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Sampdoria snap up Mustafi on a free
, 3 January,
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Italian club Sampdoria have confirmed the acquisition of defender Shkodran Mustafi from Everton.
Originally snapped up by David Moyes from SV Hamburg as a promising option for the future, the 19-year-old hasn't been able to get near the first team, making just one senior appearance for the Blues in the Europa League defeat to BATE Borisov at Goodison Park a couple of years ago.
Although his contract doesn't expire until June, a private arrangement between Everton and Sampdoria allowed the German U-20 international to move to Italy on a free transfer.
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Phil Roberts
2 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:09:14
2 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:09:14
It is because it is world class which is why he has gone as he is not world class. Simples.
Mick Gallagher
3 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:14:33
3 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:14:33
He was never close to the first team so good luck to the lad if he makes it over there.
Sam Hoare
4 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:14:09
4 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:14:09
Shame. Hoped he might grow into a useful player for us.
Shaun Brennan
5 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:22:12
5 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:22:12
Good Luke at Sampdoria. My friend supports them! I'll be asking him to keep me updated on his progress
Stephen Kenny
6 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:30:09
6 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:30:09
Can't comment on his ability as I've never seen him play. One thing I can say is he is extremely dedicated as he would be in my gym training almost every night.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Ricardo Gimpardsle
7 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:35:57
7 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:35:57
Stephen Kenny 6
When you say "my gym", is it the one you use or the one you own? Only wondering as it is not totally clear, so easy to get the wrong meaning.
I had hoped he would be one for our future, not somebody elses.
When you say "my gym", is it the one you use or the one you own? Only wondering as it is not totally clear, so easy to get the wrong meaning.
I had hoped he would be one for our future, not somebody elses.
Stephen Kenny
8 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:00:15
8 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:00:15
Ricardo,
The one I run. Can't see why that makes any odds?
Only insight I can offer is he's not very tall maybe 6ft- 6ft1in tops. Counts for a lot in this league.
The one I run. Can't see why that makes any odds?
Only insight I can offer is he's not very tall maybe 6ft- 6ft1in tops. Counts for a lot in this league.
Mark Riding
9 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:11:42
9 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:11:42
Stephen, if I was 19 and had the chance to play football for a living, I would be in your gym every night too !!
Good luck to him.
Good luck to him.
Stephen Kenny
10 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:25:04
10 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:25:04
Easier said than done though Mark?
Mark Riding
11 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:30:20
11 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:30:20
Stephen, I meant that as I genuinely wish him luck, and I honestly dont think some of the modern players actuall appreciate what they have got.
Stephen Ireland pictured smoking a pipe of shit... Rooney out before a game... Giggs shagging anything... Terry shagging his mates wife...
If the lad Mustafi is in your gym every day, then good luck to him and I hope he makes good use of his talents in the future in the great country of Italy.
Stephen Ireland pictured smoking a pipe of shit... Rooney out before a game... Giggs shagging anything... Terry shagging his mates wife...
If the lad Mustafi is in your gym every day, then good luck to him and I hope he makes good use of his talents in the future in the great country of Italy.
Stephen Kenny
12 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:34:28
12 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:34:28
I agree.
Matthew Lovekin
13 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:42:34
13 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:42:34
Another hot prospect ..... gone.
James Morgan
14 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:45:42
14 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:45:42
Clearly not deemed good enough. As I believe Baines and Jags weren't when they were in our academy....
I seem to remember Hamburg being up in arms about losing this kid. I hope we don't regret it.
I seem to remember Hamburg being up in arms about losing this kid. I hope we don't regret it.
Stephen Kenny
15 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:50:56
15 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:50:56
James,
Baines and Jags had both left the club at very young ages.
The best in the group at 14 is rarely still the best at 19.
I can't see how criticism of our academy can be valid given some of the players we have produced.
Baines and Jags had both left the club at very young ages.
The best in the group at 14 is rarely still the best at 19.
I can't see how criticism of our academy can be valid given some of the players we have produced.
Sarath Koka
16 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:55:44
16 Posted 03/01/2012 at 19:55:44
James,
Neither Jags nor Baines were in our academy. Jags joined us aged around 25 and Bainesy joined us aged about 23.
Neither Jags nor Baines were in our academy. Jags joined us aged around 25 and Bainesy joined us aged about 23.
Phil Brown
17 Posted 03/01/2012 at 20:18:23
17 Posted 03/01/2012 at 20:18:23
Very disappointed with this news as he looked a very good prospect when I watched the pre-season game v Oxford. As pointed out, he is a little on the small side for a centre back in the prem but he read the game well and could have made a good defensive midfield player.
