5: Johnny Heitinga -"proud Evertonian"

Statman wrote:

Tonteau wrote:

Statman wrote:

Barry Horne's Equaliser wrote:

Bluejaguar wrote:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209823/Everton-set-snap-Dutch-star-Heitinga-Atletico-Madrid-5m.html

Deal could be agreed but id rather read another paper first...

So why didn't you? Admit it, it's in your favourites!!!

Bit confused by this (no emoticons to help) but.............

The Daily Mail do seem to feature a lot in the 'Transfer' threads. They were correct (first to confirm, I believe) about Bily. However, the fee of £5million seems a bit below the valuations I have read earlier.

Decent buy if true. Don't know how he'll adapt to the premier league but he's only played 27 games for Athletico and has been there less than a year. Also would he be eligible for Europa league games as he's played CL qualifiers.

Decent experience (47 international caps) and seems to chip in with the goals as well.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/29/sylvain-distin-everton-portsmouth-takeover

Guardian seem to think it's a goer for 5.7 million spond.

That sounds really positive. I'm starting to like JL again.

Tonteau wrote:

Statman wrote:

Tonteau wrote:

Statman wrote:

Barry Horne's Equaliser wrote:

Bluejaguar wrote:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209823/Everton-set-snap-Dutch-star-Heitinga-Atletico-Madrid-5m.html

Deal could be agreed but id rather read another paper first...

So why didn't you? Admit it, it's in your favourites!!!

Bit confused by this (no emoticons to help) but.............

The Daily Mail do seem to feature a lot in the 'Transfer' threads. They were correct (first to confirm, I believe) about Bily. However, the fee of £5million seems a bit below the valuations I have read earlier.

Decent buy if true. Don't know how he'll adapt to the premier league but he's only played 27 games for Athletico and has been there less than a year. Also would he be eligible for Europa league games as he's played CL qualifiers.

Decent experience (47 international caps) and seems to chip in with the goals as well.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/29/sylvain-distin-everton-portsmouth-takeover

Guardian seem to think it's a goer for 5.7 million spond.

That sounds really positive. I'm starting to like JL again.

It's a little bit like the rooney saga, but moyes moved to get it sorted out in time to splash the cash a bit more. As much as I think lescott is a terrific player, far better than anyone (other than us and perhaps mark hughes) has given him credit for. The strength in depth of our squad has always been one of our biggest weaknesses. If moyes can get a stronger squad then it's possible we could yet benefit from all this.

Statman wrote:

Tonteau wrote:

Statman wrote:

Tonteau wrote:

Statman wrote:

Barry Horne's Equaliser wrote:

Bluejaguar wrote:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1209823/Everton-set-snap-Dutch-star-Heitinga-Atletico-Madrid-5m.html

Deal could be agreed but id rather read another paper first...

So why didn't you? Admit it, it's in your favourites!!!

Bit confused by this (no emoticons to help) but.............

The Daily Mail do seem to feature a lot in the 'Transfer' threads. They were correct (first to confirm, I believe) about Bily. However, the fee of £5million seems a bit below the valuations I have read earlier.

Decent buy if true. Don't know how he'll adapt to the premier league but he's only played 27 games for Athletico and has been there less than a year. Also would he be eligible for Europa league games as he's played CL qualifiers.

Decent experience (47 international caps) and seems to chip in with the goals as well.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/29/sylvain-distin-everton-portsmouth-takeover

Guardian seem to think it's a goer for 5.7 million spond.

That sounds really positive. I'm starting to like JL again.

It's a little bit like the rooney saga, but moyes moved to get it sorted out in time to splash the cash a bit more. As much as I think lescott is a terrific player, far better than anyone (other than us and perhaps mark hughes) has given him credit for. The strength in depth of our squad has always been one of our biggest weaknesses. If moyes can get a stronger squad then it's possible we could yet benefit from all this.

I liked Lescott as a player and as a person but, on reflection, he probably isn't that much better than Distin. Since we have Distin and Bily instead of Lescott I believe that straightaway we are stronger. One or more players only makes it better.

The Lescott sale is good for Everton. Have we got anyone to sell them next Summer?

Statman wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:He's a right back! That's a good start.

And he's Dutch - that's not a good start!

Diamond wrote:

Statman wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:He's a right back! That's a good start.

And he's Dutch - that's not a good start!

And whys that?

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Diamond wrote:

Statman wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:He's a right back! That's a good start.

And he's Dutch - that's not a good start!

And whys that?

He wears clogs instead of boots

Mr_Ben wrote:

Diamond wrote:

Statman wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:He's a right back! That's a good start.

And he's Dutch - that's not a good start!

And whys that?

maybe with our history of Dutch players, VDM:dunno:

DAVID MOYES will seal a £5million deal for Atletico Madrid defender John Heitinga today. The Everton boss agreed a fee for the 25-year-old Dutch international, who was last night thrashing out personal terms. If all goes to plan, Heitinga will arrive at Goodison Park hot on the heels of £5.3m signing Sylvain Distin. And Moyes should still have plenty left from the £24m Everton received from Manchester City for Joleon Lescott to bring more in before Tuesday's deadline. Moyes said: "We bought Joleon for just under £5m and we have made profit, which we are hopefully going to put back in and strengthen the club. I'm hoping to do more than another two if I can."

Bryan wrote:http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/08/29/everton-closing-in-on-atletico-madrid-s-dutch-ace-john-heitinga-100252-24558708/

Fee agreed according to Alberts mate.

Notepad wrote:

Bryan wrote:http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/08/29/everton-closing-in-on-atletico-madrid-s-dutch-ace-john-heitinga-100252-24558708/

Fee agreed according to Alberts mate.

Not aware of him, but the stats make good reading!!

Bluey wrote:

Notepad wrote:

Bryan wrote:http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/08/29/everton-closing-in-on-atletico-madrid-s-dutch-ace-john-heitinga-100252-24558708/

Fee agreed according to Alberts mate.

Not aware of him, but the stats make good reading!!

Me neither, only what I have been reading. He's either shit or brilliant depending on where you read. The interesting thing is that he can play CB, RB and Central midfield. If Moysey wants him that is good enough for me.