Re: 32. Antolin Alcaraz - is he an Everton player?

Goodison_Gringo Thu 06 Feb 2014, 4:46 pm

My other LB is a Ferrari wrote:What exactly is muscle fatigue ??

Dunno... I have visions of him wasting away to skin and bone.

If he's had it for 3 months then it can't just be tiredness. I wonder if anyone has suggested going to bed and sleeping at night?

Knight of Thorgothshire Thu 06 Feb 2014, 6:29 pm

What the heck is going on with him?

I should try this with my employer. "Boss, still really tired, you know. I better stay home for another couple of months with full pay."

Made 4 Gwladys Thu 06 Feb 2014, 7:59 pm

played well when he's been available, but this is ludicrous & has to place him in the ever growing shit Robbie signing category

Gravy & Chips Fri 07 Feb 2014, 1:12 pm

Fuck him off! Waste of fucking space

Statman Fri 07 Feb 2014, 1:15 pm

Gravy & Chips wrote:Fuck him off! Waste of fucking space

Can we assume that you don't rate him?

Tonteau Fri 07 Feb 2014, 1:34 pm

When he's played and been fit, he's looked pretty good. But if your muscles tire so badly after a few games of togger that you can't play for a month, perhaps you shouldn't be a professional footballer.

Sack the Juggler Wed 19 Feb 2014, 9:23 am

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-antolin-alcaraz-ready-6724462

oh Joy.... Rolling Eyes

Alcaraz is fit again and all his injury worries are behind him... Neutral

Echo wrote:
Blues boss confident defender he brought with him from Wigan can thrive at Goodison

Roberto Martinez believes Antolin Alcaraz is finally over the injury hell that has blighted his Everton career.

The 31-year-old has played just four times for the Blues since following Martinez from Wigan Athletic in the summer.

can a 31 year old injury riddled defender thrive in the premiership? Shocked

Actually, this would be funny if it wasn't so bloody annoying

Echo wrote:Alcaraz did not make his Everton debut until the end of December after picking up a groin problem in pre-season.

The Paraguay international has suffered two further setbacks but is expected to be back in the squad for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.

Alcaraz recovered from his groin injury to face Southampton just after Christmas but was then struck by muscle fatigue after playing three games in a week.

The defender spent nearly a month of the sidelines but was brought back in time for the derby at Anfield – only for fatigue to hit again.

Alcaraz was plagued by injury last season as well but Martinez is confident there is no long-term fitness issues with the centre-half. However, the Blues boss admits they will have to handle Alcaraz with care to ensure he avoids further time on the treatment table.

Made 4 Gwladys Wed 19 Feb 2014, 10:39 am

Sack the Juggler wrote:http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-antolin-alcaraz-ready-6724462

oh Joy....    Alcaraz is fit again and all his injury worries are behind him...

Echo wrote:
Blues boss confident defender he brought with him from Wigan can thrive at Goodison

Roberto Martinez believes Antolin Alcaraz is finally over the injury hell that has blighted his Everton career.

The 31-year-old has played just four times for the Blues since following Martinez from Wigan Athletic in the summer.

can a 31 year old injury riddled defender thrive in the premiership?

Actually, this would be funny if it wasn't so bloody annoying

Echo wrote:Alcaraz did not make his Everton debut until the end of December after picking up a groin problem in pre-season.

The Paraguay international has suffered two further setbacks but is expected to be back in the squad for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.

Alcaraz recovered from his groin injury to face Southampton just after Christmas but was then struck by muscle fatigue after playing three games in a week.

The defender spent nearly a month of the sidelines but was brought back in time for the derby at Anfield – only for fatigue to hit again.

Alcaraz was plagued by injury last season as well but Martinez is confident there is no long-term fitness issues with the centre-half. However, the Blues boss admits they will have to handle Alcaraz with care to ensure he avoids further time on the treatment table.

fucking hell.. what does he have to do to prove he's a crock lol!

Martinez is confident there is no long-term fitness issues with the centre-half.

Armchair Wed 19 Feb 2014, 11:21 am

To be fair to the lad, he has played twice as many games as Kone.

Made 4 Gwladys Wed 19 Feb 2014, 1:33 pm

Armchair Evertonian wrote:To be fair to the lad, he has played twice as many games as Kone.

How much I wonder have Kone & Alcaraz cost us in fees, agents & wages ?... I bet they are the highest cost per minute we've spent in a long time...

couple of wasters .. fuck them both off sharpish in the summer

mindyerEnvelopeRef? Thu 20 Feb 2014, 7:41 pm

Made FooFoo Gwladys wrote:
Armchair Evertonian wrote:To be fair to the lad, he has played twice as many games as Kone.
How much I wonder have Kone & Alcaraz cost us in fees, agents & wages ?... I bet they are the highest cost per minute we've spent in a long time...

couple of wasters .. fuck them both off sharpish in the summer

I still have a suspicion that Alky and Cone-head were part of the compensation to Wheligan. You can have Martinez and McCarthy if you take these two sick-notes as well.

