Tarkowski to Everton

[KRBFC]

Funny how he's played a major role in Burnley finishing top 10 twice, yet you don't consider him good enough for the top 10 sides.

Agree he's been fabulous for us, but as long as we keep Collins I sense he might be even better than Tarks.

Very easy to defend in your own 6 yard box in a defensive shape, totally different ball game defending 1v1 with a high line against quality players. He hasn't got the pace, distribution or awareness for a top side. I agree about Collins, he's got the pace and quality on the ball to make it to the very top.

[boatshed bill]

Very easy to defend in your own 6 yard box in a defensive shape, totally different ball game defending 1v1 with a high line against quality players. He hasn't got the pace, distribution or awareness for a top side. I agree about Collins, he's got the pace and quality on the ball to make it to the very top.

I think Everton should get Ben Mee as well.
A world class back 3 of Keane, Tarkowski and Mee!

[Stayingup]

I think Everton should get Ben Mee as well.
A world class back 3 of Keane, Tarkowski and Mee!

World class? Which world would that be?

[boatshed bill]

World class? Which world would that be?

[IanMcL]

£120k per week. Good luck to him.

[Woodleyclaret]

When is the overspending review?
Everton are taking the pxxx and seem to be getting away with it.

[Colburn_Claret]

Not sure that Everton isn't a poisoned chalice, maybe their problems can be put in the past, but I would wish Tarks nothing but the best. He deserves to land on his feet, he's earned it for giving us 110% for the last 2 years.

[nyclaret]

When is the overspending review?
Everton are taking the pxxx and seem to be getting away with it.

This is what I can’t understand. They’ve been linked with about 20 players. I thought they couldn’t spend any more money?

[Cheshireclaret]

When is the overspending review?
Everton are taking the pxxx and seem to be getting away with it.

30th February 2023

[CrosspoolClarets]

Good luck to Tarky but I really, really, really hope we have a case to stuff them over their FFP issues. It is taking the mick really because they should never have been able to spend what they did, and are.

[dsr]

This is what I can’t understand. They’ve been linked with about 20 players. I thought they couldn’t spend any more money?

They don't seem to have any restrictions. They worked with the regulator (the PL) on how to get their figures within the limit last time round, and they have already said that they are doing that again.

As far as the PL is concerned, they did not have a problem with the figures last year and therefore there is no reason why they can't continue as they are.

[Woodleyclaret]

The whole football finances are a total joke
Certainly some teams are immune and do what they like re spending (Everton) while others (Derby ) get points deduction after deduction.

[Spijed]

Will be interesting to see if JT gets picked again for England, now he plays for Everton.

[Stayingup]

Will be interesting to see if JT gets picked again for England, now he plays for Everton.

Nailed on he will.

[Sproggy]

tarky19 (Instagram)

An incredible 6 1/2 years comes to an end. I’ve loved every minute of playing for this fantastic football club. So grateful for the opportunity i was given to join and live my dream of playing in the Premier League. Going to miss all the brothers I’ve gained over the years, what a pleasure it has been. I hope to see this club back where it belongs in the near future. I’ll be back at Turf Moor cheering on the Clarets at every opportunity I get. Thanks for everything #UTC

[Taffy on the wing]

Good on him getting a large pay rise.......he's earned it!

[bfcjg]

I genuinely thought Tarks would go to Man U, he is that good IMHO , why join a team that is propped up by dodgy money whilst the regulators look the other way.

[leelad]

He comes across in his Instagram post as very appreciative of the time he has spent with us and his wish to see us back at the top table of English football. Nice to see is that. Good luck to him, he goes with my best wishes.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Will be interesting to see if JT gets picked again for England, now he plays for Everton.

I think that ship has sailed now, his age and the younger players coming through will go against him.

[NewClaret]

I genuinely thought Tarks would go to Man U, he is that good IMHO , why join a team that is propped up by dodgy money whilst the regulators look the other way.

That’s exactly where I thought he’d end up. I am surprised he’s going Everton (according to reports), think he could’ve done much better.

[arise_sir_charge]

I genuinely thought Tarks would go to Man U, he is that good IMHO , why join a team that is propped up by dodgy money whilst the regulators look the other way.

He probably would have done had he had a foreign name.

[burnleymik]

Absolute Legend. Wish him all the best. Gave us 100% until the very end.

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[IanMcL]

Nothing but best wishes.

[Claretlad]

Thankyou for playing for the Clarets and being so good ....all the best at Everton ....

[Belgianclaret]

Good luck to him - he's deserved his chance

[karatekid]

Some great photos of Tarky on that instagram post especially the one with Ronaldo. That will probably end up in a frame on Ronaldos wall.

[karatekid]

[karatekid]

[tiger76]

Good luck Tarks, you've been great for us, and if anyone deserves to remain in the PL it's you.

