nutmegwolf203

Ehh, we may just attract more of the same. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-koeman-phones-communication-instagram-12302063

Haha. His honesty is refreshing, but I wouldn't mind him expressing it elsewhere.

I mean, yeah. I'm more worried about him influencing the goings-on of the club. Boycott this dude. Let him know his attitude doesn't cut it. I'm trying to implement this idea in more aspects of my life and we as supporters should demand better. There should be a Lukaku in lounge chair banner at the next home match to start things off. Seriously, Big Rom heading a ball into an empty net while reclining on a Lay-Z-Boy. Feet up, while casually reading a tourist map of Paris. I'll ask around to my illustrator friends, see if they can come up with something.

The latter, for sure. Lukaku can't and won't play the way Koeman demands. He's low energy, that's his style, or something... At the very least, I'd like to see us care, and he doesn't adhere to that ideal when leading the line. I read body language when I watch form home, as it's the only opportunity I have to asses the players. It's been said before but, Lukaku cares about himself and his personal accolades. He sees his development as a superficial extension of his personality; something to make him more appealing. In my opinion he plays because it's fashionable to do so; it's not about pride, winning and the success of the club. It's about his FIFA rating being better than it was last year. When asked about how he feels about Everton he's never made any illusions about his dedication to the club. In his defense, he's honest about these things. Simply put, he plays like he doesn't care. His ambling about is what abject talent looks like. He is not ALL of the problem, but unless he begins to play as Koeman would like, then we are stuck firmly in the shadow of Lukaku's ego. After assuming this was the case, I'm now convinced. I eagerly await post-Everton Lukaku, and I feel validated in that opinion because it's my dream to see and feel Goodsion, while he takes it for granted. He's enabled to treat the club and supporters as an afterthought to his stepping-stone agenda. Let's not support mediocrity. However impressive his individual stats are, he needs to be held to a higher standard.

Virtually everything that drew me to supporting this club has vanished in the last few seasons. They truly lack character and fight, and while I'm of the opinion that there needs to be a clearing out, it seems to me that it'll be hard to attract players based on our current run of form.

Realistically, points gained in this manner is the best we can hope for after the recent performances. I'm not hoping for eye pleasing yet, that wouldn't be possible given the state of the team's morale and lack of confidence. It may have been wayward, but there was some fight in them today (fight that peaked, as it always does, in the last 15 mins). There are just SO many missing pieces that our team literally plays with a gap between defense and attack. If Valencia plays with Rom, and we drop the pedestrian joggers, we'll be better off.

His work rate has been rightly questioned and I'm of the opinion that he still didn't show up today. Last 15 mins for him and the rest, per usual. If he added attitude and effort to his locker than this thread would finally close. I don't agree with hammering our own players with negativity, but effort, or lack there of, doesn't go unnoticed. Valencia did well when he came on. Lukaku will be more engaged with him or someone similar next to him.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/11/08/roy-keane-launches-attack-on-everton-and-the-clubs-weak-players/ He's a dick, that's the one constant here, but he's right about the players needing to toughen up (not in the context of McCarthy or Gibson, that's just fishing). They have a weak mentality. Starts with Jags and effects everyone. Ironically, Coleman has more of that belief about him than a lot of other players.

Rom plays like a king against West Ham. The amount of energy he gets after scoring a goal against that lot is inspiring; looks like a video game character going a 'level UP'. Really glad Calvert-Lewin got on the bench, and I see that sporadic form of our wing play being resolved as Koeman will keep shuffling things. I think Lennon is eager to impress and can be an asset.

He was immense in the second half. If the front three start to click then we'll be fine.

Me too. He influenced nothing; him and Gerard. Luxury players in many ways.

http://www.footytube.com/video/hamfra-454129

I saw some of the highlights from the Bayern match. He's really confident on the ball, and I think it was smart to send him to the Bundesliga.

So true. As I think someone has said on here before, he has that playground mentality. It was a perfect assist and not easy to pull off.

I think he's been a great signing. In contrast, Del and Mirallas don't seem like they fancy starting matches. Bolasie isn't perfect, but he generally always causes problems for the opposition. I think he'll score his first goal soon.

I agree with this completely. Even during his interview with Henry he speaks of Koeman's guidance and mentorship, never about the team. It's a strange relationship to have with the club's star striker and vice versa. I don't think about his talents in terms of how he can potentially decline and fail us as supporters, but I am conscious of his mercenary attitude. Personally, it's a manifestation of the "I'm not angry, I'm disappointed" feeling. With that being said, if he keeps scoring and we can sell him to where he wants to be, it'll work out for all parties.

Or at the very least, moderation for Barry's involvement. I'm sure everyone wants to limit his playing time so he's more effective when he is included.

He could be a really great partner for Lukaku. That buy-out is crazy expensive, but his potential skill level isn't far off.

I would really like to see Calvert-Lewin in the first team at some point this season. I base that on footage I've seen of him and comments from Unsworth.

In all seriousness and with the customary grain of salt for Youtube scouting, this guy has incredible technique. The way he scores his goals are deliberate and well worked.

Have to say it's been interesting to read about his relationship with Bolasie; or at least his comments about him and that fact that Rom has expressed his desire for him to play for Everton in the past. There are obvious reasons it doesn't, but I wish that came out in the media more often. That being said, I'd be happy for him to stay if his attitude was right and he can picture his ambitions being fulfilled here.

Pardew applauded his professionalism and said he played with purpose regardless of the transfer being in progress (paraphrasing).

I think we need two anyways

He hasn't delivered in a long time but I think that's being harsh. I think he's a talented player and he could play the way Geri does.

I feel the exact same way. It's strange but I'm resolved about it.