He was a good footballer!

Thanks for reply Andy 👍.

There was the Yasir guy, the new Marketing Sales Manager (Zach) and a few people involved in the design of the new kits. What was (mildly) interesting was learning that the current kit designs were commenced back in January 2024 - that's how long the process is. VI pointed to his Barnsley team, where they might have had the smallest budget in the league, but they were hard working, organised and worked as a team. Noted that momentum is (obviously) huge in competitive sport and that the squad had bought into what he'd been asking of them. Made a point of saying 'also set pieces' as a key part of the strategy, which would make a nice difference to recent seasons, I guess. There was more that's slipping my mind right now - and yes, a lot of it was generic manager speak - but I felt that he was being pretty open and honest. I quite like him. And the final several games of last season has bought him enough credit for a fresh start this season, imo.

A great little player. Not saying Mumba is no good or that I wouldn't sign him based on height, but we have heard all summer about Ismael's "type" and he wouldn't seem to fit it.

Alan Wright was shorter.

He's also expialidocious

Yeah but half of Blackburn doesn't support Everton.

Lol. Groundbreaking.

I’ve just shown my lad (10) the kit and he said it’s the best Rovers kit he’s seen, opinions eh

True dat. I agree it does often seem more like pure petulant stubbornness than good buisnesses negotiations

In a word - no. To expand on that, they couldn't give a toss.

Did he say what his preferred style is? Did Ismael answer every question asked of him? Did the people there happy with Ismael? Who else was there from the club Andy?

Yours Ray Charles.

He did a Q&A at the kit reveal down at Ewood this morning and I thought he was really clear and focussed on what he wants from the team, what his preferred style will be and what our approach will be. I'd asked him directly what the aim/goal is for the season and, whilst I didn't get a straight answer, he did commit to saying that we'll look to emulate how we finished last season and we'll aim as high as we possibly can. Generic words I guess, but he comes across as honest, I think.

haughty will do, too

The internet is littered with travel professionals who have got this wrong and denied boarding to people like yourself Tyrone. Simon Calder has been banging on about this ever since Brexit brought it in. You had no need to renew for this trip and could have got compensation for not being allowed to fly if you had. Although you might well not have wanted that!

Doesn't strike me as an Ismael type. He likes tall, big, strong, athletic types. Mumba is only 5'5 although is very quick.

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I find it very tiresome how you assume people are overlooking things rather than have considered them and don't see them as valid points. Your tone is consistently condescending and supercilious.

He got relegated, he's not allowed.

Rubbing our noses in it, with Branthwaite’s mighty countenance gracing the page.

How many times did we wear the pink kit last season? I can only specifically remember Stockport in the League Cup.

Bali Mumba is a great shout... would be an superb addition for any team. But think he will be expensive.

There’s a way to watch on Everton’s site. EvertonTV, matchpass, £7.99

I stand corrected