Tom Cleverley - Now signed for Everton

[TopDeck113]

What is it about players from the North West that they never seem to settle in Greater Birmingham? I know we've had Chico and John Gidmand in the 70's and Mark Lillis in the 80's but of late they all seem of the David Unsworth persuasion....

It's because they're in relationships with Manc/Scouse WAG Wotsits who get panicky if they find themselves over 20 minutes drive from their Cheshire/Southport tanning salons.

[class-of-82]

To be honest his reaction to bentekes winner in the league at vp to the stripey shite and also to sinclairs and Delphs in the cup will always stay with me

[CJ]

Just heard on the Beeb that he's signed a 5 year deal with Everton. Really not that bothered tbh. Until he scores against us at VP obviously

[silhillvilla]

Big outlay for Everton, he's nowhere near worth that level of investment so I am glad he's gone.

[Malandro]

In before the lock. Cheers for the hard work.

Now feck off.

[joe_c]

Cleverley has just been called up to the England squad, so his performances for Villa weren't that bad were they?

As a replacement for Ryan Mason so make of that what you will.

[Dave]

Everton have completed the signing of Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley on a five-year contract.

The 25-year-old, who spent last term on loan at Aston Villa, will join Everton on 1 July when his United deal expires.

He was also called into the England squad for Sunday's friendly with the Republic of Ireland to replace the injured Ryan Mason of Tottenham.

"I can think of many reasons why fans will enjoy Tom representing our club," said Everton boss Roberto Martinez.

"The most important one is that he is a perfect fit for what we are trying to build here as he has so much experience of playing in the Premier League and he still has his best years just ahead of him."

Cleverley, who has also had loans at Leicester, Watford and Wigan - where Martinez was in charge - won the last of his 13 England caps in November 2013.

"At the age of 25 and a player who is representing his country, Tom has experienced winning trophies and having big roles in demanding teams," the Toffees manager added.

"Having worked with him previously, I know the type of character he is and I know that, with the Everton fans' support, we will get a very special footballer joining our already exciting team.

"It says a lot also, when someone like Tom is available on a free transfer and he can pick his next club out of many options home and abroad, that he has chosen to play for our football club. That's the perfect start to his career here at Everton."

[Ron Manager]

Ah well. We move on.

[old man villa fan]

Disappointed.  Not sure I would have paid £7m for him but on a free transfer, he would have been an excellent acquisition.

If we are in a similar position in August as we were last season, I would still take experienced players on loan regardless of how this has turned out.  We need to buy ourselves time in building the club up again.

[Villan For Life]

Ah well. We move on.

Careful Ron, you're almost in we go again territory there!

[frank black]

Disappointed.  Not sure I would have paid £7m for him but on a free transfer, he would have been an excellent acquisition.

If we are in a similar position in August as we were last season, I would still take experienced players on loan regardless of how this has turned out.  We need to buy ourselves time in building the club up again.

Won't be any building going on down VP until the club are sold. It all about fire fighting I'm afraid.

[saunders_heroes]

It's frustrating because it's another player who needs replacing.

Exactly. I know people are trying to put a brave face on, but Cleverley is a decent player who now needs replacing. Do you trust Lerner to release the funds to get in a player of his quality, because I don't.
Let's hope the shyster sells up this summer. I shudder to think of going into next season with another pitiful £9m or so net spend.

[Yossarian]

Cleverley's contribution this season helped to save us from the drop. Who will we sign now to stop us from being relegated next season?

[Ron Manager]

Ah well. We move on.

Careful Ron, you're almost in we go again territory there!

I thought about it!!!

[Toronto Villa]

It's frustrating because it's another player who needs replacing.

Exactly. I know people are trying to put a brave face on, but Cleverley is a decent player who now needs replacing. Do you trust Lerner to release the funds to get in a player of his quality, because I don't.
Let's hope the shyster sells up this summer. I shudder to think of going into next season with another pitiful £9m or so net spend.

Well apparently we made two attempts to persuade him to sign with us so I imagine we put up a similar financial package to Everton. He made a personal choice in the end but it does suggest the finances are there for Sherwood's targets.