Dwight McNeil

The goal at Goodison was enough to get my attention, but from that second video it’s definitely not a one off. 
I love his technique when he crosses from the right to the back post, and his crosses from the left into the six yard box look like a defenders nightmare. 
He would be really exciting!

3 hours ago, Matt said:

Matador  you copy pasting that from somewhere else?

 

Does seem to have a good left foot mind you 

Haha no that is all me, I am afraid. Matador McNeil has a ring to it. 

It just reminds me of a matador in the way shows the ball to the opposition, they dive in and he is knocks it past them and he is away. The goal at Goodison is the prime example. Fortunately he doesnt then go on to throw spears at the opposition player. I imagine that would be a hefty ban!

He just looks as if he has incredible control of the ball, and can finish in style as well. Would love to have him here on the flanks. Start him and then bring on the speed of Gray or Townsend late on

Wonderful left peg on him, shades of Kevin Sheedy.  I'd be happy with that lad, 200% improvement on Sigurdson.

7 hours ago, Bill said:

Wonderful left peg on him, shades of Kevin Sheedy.  I'd be happy with that lad, 200% improvement on Sigurdson.

That’s good enough for me even one shade of Sheedy would be a huge improvement. 

This could be on, SSN just been talking to Shaun Dyche and he was saying he's on the lookout for wide players, interviewer asked about McNeil leaving and he just said he needs more cover out wide.

I might be reading a bit too much into this but if we can get him and Dumfries I would be very happy.

3 minutes ago, Bill said:

This could be on, SSN just been talking to Shaun Dyche and he was saying he's on the lookout for wide players, interviewer asked about McNeil leaving and he just said he needs more cover out wide.

I might be reading a bit too much but if we can get him and Dumphries I would be very happy.

For me Shaun Dyche and Burnley don't seem the sort to stand in a players way if a better offer comes in. 

McNeil is likely going to offer them funds to strengthen in a couple of areas.   Jon Jo Kenny the other way too maybe. 

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-dwight-mcneil-grealish-transfer-21214361

Kenny + cash sounds like a great idea to me.

Although that depends on whether we can find an adequate RB this summer

Kenny does seem destined to spend his career at Burnley. It just feels right.

Ok watching this guy first half…. We NEED to sign him. The guy is tearing Liverpool apart. He isn’t going to be there for long. 

I’ve watched a lot of him last season and the latter half of the season before. He’s exactly what we need. He can play left, right and centrally. Look at his assists for wood last season. He would be great for Dom and richy. Swap deals rarely happen these days but Kenny, delph etc would be a decent makeweight. I’d be astonished if he went for £35 mill tho. Be nearer £45 mill 

24 minutes ago, Finn balor said:

I’ve watched a lot of him last season and the latter half of the season before. He’s exactly what we need. He can play left, right and centrally. Look at his assists for wood last season. He would be great for Dom and richy. Swap deals rarely happen these days but Kenny, delph etc would be a decent makeweight. I’d be astonished if he went for £35 mill tho. Be nearer £45 mill 

Why do we always assume other teams want the players that we don’t? Whenever a cast off from Man United or Chelsea is rumoured it’s “No thanks” but then we seem to believe other teams will surely want Delph etc..

16 minutes ago, SpartyBlue said:

Why do we always assume other teams want the players that we don’t? Whenever a cast off from Man United or Chelsea is rumoured it’s “No thanks” but then we seem to believe other teams will surely want Delph etc..

It's hope rather than expectation.

15 minutes ago, MikeO said:

It's hope rather than expectation.

I guess it worked out with Walcott and Soton, though he actually played well for them last season.

On 21/08/2021 at 13:32, Shukes said:

Ok watching this guy first half…. We NEED to sign him. The guy is tearing Liverpool apart. He isn’t going to be there for long. 

Class again today… still think we’ll be in for him before the close of the window as an alternative to Diaz.

On 26/08/2021 at 17:00, MikeO said:

It's hope rather than expectation.

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According to McNeil, apparently there was no contact from us during the summer.

1 hour ago, Bailey said:

According to McNeil, apparently there was no contact from us during the summer.

If we approached Burnley in the proper manner and they turned us down flat then how would he know whether there was contact or not?

Probably a good thing this deal never happened.  Has not scored this season.  His last goal of course was against us in March 2021.  We do seem to buy players who score goals against us.  Would explain some of our transfers for sure.

10 minutes ago, plaidharper said:

Probably a good thing this deal never happened.  Has not scored this season.  His last goal of course was against us in March 2021.  We do seem to buy players who score goals against us.  Would explain some of our transfers for sure.

Oh well done mate…. You taking the piss?! 
 

do me a favour, when a player who we don’t want to score is playing…. Try not to say he’s shit. 

22 minutes ago, plaidharper said:

Probably a good thing this deal never happened.  Has not scored this season.  His last goal of course was against us in March 2021.  We do seem to buy players who score goals against us.  Would explain some of our transfers for sure.

Hugely over rated. Massive bullet dodged not getting him.

I am really surprised he isn't starting.

He improved Burnley when he came on against us and after only a few minutes of coming on against Norwich he won the ball and set up a huge chance for Cornet to make it 1-1.

I think he is a really solid player who has the look of someone who might have just stayed at a club for a season too long. He isn't someone we need anymore because of the players we have in his position but I think he would be a good buy at the right price.

6 hours ago, Bailey said:

I am really surprised he isn't starting.

He improved Burnley when he came on against us and after only a few minutes of coming on against Norwich he won the ball and set up a huge chance for Cornet to make it 1-1.

I think he is a really solid player who has the look of someone who might have just stayed at a club for a season too long. He isn't someone we need anymore because of the players we have in his position but I think he would be a good buy at the right price.

He's never going to be available at the right price though. He's a run of the mill player but you'll have to pay a premium for him and he's just not worth it.

3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

He's never going to be available at the right price though. He's a run of the mill player but you'll have to pay a premium for him and he's just worth it.

If they go down he might be... but for another team. 

Michael Keane came from Burnley, right? Did the two play together at that time?

11 hours ago, Cornish Steve said:

Michael Keane came from Burnley, right? Did the two play together at that time?

McNeil would have been in the academy at that time.

On 11/04/2022 at 19:39, Cornish Steve said:

Michael Keane came from Burnley, right? Did the two play together at that time?

Not sure what that would have to do with his ability as a player. 
Michael Keane has also played along side a World Cup golden boot winner and Brazils current number 9. 

3 minutes ago, StevO said:

Not sure what that would have to do with his ability as a player. 
Michael Keane has also played along side a World Cup golden boot winner and Brazils current number 9. 

It has nothing at all to do with his ability as player.  I was thinking that maybe Michael Keane could pass along his thoughts on a former teammate, that's all.