James Rodriguez | Al Rayyan Giggs Player
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Hopefully the Merseyside derby is worth watching now.
He looks like a mannequin on that picture!
Feels like yesterday he was the best thing ever and now he is at Everton.
Quality player. Glad to see him at a proper football club and I hope he shines.
I feel like he is massively going to flop. I have very strong doubts with his intrinsic motivation to play for Everton.
His hair looks spraypainted on, like Superman.
He's been a bit crap for a couple of years, hasn't he? Looking on transfermarkt, he barely played last year, and didn't seem to be injured for much of that time.
No, he is good when he plays. At least he was for Bayern but Zidane doesn't want him.
The hype machines greatest invention ever. Finally landing at his true level.
Ok, maybe thats a bit harsh. I think is a good move for him to secure a starting xi position and get regular football for once
Ok, maybe thats a bit harsh. I think is a good move for him to secure a starting xi position and get regular football for once
Can't deny, wanted him here many years ago when United were lacking heavily creative outlets. Interesting to see how he'll cope with the Premier League, especially after criticism during his years in Spain and Germany.
It's certainly a head-turning signing. Everton aren't pissing about this summer and are clearly backing Carlo. The question marks over James are there for all to see but it could be a move that really works out if James has the hunger to prove himself in a new league.
Will only worry about Everton once they find him a playmaking partner. If he stays fit, he'll have a great season.
Will be interesting seeing him in the PL and I have no doubt every good game this thread will be bumped saying we should have signed him while all the bad performances will be ignored because ya know he plays for Everton
I think he'll be pretty average for them, like Andre Gomes has been
I think he'll be pretty average for them, like Andre Gomes has been
I think he'll be great. Brilliant footballer
I imagine he'll be like he's always been (in my mind at least) - some incredible moments where he looks world class and a lot of nothing.
If he is motivated, top signing. Goes right into my fantasy team
Actually think it's the right sort of move for him, needs to be the main man at a club where all the attacking play gets through him rather than a spare part at Madrid or Bayern Munich.
Think Italy would've been the ideal league for him.
Think Italy would've been the ideal league for him.
I actually will watch Everton games this season - just because of James.
He was great in 17/18 as a no. 8 at Bayern (after Carlo left and Jupp came in).
He was great in 17/18 as a no. 8 at Bayern (after Carlo left and Jupp came in).
I’ll go with this
Has he got the densest, thickest and blackest black hair since Arteta?
Yep. Hoping for some competitive merseyside derbies.
Came through at the wrong time just as the number 10's were getting phased out. A supremely talented player and at the start of the decade would've been a guaranteed starter for the top clubs. Was very highly rated coming through at Porto, made a strange move to Monaco where his career slightly stagnated but then the World Cup came and he was brilliant which led to the move to Madrid, started well there but became inconsistent, injured, partying too much and Zidane couldn't find a position for him in the system. Didn't really have the pressing game or defensive instincts to play as an 8 or the pace to play as a winger in a 4-3-3.
When was his last great season?
Not a bad player, but I think some people will realize now how slow and one-legged he is. The latter being a bigger problem if he plays centrally. Opponents will soon learn to exploit that weakness, as it had been when he played in Bayern.
Thank god you said 'hair'.
I've always thought he is severely underrated. I think he will shine in the PL and prove a lot of doubters wrong.
He's a player i've very rarely seen play bad, but just seems around at the wrong time for current tactical trends and often struggling to fit into the system the big clubs he's been at use. I hope he does well, though at nearly 30 and with a lot of recent time on the bench it isn't exactly ideal circumstances for a move to a new league and team that will be expecting him as the star player very quickly.
I think Everton is about James' level, he's a flashy player that will get a beauty now and then but overall he's not consistent enough to be a nailed player on a top team.
Fairly safe bet for goal of the season I would say.
Has his agent told him it gets cold and rainy in liverpool? 
Starts against Spurs
Great debut. With him, Allan, Gomes and Doucoure, Everton actually has a really good midfield now. Their bench is still a bit rubbish, but if the first XI stays fit, they look quite promising.
Brilliant debut and player. The severe underrating of this transfer here
True but it s still early daysBrilliant debut and player. The severe underrating of this transfer here
Thats what happens when a mind like Ancelotti make singning instead of splashing 70M on Iwobi and Kean. Director of Footballs are massively overrated..
Its still early. He played but like I said in the other thread, lets see how he does when the weather changes.Brilliant debut and player. The severe underrating of this transfer here
Absolutely. I sometimes think clubs pay certain people money just to feel like they are being more modern. Everton have wasted so much money over the years. Having Ancelotti there is worth it just to get this profile of player.
I think he will have a great season, and it’s sad that he has wasted so much of his career up to this stage. He could have been a great for the right club.
Ancelotti is the perfect manager for him. Class player, always has been.
Always thought he's a player of great moments rather than a consistently great player. Pretty good start but let's how he performs week in week out. I liked the look of Everton today.
He reminds me of a bulkier Mata. Great passing. If only he could run and dribble he'd be a top player. He's a goood addition to Everton but I'm glad he's not with us.