More Lescott thoughts
blackbat
Hasn't given up on J Terry and confirmed that he'd had a bid for
Lescott rebuffed.
Can't see him giving up TBH. I've kinda resigned myself that JL's
going now.
If Lescott does leave let's hope we get silly money for him. �30
million is being bandied about. That'd at least allow enough wedge for
a decent replacement.
Let's hope if he does go it's soon enough to allow time to find a
replacement and get him bedded in.
Upson has been touted as a possible replacement. Don't think he's as
good but I've seen worse.
Hangelaand maybe?
It's also a worry what Lescott leaving might do for morale. Up until
now the only big name to leave has been Rooney. Lescott leaving might
spoil that 'band of brothers' mentality that the team seems to have.
--
blackbat /\x/\
Moog
> Just heard Mark Hughes talking live on the BBC.
> Hasn't given up on J Terry and confirmed that he'd had a bid for
> Lescott rebuffed.
>
> Can't see him giving up TBH. I've kinda resigned myself that JL's
> going now.
>
> If Lescott does leave let's hope we get silly money for him. £30
> million is being bandied about. That'd at least allow enough wedge for
> a decent replacement.
>
> Let's hope if he does go it's soon enough to allow time to find a
> replacement and get him bedded in.
Agreed
Althugh, I'd have no qualms playing young Jack or Superstar there until
Jags returned, which could give us until January to find the right
player (No Upson please) at a push.
> Upson has been touted as a possible replacement. Don't think he's as
> good but I've seen worse.
> Hangelaand maybe?
I think Moyes saying he would only let Lescott go if Richards came to
us as part of the same deal has really set the bar.
They're going to have to give us Jo, Richards and some money or a
ridiculous fee of around £30m plus if they really want him.
For once, it is not our resolve that is being tested. It is theirs.
Time will tell.
> It's also a worry what Lescott leaving might do for morale. Up until
> now the only big name to leave has been Rooney. Lescott leaving might
> spoil that 'band of brothers' mentality that the team seems to have.
It's a completely different scenario to Rooney, but if you remember,
we actually played far better football after he left.
I doubt that would be the same with Jolean going, but if he's honest
and says he's going for the cash that will undoubtedly set him, his
family, and his future family up for life, then I doubt anyone at
Everton would begrudge it. In cases like that, we've usually seen fans
and players unite. I would guess that the same would happen again.
--
So I met the bloke who invented crosswords today. I can't remember his
name, it's P something T something R.
est1878
> Just heard Mark Hughes talking live on the BBC.
> Hasn't given up on J Terry and confirmed that he'd had a bid for
> Lescott rebuffed.
>
I wish he'd shut the fuck up about other teams players.
> Can't see him giving up TBH. I've kinda resigned myself that JL's
> going now.
>
> If Lescott does leave let's hope we get silly money for him. �30
> million is being bandied about. That'd at least allow enough wedge for
> a decent replacement.
>
> Let's hope if he does go it's soon enough to allow time to find a
> replacement and get him bedded in.
>
> Upson has been touted as a possible replacement. Don't think he's as
> good but I've seen worse.
> Hangelaand maybe?
>
though, I'm not too sure......
> It's also a worry what Lescott leaving might do for morale. Up until
> now the only big name to leave has been Rooney. Lescott leaving might
> spoil that 'band of brothers' mentality that the team seems to have.
>
the team spirit at Everton though, and would send out a much more
positive message than him leaving would send out a neagtive one.
blackbat
>Althugh, I'd have no qualms playing young Jack or Superstar there until
>Jags returned, which could give us until January to find the right
>player (No Upson please) at a push.
Bit early for Jack at centre back for me. We can't start the season
like that mate, one more injury and we'd be seriously f*cked.
West Ham are in financial trouble. Upson for �6m would be a decent
compromise, any more and I wouldn't want him.
>
>> Upson has been touted as a possible replacement. Don't think he's as
>> good but I've seen worse.
>> Hangelaand maybe?
>
>I think Moyes saying he would only let Lescott go if Richards came to
>us as part of the same deal has really set the bar.
Richards is a conundrum. If Moyes can dust him off and fix him after
getting him cheap it could be a great move. Versatile too.
>They're going to have to give us Jo, Richards and some money or a
>ridiculous fee of around �30m plus if they really want him.
>
>For once, it is not our resolve that is being tested. It is theirs.
Yup, unless Lescott undermines us by asking for a move. Even then we'd
still be in for some serious cash.
>
>Time will tell.
Let's get it resolved in enough time though.
>
>> It's also a worry what Lescott leaving might do for morale. Up until
>> now the only big name to leave has been Rooney. Lescott leaving might
>> spoil that 'band of brothers' mentality that the team seems to have.
>It's a completely different scenario to Rooney,
Of course.
>but if you remember,
>we actually played far better football after he left.
That was maybe because we'd lanced a boil. Everton thought "fuck
Rooney" gritted their teeth and carried on. Lescott wouldn't leave in
such acrimonious circumstances as you point out.
>I doubt that would be the same with Jolean going, but if he's honest
>and says he's going for the cash that will undoubtedly set him, his
>family, and his future family up for life, then I doubt anyone at
>Everton would begrudge it. In cases like that, we've usually seen fans
>and players unite. I would guess that the same would happen again.
I just worry it might make our better players that have until now
remained loyal think "If Lescott's off I'll go too"
Cahill & Arteta for example.
--
blackbat /\x/\
blackbat
<ocukR...@artificiallyhip.co.uk> wrote:
>> Upson has been touted as a possible replacement. Don't think he's as
>> good but I've seen worse.
>> Hangelaand maybe?
>>
>Hangelands a good shout. Reckon he'd do well with Jagielka. With Yobo
>though, I'm not too sure......
I wouldn't even be sure about Vidic if Yobo was involved.
>Him not leaving for the money would be an even bigger statement about
>the team spirit at Everton though, and would send out a much more
>positive message than him leaving would send out a neagtive one.
Agreed. He hasn't said as much though has he?
--
blackbat /\x/\