Aaron lennon

Stan8 · Post by **Stan8** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:32 pm

Was at barnfield tonight ,would be decent pace good signing fingers crossed .

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:33 pm

Didn't he play for Everton the other day?

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:36 pm

Would be an excellent signing for not very much money. Everton only spent £4.5m to sign him two years ago.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:36 pm

Stan8 wrote:Was at barnfield tonight ,would be decent pace good signing fingers crossed .

Did you get a selfie

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:39 pm

More chance of getting John I reckon.

Stan8 · Post by **Stan8** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:41 pm

Watch this space !

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:42 pm

Stan8 wrote:Watch this space !

Did you see him yourself or you've heard this from someone else?

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:43 pm

Presumably his health issues are under control so he can focus on football.

Stan8 · Post by **Stan8** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:50 pm

A few of us seen him and so him drive away from new building bout 5-30

Cheshireclaret · Post by **Cheshireclaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:51 pm

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Aaron Lennon was his display against us at White Hart Lane in the first leg of the league cup semi final in 2009. Most of his crosses that night were woeful and seemed to go out for a throw in on the opposite side of the pitch!

That said, he's been a quality player throughout his career and quite apart from whether this turns out to be more drivel, I sincerely hope he's firmly over his health concerns.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:51 pm

Stan8 wrote:A few of us seen him and so him drive away from new building bout 5-30

I hope you're right!

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:53 pm

Our club is probably the ideal place for him, incredibly positive atmosphere

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:56 pm

Cheshireclaret wrote:The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Aaron Lennon was his display against us at White Hart Lane in the first leg of the league cup semi final in 2009. Most of his crosses that night were woeful and seemed to go out for a throw in on the opposite side of the pitch!

That said, he's been a quality player throughout his career and quite apart from whether this turns out to be more drivel, I sincerely hope he's firmly over his health concerns.

Funny the thing that stands out for me is when he was about 16 or 17 and ripped us apart for Leeds.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:05 pm

Regardless, we desperately need a pacey right footed winger.

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:10 pm

When was the last time he played?

He was unwell last I read (significant understatement).

Good player in his day, but can he still cut it?

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:12 pm

Stan8 wrote:A few of us seen him and so him drive away from new building bout 5-30

How did you see him he's tiny

Andingle · Post by **Andingle** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:15 pm

[quote="agreenwood"]When was the last time he played?
Saturday v Chelsea , come on as a late sub

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:16 pm

Andingle wrote:

Fair enough.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:17 pm

agreenwood wrote:When was the last time he played?

He was unwell last I read (significant understatement).

Good player in his day, but can he still cut it?

Been involved at Everton this season.

Leaving aside his recent illness - which would certainly be a reason to tread carefully, its hard to think of a realistic signing who is more ideally suited to the right sided role in the 451 with a target man we've adopted this season.

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:19 pm

agreenwood wrote:When was the last time he played?

He was unwell last I read (significant understatement).

Good player in his day, but can he still cut it?

He scored this pre season last month https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MlfNMIjJYA

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:28 pm

In the age of camera phones, the lack of pictures is quite amazing.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:30 pm

It will of* been a youth team player with the same fade haircut, and a line or 2 through their eyebrow.

Stan8 · Post by **Stan8** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:37 pm

Photos not allowed to be taken around the academy ! Child welfare

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:39 pm

He's on 55k a week he would have to take a big pay cut.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:41 pm

Stan8 wrote:Photos not allowed to be taken around the academy ! Child welfare

What was you doing there just curious

Stan8 · Post by **Stan8** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:46 pm

My son was training

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:48 pm

Here he is

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:51 pm

AGENT_CLARET wrote:He's on 55k a week he would have to take a big pay cut.

No he wouldn't.

FeedTheArf · Post by **FeedTheArf** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:13 pm

Would take him on a loan but think we'd be brave, bordering on silly to get him in permanently

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:14 pm

I think he needs somebody like Sean in his life.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:20 pm

Stan8 wrote:Photos not allowed to be taken around the academy ! Child welfare

Please tell me your joking.

