Great_Expectations
Well-Known Member
Why would we not want him?
He was one of the only players to finish last season with any credibility.
Ricketts looks a class above most League One CB's but is 34, so won't play 46 league games, plus JPT, FA Cup etc.
Johnson is good, but inevitably at some point will pick up an injury. And/or will have reduced game time as TM tries to keep him available.
So when SR/RJ are rested/injured, who would you prefer to step in; Martin or Pennington?
I would rule out Harries for now as it does not appear TM thinks he is ready. Equally, he (unfortunately) sees JW as a RB.
Wages wise, he won't be a massive amount and even so, I believe last year his wages were heavily subsidised by Everton. You would presume that would be the case again.
The only argument against, from an Everton/Pennington perspective, is that he may have to wait a few weeks to get game time, which is ultimately the reason players are loaned in the first place.
I also would not bring him in to play RB, he looked exposed in that position.
I don't think we are in a position to turn down players of MP's ability.
He was one of the only players to finish last season with any credibility.
Ricketts looks a class above most League One CB's but is 34, so won't play 46 league games, plus JPT, FA Cup etc.
Johnson is good, but inevitably at some point will pick up an injury. And/or will have reduced game time as TM tries to keep him available.
So when SR/RJ are rested/injured, who would you prefer to step in; Martin or Pennington?
I would rule out Harries for now as it does not appear TM thinks he is ready. Equally, he (unfortunately) sees JW as a RB.
Wages wise, he won't be a massive amount and even so, I believe last year his wages were heavily subsidised by Everton. You would presume that would be the case again.
The only argument against, from an Everton/Pennington perspective, is that he may have to wait a few weeks to get game time, which is ultimately the reason players are loaned in the first place.
I also would not bring him in to play RB, he looked exposed in that position.
I don't think we are in a position to turn down players of MP's ability.