The Everton Forum • Re: James Garner
He’s probably been our most important player this season.
It would be perfect timing if he’s played his way into a big money* move elsewhere though. We need someone who can spray it to earn all of the younger midfield talent we’ve acquired the right to do what they do best - apply pressure from the front, link up with the wingers and fullbacks in the wide areas, and crash late into the box.
If I can sell and reinvest in someone with serious passing range, I’m doing it. I don’t feel great about it, he’s been terrific for us under Moyes, but I don’t think he suits where we’re heading unless he’s going to become a fullback full time (and I assume he has enough leverage to not have to do this).
* relatively speaking because of his contract situation
It would be perfect timing if he’s played his way into a big money* move elsewhere though. We need someone who can spray it to earn all of the younger midfield talent we’ve acquired the right to do what they do best - apply pressure from the front, link up with the wingers and fullbacks in the wide areas, and crash late into the box.
If I can sell and reinvest in someone with serious passing range, I’m doing it. I don’t feel great about it, he’s been terrific for us under Moyes, but I don’t think he suits where we’re heading unless he’s going to become a fullback full time (and I assume he has enough leverage to not have to do this).
* relatively speaking because of his contract situation
Statistics: Posted by kramer — Mon Jan 19, 2026 12:09 am