7: Nikica Jelavic - Ranging in on Goal

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4001723/Everton-back-in-for-Rangers-ace-Nikica-Jelavic.html

If we sign him I am going cry, not in joy either. He is more lazy Michael Madar

rumours say we are signing him in jan

Mr_Ben wrote:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4001723/Everton-back-in-for-Rangers-ace-Nikica-Jelavic.html

If we sign him I am going cry, not in joy either. He is more lazy Michael Madar

I thought the other headline was interesting:-

MANCHESTER UNITED could be handed an amazing Champions League lifeline.
FIFA will suspend the Swiss FA — and all their clubs — unless the association punish FC Sion for fielding ineligible players.

If the Swiss do not comply, United's conquerers Basel would be slung out of the Champions League.

And that would open up the possibility of a shock reprieve for Alex Ferguson's men.

Sion were hit with a transfer embargo over the signing of Egyptian keeper Essam El Hadary — but still signed SIX players anyway.

They have all turned out in Swiss league matches after a civil court ruled that they were eligble to play.

Five of the six also featured in a Europa League play-off against Celtic — causing Sion to be turfed out of the competition.

FIFA chiefs have told Switzerland to throw the book at them by January 13.

A spokesman said: "Should this deadline not be respected, the Swiss FA will be automatically suspended from 14 January 2012 onwards."

There has been no official word on would what happen to Basel's place.

But it is thought likely that it could go to United as the third-placed team in the qualifying group.

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4001723/Everton-back-in-for-Rangers-ace-Nikica-Jelavic.html

If we sign him I am going cry, not in joy either. He is more lazy Michael Madar

I thought the other headline was interesting:-

MANCHESTER UNITED could be handed an amazing Champions League lifeline.
FIFA will suspend the Swiss FA — and all their clubs — unless the association punish FC Sion for fielding ineligible players.

If the Swiss do not comply, United's conquerers Basel would be slung out of the Champions League.

And that would open up the possibility of a shock reprieve for Alex Ferguson's men.

Sion were hit with a transfer embargo over the signing of Egyptian keeper Essam El Hadary — but still signed SIX players anyway.

They have all turned out in Swiss league matches after a civil court ruled that they were eligble to play.

Five of the six also featured in a Europa League play-off against Celtic — causing Sion to be turfed out of the competition.

FIFA chiefs have told Switzerland to throw the book at them by January 13.

A spokesman said: "Should this deadline not be respected, the Swiss FA will be automatically suspended from 14 January 2012 onwards."

There has been no official word on would what happen to Basel's place.

But it is thought likely that it could go to United as the third-placed team in the qualifying group.

Ridiculous that a club can be booted out of a competition because of the actions of another club. Reminds me of the mid/late-80s...

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4001723/Everton-back-in-for-Rangers-ace-Nikica-Jelavic.html

If we sign him I am going cry, not in joy either. He is more lazy Michael Madar

I thought the other headline was interesting:-

MANCHESTER UNITED could be handed an amazing Champions League lifeline.
FIFA will suspend the Swiss FA — and all their clubs — unless the association punish FC Sion for fielding ineligible players.

If the Swiss do not comply, United's conquerers Basel would be slung out of the Champions League.

And that would open up the possibility of a shock reprieve for Alex Ferguson's men.

Sion were hit with a transfer embargo over the signing of Egyptian keeper Essam El Hadary — but still signed SIX players anyway.

They have all turned out in Swiss league matches after a civil court ruled that they were eligble to play.

Five of the six also featured in a Europa League play-off against Celtic — causing Sion to be turfed out of the competition.

FIFA chiefs have told Switzerland to throw the book at them by January 13.

A spokesman said: "Should this deadline not be respected, the Swiss FA will be automatically suspended from 14 January 2012 onwards."

There has been no official word on would what happen to Basel's place.

But it is thought likely that it could go to United as the third-placed team in the qualifying group.

Ridiculous that a club can be booted out of a competition because of the actions of another club. Reminds me of the mid/late-80s...

Indeed it does! Bastards. Would be Utd's luck though to get back into it and will then make a lot more money compared to the E.L.

