BlueBlood81 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 His finish yesterday was top class, clynical. Never thought we'd rely on him like we do at the moment. Love him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Excuse me, not everyone! Myself, and a few others, backed him from the beginning. I feel a bit smug and very proud (of him) right now! Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 One on one he's such a fantastic finisher Shame he doesn't have have a yard more pace as he'd be top drawer. Lukaku is creating space for the guy so we shouldn't forget that (although he still needs to improve 100%) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Don't think we've had such a clinical one on one finisher since Cottee! I was having flashbacks of Cottee in and around the penalty box. Pretty clever with movements, and his finishing is top notch. Very rarely, if ever, tries to belt it. Edited August 31, 2014 by doc_bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishguy Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Made a wee edit of Naisy Some of the scotland goals are bad quality cause some are old. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U8S7fApfTY Matt, MikeO and Steve_E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Can't remember the last player we had where 90% of fans write him off only for him to make such a massive transformation. These are the kind of players we need at the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2746516/Steven-Naismith-proved-bargain-buy-Everton-charitable-striker-keen-prove-worth-Scotland.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 http://www.espnfc.com/everton/story/2025470/steven-naismith-reveals-struggles-after-everton-move-from-rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Top man Naisy. Definitely got all the skill and character to become an Everton legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Top man Naisy. Definitely got all the skill and character to become an Everton legend. Chatactes yes, skill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_in_LA Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 "It's down to confidence. That comes from the manager who allows me to express myself. He knows my best position and he's given me my chance there. He knows I can get up and down the pitch -- but if I play wider I maybe lose aspects of my game." I never understood why DM played him out wide when it was clear as day to anyone watching that his best position is slightly behind the striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I never understood why DM played him out wide when it was clear as day to anyone watching that his best position is slightly behind the striker. Just didn't have enough options out wide while he and Moyes were at the club. Once Mirallas settled he only got chances there when Kev was injured. If it wasn't Naisy playing out there it would have been another makeshift option like Coleman or Barkley. Not that I'm trying to give Moyes an out for doing it though. Mostly gave himself limited wide options by pretty much ignoring flair players or handling them poorly. I can't believe how quickly the squad has changed in that area with Martinez at the helm MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Agree with the above. Moyes always seemed to focus on a solid core of central players. We lacked any real width. Gladly Martinez is the polar opposite in that area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 https://secure.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/09/15/naismith-is-player-of-the-month?fpst=1 Fully deserved. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just didn't have enough options out wide while he and Moyes were at the club. Once Mirallas settled he only got chances there when Kev was injured. If it wasn't Naisy playing out there it would have been another makeshift option like Coleman or Barkley. Not that I'm trying to give Moyes an out for doing it though. Mostly gave himself limited wide options by pretty much ignoring flair players or handling them poorly. I can't believe how quickly the squad has changed in that area with Martinez at the helm I think Moyes also played him out wide because he is such a hard worker. He seemed to play him in big games as well as he would track back. I always thought Naismith was a good player even playing out wide but everyone can see he is much more comfortable in the middle behind the striker. What will we do when Barkley is fit again though!? I wouldn't want to drop him completely but only other option is to put him back on the wings isn't it? Mirallas on the left with him in the right or squad rotation player between Barkley, Lukaku and Eto'o ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I think Moyes also played him out wide because he is such a hard worker. He seemed to play him in big games as well as he would track back. I always thought Naismith was a good player even playing out wide but everyone can see he is much more comfortable in the middle behind the striker. What will we do when Barkley is fit again though!? I wouldn't want to drop him completely but only other option is to put him back on the wings isn't it? Mirallas on the left with him in the right or squad rotation player between Barkley, Lukaku and Eto'o ? Great problem to have though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Great problem to have though. Indeed. I like Naismith a lot but I'm not going to overreact to this small sample size. I don't think it's realistic to expect him to keep this form. I think his role is still ultimately as a super sub. He's someone you can bring on when you need a goal in the second half or after Barkley or Lukaku has tired themselves and you need a workhorse with fresh legs to pressure and do the dirty work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foobiezw Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Indeed. I like Naismith a lot but I'm not going to overreact to this small sample size. I don't think it's realistic to expect him to keep this form. I think his role is still ultimately as a super sub. He's someone you can bring on when you need a goal in the second half or after Barkley or Lukaku has tired themselves and you need a workhorse with fresh legs to pressure and do the dirty work. Can't agree with that part more. What I love about him is his willingness to keep running and closing down, sniffing out half chances the whole game. Reminds me of the our old mate Timmy Cahill in that regard. Oztoffee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/10/11/scotland-fans-react-to-steven-naismiths-display-vs-georgia-absol/ Seems he had a bit of a nightmare tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Seems he had a bit of a nightmare tonight Far as I'm concerned he can have as many nightmares as he likes for Jockland as long as he does the biz for us . He's just saving himself for the important stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 he shit. end of. if he scores important goals for us so be it, but he still shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted October 11, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 he shit. end of. if he scores important goals for us so be it, but he still shit. Well thought out analysis. Gwlad, Romey 1878, nutmegwolf203 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Any player has off days, just don't do it in an Everton shirt Naisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 he shit. end of. if he scores important goals for us so be it, but he still shit. Yeah, he is isn't he Brett. Without his shittyness we would be bottom of the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 thing to note! Naisy still managed to find himself on the end of four or three or four good chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I think the reaction of the Scots just shows how much expectation they have of him. Which is absolutely testament to Naisy. It sounds like they were expecting him to bang them in and Scotland to win 4 or 5 nil (have they forgot their level already?!!). But then, I really ain't arsed how he plays for Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 i'm glad his stinker of a game was with scotland and not us. will be interesting to see how he does when ross is fully fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Watched the highlights, I actually think he played well. Yes he missed a couple that he may have done better with but the critcism is probably coming from rangers fans. OTT. His link up play was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBlood81 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Well thought out analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Watched the highlights, I actually think he played well. Yes he missed a couple that he may have done better with but the critcism is probably coming from rangers fans. OTT. His link up play was very good. Haha oh yes the striker who is there to score goals missed all of his chances. I know lukaku has a poor all round game but please note haf, if he gets clear enough chances they are in the back of the net. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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