Matt Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 4 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: .....right wing? Always thought of Haf to be quite liberal if I’m honest... Romey 1878, Hafnia, Shukes and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Matt said: Always thought of Haf to be quite liberal if I’m honest... Knew somebody was gonna make that one. Low-hanging fruit MikeO and Hafnia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Just now, dunlopp9987 said: Knew somebody was gonna make that one. Low-hanging fruit I’m an equal opportunity pun maker MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 24/03/2021 at 18:21, Shukes said: If I’m honest, we’ve only been an exciting attacking team for a handful of matches when on a purple patch at the start of the season. Other than that we’ve been involved in matches that could have easily gone either way. I feel we’re still a bit away from being a serious top four contender, even though we are contending if that makes sense. I have wondered whether we caught some of those early teams a little unawares what with everything going on. It was only 5 or 6 games into the league season that the same tactics we employed in those early games started getting picked apart a lot more. I am hoping that it isn't and that we can find some form in these last 10 games that can lead to us kicking on next season playing with confidence. On 24/03/2021 at 20:58, Palfy said: Yes that makes perfect sense, if we are not a serious top 4 contender yet we are contending, we most be a Joke or imposter contender. In all seriousness we are over achieving in some respects when you look at how we perform on the pitch, we are not playing free flowing football with good possession, yet we are digging in and getting results, so we can look at this in a couple of ways. 1) do we think this is down to Ancelotti and the way he wants to play football, or 2) do we think this is because he’s trying to do what he can with what’s at his disposal. If we think it’s number 1 then we need to move him on because the players might change but the tactics won’t. If we believe it’s number 2 then he’s doing well with a team of players that aren’t able to play how he wants, and when he’s given time to bring his own blend of players in then we will see a different style of play. Bailey mentions 4 players who were let go that may of added some balance to the squad if a bit tongue in cheek when mentioning them, but we have to let players go to make room for others, them 4 enabled James Allan Doucoure and Godfrey to join, who would Bailey rather have? You can’t have them all we’ve already got the highest wages bill based on turnover in the league as it is. Personally I’m more than happy with how we are progressing since Ancelotti joined, not by the style of play at the moment but with the players he has brought in and the calibre of players I think we will get going forward under him, another 3 or 4 in the next couple of windows to go along with what he’s already brought in and things will hopefully look a lot different if not he will be another one added to the list of being shown the door. Just because those players are on loan, it doesn't mean they are off the wage books. There is no way that if Ancellotti wanted those players to stay that they would have gone. I think the signings have been alright myself, but many of them have a shelf life. If James is injured half the season, then that means we have to stick with Iwobi because we won't get a decent replacement to sit on the bench when the Colombian isn't fit. James isn't going to be here much longer either if we don't get into Europe. Allan isn't a young man anymore and in a physical league he isn't going to be playing week in week out or have the longevity of career he might do in other leagues. Within a couple of seasons we will be replacing these two and with the league as it is this season, it feels like this may be our best chance. I have seen enough of Everton to know that the stars don't align this often! On 25/03/2021 at 08:29, Hafnia said: Are you saying Ancellotti should be doing business in January? I love a transfer and we need strengthening without question but we have squandered money galore which is why we actually need the transfers - but January is no good, never has been barring the odd exception. If you want to buy quality then expect to pay 30% more. For me it also comes down to Ancellotti getting time to see how his summer transfers settle and how it shapes his strategy. We need another 5 first team players which will then tip the balance of the team as being pretty much Carlos as a minimum. Goalkeeper, centre half/right back, centre mid, forward Players can be bought in January. It might not be as easy as in the summer, but it is by no means impossible. If they are decent players then paying more than the market rate doesn't really matter. Everyone thought Fernandes was bad business last season and look how that ended up! The case is that there were options to address the problems in the squad over the 3 windows (in particular LB, RB and CF). They weren't taken for a reason but they were decisions taken by management. You can't then use having a CB at RB as an excuse (especially if you watch Chambers for Arsenal at the weekend), or having no-one to fill the void if your LB or CF get injured. In some ways, we are lucky that they haven't been out for longer! Either Ancellotti over estimated the ability of his squad, or they were happy to stick with the players they had. It might well be that we do get the 5 players you have mentioned and everything turns rosey but I have learnt with Everton to look at the here and now and what might be doesn't turn out how you would expect it might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 Seen a stat and not sure if its been mentioned but apparently we have only fielded Richarlison, DCL, Digne, Allan, James & Doucoure on 5 occasions in the league. Won 4 drawn 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Btay said: Seen a stat and not sure if its been mentioned but apparently we have only fielded Richarlison, DCL, Digne, Allan, James & Doucoure on 5 occasions in the league. Won 4 drawn 1. It’s been mentioned a few times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: It’s