Re: 4: Joey Yobo - left-over Turkey

Albert on Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:37 pm

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:
treblA wrote:
Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:
treblA wrote:prefer yobo to distin
I prefer Heitinga to Distin, but Distin has done well for us.

i dont trust yobo or distin at all. they've always got a mistake in them, and more often that not it costs a goal.
Agreed. I think Distin reads the game a bit better but Yobo can compensate most times because he's a bit faster. Having said that, the biggest problem with Yobo is his distribution, or lack thereof. Odd things happened at Villa, where Arteta would lay off the ball to Distin, who then would take the ball into Villa territory. That's not how it's supposed to be, BUT can you imagine Yobo doing the same. I sure can't.

you are right, distin's distribution is a lot better, i just don't like his defending. yobo's distribution lands him in trouble, i think distin's decision making is worse - eg sporting lisbon at home last season. there's not a lot between them really, probably just like yobo more cos he's been there longer.

Diamond on Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:44 pm

treblA wrote:
Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:
treblA wrote:
Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:
treblA wrote:prefer yobo to distin
I prefer Heitinga to Distin, but Distin has done well for us.

i dont trust yobo or distin at all. they've always got a mistake in them, and more often that not it costs a goal.
Agreed. I think Distin reads the game a bit better but Yobo can compensate most times because he's a bit faster. Having said that, the biggest problem with Yobo is his distribution, or lack thereof. Odd things happened at Villa, where Arteta would lay off the ball to Distin, who then would take the ball into Villa territory. That's not how it's supposed to be, BUT can you imagine Yobo doing the same. I sure can't.

you are right, distin's distribution is a lot better, i just don't like his defending. yobo's distribution lands him in trouble, i think distin's decision making is worse - eg sporting lisbon at home last season. there's not a lot between them really, probably just like yobo more cos he's been there longer.

I think yobo loses his concentration at times and his mistakes usually cost a goal but Distin has not been much better on that front. I just think on his day when he is playing to his best he is probably one of our better defenders. I would rather have kept him as he can cover rightback as well. with our squad I dont really like to see anyone go. At least we kept hold to Yakubu

Top Balcony Blue on Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:21 pm

Aside from the odd moment against Blackburn, Distin has been very good this season. Better than Jagielka in fact.

Mr_Ben on Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:19 pm

Top Balcony Blue wrote:Aside from the odd moment against Blackburn, Distin has been very good this season. Better than Jagielka in fact.

I've been impressed by the way Distin is keen to take the ball at feet and go forward rather than pass or hoof

Tonteau on Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:46 pm

All the best Yobo. You always gave it your all, when you weren't tying up yer fecking shoelaces anyways. I think the club has moved on and the swap should do us both good, but he'll certainly get a big cheer should he ever return.

SouthernSmugToffee on Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:46 pm

Tonteau wrote:All the best Yobo. You always gave it your all, when you weren't tying up yer fecking shoelaces anyways. I think the club has moved on and the swap should do us both good, but he'll certainly get a big cheer should he ever return.

He'll be back!

SEFTON on Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:11 am

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2010/09/03/dave-prentice-stadium-of-fright-sealed-yobo-exit-100252-27191583/

Mr_Ben on Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:17 am

SEFTON wrote:
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2010/09/03/dave-prentice-stadium-of-fright-sealed-yobo-exit-100252-27191583/

I read about that somewhere else and it was basically the kiss of death to his EFC career

Made 4 Gwladys on Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:18 pm

From Toffeepleb..

Rolling Eyes

if true

Fenerbahce looking to haggle over Yobo fee
Fenerbahce are hopeful of making Joseph Yobo's loan move from Everton permanent this summer per the original agreement but it seems as though a fee was not agreed up front.
The Turkish club are apparently balking at the €8m asking price and are looking to pay something closer to €3m to €4m for the Nigerian defender.

Dixie Land on Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:32 pm

Yobo does not want to come back:

http://www.grandoldteam.com/news/transfer-news/2011/feb/08/yobo-wouldnt-welcome-goodison-return

Everton centre back Joseph Yobo has discouraged a return to Goodison Park following his season-long loan with Turkish side Fenerbahce.

Although Yobo referred to the Club as ´family´, the Nigerian distanced himself with a return back to Merseyside.

Yobo: "It´s a difficult one for me because Everton is like family to me. The supporters, the manager, the chairman, everyone.

"But I am enjoying myself at the moment at Fenerbahce and the most important thing is being happy, and towards the end, I wasn´t happy. I am contracted to Everton but I dont really think I´ll be going back there.

"Because the most important thing is even if I go back there, and I am not happy, that wont be good.

"I can´t thank the supporters enough, and I enjoyed my time at Everton. Some of my best memories in my career were at Everton and I can never forget that."

Made 4 Gwladys on Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:35 pm

I wonder if we'll try to hold out for the €8m we want... or let him go for less ?

Shame.. I always liked Joey

..btw.. from the note above it doesn't look like he fell out with Moyes Suspect

Dixie Land on Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:35 pm

Made 4 Gwladys wrote:I wonder if we'll try to hold out for the €8m we want... or let him go for less ?

Shame.. I always liked Joey

I have always liked him as well. He has been a great buy for us.

Made 4 Gwladys on Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:37 pm

Dixie Land wrote:
Made 4 Gwladys wrote:I wonder if we'll try to hold out for the €8m we want... or let him go for less ?

Shame.. I always liked Joey

I have always liked him as well. He has been a great buy for us.

tragic really to lose him when he's only 24 years old

Statman on Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:38 pm

Dixie Land wrote:Yobo does not want to come back:

http://www.grandoldteam.com/news/transfer-news/2011/feb/08/yobo-wouldnt-welcome-goodison-return

Everton centre back Joseph Yobo has discouraged a return to Goodison Park following his season-long loan with Turkish side Fenerbahce.

Although Yobo referred to the Club as ´family´, the Nigerian distanced himself with a return back to Merseyside.

Yobo: "It´s a difficult one for me because Everton is like family to me. The supporters, the manager, the chairman, everyone.

"But I am enjoying myself at the moment at Fenerbahce and the most important thing is being happy, and towards the end, I wasn´t happy. I am contracted to Everton but I dont really think I´ll be going back there.

"Because the most important thing is even if I go back there, and I am not happy, that wont be good.

"I can´t thank the supporters enough, and I enjoyed my time at Everton. Some of my best memories in my career were at Everton and I can never forget that."

Can't say that I'm too fussed about him not coming back. Always thought he was a disaster waiting to happen. Probably won't get a lot for him though.

Dixie Land on Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:39 pm

Made 4 Gwladys wrote:
Dixie Land wrote:
Made 4 Gwladys wrote:I wonder if we'll try to hold out for the €8m we want... or let him go for less ?

Shame.. I always liked Joey

I have always liked him as well. He has been a great buy for us.

tragic really to lose him when he's only 24 years old

We could still get the 16 year old Yakubu back though when he has gained some experience. I still dont think the 8 month old Anichebe is ready though.