Luke Garbutt signs on loan

[Barrett487]

note of caution - he has played only 58 games and most of them at lower than our current division. at the moment this is just the signing of a good prospect yet to prove himself and it is just a loan. I am not being pessimistic, but lets not get too carried away by this one - if we get dunk that will be exciting.

I agree, however Everton have just signed him to a five-year contract, indicating that they see him as a solid prospect. Surely they wouldn't offer him such a long deal if the lad hadn't got real talent. I'm more worried that the rest of the back four could be lacking in talent and that poor coaching could make him look bad. I understand the lad's got pace and as long as he has a good, willing engine and the right attitude he should do well.

[Burt]

Nice one... Things seem to be coming together...

[valdeingruo]

Wonder if we have some long term target in mind? 2 seasons in a row weve got a left back in on loan.   086.gif

[JPCL]

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2015/07/24/garbutt-joins-fulham-on-loan

Good little interview with Martinez about the Garbutt move

[PokerMatt]

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2015/07/24/garbutt-joins-fulham-on-loan

Good little interview with Martinez about the Garbutt move

Really interesting, thanks.

Funny, isn't it, that so many on here have claimed the club is in freefall, but a Premier League manager is impressed with our ambition to go back up and thinks we're the perfect club to develop one of his best prospects.

[Lighthouse]

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2015/07/24/garbutt-joins-fulham-on-loan

Good little interview with Martinez about the Garbutt move

None of that had to be said by Martinez. So great to see them looking at It as a project. Clearly a good move for both player and clubs.

[Craven Mad]

If Garbutt does well on loan, and with Baines still only 30 (could have another 3-4 years as first choice at Everton), I could see there being room to make this permanent if we get promotion, with a buyback option for Everton in case he becomes amazing.

If Baines maintains some degree of the form he's had over the last 5+ seasons he won't be dropped by Everton, and Leighton's of an age where bigger clubs will lose interest, Garbutt won't want 3 years on a bench during his prime years.

Could be our long-term solution...

[JPCL]

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2015/07/24/garbutt-joins-fulham-on-loan

Good little interview with Martinez about the Garbutt move

Really interesting, thanks.

Funny, isn't it, that so many on here have claimed the club is in freefall, but a Premier League manager is impressed with our ambition to go back up and thinks we're the perfect club to develop one of his best prospects.

Yeah I noticed that, spoke very highly of us which can only be a good thing. I like to think Mike Rigg is doing some really good work behind the scenes for us. Seems like a decent signing

[Classic94]

Very impressive business this. Just need to tie up a CB and DM now.

[Jonaldiniho 88]

A really promising window as of yet. Almost all if not all the players coming in could be starters and we are addressing all the areas required. I may sometimes be quick to criticise but credit where it is due. Big round of applause to all involved in getting this done. Just a quick raid on Real Madrid for Ramos and Ronaldo who are apparently unsettled.

[Twig]

A really promising window as of yet. Almost all if not all the players coming in could be starters and we are addressing all the areas required. I may sometimes be quick to criticise but credit where it is due. Big round of applause to all involved in getting this done. Just a quick raid on Real Madrid for Ramos and Ronaldo who are apparently unsettled.

haha not sure they would be more than bench warmers!

[hovewhite]

good work by everyone in the club.

[FPT]

Good move - I'd still have preferred a James Husband on a permanent deal - but in terms of loan deals, this is probably as good as we could have done. He's got good pace, excellent crosser of the ball; I don't want to see Sean Kavanagh now forgotten about and he still manages to get upwards of 10 matches under his belt, but I'd expect to see Garbutt our starting no.3.

[MikeW]

Garbutt is a cracking signing.  Had a season with Cheltenham as a very young lad and really looked good.  Glad he's progressed and am confident he will fill position well.

[WolverineFFC]

Good signing by the club. Major upgrade from last season at LB. As Martinez mentioned, he played 10 games or so in the Premiership and Europa last season and looked like he belonged at that level. He is ready to be a starting LB for an upper tier Championship, lower tier Premier league side. Club continues to improve several positions across the pitch. As many have stated, need to improve the center of defense to complete the rebuild.

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[f321ffc]

From an Everton forum

"  Garbutt is going to be the best absolutely class..."
If you have a forward who can head the ball then Garbutt's beckham-esque deliveries will really be a major weapon for you.

Sounds good to me , get your head on that one Smithy. 049:gif

[mouse]

Well happy. Sound loan.

[W.G.Fulham]

Mike Rigg is doing a cracking job, if we only we grabbed him a couple of years ago.

[ToodlesMcToot]

Good move - I'd still have preferred a James Husband on a permanent deal - but in terms of loan deals, this is probably as good as we could have done. He's got good pace, excellent crosser of the ball; I don't want to see Sean Kavanagh now forgotten about and he still manages to get upwards of 10 matches under his belt, but I'd expect to see Garbutt our starting no.3.

Possible that we still have designs on signing him but just not the funds to cover him and a new CB in this window? I don't know what his contract situation is but, maybe we are letting it run down a bit and intend on signing him in another window.

It would still seem that we need/intend to sell Amorebieta and possibly still Kostas ( I truly hope not tho ).

[ToodlesMcToot]

Mike Rigg is doing a cracking job, if we only we grabbed him a couple of years ago.

I'm happy with the return so far as well.