Matt

Welcome mate, stick around.

End of last season he showed promise but no consistency. The years before that, which do include his injuries he was out, he still had a fair few appearances, mainly from the bench and didnt perform. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Anichebe I know its wiki, but its usually ok for these kind of stats. The worst thing in his career was learning from Yak (stay with me). Before Yak came, he was determined, exciting and got on with it, electric off the bench. Shortly after having trained and worked with one of the laziest players to have ever graced the planet, Vic seemed to become lazier and more petulant, just like Yak. He'd go down to easily etc, kick and stamp when it didnt go his way, then mooch around the rest of the game. Difference is, Yak is a much better striker than Vic is, meaning he doesnt have to work as hard. Its this transformation thats stuck in my head and why I'd rather he left. Av - I stick by my statement before. Id rather Vic left and Straq stayed, even over keeping them both (purely for from a fiscal perspective).

He was already on a contract and has been with Everton a long time, so for sure he was always going to be the one to stay (if the debate even officially arose) Just because I dont think hes not good enough doesnt mean I wont support him when he plays. I'll also criticize him if I think he deserves it. Super-sub token came from about 5 years ago now, and the fact he hasnt progressed in that time to being a regular starter says hes not good enough, even taking injuries into account. And one last time, Ive praised his cameo last night. He did work hard, he closed down and took his goal very well. There was no petulance from him, no sulking and that display alone epitomizes why he drives me nuts - he has the ability, he just rarely uses it. Cant really put my take on him any clearer than I have the last 2 posts.

This is why I used the word cameo, it was 45 mins. Ive also praised him for his performance in the matchday thread. But take any game he played last season where he started and look how out of his depth he is, or how many times his workrate is poor, even coming off the bench.

The same Johnny who is linked away in the papers but continually shouts out his support, determination and his happiness at Everton through the OS and twitter. I agree, on the bench (broken leg is obvious) doesnt give you the game time you need. He either needs a loan for experience or let him move on. All im saying is that at this moment, whatever circumstances have passed (no matter how unfortunate), hes just not good enough. Straq wasnt good enough in terms of finishing but he was a much harder worker (which for me is important), didnt sulk and smack the ground like a spoilt child, didnt dive and had an obvious love for the club. The question was who would I rather have and thats an easy one for me.

Yeah, thats what I meant - renewable not rolling....

Johnny springs to mind. Damn good player is a bit generous too - he has potential but rarely realizes it. Championship player at best, despite an impressive cameo yesterday.

something silly like 97% of Jellys last 50 goals have been 1st touch! Vic played well yesterday for 30 mins or so, which is what he is best at. He cant cope with 90 mins, a/ because of his attitude, b/ because of his stamina and c/ hes too predictable in his play and the defence learns how to deal with him. But for those 30 mins I was surprisingly impressed - he worked hard, hustled and bustled the defence, chased things down and did very well for the goal. He didnt sulk much and just got on with things even when they were going against him. IF he can keep this up for several games of 90mins then he could realize his potential. I just got a feeling (Im sure most of you already know where I stand) that hes not going to live up to the best he can be.

Happy birthday yer bugger!

Because his job is to react to the situation as it adapts, like he usually does. There were a good few seconds which should be enough time for a player of his standard to see his marker and make things awkward for him. Like most of the rest of the team, the minds were still in the dressing room

Nowhere near ready, has had more than 1 sub appearance? Wont see him near the 1st team for some time I feel.

good on ya on doing so well!

Ossie is to blame for losing the possession (had a terrible second half) but Jags shouldve been much tighter which I think wouldve made a difference. Howard was off balance too.

Rumours are Jelavic leaves on crutches...

Thought he was exceptional as a RB today, some good crosses in too...

and didnt flap about like a little girl either. That performance is a good indicator of what he can do, heres hoping he reproduces more consistently.

cheers man, youre more than welcome to stick around

Sarcasm me thinks.... Baines by country miles.

You wouldve thought with all our long ball attacking experience noone should get past us using that strategy.

Id like to say fair result as Newcastle have been terrific second half, but cant help but think that we deserved it, what with 2 out of 3 of the disallowed goals being legit.

Fuck.

Harper less sporting there someone has pointed out! Oh my God. Vic scored (again)

Oh bloody hell, thank you Tim!

Bizarre decision, shouldve been Ossie in my opinion. Mirallas has come close with some shots, mightve needed that kind of ability in the dying minutes. We shall see....

geez.... how clearly over the line is that? Clear advantage not played either....