Goodison Glory

3 hours ago, RuffRob said:

He could easily turn out to be a Ferdinand, Vidic, Van Dycke, Kompany, Terry type defenders for one of these 'top' teams, look how much these players give the respective teams.

He could also look at Stones as something of a cautionary tale - yes he earned a boatload and won trophies but he never left his mark on the game in the same way those you mentioned did - he was talked about as the next Moore / Becoenbauer and he never came close. That said I'm sure he's not crying into his bank or trophy cabinet!!! 
 

#staywithusjarrad

9 hours ago, MikeO said:

That has been proposed, but if it comes in it'll be from 25/26.

Yes, the vote that was passed was really just an agreement to change the current system. I believe they need to discuss various proposals at their summer meeting (for implementation in 25/26).

3 hours ago, Matt said:

Hate to break it, but PSR is far from over.

Well in its current form it could be over! Of course our nightmare will likely endure regardless for as long as we are saddled with a ton of interest payments!

At one point in the not so distant past, our form and performances were so dire, that having enough points left to play for was not really a motivating factor. The collective shit show from the 3 promoted teams is the main reason the corrupt PL didn't get their way. 

4 minutes ago, StatesideToffee14 said:

Depending on the season, it can go as low as 7th in the table.

It must be lower (for one of the shite euro comps) because that stat would suggest that 10th is good enough for Europe.

(11pts from Bottom 3, but 10 pts from euro)

Honestly I can't stand the man, but I will give credit where credit is due. Our performances (at times) have been shit largely due to him and his tactics/selections and his subs strategy....BUT what he has had to deal with would have crushed most managers.
 

Think how frustrating it has been for us as fans - the points deductions, the takeover farce, the annoyance at the hidden truths in our financials....he's had to put up with the same shit only he can't have just have a good moan about it, he's still got to perform.

So while I don't like him one bit, I will tip the hat and say he's done a good job in spite of everything. 

4 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

 

Impressive....I don't get the point about European football though. How far down the league is European football qualification these days...

While it may be our only option, putting chermiti up top vs shite is reminiscent of Simms starting against them - not ready and looked out of his depth (at that stage of his development)

32 minutes ago, Palfy said:

Jesus Christ Young as RB wtf will Dyche never learn, surely ffs Garner would have been the best fit option available. 
Armchair pundit on the rant

Good job elanga is on the bench...did he not roast Young in the reverse fixture??!

16 hours ago, patto said:

But at least he’s fit I know what you mean about going back all the time it’s annoying the whole team plays the same way they are scared of losing the ball. 
I can’t believe Harrison is so bad for us is it the way the manager wants to play. 
he was excellent for Leeds 

He was also pretty good for us in his first 4-6 games or so. 

2-1 Eve

DCL

6 hours ago, Newty82 said:

Luton battered at home.

Burnley starting to find their way, likely too late.

We must win tomorrow. If we can, and then beat Luton and Sheff Utd, we'll be sound.

Yeah...we only need those 3 wins

Honestly I don't think it's going to take all 3. As long as we don't lose to Luton and win one more we will be fine...that would be min 5pts difference v Luton with only 3 games to go for them.
 

to be mathematically certain, yes, we need to win those 3 games...but it's likely not going to take that.

of course, we don't look like winning ANY games right now!

I don't want to be dramatic but lose this and I think we are fucked. 
 

the team needs a Palace (2022), Bournemouth (2023) esque performance.

we need composure on the ball so please play Gomes. We need energy and fight so please don't play Onana.

finally we need some luck in front of goal because skill (or lack of) is getting us nowhere. 
 

COYB! 

13 hours ago, Hafnia said:

watching dyche press conference...... waffle fest.  DCL and Branthwaite should be fit, other than that it was like watching a career politician at work.

It's been the same his entire tenure. Never gives a straight answer, has a pocket of standard responses usually involving "he's back on the grass"

1 hour ago, Btay said:

I wonder if they will feel anything getting their paycheck this week. 130K for Doucs, well earned….

Not even sure how many times he touched the ball! 

And that is why Chelsea have spent shit loads of money and still aren't challenging for anything - bunch of mercenaries most of them. 

Just now, Hafnia said:

Doesn't give a shit 

He's not the only one. 

1 minute ago, Palfy said:

Well I can’t wait to hear the story Dyche 

He will prob say that's why I get Pickford to belt it long every time!!! 

It's very hard not to be negative about our team. Wish there were positives to latch on to.

garner is a shadow of himself - tactics have killed him, now when he gets the ball he is so ineffective. 
 

Beto - aside from the miss can't even trap/control a ball. 
 

plenty more players not doing it so by no means just blaming those two. 

No one in our team can even dream of scoring that. Just strokes it in! 

The replays make it look worse...hit it with his knee....foot-eye coordination clearly lacking! 

Che 2 - 1 Eve

Doucs

12 hours ago, Sev said:

Some need more time than others, but I'm afraid Beto isn't the answer for us. Guess it will depend whether we keep him for the next season or not. But at this point he lack certain abilities.

Such as running, passing and shooting

Any idea when forest hear the outcome of their appeal?

A bit of a let down Jarrad didn't get on today. Being around the squad is ok, but would hoped him to get some minutes. Perhaps vs Belgium.