MikeO Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 That being the case, who do we play at left back? As suggested in the Spurs thread, Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 He's been called up by Costa Rica. https://twitter.com/FEDEFUTBOL_CR/status/636978853655658496/photo/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Class player. Enough said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 That being the case, who do we play at left back? Really don't know. I've said he needs game time so maybe we should take a chance on him, hope he does better than he did against Barnsley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 As suggested in the Spurs thread, Barry. Hope not, he is slower than a reversing tanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 A word of praise and hope for Oviedo's future contributions. I'm not convinced that LB is his best spot, nor that he can ever become a really good LB. But he can surely compete with Galloway (when G returns) for LB until December-January. In his interview on today's OS, he admitted that he was tired in first half v. Spurs, but felt better in second. My recollection is that he delivered two excellent crosses in second half. Moreover, he was justifiably irritated at Barkley toward the end of the match when Barkley chose not to push the ball out to him for another cross when he was absolutely alone. I was cussing Barkley pretty bad at that instant, both because it seemed the obvious play under any circumstance and because in that specific circumstance Oviedo had shown he was "on" with his crosses in the second half. A player with a "football brain" would instantly - literally, instantly - have thought, "Brian's open, he'll get in a good cross, this is the play I make right now." But the physically talented Barkley doesn't have a football brain. Best - not necessarily high %, but best in that instant - opportunity to steal 3 points lost. Over the next 2-3 years, maybe we can expect Oviedo to: (1) start at LB right now, (2) compete with Galloway to start until Baines returns, (3) back up Mirallas and Baines this season, (4) provide insurance behind Baines and Garbutt next season, (5) sub for Mirallas in second half of matches, (6) start at LW occasionally in the next 2-3 seasons. Maybe he's no more than a squad player, but I'd sure be interested to see him get some more time at LW in future. Frankly, it may be that none of our 3 actual LBs -- Baines, Garbutt, Oviedo (not counting Galloway, who's maybe Jagielka's ultimate replacement at LCH) -- is a very good defender; but both Garbutt and Oviedo have shown crossing prowess, making both sneaky candidates for some time at LW. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seve Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Agree with the above, this was the point I was trying to make on the man of the match page he improved greatly from the Barnsley game and even in the second half that's why I voted for him but I was blown out of the water for not voting for Tim I know Oviedo made the odd mistake but vastly improved and deserved a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Agree with the above, this was the point I was trying to make on the man of the match page he improved greatly from the Barnsley game and even in the second half that's why I voted for him but I was blown out of the water for not voting for Tim I know Oviedo made the odd mistake but vastly improved and deserved a vote. Crusty, just because he'd played better in this game than his last isn't cause to just give him MotM mate. I want Howard gone as much as you but he was MotM at Spurs by a long old way. Finn balor and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 He's withdrawn from the CR squad and will be out for 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Wouldn't be surprised if this is a sham injury. We really can't risk him going away and coming back anything less then 100% Edited September 1, 2015 by Btay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForEverton2 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wouldn't be surprised if this is a sham injury. We really can't risk him going away and coming back anything less then 100% Certainly F*** hope so! markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Certainly F*** hope so! true that, shit we're gonna have a u-14 LB playing for us soon if this keeps up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 We have mori now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Right, let's stick him in straight away against Hazard and Pedro, should work. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 He's out for three weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 He's out for three weeks. i fear this is the end of him with us. his contract is up at the end of the season and he just can't stay healthy. sad because that goal agaisnt man u was sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 i fear this is the end of him with us. his contract is up at the end of the season and he just can't stay healthy. sad because that goal agaisnt man u was sublime. I'm really really guttered because I think as a person, he's exactly what you want at a club. I can only hope he gets fit but with the emergence of Galloway and not to forget Garbs we've got to try and get some cash for him. Matt and Lowensda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arturoguiv Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 How is his recovery? Could he play soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2016/01/16/oviedo-fears-allayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacs Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2016/01/18/oviedo-fine-for-swansea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Contract expires at end of season... Thoughts? I feel we need to get him back on board ASAP. Great squad player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Contract expires at end of season... Thoughts? I feel we need to get him back on board ASAP. Great squad player! Agreed when healthy LB RB LW always gives his all too, very hard worker. Snods and Daz on the radio broadcast almost gave him man of the match they said he worked his ass off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Contract expires at end of season... Thoughts? I feel we need to get him back on board ASAP. Great squad player! For a reasonable salary, yes. He's been solid this season. Works hard and gives his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Baines, Garbutt, Galloway??? There's a lot of competition for him on that left hand side. I don't think he'd be as good at RB against stronger opposition. However I certainly wouldn't want to lose him for nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Oviedo looked very solid to me the whole match today. In fact, when healthy (.......), he's always looked solid, with the obvious exception that, as he himself has admitted, he's learning how to play RB. He played a perfect long pass to Barkley for the shot that Elliott pushed onto the crossbar. Oviedo hustled up and down the line. He gets forward, and hustles back to defend. I can't say he's a great defender, but he's competent plus. He can certainly play LW, and might become a competent backup at RB. I hope he stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 He should only play RB when we're desperate. He showed against Newcastle that the left is where he should be. Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 He's certainly earned a contract. It would at least give us a chance of recouping the Physio bills if we could sell him markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 He's certainly earned a contract. It would at least give us a chance of recouping the Physio bills if we could sell him not a bad idea matt sign him even if he's to leave and get something for him. newcastle wanted him, i'm sure a lower prem side or top championship side would pay a few mil for him, great player on his day i'll never forget that strike at old trafford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/evertons-bryan-oviedo-rewarded-contract-7311962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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