[Buxtonclaret]

Hope it works out for him.
Personally think he's better than a move to Everton though.
We've had two outstanding CB pairings in the last decade, featuring 3 excellent players.
For me, Tarks is the best CB in my lifetime of being a Claret.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Hope he nails Richarlison in training

Sadly Richarlison is off to Spurs, £51 million

[alwaysaclaret]

Not seen tarkowski announced yet, what's the hold up, considering the medical was midweek, on a free, seems strange.

[Zlatan]

Not seen tarkowski announced yet, what's the hold up, considering the medical was midweek, on a free, seems strange.

Work permit…?

[alwaysaclaret]

I think that ship has sailed now, his age and the younger players coming through will go against him.

The reason he's not featured more for England imo is that he's too slow, if he does attempt to play out from the back as Southgate prefers he too often gets caught, which is why he inevitably always ended up with a hoof when playing out from the back with us, and consequently why it came straight back putting us on the back foot such a lot, and why dyche was so fixed on having 10 men behind the ball, Maybe if we'd had better midfield to play into it could have been different who knows, One theory I believe him to be too slow is that he's too bulked up, needed to lose a bit imo. As you say giadj, I also think the ship has sailed now because wherever he goes his age is against him.

[Pickles]

In terms of pace stopping a player getting caps... Maguire has forty-five.

[Lancasterclaret]

The reason he's not featured more for England imo is that he's too slow, if he does attempt to play out from the back as Southgate prefers he too often gets caught, which is why he inevitably always ended up with a hoof when playing out from the back with us, and consequently why it came straight back putting us on the back foot such a lot, and why dyche was so fixed on having 10 men behind the ball, Maybe if we'd had better midfield to play into it could have been different who knows, One theory I believe him to be too slow is that he's too bulked up, needed to lose a bit imo. As you say giadj, I also think the ship has sailed now because wherever he goes his age is against him.

Watching Maguire play for England for the last couple of seasons does rather suggest that isn't the problem

[taio]

Tarkowski is not slow.

[quoonbeatz]

Not seen tarkowski announced yet, what's the hold up, considering the medical was midweek, on a free, seems strange.

He's not out of contract yet, whether that makes a difference I dunno.

[Murger]

The reason he's not featured more for England imo is that he's too slow, if he does attempt to play out from the back as Southgate prefers he too often gets caught, which is why he inevitably always ended up with a hoof when playing out from the back with us, and consequently why it came straight back putting us on the back foot such a lot, and why dyche was so fixed on having 10 men behind the ball, Maybe if we'd had better midfield to play into it could have been different who knows, One theory I believe him to be too slow is that he's too bulked up, needed to lose a bit imo. As you say giadj, I also think the ship has sailed now because wherever he goes his age is against him.

Tarkowski is head and shoulders above Slabhead, Mings and Coady.

[alwaysaclaret]

Watching Maguire play for England for the last couple of seasons does rather suggest that isn't the problem

I was going to add in that maguire is just the same, although does seem a bit more accomplished and comfortable in progressing up the pitch himself, but then just gets caught napping when he can't get back. I always thought tbh that Keane had that extra yard to get back which is why I thought under dyche stewardship would have been a world class defender, but seems to have lost his way at Everton, probably due mainly to the constant change of manager. Perhaps what England need is a mix of maguire, Tarkowski, and Keane best qualities

[alwaysaclaret]

Tarkowski is head and shoulders above Slabhead, Mings and Coady.

I agree, but unfortunately doesn't mean he has what Southgate wants, and as I've said gets caught out on too many occasions, and in the international set up would be even more.

[alwaysaclaret]

He's not out of contract yet, whether that makes a difference I dunno.

Maybe

[alwaysaclaret]

Tarkowski is not slow.
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Matter of opinion of course

[alwaysaclaret]

Tarkowski is not slow.

Matter of opinion of course

[taio]

Matter of opinion of course

Yes of course, and my opinion is that saying Tarkowski is slow is utter nonsense. There's simply no way he'd have been as good as he has for us against Premier League attackers had he been slow.

[alwaysaclaret]

In terms of pace stopping a player getting caps... Maguire has forty-five.

I don't think player for Burnley is the reason as tarkowski seems to believe, I've read more than one article that suggests he's wanted a move away to better he's chances, although we can't believe everything we see in the press.

[alwaysaclaret]

Yes of course, and my opinion is that saying Tarkowski is slow is utter nonsense. There's simply no way he'd have been as good as he has for us against Premier League attackers had he been slow.

Not saying he's been bad for us, but could have been better on numerous occasions, as others could of course

[taio]

Not saying he's been bad for us, but could have been better on numerous occasions, as others could of course

Was our best player season after season

[alwaysaclaret]

Was our best player season after season

Matter of opinion

[taio]

Matter of opinion

Do you disagree - in your opinion which outfield player has been better?