what a transfer window that was - looked like it would be a quiet one and then exploded into life for us Toffees at the end! was at least nice to see some new signings for once specially as it looked like we wouldn't have any
so lets deal with the outgoings first - yes thats you Mr Arteta. I think like most Evertonians its a mixture of emotions on this one - am really sorry to see him go as he was a fine player and wish him all the best. Seems even worse cos theres no ready made replacement for him to take over the creative area of our team. However.........£10 million for a 29 year old who has frankly being average at best since his injury?!!! yes thanks Arsene you fool , i'll take it :-) specially with getting his massive wages off the books too which will help out our Finances. and maybe with him gone it will give others a chance to shine - am thinking Big Fella here as he should become the main man for us now in midfield and might give him the chance to shine. I see the Yak has gone too - not much to say on this really , it was pretty obvious he was never gonna play much again under Moyes so might as well get some money for him while we can. Bit gutted to see Jermaine B go though - still think he would have been a good player for us and we have jumped the gun a bit there. To my mind he never really got a fair crack in the team - and even then he scored ten last year which isn't bad (more than Big Vic who plays regular right now!)
On the brighter side we have had a couple come in - biggest one of them is Drenthe on loan from Real. He looks like a good player to me and I remember he was very hyped up a year or two back so could be a very good signing. well at least add pace & cover to our left side and offer us some genuine width there for a change. don't ask me about the other fella - records show he's scored loads in the Argie league so knows where the goal is but its a step up playing here for him. Meant to be big strong boy & quick too so hopefully will come good for us and lets face it we need some strikers in!
