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Seven more needed

Posted by Spart <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Spart' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 6:34 pm

Squad is at 18 now, need 7 in just to make the Premier League squad size standard.

1 keeper
2 Full backs
2 Wingers
1 Defensivw Mid
1 Striker

3 signed on perm and the other 4 on loan

that's how I see it anyway.... gonna be a tall order that.

Re: Seven more needed

Posted by GwladysTreat <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=GwladysTreat' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 9:17 am, in reply to "Seven more needed "

25 is the maximum squad size, not the standard and that doesn't include any home grown players or U21's.
I know we're short but there is no need to over emphasise it with bullshit.

Social Media is the new root of all evil.

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Posted by Spart <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Spart' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 12:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I know 25 is the maximum, I stated it as the 'standard' because I am presuming every other club in the Premier League will have a squad that is at least the maximum numbers of players allowed (with some like Chelsea and City having way more than that).

This puts us at a huge disadvantage if we dont at least have the same numbers as everyone else is 'the standard'

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Right. Guardiola has said recently his preferred squad size is 20 senior players under the current rules but I bow to your higher understanding.

It's about quality rather than quantity.

"Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City that he wants a smaller squad and has threatened to leave if the club doesn't reduce the number of players. He prefers managing a smaller group where every player feels involved and has a chance to play, rather than having several players consistently left out of the matchday squad. This aligns with his past preference for a squad of around 20 senior players."

Social Media is the new root of all evil.

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Currently 33 of which 29 have squad numbers and I'm sure they will add to that before the season starts.

It doesn't really matter if Pep wants to only concentrate on a core of 20 players, his club would still use their full allocation of 25 when the squad is named just in case of injuries and Pep himself wouldn't baulk at looking outside his core 20 if circumstances meant he had to.

All I am saying is that I would be pretty flabberghasted if there were any other Premier League clubs out there who haven't got at least 25 senior pros on their books. We have 18 which is a massive disadvantage.

Link: Man City

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Posted by 4squares <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=4squares' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:37 pm, in reply to "Seven more needed "

2 strikers, I reckon Beto will be sold.

"When lads have money they think they're men and when they're skint they're lads again".

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Posted by Dylan Blue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Dylan+Blue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 8:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I hope not. Got a lot of time for the fella and as has been pointed out he good for 10-15 goals a season. More if we can supply him.

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Posted by Tonytaxi1970 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Tonytaxi1970' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 10:34 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I think the supply line for the striker(s) is a major problem.I

Gana is usually exclusively 'defensive', Harrison has gone, Mykolenko won't usually cross the halfway line, Coleman's legs are on the way out, McNeil is injury prone and one footed, Garner delivers one decent cross/corner in every 20 attempts and does little else, Armstrong, a great prospect but lacks experience.

A new sexy number 10 (Grealish would be perfect). Someone who can hold the ball, create things for a clever striker, he wins free kicks a plenty around the box. Rarely giving the ball away means we can play further up the pitch. I think he would be a huge outlay for Everton, but well worth it.

We also need a winger who can 'occupy' his full back, in reality not only attack him, but stop him venturing too far forward, for leaving too much
space behind him. Someone who can get to
the dead ball line and deliver crosses/score goals.

A right full back is needed, which is obvious.

I'm bored now.

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Posted by Dylan Blue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Dylan+Blue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 10:54 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Don’t worry about it. I don’t. Turn up. Support the team. Job done. We’ll be steady in mid table. If it’s a good season we’ll push for Europe and have a decent cup run. I’m just going to enjoy a season where the talk isn’t constantly about money and survival.

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Posted by SnafflesBlue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=SnafflesBlue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 10:35 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Alcaraz/Ndiaye are the number 10s you describe aren't they?

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I think Moyes has N'Diaye on the left wing. Gana Gueye, Garner and McNeil in the centre. Haven't a clue what Alcaraz's natural position, to be honest.

If we played Alcaraz and N'Diaye together centrally, opposition midfield's would steam roller us. Alcaraz is not a winger.

