Hafnia Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Naismith was the best squad player we've ever had. He turned up for big games and left everything on the pitch. Where he lacked in technical ability he more than made up for in other areas such as the ability to be in the right place at the right time his one in one finishing is up there with the best I've seen at Everton. He was a hardworker and somewhat under valued by most Evertonians. I get what you're saying though we really do need to move on from mediocre players like Cleverley and McCarthy. Looks like that's happening. Yep and players like Naismith deserve respect, not dismissing. The lad is as honest a player you will get. Matt and MC11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 One thing me & you have always agreed on. Loved Naisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) I was always a Naisy doubter but he consistently proved me wrong. I wish anyone on our squad had half the effort and heart that Naisy had. He earned respect during his time here. Edited September 15, 2016 by TonkaRoost MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Naismith was the best squad player we've ever had. He turned up for big games and left everything on the pitch. Where he lacked in technical ability he more than made up for in other areas such as the ability to be in the right place at the right time his one in one finishing is up there with the best I've seen at Everton. He was a hardworker and somewhat under valued by most Evertonians. I get what you're saying though we really do need to move on from mediocre players like Cleverley and McCarthy. Looks like that's happening. bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Naismith was the best squad player we've ever had. He turned up for big games and left everything on the pitch. Where he lacked in technical ability he more than made up for in other areas such as the ability to be in the right place at the right time his one in one finishing is up there with the best I've seen at Everton. He was a hardworker and somewhat under valued by most Evertonians. I get what you're saying though we really do need to move on from mediocre players like Cleverley and McCarthy. Looks like that's happening. Naismith in a T! Not many players leave it all on the pitch these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Good to see Naismith's fight and work rate keep Norwich up last season. Oh yeah, he scored 1 goal in about 15 games, was relegated and has been dropped this season. Matt, Hafnia and barryj 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 I can see the ignore button coming into use pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Who said that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbeaker Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Good to see Naismith's fight and work rate keep Norwich up last season. Oh yeah, he scored 1 goal in about 15 games, was relegated and has been dropped this season. Naisy may not be a perfect fit for Norwich, but do utterly grim players do this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmCFUMdDAHo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Naisy may not be a perfect fit for Norwich, but do utterly grim players do this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmCFUMdDAHo don't respond... he's craving attention. Gueye got relegated.... enough said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Naisy may not be a perfect fit for Norwich, but do utterly grim players do this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmCFUMdDAHo Even crap players have the odd good game. Afonso Alves scored a hat trick once. That doesn't mean he wasn't grim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Mirallas, Lukaku, Baines, Jagielka, Barkley, Deulofeu and all our new signings look good so far. I just have no time for utter dross like Naismith and Cleverley. Anyone who calls Naismith 'utter dross' is clueless about fooball. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) Anyone who calls Naismith 'utter dross' is clueless about fooball. I don't get the love in for a blokethat scored 1 in 6 games for us and was more often than not the oppositions best defensive midfielder. He breaks up more attacks than Gueye. Edited September 16, 2016 by Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) I don't get the love in for a blokethat scored 1 in 6 games for us and was more often than not the oppositions best defensive midfielder. He breaks up more attacks than Gueye. Can I ask how old you are Eric? in fact forget it.... lets just say this - goals per minutes played as a striker or false 9 - Naismith had a very good return. He gave us much more than goals too, he allowed the team to get higher up the pitch as he would press the defence, his work rate was exemp..... ah forget it.... cant be bothered. Edited September 16, 2016 by Hafnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Love Naismith, hate false nine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook My Sock Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Also Partial To Some Steven Naismith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) Naismith was an utterly grim footballer. Good to see him being a complete non entity for Norwich in the championship. He was mismanaged by Moyes (on the right wing as usual) and ace'd the spl before that in the centre. Was moved to the centre again under RM and was vastly better. Work horse, good finisher, a team player, great off the ball play and always showed up in the big games when others didnt. If your opinion of naisy is that he isn't a PL player then my opion of you is that you dont really understand what a PL player is. Edited September 16, 2016 by AidanLewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Not sure how anyone can call these two players "utter dross". They may not be superstars, but they work hard and definitely make a difference. Players like this add real depth to the squad. Both are experienced and very capable of stepping in when needed. It's tough to get through the holiday schedule, in particular, without squad depth. Cleverley, in particular, is very versatile. Naismith, on his day, could be a real hero. Steve hes just short sighted and doesnt understand that a club cant have 22 key players. You need fringe players in a squad, no matter what squad that is. Look at the best teams in the world, I'd say only Juve have 22 or so first team players in their squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Steve hes just short sighted and doesnt understand that a club cant have 22 key players. You need fringe players in a squad, no matter what squad that is. Look at the best teams in the world, I'd say only Juve have 22 or so first team players in their squad. i would second that. I looked the other day when they played Sevilla and their bench is incredibly strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Clev will go in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 The problem with Cleverly is that he doesn't really have a "best" position. He isn't good enough physically or defensively to be a DM / CM. He doesn't have the ability to play as an AM in congested areas and he isn't a natural wide player. His only position is in the Pienaar type role, tucking in from a wide position to help play build whilst also tracking back to help out the FB. He would actually be a great signing for Sunderland with Van Aanholt bombing past him. Elston Gunnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 The problem with Cleverly is that he doesn't really have a "best" position. He isn't good enough physically or defensively to be a DM / CM. He doesn't have the ability to play as an AM in congested areas and he isn't a natural wide player. His only position is in the Pienaar type role, tucking in from a wide position to help play build whilst also tracking back to help out the FB. He would actually be a great signing for Sunderland with Van Aanholt bombing past him. Never in a million years a wide player. The problem with him is that's he's not good enough to play in our side. He'd be great in the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Hope he gets booed every time he touches the ball in his inevitable start against Norwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Hope he gets booed every time he touches the ball in his inevitable start against Norwich. Infantile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Hope he gets booed every time he touches the ball in his inevitable start against Norwich. Go buy a crate of eggs from the Co-op and throw them at neighbours windows or something. You will get more of a "nuisance buzz" and some exercise at the same time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Absolute dickhead Why don't we baneed obvious wums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hope he gets booed every time he touches the ball in his inevitable start against Norwich. Eric, I don't know or particularly care from which internet rock you crawled out of, but I believe you should crawl back before you get squashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Personally I like Cleverley, he is an all rounder and a good squad player, when he has come in for the most part he has done a job for us, except when he is played on the wing. He has good passing, is dynamic and has good feet. Reminds me of Osman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Personally I like Cleverley, he is an all rounder and a good squad player, when he has come in for the most part he has done a job for us, except when he is played on the wing. He has good passing, is dynamic and has good feet. Reminds me of Osman. A good all rounder, or just not that good at anything in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Your right about Cleverley and he would make it into most teams in this league but when you look at our bench now that could be said of them all. Sometimes a teams bench speaks volumes for its success I've been following this club since 66 and bar the 80's this is the most positive I've felt for years that were in a great place on and off the field. So when players of Clevereys ability are sat on the bench I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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