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:30 pm

To be fair to Everton they are a proper club and I'm sure they've done everything they possibly can for him.

Whether or not there's anything in this you'd imagine regular football would be a big help in his recovery so he may need to move on, permanently or otherwise, to achieve that.

If you look at this purely from a footballing perspective he'd be a very good fit for us and have others have said doubt he'd find a more welcoming/supportive environment.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:34 pm

agreenwood wrote:When was the last time he played?

He was unwell last I read (significant understatement).

Good player in his day, but can he still cut it?

Been back in at Everton since the start of pre-season and came on for Jagielka for last 7 mins at Chelsea. Also came on at half time against Hadjuk Split last Thursday.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:36 pm

South West Claret. wrote:Please tell me your joking.

Why would he be joking? It's the law of the land.

I'm not permitted to take photographs at a youth game now in case there are any under-16s playing.

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:38 pm

Much as I would like this to be true, it clearly is a wind up by the OP out on a fishing trip.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:51 pm

Someones just asked boden and his reply was heard nothing if there is anything

Stan8 · Post by **Stan8** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:55 pm

why would I be on a wind up or fishing better things to do . Players will look at the new place as it's a big selling point.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:56 pm

Stan8 wrote:why would I be on a wind up or fishing better things to do . Players will look at the new place as it's a big selling point.

Whether you are fishing or not Stan8, you are definitely 100% right in our new training ground being a big selling point.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:56 pm

Putting aside his recent mental health issues which are well documented, if I am commenting on him purely on a footballing basis I am not a fan.

He has always struck me as a winger where the term 'all fart, no ****' is pretty close to the mark. He is fast and can beat a player, but his final ball be that a cross or a shot is very suspect. Having said that, he has had a long career at this level and gained quite a few England caps (admittedly they are given out like sweets these days) so perhaps my judgment is off based on the occasions I have seen him.

There is no doubt that he is a very different type of player to what we have though. If SD thinks he is right for us, he has earned my trust and proven my opinion wrong enough times for me to back the lad if he comes.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:08 pm

Can't see any rumours on any of the Everton forums

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:15 pm

jedi_master wrote:Putting aside his recent mental health issues which are well documented, if I am commenting on him purely on a footballing basis I am not a fan.

He has always struck me as a winger where the term 'all fart, no ****' is pretty close to the mark. He is fast and can beat a player, but his final ball be that a cross or a shot is very suspect. Having said that, he has had a long career at this level and gained quite a few England caps (admittedly they are given out like sweets these days) so perhaps my judgment is off based on the occasions I have seen him.

There is no doubt that he is a very different type of player to what we have though. If SD thinks he is right for us, he has earned my trust and proven my opinion wrong enough times for me to back the lad if he comes.

Almost 330 Premier League appearances though and, his first few apart, at two decent clubs.

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:23 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Almost 330 Premier League appearances though and, his first few apart, at two decent clubs.

Do you think there's anything in it Tony?

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:27 pm

Still well thought of by many of the Everton fans I know. Calibre of player we could only have dreamed of until recently.

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:31 pm

Sean spoke-up in the national media on Lennon's behalf - talking about he pressure on modern players - when the story of his illness broke earlier this year.

Not that it's of any great relevance but his uncle, Don Lennon, the athletics coach, is still locally based - Accrington area maybe?

Nothing concrete there but if he's looking for a supportive environment with local family links that might be important to him.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:00 pm

Nothing in it according to Nixon.

Would be a cracking signing.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:43 pm

Did someone get a bit confused?

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:10 pm

I take the first pick is an Udder?

Burt · Post by **Burt** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:22 pm

All things considered better option for me than Wells, but unlikely methinks

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mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:19 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Did someone get a bit confused?

Logged in to post the same

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:29 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Did someone get a bit confused?

Unfortunately it seems like it