Mr_Ben Tue 25 Feb 2014, 12:36 pm

Did he sign a 1 year deal when he joined

Armchair Tue 25 Feb 2014, 1:28 pm

Mr_Ben wrote:Did he sign a 1 year deal when he joined

He signed a long term contract with Bupa.

Super Tue 25 Feb 2014, 2:03 pm

Mr_Ben wrote:Did he sign a 1 year deal when he joined

2 year deal.

Armchair Tue 25 Feb 2014, 2:11 pm

Super wrote:
Mr_Ben wrote:Did he sign a 1 year deal when he joined

2 year deal.

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Mr_Ben Tue 25 Feb 2014, 2:22 pm

Super wrote:
Mr_Ben wrote:Did he sign a 1 year deal when he joined

2 year deal.

Not the answer I wanted. Can you please re-post 1 year.

Super Tue 25 Feb 2014, 2:27 pm

Mr_Ben wrote:
Super wrote:
Mr_Ben wrote:Did he sign a 1 year deal when he joined

2 year deal.

Not the answer I wanted. Can you please re-post 1 year.

Yes, he has 1 year left on his contract.

Made 4 Gwladys Sat 11 Oct 2014, 9:34 am

It sounds like all the papers are seeing Alcopops as the replacement for Stones... that must be the end for Dizzy as well then...

thoughts ?

Super Sat 11 Oct 2014, 9:43 am

Made 4 Gwladys wrote:It sounds like all the papers are seeing Alcopops as the replacement for Stones... that must be the end for Dizzy as well then...

thoughts ?

Awesome. Our season starts now with our new centre back pairing!

Made 4 Gwladys Sat 11 Oct 2014, 10:28 am

Super wrote:
Made 4 Gwladys wrote:It sounds like all the papers are seeing Alcopops as the replacement for Stones... that must be the end for Dizzy as well then...

thoughts ?

Awesome. Our season starts now with our new centre back pairing!

you know what.. I actually think he was pretty good in the few games he played before.. and actually could be strong with Jags..

the problem is... can he stay fit & stop breaking every time he gets a small knock or being 'fatigued' after a 200 metres sprint

Knight of Thorgothshire Sat 11 Oct 2014, 3:45 pm

Made 4 Gwladys wrote:
Super wrote:
Made 4 Gwladys wrote:It sounds like all the papers are seeing Alcopops as the replacement for Stones... that must be the end for Dizzy as well then...

thoughts ?

Awesome. Our season starts now with our new centre back pairing!
you know what.. I actually think he was pretty good in the few games he played before.. and actually could be strong with Jags..

the problem is... can he stay fit & stop breaking every time he gets a small knock or being 'fatigued' after a 200 metres sprint

I initially felt the same way. He came up and got some headers in off corners and I thought "Holy crap, he could be a threat from corners". However, I feel his positional sense is not that good. Not just the placement, but more so when to take on the attacker and when to back off and rely on help from your back line. He seemed to make the wrong decision too frequently to be considered a top center back.

Super Sun 02 Nov 2014, 8:48 am

Antolin Alcaraz faces a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury in Everton's goalless draw with Swansea City.

The Paraguayan defender was forced to leave the field in the 32nd minute on Saturday after coming off worse in a collision with visiting striker Wilfried Bony.

And manager Roberto Martinez confirmed after the final whistle that Alcaraz, whose start to life at Goodison Park was hampered by a groin injury last season, was set for a lengthy lay-off.

Barry Horne's Equaliser Mon 03 Nov 2014, 9:52 am

Super wrote:Antolin Alcaraz faces a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury in Everton's goalless draw with Swansea City.

The Paraguayan defender was forced to leave the field in the 32nd minute on Saturday after coming off worse in a collision with visiting striker Wilfried Bony.

And manager Roberto Martinez confirmed after the final whistle that Alcaraz, whose start to life at Goodison Park was hampered by a groin injury last season, was set for a lengthy lay-off.

Hmmm. Does this mean Robles is our number 2 goalkeeper again?

Tonteau Mon 03 Nov 2014, 10:11 am

Barry Horne's Equaliser wrote:
Super wrote:Antolin Alcaraz faces a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury in Everton's goalless draw with Swansea City.

The Paraguayan defender was forced to leave the field in the 32nd minute on Saturday after coming off worse in a collision with visiting striker Wilfried Bony.

And manager Roberto Martinez confirmed after the final whistle that Alcaraz, whose start to life at Goodison Park was hampered by a groin injury last season, was set for a lengthy lay-off.

Hmmm. Does this mean Robles is our number 2 goalkeeper again?

Knight of Thorgothshire Wed 05 Nov 2014, 5:50 pm

Antolin Alcaraz: Everton defender suffers dislocated shoulder.

Everton defender Antolin Alcaraz faces around six to 12 weeks on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in Saturday's goalless draw with Swansea.
The Paraguay international, 32, was hurt in a challenge with Wilfried Bony.

Manager Roberto Martinez confirmed the extent of the injury on Wednesday, adding "there is a decision to be made" on whether surgery is required.
Alcaraz followed Martinez from Wigan to Everton in summer 2013 but missed most of last season because of injuries.

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