James Morgan
18 Posted 03/01/2012 at 20:30:20
18 Posted 03/01/2012 at 20:30:20
Sarath, my understanding was that they were both at the club as youths before being released then bought back in their 20's.
And I'm not critisizing our academy as clearly it is very good, I would just like to see more used around the first team!
And I'm not critisizing our academy as clearly it is very good, I would just like to see more used around the first team!
Nick Entwistle
19 Posted 03/01/2012 at 20:42:08
19 Posted 03/01/2012 at 20:42:08
Name one player Moyes has released who has gone on to better things. Hmmm...
Victor Chang
20 Posted 03/01/2012 at 22:03:38
20 Posted 03/01/2012 at 22:03:38
Nick, Ruddy is having a better time at Norwich than he ever would have had here.Only one off the top of my head though, to be fair.
Russell Buckley
21 Posted 03/01/2012 at 22:39:48
21 Posted 03/01/2012 at 22:39:48
Ahhh..how about good old Yak.
Moyes clearly didn't want him around as he couldn't get near the team even after a great game against Liverpool.
In fairness Moyes isn't the first manager to have this result with the Yak but I still see it as the managers job to get the talent out of the players and its pretty clear Yak still has loads of ability. He is scoring for run in one of the worst teams in the league.
On another note, good luck to Mustafi but why was his contract allowed to get the the point where he can go on a free. I didn't expect much money but I was under the impressionn every pound was needed at the moment.
Moyes clearly didn't want him around as he couldn't get near the team even after a great game against Liverpool.
In fairness Moyes isn't the first manager to have this result with the Yak but I still see it as the managers job to get the talent out of the players and its pretty clear Yak still has loads of ability. He is scoring for run in one of the worst teams in the league.
On another note, good luck to Mustafi but why was his contract allowed to get the the point where he can go on a free. I didn't expect much money but I was under the impressionn every pound was needed at the moment.
Andy Mack
22 Posted 03/01/2012 at 22:43:01
22 Posted 03/01/2012 at 22:43:01
Shame we never got to see more of the lad, a cherished german u16-19-21 defender that hasn't progressed in our set up of defence led scottish hoof ball. Best of luck lad.
Ricardo Gimpardsle
23 Posted 03/01/2012 at 23:02:12
23 Posted 03/01/2012 at 23:02:12
Stephen Kenny
Was not looking to be contentious, just sometimes I wonder what people on here do for a living, sometimes I wonder what they look like and occassionally I wonder if I have ever sat near any at a match (not that I get to too many).
I dont see many blues these days so just being inquizative. Hope I caused no offence as I was just wondering. Do you get to see many of the other fringe players and if so any useful tips or reports.
Cheers fella.
Was not looking to be contentious, just sometimes I wonder what people on here do for a living, sometimes I wonder what they look like and occassionally I wonder if I have ever sat near any at a match (not that I get to too many).
I dont see many blues these days so just being inquizative. Hope I caused no offence as I was just wondering. Do you get to see many of the other fringe players and if so any useful tips or reports.
Cheers fella.
Wayne Berson
24 Posted 03/01/2012 at 23:09:42
24 Posted 03/01/2012 at 23:09:42
Yeah... He's go e off to a second Divison Italian team.
Would we make this much fuss if he signed for Colchester?
Would we make this much fuss if he signed for Colchester?
James Flynn
26 Posted 03/01/2012 at 23:34:14
26 Posted 03/01/2012 at 23:34:14
Wayne - 24 (Right on Time)
Andy (22) - Knock it off. He's a teenager signed to an Italian minor league.
Russell (21) - "Ahhh..how about good old Yak.
Moyes clearly didn't want him around". Didn't want him around? He's the only Manager who gave Yak a 4-year run at one club. The Manager for whom Yak scored his most goals in a single season. Give it a rest. Moyes dumped Yak because of Yak.
Victor (20 - They're above us now (With us 2 games in hand). Let's see how that (and Ruddy) plays out in May.
Phil (17) - I hear you. To me, if the kid had so much promise, he wouldn't be headed to an Italian minor (which means very minor) league. Teenagers come and go. See him as just another one.
James (14) - If he had all that to offer, he'd have stayed somewhere in England. God bless the youngster and all best to him. Worst case, he can be a trainer at Stephen's gym.