been mentioned a few times... Sorry mate! Been very rural the last week or so and I havent kept up to date on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Btay said: Sorry mate! Been very rural the last week or so and I havent kept up to date on here. Shame on you, this place should be the priority in your life. Matt, dunlopp9987, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 57 minutes ago, Btay said: Seen a stat and not sure if its been mentioned but apparently we have only fielded Richarlison, DCL, Digne, Allan, James & Doucoure on 5 occasions in the league. Won 4 drawn 1. I think it was six times, won five drawn one, but not 100% on that. Either way, get our six best players on the pitch at the same time and we win more games. I’d like to stick Keane and Godfrey at centre half along side these lads, and see how they can do then. If we could throw a right back and another centre midfielder in there we might really have a chance! I hate to look to the future, as this season isn’t over, but I really think we’ve got a lot to look forward to over the next few years. It would be great to spend the last few years at Goodison with some high flying league campaigns, some big cup ties and some European nights (I really hope we can get into the champions league and see some of Europe’s elite at GP). c1982, Btay, pete0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 56 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Shame on you, this place should be the priority in your life. It is teetering on warning point territory at the very least in my opinion Btay, StevO and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 31 minutes ago, StevO said: I think it was six times, won five drawn one, but not 100% on that. Either way, get our six best players on the pitch at the same time and we win more games. I’d like to stick Keane and Godfrey at centre half along side these lads, and see how they can do then. If we could throw a right back and another centre midfielder in there we might really have a chance! I hate to look to the future, as this season isn’t over, but I really think we’ve got a lot to look forward to over the next few years. It would be great to spend the last few years at Goodison with some high flying league campaigns, some big cup ties and some European nights (I really hope we can get into the champions league and see some of Europe’s elite at GP). Great discussion and completely agree! @Romey 1878 take notes Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt said: It is teetering on warning point territory at the very least in my opinion You can give him one. 1 hour ago, Btay said: Great discussion and completely agree! @Romey 1878 take notes And then I’ll give him one for this. Matt, Palfy and Btay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 https://www.football365.com/news/ancelotti-outlines-how-everton-can-improve-moving-forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 dunlopp9987 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 Which fucking numpties voted against that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Matt said: Which fucking numpties voted against that? mate some of them are on this very forum. we lose and they bash carlo saying fat sam played better ball dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: mate some of them are on this very forum. we lose and they bash carlo saying fat sam played better ball I didn’t want to say that, but you’re absolutely right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 7 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Surprised that West Ham is so far down the list. This has been their best season in a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: Surprised that West Ham is so far down the list. This has been their best season in a very long time. Moyes is the type of manager that could win the quadruple and still split opinions simply because of how he is MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: Surprised that West Ham is so far down the list. This has been their best season in a very long time. Shows what shite fans they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Matt said: Moyes is the type of manager that could win the quadruple and still split opinions simply because of how he is Moyes isnt the type of manager to win anything... That's the problem. Has a lot of similarities with Southgate. Steady Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Think that Palace fans should be very careful what they wish for too. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centralladd2020 Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Evening boys and girls being a fan north of the border i was just wondering after dropping a lot of points recently what are the fans thinking of the manager just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Been up and down. Still needs time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Centralladd2020 said: Evening boys and girls being a fan north of the border i was just wondering after dropping a lot of points recently what are the fans thinking of the manager just now Manager is fine. The players he inherited aren't markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centralladd2020 Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hafnia said: Manager is fine. The players he inherited aren't so a clear out in the summer and a few young players in would you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Centralladd2020 said: Evening boys and girls being a fan north of the border i was just wondering after dropping a lot of points recently what are the fans thinking of the manager just now All in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, c1982 said: All in here. Merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Centralladd2020 said: so a clear out in the summer and a few young players in would you say No need for a clear out. We’ve been working on that for three years. Just a few more quality players. Zoo 2.0, Matt and London Blue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/12283684/carlo-ancelotti-thought-european-super-league-was-a-joke-and-says-everton-care-about-fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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