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4001723/Everton-back-in-for-Rangers-ace-Nikica-Jelavic.html

If we sign him I am going cry, not in joy either. He is more lazy Michael Madar

I thought the other headline was interesting:-

MANCHESTER UNITED could be handed an amazing Champions League lifeline.
FIFA will suspend the Swiss FA — and all their clubs — unless the association punish FC Sion for fielding ineligible players.

If the Swiss do not comply, United's conquerers Basel would be slung out of the Champions League.

And that would open up the possibility of a shock reprieve for Alex Ferguson's men.

Sion were hit with a transfer embargo over the signing of Egyptian keeper Essam El Hadary — but still signed SIX players anyway.

They have all turned out in Swiss league matches after a civil court ruled that they were eligble to play.

Five of the six also featured in a Europa League play-off against Celtic — causing Sion to be turfed out of the competition.

FIFA chiefs have told Switzerland to throw the book at them by January 13.

A spokesman said: "Should this deadline not be respected, the Swiss FA will be automatically suspended from 14 January 2012 onwards."

There has been no official word on would what happen to Basel's place.

But it is thought likely that it could go to United as the third-placed team in the qualifying group.

Ridiculous that a club can be booted out of a competition because of the actions of another club. Reminds me of the mid/late-80s...

Indeed it does! Bastards. Would be Utd's luck though to get back into it and will then make a lot more money compared to the E.L.

But if Basel get kicked out and Manure leave a gap in the Europa Cup, who will fill that spare Europa Cup place? Sit down Mr. Dogleash.

QPR are ready to outbid Sunderland for Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic after watching the Croatian in action during the 2-1 win over Inverness-Caledonian Thistle.

Saw Sky Sports News discuss this, they ran a video on him, and he looks decent. Despite obviously playing in the SPL..


Seen them Hibbs hovering above the bog seat on the weekend Benny boy

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/7464428/Everton-in-bid-for-Jelavic
Sky Sports sources understand Everton have made an official offer to sign Rangers' in-demand striker Nikica Jelavic.

Everton boss David Moyes is eager to boost his attacking options before the close of the transfer window and has been linked with Wolves forward Kevin Doyle.

He is also a fan of Jelavic and has launched a raid for the Croatiainternational ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.

Jelavic missed Rangers' 4-0 win over Hibernian on Saturday through illness after attracting interest from West Ham Unitedearlier in the transfer window.

The 26-year-old has also been linked with Everton's local rivals Liverpool and Queens Park Rangers,as Gers boss Ally McCoist seeks to hang on to his leading scorer.

McCoist revealed before the weekend that he was hopeful of keeping Jelavic at Ibrox, but subsequently commented that the victory over Hibs proved Rangers could cope without him.

However, Everton are now in pole position to snap up Jelavic and are locked in talks with Rangers in the hope of finalising an agreement before the window shuts.

Sources close to the player say that Jelavic is eager to move to the English Premier League and it would be a dream come true to play in the division.

Everton have money to improve their squad after selling Russian winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov to Spartak Moscow for an undisclosed fee.

All over SSN now. I say this is a goer. Prefer him to Doyle on current form

• In August 2010 he joined Rangers for £4m and has since netted 36 goals in 55 matches
• Has 17 caps for Croatia and two goals

So he can score lots when he plays in the Scottish Premiership for one of the two clubs that ever win anything but when he plays proper football his record is hardly inspiring.

Statman wrote:• In August 2010 he joined Rangers for £4m and has since netted 36 goals in 55 matches
• Has 17 caps for Croatia and two goals

So he can score lots when he plays in the Scottish Premiership for one of the two clubs that ever win anything but when he plays proper football his record is hardly inspiring.

That's kind of what I was thinking. Scoring in the SPL means fuck all. Having said that, I watched a YouTube compilation and he can not only head a ball powerfully, but he can hit it accurately from outside the box too. He could be our very own Andy Carroll!

Scoring loads in international football isn't that big a deal either.





And can anyone remember Messi scoring loads in the last two world cups?