Matthew (13) - "Another hot prospect ..... gone". Take a pill brother. Hot prospects aren't released to the Italian minor leagues.
Phil (2) - Ha! Good one. Well said.
Andy (22) - Knock it off. He's a teenager signed to an Italian minor league.
Russell (21) - "Ahhh..how about good old Yak.
Moyes clearly didn't want him around". Didn't want him around? He's the only Manager who gave Yak a 4-year run at one club. The Manager for whom Yak scored his most goals in a single season. Give it a rest. Moyes dumped Yak because of Yak.
Victor (20 - They're above us now (With us 2 games in hand). Let's see how that (and Ruddy) plays out in May.
Phil (17) - I hear you. To me, if the kid had so much promise, he wouldn't be headed to an Italian minor (which means very minor) league. Teenagers come and go. See him as just another one.
James (14) - If he had all that to offer, he'd have stayed somewhere in England. God bless the youngster and all best to him. Worst case, he can be a trainer at Stephen's gym.
Matthew (13) - "Another hot prospect ..... gone". Take a pill brother. Hot prospects aren't released to the Italian minor leagues.
Phil (2) - Ha! Good one. Well said.
Gavin Ramejkis
27 Posted 04/01/2012 at 00:23:21
27 Posted 04/01/2012 at 00:23:21
James #25 behave yourself
Sampdoria are a fallen team but not a team of no marks having previously won the Serie A once, Serie B twice, four Coppa Italias to their name, one Supercoppa Italiana, runners up in the European Cup and a UEFA Cup to their name. I wouldn't rate their current league as the lowest in Europe certainly not in terms of what Everton has trawled from in the last few years. The view that only England has scouts is a bit short sighted, you'd rightly expect all football nations to have them and to scout for prospects that fit their budgets again just as Everton has trawled some truly minor leagues recently. As far as Ruddy goes he looks like a decent keeper, not sure what yu can see of him on ESPN but in the flesh he looks like one that got away, certainly when you think of Hahneman burning up wages never to be seen.
Sampdoria are a fallen team but not a team of no marks having previously won the Serie A once, Serie B twice, four Coppa Italias to their name, one Supercoppa Italiana, runners up in the European Cup and a UEFA Cup to their name. I wouldn't rate their current league as the lowest in Europe certainly not in terms of what Everton has trawled from in the last few years. The view that only England has scouts is a bit short sighted, you'd rightly expect all football nations to have them and to scout for prospects that fit their budgets again just as Everton has trawled some truly minor leagues recently. As far as Ruddy goes he looks like a decent keeper, not sure what yu can see of him on ESPN but in the flesh he looks like one that got away, certainly when you think of Hahneman burning up wages never to be seen.
James Flynn
28 Posted 04/01/2012 at 00:40:47
28 Posted 04/01/2012 at 00:40:47
Gavin - You behave. I am always on my best behavior. Can you say the same young rascal? Mustafi's just another teenager to me. I wish him the best of luck. I do.
There's been a back and forth the last couple weeks about teenagers, not just Mustafi. Much of the back and forth has concluded players like Mustafi departing or not being signed as some failing of Moyes.
I don't get that. Not comments from the MOP. Them I get. No avoiding that in TW. But a youngster (teenager no less) leaving EFC or not being signed signaling a failure by EFC is a trying read at times.
This kid is a teenager. Who knows what he'll be at 23-24 years olds when a true determinition of his future should be assessed. I don't.
Regarding Sampdoria? I have no ax to grind. Never would have heard of them except for this thread. We signed a kid. Didn't work out. We moved him on. Pretty ho-hum.
There's been a back and forth the last couple weeks about teenagers, not just Mustafi. Much of the back and forth has concluded players like Mustafi departing or not being signed as some failing of Moyes.
I don't get that. Not comments from the MOP. Them I get. No avoiding that in TW. But a youngster (teenager no less) leaving EFC or not being signed signaling a failure by EFC is a trying read at times.
This kid is a teenager. Who knows what he'll be at 23-24 years olds when a true determinition of his future should be assessed. I don't.
Regarding Sampdoria? I have no ax to grind. Never would have heard of them except for this thread. We signed a kid. Didn't work out. We moved him on. Pretty ho-hum.
Eric Myles
29 Posted 04/01/2012 at 01:06:29
29 Posted 04/01/2012 at 01:06:29
Nick #19 - Rooney? Lescott?
