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Just as I thought this thoroughly depressing January transfer window couldn't get any worse for us Everton fans along comes this article: http://www.goal.com/en/news/1707/inter/2009/01/30/1084549/inters-obinna-loaned-to-real-betis
Now I don't want to berate Moyes or Kenwright, more than enough of you do that on here already; however, I would have hoped that Moyes was on the phone to Inter 2 MONTHS ago to try and sort this deal out (maybe he was and it didn't come off ? will give him a little bit of benefit of doubt) surely if he is fine to play in Spain then he is elegible to play for us, last time I looked Spain, Italy and England were all members of the EC?
Now I don't want the moon on a stick, however a player of Obinna's quality who was prepared to join us in the Summer, who can play up front or out wide, is available to loan with an option to buy in the summer for 6 mil euros! and is not being sniffed around by the fat cats surely ticks all boxes!! It's the final kick in the gut for me personally, fingers crossed, Moyes can pull out a big white rabbit on Monday night.
On another note, I thank the boys and Moyes
for putting in performance after hard working, gritty in your face performance, If only we could add a little bit of quality here and there to add to that work ethic and team spirit, I truly believe we could be a force to reckon with.
Wes Bray, Posted 30/01/2009 at 07:04:21
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Its depressing how can some punters come here and slate the manager, without even checking the rules.
1. Victor Obinna is a Nigerian in order to obtain work permit for UK he should have played at least in 70-75% of the games of his national team in the last 2 years. Everton applied in the summer and were denied subsequently. So it was a no-go. However in Spain and Italy there is no such requirements, there are only quotas for non-EU players.
Joke
We have taken players who have long injury records ? even Alan Smith has been freely touted and he cannot get a game at Newcastle when he is fit.
We have no decent replacements for either Fellaini or Cahill and I could add Arteta and Howard too... We are the shoe string club with the Mother Hubbard dilemma... DM is a good motivator but he needs some squad strengthening and quick!!
Apparently we?ve gone after 2 loans and nothing has come good. With only a few days left of this window we?re going to be scratching around for crumbs. I?d take a punt on a journeyman from the lower leagues. Some tough, ugly bastard that could hold up the ball and lay it off. Maybe even show Big Vic that the hard work really starts at the point when you think you?ve "made it".
Failing that, I wouldn?t be that arsed if Big Vic got a sustained run. He seems comfortable with two up front so this might be good for his development.
As for loans, I’m not sure there are many top class players available to take. Maybe I’d have tried to get get Matt Derbyshire on loan but then again I was hoping Moyes was going to sign either Stephen Hunt or Zoltan Gera in the summer. Moyes clearly has higher standards than I do and credit to him for that.
It would take a damn good player to walk straight into our side at the minute and they don’t come for free. Stick with Tiny Tim, he’s doing a great job, so good that I think Centre Forward should be his permanent position.
My original post was in no way intended to berate the manager who I believe is doing a sterling job with limited funds and player availability. However Obinna, would be the type of player who could really give Everton an edge and added dimension to their play. Sorry if it disappointed me to see him go elsewhere! Fingers crossed we can add some depth to our squad before Monday night.
What makes a refreshing change this transfer window is we have not had the likes of Vinny Bird on here, spouting lies on whose flying in to Liverpool Airport.
The need for new signings is so obvious. Especially a new Striker. So they sign a Right Back from Ireland. And we are hearing he's defensively suspect. Absolutely flabbergasting! They may as well have bought a Striker from that league for the money for goodness sake. How about we realise that we must bulk up our squad. Is that too much to ask for? And please no 1 give me this shite that they are trying/no money etc. Absolute bullshit.
Disappointment, yea, I could perhaps understand that (at a stretch...) but to describe our failure to sign someone who we looked at last summer as "the final kick in the gut for me personally..." ? it’s the stupid freak-out over a non-signing that I was addressing.
It kinda sounded serious to me! I was about to call 999 and get the paramedics round for ya!
Can you explain your post, sarcasm & all. Michael’s retort was clearly aimed at such supporters who always want & need more (I.e. never satisfied).
Do you know that Obinna was refused a work permit for Everton back in August? And regardless, we just do not have the available funds to buy more strikers.
So that’s it, get use to it. We have 4 forwards and 3 kids who may well step up (Jutkiewicz, Agard & Baxter). Meanwhile we have Tim Cahill playing out of his skin up front and we are 8 games unbeaten, including 4 games against the Sky 4.
Our finances are squeaking from transfer fees and ever increasing wages. I’m the absence of a queue of trillionaires, I suggest you get used to the status quo or risk being perennially pissed off.
We get something like £0.5 million per league place a year as well as improving our chances in cup competitions.
Last summer we lost Carsley, Fernandes, McFadden, Johnson, Gravesen (yes, he was a body) and a few of the youngsters from an already small squad..
We have only added Fellaini, Saha and Castillo to the outfield team despite serious injuries to Vaughan and Yakubu.
We need more than rabbits out of hats to keep the momentum going otherwise a see a second half slide down the table looming.
Of course, as always, we will believe it when we see it..
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/325751306?-11192
I’m not surprised that Everton haven’t been successful in finding any reinforcements - everyone knows the EPL is a cash cow and in the middle of a global recession clubs will be looking to maximise their investments by seeking to sell players not lend them out on the never never.
It’s a pity we’re not in a position to strengthen and challenge for a shot at champions league football and a real chance of income generation.
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Guess I will never understand some fans. But this happens every transfer window without fail. Some people set their hearts and minds on their choice, and then moan and whinge when he doesn't get signed. Incredible!