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Posted by Alex_T <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Alex_T' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 12:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I think N'Diaye is more a no10 sure thats where he played for shef utd, TomOB would be more the man to ask

If you look at his goals for us theyre mostly through the middle,if we didnt have such a rebuild id move him there and get a left winger in as well

I can't go to jail, my mommas cooking chicken for dinner

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Posted by vajrapani <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=vajrapani' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 1:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

In my thinking a No.10 needs craft and subtlety. While N'daye has some of these qualities, his ability to carry the ball would be largely negated in central areeas. His weak stature and his lack of a large awareness of what is going on around him is the major question mark . This is why Alcaraz is the way forward. He plays with his head up, is very intelligent football wise and has a good picture of what is going on around him.

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The only thing against NDiaye as a number 10 is his lack of awareness of his teammates for me. When he gets the ball he's a head down and dribble into the box before getting a shot off type player and I love him for it. I think he should be given that free role to be our man who can do the unexpected without building any of the other team strategy around him.

Alcaraz is your more natural nunber 10, Beto and Ndaiye ahead of him gives him plenty of options to go for and they can also move defenders out of the way to allow him to go forward with he ball himself.

We are pretty much sorted through the middle I think, but we are desperate for proper options out wide, not using talented mid pitch players like Ndiaye and Alcaraz out of position there.

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Posted by KS_Blue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=KS_Blue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 8:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

He’s our first choice striker and proven goal scorer. Who’s stepping up?

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Posted by Wooly <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Wooly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I hope not.
There's 15+ goals a season in him.

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He’s closer to Stracqualursi than say Beckford imho.

"When lads have money they think they're men and when they're skint they're lads again".

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OK 👍
I just think he needs a run of games and he'll come good.
He unsettles defenders which is always a bonus in my book,gets them panicking a bit which as you know makes space for other players.

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He’s certainly an odd footballer but he’s definitely worth persevering with. Sometimes you need effort and endeavour and he’s got plenty of that.
I’d like to see him given a chance. He did more than enough. He’ll score important goals somewhere along the line I’m convinced of it.

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Posted by ste <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=ste' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 8:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Straq was an absolute bag of shite. Beto is ten times the player. Shouldn’t ever be lumped in with him.

Straq is up there with Angell, Belfitt and John Spencer and those types. Among the worst players to play for us.

CHEER UP, PLUMS

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Beto can trap a ball further than most can kick one.

"When lads have money they think they're men and when they're skint they're lads again".

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Posted by Sergeant Slaughter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Sergeant+Slaughter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 12:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Scores goals and scares defenders with his strength and pace. We should focus on his strong points and would be mad to sell him right now.

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Posted by henno05 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=henno05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 7:25 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

He’s very inconsistent

But as said above 12 goals at least out of him if he plays a full season, better than a lot of what we have had.

Funny enough, the Newcastle away game was up there with the best he’s played for us, he looked excellent

I’d keep him, I’m sure he’d be made up to read

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Posted by JohnD <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=JohnD' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 3:49 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

He got that reputation after a first few iffy games.
Meanwhile his control, layoffs, hold up play and touch has been very very good in his last run of starting games.
First impression has stuck in people’s heads, but the reality is he’s been v good in that regard

"My victorious roar of "MY TURN NOW!!" probably still haunts her dreams.
"

Re: Seven more needed

Posted by Benj <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Benj' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 11:21 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Good is pushing it, he's a very effective forward though and for what he cost and what we pay him a seemingly decent option as back up, to what will hopefully be a free scoring Barry

https://youtu.be/0h_3DTnGJMU

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Posted by Crackers <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Crackers' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 9:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Hahaha

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Posted by ste <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=ste' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 9:01 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

That’s not the only measure. He’s already scored more goals for Everton than Straq and Beckford combined. He’d have even more if the ginger kopite hadn’t frozen him out

CHEER UP, PLUMS

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He lacks technique, I would hazard 80% of his goals come from his first touch being a shot. He lacks composure with the ball at his feet.