Gavin Ramejkis
30 Posted 04/01/2012 at 01:24:10
30 Posted 04/01/2012 at 01:24:10
James, seriously "young rascal"? just how old are you? You made pretty blase comments about a club you now admit you know nothing about so indeed I stand by the behave yourself, if you must comment at least do some homework. Regarding why or how the kid was released isn't mmy axe to grind unless you can point out what part of my response actually says that, kids come and go, some you win some you lose. I've posted previously though saying that in our perilous financial predicament I'd hope anyone going out the door raises at least a nominal fee.
James Flynn
31 Posted 04/01/2012 at 02:43:31
31 Posted 04/01/2012 at 02:43:31
Gavin - Damn brother, take it easy. I'm just kidding around. Is this actually an argument? Over Mustafi? Find someone else to argue with.
"do some homework". Why? I don't care about this kid or what minor league club signed him.
Sampdoria? They can win Sirie A, B, or C and the CL. Fuck em either way.
By the way, "ax to grind" was my way saying who this kid signed with was nothing to me. No cut at you.
"do some homework". Why? I don't care about this kid or what minor league club signed him.
Sampdoria? They can win Sirie A, B, or C and the CL. Fuck em either way.
By the way, "ax to grind" was my way saying who this kid signed with was nothing to me. No cut at you.
David Barks
32 Posted 04/01/2012 at 02:58:56
32 Posted 04/01/2012 at 02:58:56
Eric #28,
In what world do you live in where Rooney and Lescott were "released". Rooney was sold reluctantly after shining for club and country. And Lescott was sold reluctantly, so much so that Moyes chose to play him after he expressed his desire to leave and it poisoned the locker room. Those players weren't released, they were sold and it wasn't Moyes' desire to do so.
In what world do you live in where Rooney and Lescott were "released". Rooney was sold reluctantly after shining for club and country. And Lescott was sold reluctantly, so much so that Moyes chose to play him after he expressed his desire to leave and it poisoned the locker room. Those players weren't released, they were sold and it wasn't Moyes' desire to do so.
Eric Myles
33 Posted 04/01/2012 at 04:34:34
33 Posted 04/01/2012 at 04:34:34
David, the world of the English language.
http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/released
http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/released
Adolf Ng
34 Posted 04/01/2012 at 04:44:30
34 Posted 04/01/2012 at 04:44:30
Eric (28): would you really classify Rooney and Lescott being "released" by Moyes? They clearly wanted to go and actually took the initiative to do so ~
Eric Myles
35 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:09:58
35 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:09:58
Adolf, he could have kept them to their contract except for the fact that he had no choice but to release them from it as we'd have been in administration otherwise.
Stephen Kenny
36 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:13:24
36 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:13:24
Ricardo,
No worries mate. Apparently we shouldn't give too much away over the net???
No worries mate. Apparently we shouldn't give too much away over the net???
Tony J Williams
37 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:20:12
37 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:20:12
Eric, they weren't released, they were sold.
No amopunt of double speak can alter that fact.
The question was about any players who were released, not sold, who had done anything.
Baines and Jags are good examples but how many years ago was that and who else who have been "released" have come back to bite us.
I can't think of any. Ruddy is a goalie who would never get in infront of Howard so not one to worry about.
No amopunt of double speak can alter that fact.
The question was about any players who were released, not sold, who had done anything.
Baines and Jags are good examples but how many years ago was that and who else who have been "released" have come back to bite us.
I can't think of any. Ruddy is a goalie who would never get in infront of Howard so not one to worry about.
Stephen Kenny
38 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:53:08
38 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:53:08
Moyes very rarely gets these wrong IMO.
Kevin Gillen
39 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:54:56
39 Posted 04/01/2012 at 09:54:56
Sad to see this lad go, the brief reports I've heard about this lad were positive in that he had a good attitude and kept the ball quite well. He was obviously eager to get on and perhaps the club acted in his best interests by letting him go. In my opinion over the years our Academy has been excellent and we have made few mistakes in letting youngsters go. Danny Fox and Anthony Gerrard were both the closest to making it but I suppose letting lads go is a lot to do with timing.
Eric Myles
40 Posted 04/01/2012 at 10:40:36
40 Posted 04/01/2012 at 10:40:36
Tony J, and no amount of misunderstanding of the English language can alter the fact that by definition of the word they were released.
Phil Brown
41 Posted 04/01/2012 at 19:45:28
41 Posted 04/01/2012 at 19:45:28
James #25 Why didn't we loan him out for a year? If he progressed we could take him back.
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1 Posted 03/01/2012 at 18:00:46