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Are we still missing a part of the jigsaw?

During the last weeks of August, many top players were reportedly joining our club, perhaps most noticeably, even after the earlier website debacle, Riquelme. Frustratingly, none of these rumours came to fruition but at the time the tangible prospect of the Manuel Fernandes signing seemed to produce a feelgood factor among the fans.

Manuel Fernandes, a firm favourite with the crowd after last season's loan period, arrived on Merseyside, had his medical and allegedly did some light training at Bellefield prior to being a guest of the club at the Blackburn game on the 25 August. He allegedly disappeared on Sunday morning only to re-appear in Valencia that same evening, by which time Sky Sports News were reporting his imminent signing by that club.

It amazes me that, given the same third-party ownership circumstances, Manchester United obtained their man, Tevez, and Liverpool obtained theirs, Mascherano. It would appear that both of these clubs have the funds available and the commercial staff that can broker deals, both on and off the pitch, for the benefit of the club that they?re employed by; all we?re left with at Everton are excuses why yet another target is missed.

Would a creative Fernandes have made a difference on Saturday against United? Who knows, he certainly did last season. Overall you have to say we contained United better than their previous visit but we?re still missing that vital element in midfield. I felt we were certainly worth a point at least. For me, on the day, one player who stood out head and shoulders above the rest, including the Manchester United stars, was Leighton Baines. A few more signings like this and we may just make the progression we all yearn for.
Colin Fitzpatrick, Cheshire Posted 19/09/2007 at 12:53:35

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Blue Swede
1 Posted 20/09/2007 at 23:06:05

Agreed that Bains is another good buy. It´s a shame Moyes is unable to find an alternative to the long ball up the middle tactic to enable us to play! With the current forward partnership we have a winger (which Evertonians have always had a very soft spot for)is absolutly essential.Otherwise change the partnership. Oh a talented midfielder would olso help.Just ask the Latch or Royal or Gray etc.............. Oh and Nev MUST be shown the door.