Started career at Hajduk Split, scoring eight goals in 41 games
After five years he left for Belgian side S.V. Zulte Waregem where he scored three goals in 25 games in one season at the club
He then spent three seasons at Rapid Vienna, scoring 40 goals in 93 matches
In August 2010 he joined Rangers for £4m and has since netted 36 goals in 55 matches
Has 17 caps for Croatia and two goals

Not exactly inspiring is it? I hope Moyes knows what he is doing.

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Started career at Hajduk Split, scoring eight goals in 41 games
After five years he left for Belgian side S.V. Zulte Waregem where he scored three goals in 25 games in one season at the club
He then spent three seasons at Rapid Vienna, scoring 40 goals in 93 matches
In August 2010 he joined Rangers for £4m and has since netted 36 goals in 55 matches
Has 17 caps for Croatia and two goals

Not exactly inspiring is it? I hope Moyes knows what he is doing.

Can he be any worse than what we've got though? At least it gives us a glimmer of hope and excitement, which will probably be dashed into a million pieces when we see the useless cunt play....

Everton have opened talks with Rangers in a bid to sign Nikica Jelavic before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

West Ham had a £7m offer for the 26-year-old Croatian international striker rejected - now Everton boss David Moyes has made his move.

Rangers are understood to want £8m for Jelavic, who missed Saturday's 4-0 win against Hibernian because of illness

Everton have a limited transfer budget but sold Diniyar Bilyaletdinov to Spartak Moscow for £5m.

However, the Toffees are unlikely to meet Rangers' full asking price for Jelavic.

Talks are ongoing in an attempt to agree a deal, with Everton hoping Rangers may drop the price to what the Goodison Park club will regard as a more realistic valuation.

So is this a crap bid so they can say after that they tried ???

hairy cataract wrote:

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Started career at Hajduk Split, scoring eight goals in 41 games
After five years he left for Belgian side S.V. Zulte Waregem where he scored three goals in 25 games in one season at the club
He then spent three seasons at Rapid Vienna, scoring 40 goals in 93 matches
In August 2010 he joined Rangers for £4m and has since netted 36 goals in 55 matches
Has 17 caps for Croatia and two goals

Not exactly inspiring is it? I hope Moyes knows what he is doing.

Can he be any worse than what we've got though? At least it gives us a glimmer of hope and excitement, which will probably be dashed into a million pieces when we see the useless cunt play....

But we know we haven't the money to spend on a Defoe or even a Bent (not Marcus!). So any signing in our limited budget is going to be a gamble. If they were a proven talent, they would already be in a top 6 team.

twitter says initial fee of 3.5
and Nev has tweeted 'Fingers Crossed',

also Davie Wier was apparently at the game Friday. inside info?

hairy cataract wrote:

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Started career at Hajduk Split, scoring eight goals in 41 games
After five years he left for Belgian side S.V. Zulte Waregem where he scored three goals in 25 games in one season at the club
He then spent three seasons at Rapid Vienna, scoring 40 goals in 93 matches
In August 2010 he joined Rangers for £4m and has since netted 36 goals in 55 matches
Has 17 caps for Croatia and two goals

Not exactly inspiring is it? I hope Moyes knows what he is doing.

Can he be any worse than what we've got though? At least it gives us a glimmer of hope and excitement, which will probably be dashed into a million pieces when we see the useless cunt play....

If he's half as good as Gibson he'll be pretty shit really.

mindyerho? wrote:twitter says initial fee of 3.5
and Nev has tweeted 'Fingers Crossed',

also Davie Wier was apparently at the game Friday. inside info?

Maybe we can pay £3.5m up front, falling by £250k for every game he doesn't score in? That way he'd be a free transfer

In The Times today, £3.5m accepted.

Also we went for DOyle first but Wolves said no.

Mr_Ben wrote:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4001723/Everton-back-in-for-Rangers-ace-Nikica-Jelavic.html

If we sign him I am going cry, not in joy either. He is more lazy Michael Madar

I've decided that I'm not very excited about his one.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16783119.stm