c1982

It was similar to Luton and Fulham/Wolves to a point but the big difference is Garner’s in the position where Gana has been and can take that chance and Harrison is a natural right midfielder and the quality was evident - better players in their natural positions means we’ll take more chances when presented. Gueye had a big chance at 0-0 vs Luton last week - had Garner been there, it could have been very different.

I think Dyche is in big trouble if we lose on Saturday. I’m tired of all the chopping and changing but at the same time I’m not arsed if he goes… I can’t stop caring and still go every week but Everton are just meh to me - nothing surprises me (apart from when we actually win). I try to block the negativity as much as possible and avoid the subject of EFC with non-Evertonians as it’s enough to send me mad!

Nota chance.

Young was 100% at fault for their 1st goal yesterday so not dismissing a poor performance but we simply should not be playing Garner on the right at home to Luton when we’ve got Harrison and Danjuma available. Gueye didn’t need to play yesterday. Poor tactics by Dyche.

Poor set-up today - credit for the past week but shocking today and it’s very much on Dyche.

Play Harrison in front of him for 90mins and we’re not talking about this.

11 hours ago, Palfy said:

I can see Danjuma going down the same route putting his own needs before the teams. 

Lucky we got him on loan with no obligation then. Play him centrally with Beto or DCL and McNeil and Harrison either side and you’ll see what he can do - that will stretch even the top sides something we’ve not been able to do in a long, long time.

9 minutes ago, Shukes said:

He has aggression, accuracy, creativity and ran forward with the ball. This is the Onana we thought we were getting.

Needs to play in a 2 more with Garner - may happen now we have McNeil and Harrison ready (players who will work all over and non-stop). I do think Dyche will revert to Gana and Doucoure though.

I gave it Branthwaite as a roll over from the Arsenal game as we didn’t have one for that game - over the 2 games, he was the stand-out for me.

8 minutes ago, Palfy said:

Undoubtedly we wouldn’t be happy if we didn’t, such a shame really but we are all equally guilty at some time of looking for that scapegoat.  

Agree - let’s just enjoy our first 3 points though - no need for negs today!

15 minutes ago, Hafnia said:

I’d like to see the two of them together up front. Battering rams 

Perfect opportunity in the next 2 home games - maybe not from the start but I hope we get to see it with McNeil and Harrison whipping balls in (with a 2 or 3 goal cushion to ease the transition).

Sound performance yesterday - him and McNeil on set-pieces makes us threatening from both sides - we need this so Garner needs to be starting every week.

36 minutes ago, Matt said:

I wonder if that's why he was dropped, get the best out of him when McNeil is back and build a relationship between the 2. 

Just need that with Patterson and Harrison so we never need to see Young play again. 

1st point - yep.

2nd point - Young’s a useful player - I want Patterson/Harrison to be the first choice partnership but don’t get all the hate for Young - one of our few players who is comfortable in possession, bags of energy, versatile and actually has a bit of know-how. He’s not a long-term option but is valuable in the short-term.
 

Evertonians need a scapegoat - it’s what we do.

2 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

Another solid performance from him last night, he is back in the side on merit at the moment

100% this. Brings balance and seems to be growing in confidence - having McNeil back helps.

On 29/08/2023 at 09:36, Romey 1878 said:

He's our first choice LB, so he absolutely will be starting every week.

Just like I said when he signed. isn't that right @c1982?  

At right-back

5 hours ago, Haiku said:

I doubt he'll make a breakthrough. He's consistently underperformed for many years. 

He’s come out and explained why… maybe, with ‘everything’ out in the open, he can regain what he had. At 100%, he was one of the best in the world so he’s worth a bit of patience and support at least!

50 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

Said it before and I'll say it again: he's our best defender, by far.

He’s our best player, by far. As Evertonians, we love comparing… the next Rooney… but Branthwaite absolutely stinks of John Stones - classy player - love him!

The Esk on Twitter is a very good source on the business side of EFC:

’It is just noise. No doubt 777 would like to have Everton in their portfolio but they don't have the cash currently to do so.’

• 777 clubs include Sevilla, Hertha Berlin, Genoa, Red Star FC, Standard Liège and Vasco da Gama.

All can be found down by the bottom of their league bar Red Star who are top of a lower French league - fans protesting at most of these clubs over the poor ownership… sounds about right. Has Moshiri managed to find the one buyer who makes him look like a good owner?! We could be in for a rough ride if this isn’t stopped in some way.

23 hours ago, StevO said:

I only ever use my phone. 

Ditto

2 minutes ago, patto said:

Gray is well within his rights to criticise Dyche 

Do you have some info on this or just hearsay? Please share.

1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said:

People seem to think this fella is a bit shit as a reliable source.

I have no idea myself.

Gray has just posted a dig (at Dyche?) on Instagram - thanking the fans but can’t play for someone who doesn’t respect him as a person.

No way back from this I guess.

Welcome to Everton J-Lingz…

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