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What on earth is the point of Saha?

I have just heard that Saha "may be fit enough to make the bench" on Saturday! Obviously the "5 minutes" he managed against Newcastle has proved again too much for him and now he has another "tweak/strain".

In all the many years of watching Everton (55) I have never come across a so-called athlete who seems so totally incapable of getting himself fit and staying so for more than a few minutes. This man seems a complete and utter waste of time and effort on the part of those at the club who are responsible for getting these players fit and able to play. No wonder Mr Ferguson grew completely and utterly exasperated with him and offloaded him as soon as he could.

What a pity it is that such is the current state of Everton that we were reduced to having to "take a chance on him". Understandable in the circumstances of course but one does wonder if it is as much a character issue as it is a "physical" one. Perhaps it is unfortunate that another of his so called thigh/calf "tweaks" etc comes at a time when the team needs all hands to the pump what with the genuinely serious injuries suffered by Arteta, Vaughan, Yakubu etc.

While acknowledging that the man has abilities as a footballer, the pathetic catalogue of injuries/unavailability etc associated with him in my humble opinion means that I for one can do without the added frustrations of reading about his yet again "unavailability". And in spite of Leon Osman's quotes about how pleased they all at at Saha's "return to fitness" I find it hard to believe that being forever on the treatment table actually endears one to one's teamates.

He may well come off the bench and score six against WBA but something in me yearns for Mr Moyes to move this guy on at the earliest opportunity if the current saga continues and simply take a chance on a youngster if needs be, after all Rodwell seems to be repaying the faith in him ? at least until his injury!
Anthony Lamb, Burscough Posted 27/02/2009 at 19:14:35

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Michael Kenrick

Hmmm... I haven't seen the goal yet, but I'm wondering if some humble pie may be on today's menu???

Jason Broome
1 Posted 28/02/2009 at 19:45:16

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Er...???

I guess actions really do speak louder than words.

Apart from the fact that he only get’s paid when he plays I think he’s a bargain!

Michael Evans
2 Posted 28/02/2009 at 19:43:48

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He’s a low cost gamble which if it doesn’t work out will cost the club very little. However, he may, just may become a hero in the coming weeks with the goal(s) that would guarantee him a place in the EFC hall of fame. I remember "our howie" taking a gamble on a player who everyone knew had ability but most managers doubted he’d ever be fit enough to play regularly - Peter Reid.

Micky Norman
3 Posted 28/02/2009 at 20:14:36

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I just had a pee and there’s a strange feeling in my water that we’re about to get a "Superkev" finish to the season from this guy. Must get the prostate checked.

mark jones
4 Posted 28/02/2009 at 21:02:13

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Louis Saha, one chance, one goal... enuff said!

David Gallant
5 Posted 28/02/2009 at 22:14:13

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Well, well, well . . . so he’s a liability then, is he? I am no gloater but the goal Saha got today was merely a little cameo that has proved, once more, that if we can get and keep him fit then we have on our hands one of the most complete strikers in the Prem. He has the lot in his locker, this fella, and a fully fit Saha for me is probably a more complete striker than (for me) even the Yak. He can finish with either foot, from in and outside the box, he scores with his head and has the pace and technique to give opposing centre-halves the runaround.

If Saha plays the remainder of our games and improves his match fitness then his contribution could be the difference between finishing with a flourish, or a damp squib.

COYB!!!

Patty Beesley
6 Posted 01/03/2009 at 10:57:30

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Eat your words mate!! Short and sweet - enough said!!

Tony Williams
7 Posted 01/03/2009 at 12:23:16

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Poorly times post mate.

As stated above e is a low risk gamble with pay as you play contract and is a quality player when he is fit.

I must admit I shat myself when he put in that fullblooded tackle just after he came on....is he looking to get injured again?

Lyndon Lloyd
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8 Posted 01/03/2009 at 18:38:45

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Everything about his goal yesterday screamed "world class" and I was made up for him. If he can get another run of games under his belt, I think we’ll find out just how useful it can be to have someone of his quality leading the line.

Iain Love
9 Posted 01/03/2009 at 21:37:20

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Balsaman is class, but he is still made of balsawood, Vaughan's the same, pity but true.