 18:12:21

Baines,Pienaar,Jagielka,Wessels and fingers crossed Yakubu and Fernandes then we will have bought very very well indeed and I would have took that if someone had told me they will be our summer signings..Probably wouldnt have believed them though..

David Barks
5 Posted 22/08/2007 at 18:10:03

If and when these two players are added to our team, I don’t think there would be any excuse for early exits from the Cup competitions. We should be competitive in them with the team I hope we have assembled now.

Anthony Newell
6 Posted 22/08/2007 at 18:11:52

Would be a case of alls well that ends well but I still think we squandered the opportunity to get 3 points against Reading due to conservative line up/formation/tactics. We should be top of the table now. I’ll bet ya a pound to a pinch of dog shit that Blue Bill will appear all smiles and luvvy sound bites at a lengthy press conference to announce the arrival of both players. Lets hope Moyes goes progressive against Blackburn and Yak and Manny aren’t on the bloody bench. Exciting times for Evertonians with these kind of signings. We have the potential to go places with this kind of quality

Nick Wall
7 Posted 22/08/2007 at 18:56:59

I wouldn’t worry about Yak being on the bench given our injury problems this week !!

Jonathon Gillen
8 Posted 22/08/2007 at 19:19:33

Feed The Yak and he will score!

Peter Singer
9 Posted 22/08/2007 at 19:22:06

Sign the Yak and he will score.

davey boy
10 Posted 22/08/2007 at 20:10:54

Just heard Yakubus missus has told him to turn down the move because of the shopping. After touring the Kirkby Shopping Mall she said the shopping is crap.

Jason Broome
11 Posted 22/08/2007 at 20:49:26

Is it me or are we 2 world-class wingers away from the Premiership!

Chris Dawson
12 Posted 22/08/2007 at 21:04:53

Jason, its you!!!

Jason Broome
13 Posted 22/08/2007 at 21:11:25

Yeah, yeah I know too much Football Manager!!!

Bobby Old
14 Posted 22/08/2007 at 21:18:50

Tell Mrs Yakubu Kirkby got an ASDA, A late nite Spar and a good market she will be able to buy any designer gear she want knock off in the alehouse.

Kevin Tonks
15 Posted 22/08/2007 at 23:03:11

I hope that Yak is revealed tomorrow --- alot of talk though i snow the pairing of Yak and AJ ....I think that Vaughny will have something to say about that on his return.... where will CAHILL fit into the team then...
Looking at the potential in the team this is going to be a great year!!!!

David Barks
16 Posted 22/08/2007 at 23:13:22

Do Man U ask where Giggs and Park and Ronaldo are going to fit into the team when they signed Nani and Anderson? Or where Carrick and Scholes will fit in? If Cahill’s playing well he will be on the pitch, if not someone who is playing better will be on the pitch. It’s a good problem to have.

Paul
17 Posted 23/08/2007 at 06:36:09

The Boro fans do not rate Yakubu at all, check the message boards on "comeonyouboro.com" . They say he is lazy, can’t head it to save his life. 11+mil is to much for him, I get the feeling he is gonna score 12 a year for us if he doesn’t take the penalties.

Paul
18 Posted 23/08/2007 at 06:49:03

I just read on a pompey borad and they think the same, comments like "Johnson better get ready because any strike partner of him is gonna have to run" He’s lazy.

Nick Xenos
19 Posted 23/08/2007 at 06:45:14

I reckon The Yak will be great for us but I still think we need some extra firepower, considering that we’ll be losing him and maybe Anichebe to the African Nations Cup. Also, with UEFA around the corner, someone like Ezquerro from Barcelona (mentioned a couple of weeks ago) will be a useful signing on a free.

Thommo
20 Posted 23/08/2007 at 07:16:37

Just for the record, Rob, what did you think when we signed Beattie? Personally, I like the idea of Yakubu as his scoring has been fairly consistent but I was never keen on Beattie. I felt his record was a lot of goals in a few games, something like 10 in 8, and little or nothing for the rest of the season.

Paul Momber
21 Posted 23/08/2007 at 04:44:49

He has probably played shit in their last two games becasue he has given up on them but is that the kind of player we want? I'm a bit worried about this transfer. Paste this link into your browser and have a read. http://www.comeonboro.com/columns/110103.php