"When lads have money they think they're men and when they're skint they're lads again".

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Posted by come_on_pilgrim <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=come_on_pilgrim' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 10:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Sadly I’m going to have to add your name to the Tit List, 4squares.

And so on and so on and scooby-dooby-dooby

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Posted by 4squares <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=4squares' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 2:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

It’s all about opinions, however some people who lack the ability to structure a counter point often resort to insulting people instead.

"When lads have money they think they're men and when they're skint they're lads again".

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Posted by The_Hillbilly <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=The_Hillbilly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 10:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

You don't have to hazard any guesses, all the evidence is available. Which ones were the mistakes?

https://youtube.com/shorts/6jHdvbjBfiI?si=339jnfhC6w-dU-eX

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Boringly, the truth is somewhere in the middle I reckon. His first touch isn't that great, illustrated by the majority of his goals being first time hits and the majority of his fuck ups coming when he has more time.
But he does actually score, and hitting the net is the most important metric for a striker by some distance.
His hold up play is a lot better now than it was in the past, and you know he's the sort of character who will be looking to improve and train hard. All in all, I'm pro-Beto, me.

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Posted by The_Hillbilly <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=The_Hillbilly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 10:56 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

He certainly runs like he's just about to fall over running for a bus, but in response to 4squares, I'd say that questioning his composure when given a chance is one of the least reasons to give him grief.

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His first touch isn't great but he only scores with his first touch?

Social Media is the new root of all evil.

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haha I know what I mean. And that's what's important.

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Arf!

Social Media is the new root of all evil.

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Posted by hilary_briss <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=hilary_briss' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 10:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

That ball from Garner for one of them was weeerrrllld class.

Only the Fulham one a bit lucky there.

Good to have a striker looking to get behind the defenders. Does have work to do with back to goal but a good outlet

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Posted by vajrapani <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=vajrapani' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:58 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Radio commentary:

"Keane spots Alcatraz in space it's a good ball. Alcatraz realising the space he is in, advances forward. Beats one challenge... oh my life... he moves forward ,his head up looking for viable options... he sees one ...threads a delicious ball inside the centre back and full back through to Beto. Beto, Beto GOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL.

Superb from Everton. The weight of that ball from Alcatraz was perfect. D.E.V.A.S.T.A.T.I.N.G. from the blues of Walton. The blues from the moon and those inside it.

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Posted by Bainesy003 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Bainesy003' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Nah Moyes likes Beto

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Posted by BertieBigBollocks <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=BertieBigBollocks' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 6:55 pm, in reply to "Seven more needed "

I was told yesterday from a reliable source that Barry is due to have his medical this week and on top of that we want two wingers, two central midfielders and a full back which is pretty much what you have typed up there.

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Posted by tattyhead <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=tattyhead' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

We’ve got three wide forwards, maybe he’s going to cash in on McNeill

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Posted by No_One_Ever_Replies <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=No_One_Ever_Replies' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Never in a million years will he sell McNeill

And rightly so

It’s top quality stuff this!

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Posted by Iegs <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Iegs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I’m clearly forgetting someone here who are the three?

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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Posted by Boom94 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Boom94' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 9:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Dunno but I bet they’re in that shadowy WhatsApp group which is obviously the root of all evil…..*

*lads that like a bet/SPECTRE

You can either book me now or wait for Cliff Thorburn. But if Cliff Thorburn
goes AWOL you’re up slack alley.

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Posted by Iegs <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Iegs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 10:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

the imaginary one? good to see it’s still not imaginary rattled

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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Legs Bingo…..

rattled/intersting/🤔….

Enlightening as ever, mate.

Tell me something anyway mate, how come if everyone who got banned got banned for racism , and not log in issues, how come you had to change your name?

Or were you the only one who wasn’t a racist and had genuine log in issues??

“Interesting”….

You can either book me now or wait for Cliff Thorburn. But if Cliff Thorburn
goes AWOL you’re up slack alley.

