Kenny Tete deal hits a roadblock

When do the players report back for Pre-Season training, and how many first team players do we currently have in our squad?

Tete, for me, would have been an uninspiring signing - albeit I think he'd have been pleasantly solid.

I'm really not at all fussed about trying to find an immediate upgrade on Beto this summer. I think the team would be better (and score more goals) if we spend money on genuine quality for the RB and RW spots which are currently vacant.

There are legitimate concerns over Tete from a few on here, which I understand.

Dave, we could make do with Jake there short-term, but sooner or later, I think we'll see him transition to his natural position, so whoever it's going to be, I'd rather we sort out the right back position now.

I know we all pay most of our attention to the guys in the blue, but...

Tell me, do you get in trouble with your wives a lot for not noticing new outfits or hairstyles?

Van Der Meyde, ended up on the Charlie, Drenth, who was another very talented player, carried on like he was on the Charlie, Brands might as well have been on the Charlie, and sometimes I wished Koeman, would have been on the Charlie, because he was boring, unadventurous, never had a plan, and only came to Everton, because Moshiri, offered him an absolute fortune, and the era of distinctly average footballers, earning a fortune without being under any pressure to succeed, began.

I hope this doesn’t mean we end up with Walker or Coufal, there are plenty of good young RBs out there so hopefully we go and get one. It’s been a weak area for too long.

Fingers crossed we sign a few good players, simply because you can’t have enough good players🤞

I thought that the transfer window was closing early but after just reading that it opens tomorrow for a full two months, this probably means my patience will definitely be tested once again

I knew who you meant Danny, below, but thankfully I’ve already forgotten about Jack!

I only came back as I realised I forgot to put Armstrong on the end of Harrison, in case I worried anyone!!!

He can cover both fullback positions.

They were washed up from drugs and booze and partying before they joined us – which is the only reason we could afford them.

If ever a song went right through me (along with the one when Gerry the Blue also sold his soul), then it was definitely this one.

Shandy actually blamed the city of Liverpool for destroying his career, whereas I remember hearing that although Drenthe just simply didn't give a fuck, he was still head and shoulders above everyone else at Finch Farm.

His attitude must have been disgusting for Maggy Gueye to get a game before him. I still have visions of him destroying Liverpool in a game that was tailor-made for him at Wembley until Moyes banished him from the squad because his behaviour was uncontrollable.

Don't think Mike's choir covers that particular Grandmaster song.

What a waste.

Both very talented footballers. One ruined it through the shandies, the other with a stinking attitude.

I suppose the only near success we've had with a Dutch player was John Heitinga. Our player of the season, but then seemed to stop wanting to play after that.

Yes, there is now the Liverpool connection, but he's back to his roots at Ajax.

The Dutch intrigue me. They've always produced good players and punch above their weight for a nation of their size.

They've had some great sides. The 70s with Cruyff and "total football" The team of the late 80s, winning the 1988 Euros with the likes of Guillit and Van Basten.

But there has always been a reputation for them producing individuals, who don't always gel as a team and often reports of friction amongst the players.