Martinez predicts end of Kone's injury nightmare

Want to be wrong, but think we will list Kone on the "If only" side of the ledger.

Too bad.

HeÂ’s certainly far more capable than his first handful of appearances suggested (when he was no where near 100% fit).

Poppycock. Probably an injury one of Gibson, Alcaraz or Kone will pick up this season.

As I said with Bony, he wasnÂ’t exactly flying at the start of his Premier League campaign but once heÂ’d hit a couple in the Europa and showed his fans what he could do his confidence grew massively and he grew into one of the top strikers in the Premier League. Onwards and upward for Kone, I hope.

I really hope I am proved wrong and he is amazing.

just a side note to John Daley: ’poppycock’ is Dutch for ’soft shit’ (pappykak) — Stephen Fry said it, so it must be true.

If you look at that then you think there’s a player there somewhere that just needs a run of games, any player be it striker, midfielder or goalkeeper needs a run of games to gain sharpness and confidence, so far Kone had been limited to sub cameo appearances and then had the rotten luck with that season ending injury.

If we can get him fully fit and get him some games then he’s going to be a more than useful squad player especially when the games come thick and fast.

We will tell them youÂ’re nearly ready and let you concentrate on getting fully fit after such a bad injury. Take your time, lad, and build up both your fitness and your confidence together.

Am I the only person who remembers Saha playing an FA Cup Semi-Final as though it was a pre-season friendly? If youÂ’re not fully fit in modern football, then itÂ’s no good being on the pitch.

IÂ’d never realised until after a bit of research just what a complicated and debilitating condition "muscle fatigue" is. LetÂ’s hope he recovers the previous seasonÂ’s form and fitness he showed to our cost in the FA Cup.

To be fair though, we did only have Jelavic, Anichebe and Naismith so you could see we needed another striker.

We all want him to come good but do a bit of searching and you will find this guy’s background is a bit ’IFy’.

Every time Kone or Gibson fall over this season, there will be a collective sigh of "Oh, Jesus – not again!!!"

I note your post with response to Jim’s, about it containing so many ’if’s.

A cursory perusal of your own would seem to confirm an equivalent use of ’but’s.

Touche, Philip!

I remember the challenge and while it was a fairly forceful kick to the knee there is no way he should be out for almost a year with it.

The only explanation is that his knee was already goosed in the first place which begs the question how did he pass a medical.

So, expect him back on the bench in about three months... ish.

So while the armchair doctors might not think that it was a serious injury, the proper doctors might know a little bit more.

We only have 3 games before the international break in September, hopefully Lukaku can get through those before Kone has to be called upon.

From potential Everton superstar to aspiring Cardboard Box Inspector/Supervisor - how are you with a lawnmower?

I totally agree with your suggestion of the appointment of Health and Safety Officer with an executive salary to match, but doubt very much whether the position could be undertaken by you alone.

I am therefore volunteering to be your assistant, but not on a voluntary basis, my salary would be commensurate with your own, give or take a couple of grand, with complimentary season tickets, as part of the bonus package.

I have every faith in the knowledge, that between us, we could drastically reduce the treatment room queue and make it a safer place for all the players and staff alike.

Even with a fit Lukaku and Kone we are still far too lightweight up front. Someone in the mould of James Vaughan when he was fit? Remember when he was on the touchline with 20 minutes to go waiting to come on? The whole stadium and team lifted because we all new what we were about to get, a live wire who would create at least a couple of chances in those last few moments! Man Utd had it with Hernandez, Spurs with Defoe...

In my opinion if we could just find a similar type then our squad could match any this season.

Having suffered a lot of knee injuries, including one acl recon from just kneeling, thatÂ’s stupid. Have any other buys been seriously laid up from MartinezÂ’s buys? It was bad luck and I for one want him back, playing well and showing us what we paid the money for.

And all this negativity about BobÂ’s press conferences. And updates. He hasnÂ’t lied once and I prefer his optimistic appraisals to the bland negative stuff we had before.

If Kone can give us at least 10 goals season he will be worth it.

We will be fine!

IF Everton...................

Why do so many feel the need to make entries which imply or suggest that somehow Kone is responsible for this injury?
Why do so many feel the need to imply or suggest that RM has hoodwinked us with signing Kone?

Please, explain to me just how this "Snake Oil" chicanery could possibly further either of their careers, please do because clearly I'm missing out on some secret "Da Vinci Code" dark underworld of professional football.

Either that or, maybe, just maybe Kone's injury was considerably worse and with subsequent complications than were first apparent?

But maybe that's not dramatic enough to suit the hand flapping "Drama club"?

As is frequently said here by owners of cooler heads, "let's just wait and see shall we?"

If you can get past the injury and assume he comes back as the player he's been for the last few seasons then he's close to a sure thing. 10-15 goals a year and a real handful with his pace and power. Hopefully he can get back to that kind of form.

Kone but not forgotten (sorry).

Having said that, he is another option and may well add a bit this season if he stays fit. So I for one wish him good luck and hope he does the business, least of all because he doesn't just wear any old number at Everton. He wears our 9 jersey

I for one will be pretty ticked off we just end up getting him match fit for an international tournament. Given he will be 31 in a few months and that thus far, we have basically had nothing back for our investment, I think he owes us.

I would say that proves my point about his knee already being damaged seeing as it was the same one that he got the knock in, eh Chris?

Seems to be a pattern with our players: Parkinson, Bracewell, Snodin... why is it the shite players we have signed over the years never seem to pick up injuries? – not that I wish any player injured but it happens year-in, year-out.

I don't think any footballer can be forced to play for their country if they don't want to. If push comes to shove he can retire from international football. It's always possible to 'un retire'.