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Posted by Iegs <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Iegs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 10:15 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I deleted my account by the way. unlike all your rattled mates

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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Posted by Boom94 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Boom94' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 10:35 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

Interesting…..

You can either book me now or wait for Cliff Thorburn. But if Cliff Thorburn
goes AWOL you’re up slack alley.

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notice my name is the same bar the spelling? how many of your mates can say the same?

now that’s interesting

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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Rattled here IEGS?

The mates you’re on about don’t post on here anymore- but you’d know better obviously, you and your mates ….

That’s even more interesting….

You can either book me now or wait for Cliff Thorburn. But if Cliff Thorburn
goes AWOL you’re up slack alley.

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why don’t they post anymore?

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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If you were asking sincerely I’d tell you but I suspect you aren’t …

You can either book me now or wait for Cliff Thorburn. But if Cliff Thorburn
goes AWOL you’re up slack alley.

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replying to a simple post about football with that is the dictionary definition of rattled I’m afraid, I don’t make the rules

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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Ndiaye and whatever Alcaraz turns out to be, attacking midfielder or a wide man, unless he’s the second striker. And McNeill.

Two wingers unnecessary with that lot

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Posted by Sarflondonblue <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Sarflondonblue' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 10:08 am, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

we need at least 1 right footed proper attacking pacey winger IMO, not Harrison either some foreign cat I've never heard of is what I'm hoping for, with a YouTube highlight video that makes him look like a superstar, so at least until the season starts I can get proper excited about.

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Posted by Iegs <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Iegs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 9:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

alcaraz is attacking mid moving to centre mid eventually. I wouldn’t be including him in the wide players at all

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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*nods*

It’s top quality stuff this!

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Presuming Harrison returns maybe

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Posted by ste <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=ste' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

I wonder if he means Alcaraz? Knowing Moyes he will probably lash him out there and put Gana in the 10

CHEER UP, PLUMS

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I can see alcaraz dropping deeper and being ace. Maybe not straight away though maybe after a season or two as 10. But like how arteta was wide left and then shifted to central midfielder

I know what I mean

It’s top quality stuff this!

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unfortunately the “then” was after about four years

why are you so argumentative? this is obvious stuff

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Aye

Carlo mk2 will be coffee cupping it up again before then though I reckon

*dreams*

It’s top quality stuff this!

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Posted by Touching_Cloth <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Touching_Cloth' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 7:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

An impeccable source?

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Posted by Lizardo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=Lizardo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 6:48 pm, in reply to "Seven more needed "

We'll go with what we've got

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Is the correct answer

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Can’t see us signing that many unless we tap into the bargain bucket of dross (Harrison, Longstaff, Wilson, Coufal etc).

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We’ve need a centre midfielder who can play football

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More than anything.

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22 would be well enough wouldn't it. Cover for each position.

#FM24optimalsquadsize

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Posted by StringerBellend01 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=StringerBellend01' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 6:36 pm, in reply to "Seven more needed "

Can’t see us signing more than 3 tbh…

I wanna moonwalk son but life’s a shithouse

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Posted by MPTEFC <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=MPTEFC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 6:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

We are delighted Idrissa has re-signed. His experience and his knowledge of the Club is going to be so important going forward with the introduction of lots of new players and the new stadium. Idrissa will play a big part in integrating everybody.

Moyes comment at the end of the article.

He said similar with Coleman as well.

I'm MPTEFC I'll park where I like.

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Puts into translation machine - ‘we go with what we got bro’

I wanna moonwalk son but life’s a shithouse

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Posted by efcman4ever <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/everton-forum/info/user=efcman4ever' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 7, 2025, 6:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Seven more needed "

throwing the gauntlet down to the owners to come up with the goods.

he said as much on the pitch after southampton.

How can you tell if someone is a Kopite? If the hat, scarf, T shirt or tattoo isn't enough of a clue, they will have told you within two sentences. Basically, it's a cult.

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