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Martinez expresses McGeady hopes

McGeady hasn't figured for the Blues since the away win at Crystal Palace in February after he picked up a knee injury and then a back problem which his manager believes sidelined him just when he was starting to find his form.
The 29 year-old has battled to hold down a regular starting place in the Blues' side since he arrived from Spartak Moscow 15 months ago which Martinez partially attributes to the time needed to adjust to the Premier League.
“It takes a long time, coming from abroad to get the rhythm of the British game," the Blues' boss said. "Remember Aiden had never played in the Premier League before, only in the Scottish League, and he had been a long time in Russia.
“So he had to adapt into the league and the way we play and I felt at Crystal Palace, those 90 minutes were Aiden.
“The injury [after Palace] was a real setback and so he is going to take time to get that intensity and match-fitness back. But Aiden, at Everton, is ready to be himself and I am looking forward to seeing that.”
McGeady has been named in the match-day squads for the recent games against Burnley and Aston Villa and is expected to be among the 18 players on the team sheet this Saturday for the visit of Sunderland.
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2 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:30:35
We already can see what the existing players have to offer, now is the time to bring the youngsters in.
3 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:39:02
4 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:39:09
5 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:46:48
6 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:53:48
7 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:54:36
8 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:57:43
9 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:56:12
10 Posted 04/05/2015 at 21:04:33
11 Posted 04/05/2015 at 21:10:01
How many players can you think of that have never played in the Premier League before, come here and set it on fire straightaway? ........ Costa, Sanchez, Suarez, Silva, Aguero, Pelle etc etc ........ we all know McGeady is crap, how much longer before the penny drops?
HeÂs deadwood any using up valuable funds, wake up Martinez.
12 Posted 04/05/2015 at 21:01:04
PienaarÂs been a big players for us over the years but itÂs sad indictment that heÂs not been replaced when heÂs now in his 30Âs and been suffering injuries for the last couple of seasons.
McGeady shouldnÂt be nowhere near the first team but I still think heÂll offer more, if for no other reason than heÂll be fit to sit on the bench, and for his inconsistency he does have his moments. And lets face it, if he was able to play at his best week-in, week-out he wouldnÂt be playing for Everton.
13 Posted 04/05/2015 at 22:00:26
14 Posted 04/05/2015 at 22:36:41
16 Posted 04/05/2015 at 23:21:29
17 Posted 05/05/2015 at 00:53:43
18 Posted 05/05/2015 at 02:52:04
19 Posted 05/05/2015 at 04:06:19
Guess now I can claim this summer I am driving abroad to Canada to watch the WomenÂs World Cup to see yet another American GK who will be the best at GK at this WC just like Howard was at the menÂs WC. Deadwood indeed, right Gavin?
20 Posted 05/05/2015 at 07:12:26
21 Posted 05/05/2015 at 08:17:20
22 Posted 05/05/2015 at 07:50:20
What has McGeady achieved in almost two years? Zilch! I mentioned on a previous thread that my good friend, a lifelong Celtic fan had expressed surprise when we signed McGeady, as the Celtic fans in general never rated him and were amazed the Russians paid so much for him. In short, he weÂd been conned when we signed him. Apparently some Celtic fans called him McGreedy due to his reluctance to pass the ball, preferring to play silly buggers on the wing, until he either ran the ball out of play or lost out to an opponent. Sound familiar to anyone?
He needs to go, but being a Martinez favourite probably means weÂre stuck with him for the full four years of his contract. IÂm getting mire depressed every day with every word that spills from the mouth of our so-called manager.
23 Posted 05/05/2015 at 11:02:11
24 Posted 05/05/2015 at 11:05:51
So the inept, headless chicken who cannot pass a ball was just an impersonator,not the real Aiden!
Really looking forward to seeing the Âreal Aiden.
25 Posted 05/05/2015 at 11:10:53
RobertoÂs job is to get the best out of his squad. So if he gives one a bit of a boost from time to time then itÂs no surprise.
The paucity of our squad is such that we may need him at some point.
26 Posted 05/05/2015 at 11:30:58
27 Posted 05/05/2015 at 11:52:57
McGeady is going to be here next season regardless and Martinez needs the lad to feel wanted ð not very controversial really – however, McGeady has to knuckle down and earn a place in the team and show us a lot more than he has done thus far.
28 Posted 05/05/2015 at 12:16:33
In footballing terms the WC was a long time ago and IÂve seen nothing from Howard this season to suggest he was the best GK in that competition. A few good saves in our recent resurgence isnÂt going to make me change my assessment of him.
Howard has always had the ability of being a good shot-stopper. ItÂs everything else heÂs gash at – like his decision-making, and not being able to command his area, staying on his line like a crab. The sort of things a top GK is able to do, and the reason Alex Ferguson decided he wasnÂt up to standard and let Everton buy him in the first place.
29 Posted 05/05/2015 at 12:44:42
I for one wouldnÂt be too arsed if he moved on.
30 Posted 05/05/2015 at 13:35:29
31 Posted 05/05/2015 at 19:11:50
More nonsense from this unhinged manager.
32 Posted 05/05/2015 at 19:23:51
33 Posted 05/05/2015 at 21:05:29
Just about sums up our deluded manager...
34 Posted 05/05/2015 at 22:32:04
35 Posted 05/05/2015 at 22:45:34
Change Z-Cars for the day Bobby and pop on entry of The Gladiators music, dress the three for the occasion with size 24 shoes, spinning bow tie and bowler hats.
36 Posted 05/05/2015 at 23:20:56
37 Posted 06/05/2015 at 06:04:47
And yet some will still harp on about Roberto’s first season.
I think the best line I have read on TW was simply: Roberto bought Alcaraz and Kone not once... but twice.
38 Posted 06/05/2015 at 15:13:42
All this paper talk is possibly aimed at stirring up trouble as it is what they are good at. We have made a lot of profit over the past few transfer windows to add to the media money increase. If we finish tenth or above it will bring in plenty of extra dosh too.
I will wait until I read something of substance before I comment properly. If we are aiming at a gradual decline of the club then I think that believing all the negative rubbish is the way to go.
39 Posted 06/05/2015 at 17:53:22
I have never felt so disillusioned and depressed about the future of the team and the club. Every time Roberto opens his mouth I feel like cringing or crying.
Desperate times.
40 Posted 07/05/2015 at 19:18:27
I think injuries have messed him up, he has not been good for us but that is a chance in every transfer and he cost us nothing, love him to bang 2 or 3 more before the season ends.
41 Posted 10/05/2015 at 00:26:55
Our best attacking team atm is Lennon and Mirallas out wide with Barkley and Lukaku central. How fuckin hard is this shit, people?
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1 Posted 04/05/2015 at 20:30:27