Moyes: No January business expected

David Moyes should have come straight out and said, "We have £10 million to spend and we are after [insert name]."

Sure, it would result in the clubs competitors having the upper hand on us, knowing exactly how much they can extort. But at least some idiotic fan could sleep easy tonight.

I would be shocked if another central midfielder wasn't brought in though, with that Belgian lad being the obvious one.

Wishful thinking, but I do think if Moyes had even £10million in January, we could really challenge for those top 4 spaces, who know's even without we still may? Here's hoping.

Moyes would never say if there was any cash to spend as it would put the prices up immediately for any potential purchase, so no surprise there and it's the right thing to do.

We've done well in the last 2 windows, let's just see how it plays out. A couple of strong loan additions and an injury free squad may be just what we need to freshen things up.

No manager of any club should be in a position where his current season may be his last one. Kenwright should have ensured during the summer that a contract was offered and signed or refused.

But BK's problem is when Moyes leaves he is up the proverbial creek, no manager of ability is going to come to Everton while there is a complete lack of cash. I'm sure I speak for a significant number of Blues when I ask WTF is going on.

We have more going for us than clubs like Wigan and others in the Prem, but for whatever reason we find it ever so difficult to move forward.

I know the team has done well this calender year, but I fear that a couple of bad results against our major rivals, allied to the club's inability to progress will not only undermine our chances of getting European football but could lead to us failing to finish in the top half.

That assessment may seem harsh and dramatic, but have you ever worked at a company where the boss is as likely to leave as they are to stay, it causes unrest and disquiet and certainly doesn't help productivity.

Moyes and Kenwright shouldn't be playing chicken, but that is what it is beginning to feel like. I'm not blaming Moyes for this situation, I'm laying the blame at the board of directors who are ultimately gambling with the future of our club.

I still cannot believe we will go through January without bringing anyone in on loan. If we don't bring anyone in, I will be extremely extremely disappointed, given what we have achieved so far this season.

Also, if lack of televised games can be used as an excuse why we don't have money, should more televised games give us an excuse to have money. Over to you Mr CEO!

I don't personally believe Man Utd would ever want Moyes as their manager, but maybe I am miles wide of the mark.

Maybe there is already a gentlemen's agreement in place for Moyes to go there? Ferguson will be choosing their next boss – and they are both good pals.

However there is something to be said for Kenwright not doing enough to get the investment we could probably do with. I suspect he would only sell for a massive profit, whereas if he really had the club's interests at heart he would sell for his original stake, plus interest. I'd imagine its his asking price which is preventing us from getting outside investment.

I'd also say that I don't think the £80M budget Moyes is given is the biggest barrier for us finishing in the top 4 or 5 this season. I think as the season ticks down, the uncertainty about Moyes future will distract the players from doing the business on the park.

That all said, there are plenty of reasons to be positive. Our best players are tied up on long contracts, we're playing some of the best football in the league and we're 4th in the league with almost a third of the season gone.

No need to worry!

They're the funniest lines I've heard since the last John Bishop concert. What colour is the sky on your planet?

Or are you pulling our legs? (nudge, nudge).

Alternatively, maybe he could be doing a bit of kidology by not revealing anything some 2.5 months prior to the close of the January transfer window?

We have cash left over from Rodwell and we didn't sign the Belgian, so surely we have something left over. We are in 4th place with a fair chance of higher league place money, we should be on the telly loads, gates are going up and they have stuck the prices up on pies. Where's the cash gone.

City talk asked how much Suarez is worth? 2 arsonists and 3 shop-lifters is the going rate for a racist, isn't it?

do you really believe we will have £10 million to spend in January window?

Gk - Buttner
D - ?
DM - Odidja Ofoe
M - Holtby
F - Huntelaar

How would that do for you?

We are appear to be the only club (without financial resource) with the potential to challenge for the CL places, that carrot is dependent on a fully fit and firing first 14. And the chances of THAT being maintained for the season? Unlikely, even for a fluffy headed optimist like me.

That being said I'm still loving this ride, still remembering the fact that we really should have at least 4 more points (Newcastle, Fulham) than we have now, still remembering that glorious win over Newcastle at Goodison to secure 4th.

Anyway, back to reality, @ Richard Earle 868 re Odjidja-Ofoe, that makes sense and might be the best we can expect. BUY BELGIAN!!!

BUT it wouldn't half help if the board got their finger out and gave the manager some resources for the January window.