Jesse_Wray Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) With the (hopeful) emergence of Ross Barkley this season, it got me wondering if we might begin dream to see the second coming of The Holy Trinity. In a few years' time could we view Barkley, Rodwell and Fellaini in the same way Everton fans viewed Kendall, Ball and Harvey in the late 60s/early70s? Now, I realise it's pretty unlikely that we'll have BOTH Rodwell and Fellaini still at the club in a few years, but just allow me to indulge for now The thought of Fellaini and Rodwell destroying teams from defensive/holding midfield positions and Barkley then taking over to set things up in attack is one that should get any Evertonian excited. One can only pray. Edited August 19, 2011 by Jesse_Wray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 None of those three come anywhere near the original three, shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breadth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Wray Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Totally agree. But hopefully they can still for a formidable trio. Also, *breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 dude..grammar corrections..really? as for your original idea..not quite the holy trinity..but it is a very exciting prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Totally agree. But hopefully they can still for a formidable trio. Also, *breath * Form All the players mentioned have to prove themselves, but they'll at least get the opportunity. Fingers crossed. Glad you're excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Funny enough I was talking to an Arsenal fan at the airport yesterday, season ticket holder in his sixties, and he said Bally was really unpopular there, "not an Arsenal player" he said and he reckoned their double winning team broke up when Bertie Mee tried to build the team around him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Don't ever include Rodwell in a Holy Trinity. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 especially if he's played on the fuckin wing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 especially if he's played on the fuckin wing!! What drugs has Moyes been on? Rodwell showed last season he's terrible on the right, so why the hell do it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Ross made jack look like a school boy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Ross made jack look like a school boy today. I said pretty much the same thing to someone today. I struggle to see what Rodwell actually contributes tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 His development has stalled, hasn't it? I remember watching a few years ago now in the Victory Shield thinking he would be great. He played defence then. If a player is sold, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Rodwell. He doesn't add much to the team and his reputation is largely because of his goal against Man Utd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 His development has stalled, hasn't it? You're wrong, it's gone backwards. Way backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Rodwell was always billed as a centre back - lets give him a go there if not in the cup or ressies. He's certainly got the build to be a CB. He's decent in the middle of the park and certainly not a winger as he can't cross. I always thought he'd end up like Rio Ferdinand - eased into 1st team football as a def midfielder then turned into a centre back. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 You're wrong, it's gone backwards. Way backwards. Do you reckon that's down to injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Do you reckon that's down to injury? I really don't know, Louis, but right now he's such a nothingy player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalewoodBlue Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Rodwell isnt fit to lace the original Trinity's boots never mind be described as the 2nd coming. Fellaini is definitely well on his way to being mentioned in the same breath as them but its far to early to put that kind of pressure on young Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 i think it's partly down to injury and partly the way he is played..a winger..seriously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I don't wanna get on jacks back too much as I do still think he has bags of potential. But he needs to be played in the middle to keep developing. Square pegs in round holes do not help kids grow into great footballers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalewoodBlue Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Does anyone actually think Rodwell is a midfielder? To me he is a centre half and looks it, very much like when Jags played in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I think Jack is best as an Anchor man--sitting very, very deep in the middle with little responsibility other than to get the ball forward to someone in front. Right wing? no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 That's what I thought but I'm sure that Arteta has played behind Rodwell before. I'm not sure if that's because of Rodwell's inexperience and Arteta was required to cover for him. He's gone from being Everton's answer to Steven Gerrard to Everton's acceptable answer to a transfer fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Wray Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 * Form Haha! Dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminfox Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I think Rodwell needs confidence, when he gets confidence he will become the cracking player we always thought he would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Barkley is a view at the future, you cant compare him to Kendall, Harvey and ball because none of them were 6ft 2, built like brick out houses who could outsprint the likes of Saha. Seriously excited by this lad. I think he is going to be making his full international debut in the next year. Watched goals on Sunday and mr capello knows a fair bit about him, expect him in next under 21 game. Rodwell? For me centre half, could be the player Gary Cahill is, needs to express himself. Why has he stalled? Moyes, sorry but I hold him accountable. The lad has the ability but is playing with fear or caution he didn't have a good while back, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Haha! Dammit! *Damn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I think Rodwell needs confidence, when he gets confidence he will become the cracking player we always thought he would be I agree, I think its confidence. We should not sell him for 1 reason and 1 reason only. He isnt worth enough money right now. We cant expect large sums for players that havent performed in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter H Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Isnt Coleman a likeness to Kendall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I do feel that Rodwell is being wasted. I have said for a while that Moyes clearly doesnt have a clue where his best position is. Im not convinced he is a CB BUT if he has weaknesses in that area that can be improved then playing wide right or in midfield isnt exactly going to help. Him and Barkley with Fellaini behind played well against Villareal, and I think its something to stick with. I can certainly understand people say he has regressed and be sold, because he hasnt shown anything for over a season now, but I wouldnt want to write him off just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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