Assuming everything goes well tomorrow...
English Premier League 2026/27
Assuming everything goes well tomorrow...
KBLEE
- Montgomery, IL
Spurs finish top half? Sure...
Welp, that transfer deadline day became an absolute shitshow for Everton.
And Chelsea and Monaco and Erik Lira.
The entire saga is wild. Everton cited some vague issue with Balo's medical to try and renegotiate the deal and also look into an alternative. Monaco neeed some money and to clear a non-EU roster spot (to make space for Erik Lira with whom they had agreed terms) so they agreed a deal for to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea (as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez who moved to Man City) when they became worried Balo's transfer wouldn't happen. The Balo alternative didn't work out so Everton agreed revised terms (reduction in fee I think) with Monaco for Balo, so Monaco reneged on the Camara deal with Chelsea. Then at the 11th hour Balo said "no thanks" to the Everton move because he was upset (understandably I think) about how he'd been treated by Everton and concerned about his long term future there, which means Monaco can't sign Erik Lira, who for the time being will not get to achieve his dream of playing in Europe and is stuck in the Liga MX.
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And Chelsea and Monaco and Erik Lira.
The entire saga is wild. Everton cited some vague issue with Balo's medical to try and renegotiate the deal and also look into an alternative. Monaco neeed some money and to clear a non-EU roster spot (to make space for Erik Lira with whom they had agreed terms) so they agreed a deal for to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea (as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez who moved to Man City) when they became worried Balo's transfer wouldn't happen. The Balo alternative didn't work out so Everton agreed revised terms (reduction in fee I think) with Monaco for Balo, so Monaco reneged on the Camara deal with Chelsea. Then at the 11th hour Balo said "no thanks" to the Everton move because he was upset (understandably I think) about how he'd been treated by Everton and concerned about his long term future there, which means Monaco can't sign Erik Lira, who for the time being will not get to achieve his dream of playing in Europe and is stuck in the Liga MX.
Folarin Balogun Played Starring Role in Transfer Deadline Day Chaos
The unwanted drama of Folarin Balogun’s summer was supposed to have concluded back in July. Belgium’s nut-and-bolt dismantling of the U.S. men’s national team i
Towards the end of the window, Balo's issue may have also been about Everton looking into going after Zirzkee which Man U quickly said no to due to the short turnaround time they would have to replace him. I did see earlier how Manco is rightly pissed at Balo for all of this and may force him to move to Turkey or the Saudi league.
So Everton is down to one true striker until January unless they can find someone on a free transfer or call up someone from their U21 squad.
After the complete cluster!!!! that this week was for the club, this helps lessen the sting a bit:
wettsten
- Chicago
a former gunner in an everton shirt takes two points from united. hope was the overall performance @IlliniFaninHoosierLand ?
I'm sorry, what's your question?
wettsten
- Chicago
autocorrect... how was the overall performance?
The attacking potential of this squad has me excited but I'm still a bit nervy about our defense at times.
Maitland-Niles didn't come on until the 77th minute and didn't really do much of anything until the goal.
KBLEE
- Montgomery, IL
That's OK - you're playing us this weekend. I'd like to say we're due to score, but who knows?
First time in Spurs history they have ever gone goalless in 4 straight league matches. If it weren't for how bad things currently are at Villa Park, you'd think that RDZ would be on the hottest seat in the PL now.
KBLEE
- Montgomery, IL
Glass half full: 2 clean sheets in a row. They dominated stretches of today's match and looked the more likely to score of the 2 teams. Missing 2 starting fullbacks hurt the attack. Once they get Udogie / Porro back and Maddison is fit to start, I'm hoping the creativity increases. Failing to get a striker in the summer is gonna continue to be a pain point, though.
To be honest, it seemed like Moyes was satisfied if they at least got out of there with a draw. Aside from a couple attacking moments, they basically had to defend for the majority of the match.