15: Sylvain Distin - Monster

Made 4 Gwladys wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:For some reason I thought he was 34, but the article says 33. Anyway, Weir did well for us into his 50's, so I'd say give Distin his 2 year extension. He's been great for us for.

and Yak who was 65 when he played his first game for us

Slight correction.

Dixie Land wrote:Distin is still one of the quickest players in our team so I see no reason not to give him another 2 years.

Also been one of more consistent performs along with Jags and Baines over the last 2 seasons. That said he does rely heavily on his pace to get himself out of trouble so if his legs do go we are left with a player on good wages.

He's been a brilliant signing for us and is still performing at a high level so it makes sense to renew his contract.

Yeah, agree. He's clearly in good nick. Rarely (if ever) injured. You can see him playing at a good level for at least another 2 years.

Dixie Land wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11671_7210354,00.html

Distin says that he would be happy to sign a 12 month contract.

SIGN HIM! And I really mean it! He's been great for us, still loads of pace as well.

says in The Times today, Distin is very close to signing a 1 year deal and finish his career at EFC.

Also said yesterday Moyes has rocketed Drenthe over his lack of defensive duties, apparently Osman also rocketed him during the game.

Mr_Ben wrote:says in The Times today, Distin is very close to signing a 1 year deal and finish his career at EFC.

Also said yesterday Moyes has rocketed Drenthe over his lack of defensive duties, apparently Osman also rocketed him during the game.

And rightly so, he's borderline lazy when it comes to defending. Him to even attempting to close down Taylor who then went on to score the 2-0 goal against us at the Barcodes stand out in that regard. Makes you realize why he didn't get that much playing time at Real.

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:says in The Times today, Distin is very close to signing a 1 year deal and finish his career at EFC.

Also said yesterday Moyes has rocketed Drenthe over his lack of defensive duties, apparently Osman also rocketed him during the game.

And rightly so, he's borderline lazy when it comes to defending. Him to even attempting to close down Taylor who then went on to score the 2-0 goal against us at the Barcodes stand out in that regard. Makes you realize why he didn't get that much playing time at Real.

Is that why Drench was injured today.
DM's dropped his hairdryer on his foot?

Close to signing a new deal according to the Echo today.

He must be worth a new one year deal surely? Still quick, strong in the air, good feet and can cover at LB. Hopefully Distin won't go shopping for a longer/more lucrative contract elsewhere.

Armchair Evertonian wrote:He must be worth a new one year deal surely? Still quick, strong in the air, good feet and can cover at LB. Hopefully Distin won't go shopping for a longer/more lucrative contract elsewhere.

Think of what we spend on players. Who are we going to get who's as good as Distin for that kind of money? Spurs or Arsenal would snap him up in an instant.