Bailey Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 I still think he goes hot and cold but his hot is a lot hotter and his cold is now much more irregular and mild. It was only a few days ago that he put in a bit of a stinker against Rotherham until Mina came on. Him and Mina are by far our best centre back pairing though and lets hope they both stay fit. London Blue and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 He is the definition of a model professional, had setbacks, looked himself in the mirror, and worked hard to improve himself. Didn't wine or complain, he worked with people he trusted and just got on with it. Massive respect to him. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, London Blue said: He is the definition of a model professional, had setbacks, looked himself in the mirror, and worked hard to improve himself. Didn't wine or complain, he worked with people he trusted and just got on with it. Massive respect to him. Had a few beers though. ……..... Got in before Mike gets you. Matt and London Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Bill said: Had a few beers though. ……..... Got in before Mike gets you. That’s the spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Bill said: Had a few beers though. ……..... Got in before Mike gets you. The grapes of wrath.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1979314/keane-identifies-reasons-for-best-everton-form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 I've written in the past that he's very much a confidence player, and I still subscribe to that view. More than anything, it's renewed confidence that's sparked his improvement in form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: I've written in the past that he's very much a confidence player, and I still subscribe to that view. More than anything, it's renewed confidence that's sparked his improvement in form. Not an inspiring new manager? markjazzbassist and duncanmckenzieismagic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 12 hours ago, StevO said: Not an inspiring new manager? Maybe a manager who's brought back his confidence. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 He's been in good form and its great to see. Started the campaign off with some sketchy moments - like all our defenders but hes really kicked on. I just hope this is it, its been said before and we have been here before and then he reverts to a shaky version of himself. He's stood up when we have been screaming for a leader at the back. I still think he can be better though - more vocal, commanding and a real presence. He's going the right way no doubt, i just hope he is setting the bench mark for consistent performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Btay said: I still think he can be better though - more vocal, commanding and a real presence. He's going the right way no doubt, i just hope he is setting the bench mark for consistent performances. He doesn't seem like someone who ever wants to just stay at a level, whatever that is at the time, he's always looking to get better. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: He doesn't seem like someone who ever wants to just stay at a level, whatever that is at the time, he's always looking to get better. To be honest I’ve always found him quite placid and content which is what my problem has been with him. He improved undoubtedly and is the first defender on the team sheet right now. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisJD Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 His finishing has improved dramatically this season, he use to miss the target with a lot of the headers that came his way, now a real threat in our box. We can thank the broad aerial threat across the team for a lot of points this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Another player who under Carlo Ancellotti looks to be a very good player. Probably player of season so far and today he looked like a captain. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Hafnia said: Another player who under Carlo Ancellotti looks to be a very good player. Probably player of season so far and today he looked like a captain. Definitely seeing the difference in him. Confidence or what ever it is but he is the leader at the back we’ve been screaming out for. I definitely think he is suited to this deep block defence, eats up everything that comes into the box. Wiggytop and Hafnia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Carlo has definitely played a big part, but he’s not had any big off the field issues or ongoing injury concerns which I think had played a bigger part. Always had faith in him and I’m glad he’s making his ability even easier to see. He’s been an absolute rock this season, and I hope he’s our leading CB for the next 5 years. He really could be Jags’ replacement at this rate. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, Matt said: Carlo has definitely played a big part, but he’s not had any big off the field issues or ongoing injury concerns which I think had played a bigger part. Always had faith in him and I’m glad he’s making his ability even easier to see. He’s been an absolute rock this season, and I hope he’s our leading CB for the next 5 years. He really could be Jags’ replacement at this rate. It's also helped that he's had a good run of games. He doesn't seem like a player that can be rotated and then just come back in and be the same quality as he was before (as was shown in just past couple of weeks). I hope Carlo has noted it and only takes him out when it's absolutely needed. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 I think Keane will go on to be our next captain, as much as Godfrey is on the way too, I would see Keane getting it first and Godfrey taking over later on. Im much more comfortable when Keane is on the pitch than without him. Romey 1878 and London Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 It is no surprise that his best games come when we sit deep and he has numbers around him. He has done really well this season but I really don't want us to play that way week in week out. I am not sure how consistent and how much he will have "improved" if we start playing on the front foot again, with him defending much closer to the half way line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bailey said: It is no surprise that his best games come when we sit deep and he has numbers around him. He has done really well this season but I really don't want us to play that way week in week out. I am not sure how consistent and how much he will have "improved" if we start playing on the front foot again, with him defending much closer to the half way line. Not all centre halves are quick, if he is partnered with Godfrey then I don't see the issue We had ratcliffe as the legs to cover mountfield, Liverpool had lawrenson as the legs to cover Hansen and they were the days of 2 strikers. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Hafnia said: Not all centre halves are quick, if he is partnered with Godfrey then I don't see the issue We had ratcliffe as the legs to cover mountfield, Liverpool had lawrenson as the legs to cover Hansen and they were the days of 2 strikers. It isn't about being quick. I don't think Keane is a slouch either. Keane just has a natural tendency to drop deep, to stand off, to be passive. He isn't agile (although it has noticeably improved this season) and he is an average 1 v 1 defender. Put him in a side like City and Liverpool and he will get exposed a lot. We are never going to play like them, but I am pretty confident that Carlo would like us to play higher up the pitch and squeeze the space between the lines and dominate the ball in the opposition half a lot more than we do now. As soon as you do that, Keane will have more space around him and his natural tendencies, will just create more space for opposition players than you can afford them to have. The game has moved on a bit since then Haf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 What did he do that you'd not expect from any centre half? I can only think of one moment, were the ball bounced off him but he recovered to block Mane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Bailey said: It isn't about being quick. I don't think Keane is a slouch either. Keane just has a natural tendency to drop deep, to stand off, to be passive. He isn't agile (although it has noticeably improved this season) and he is an average 1 v 1 defender. Put him in a side like City and Liverpool and he will get exposed a lot. We are never going to play like them, but I am pretty confident that Carlo would like us to play higher up the pitch and squeeze the space between the lines and dominate the ball in the opposition half a lot more than we do now. As soon as you do that, Keane will have more space around him and his natural tendencies, will just create more space for opposition players than you can afford them to have. The game has moved on a bit since then Haf! His leadership qualities are coming to the fore now. Wasn't a fan but he's looking a far better player than he has. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 43 minutes ago, Hafnia said: His leadership qualities are coming to the fore now. Wasn't a fan but he's looking a far better player than he has. Me too, and your right he’s very much improved, I used to cringe when his name was on the team sheet a couple of seasons ago, full credit to him for becoming so reliable. Btay and Hafnia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/davide-carlo-ancelotti-everton-private-19981293 StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 I would tell Southgate to go f*ck himself if I was Keane. Eric Dier, Mings, and even Maguire haven’t been any better than Keane. Stones has played himself into the squad with some top performances. Romey 1878 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, milesey05 said: Eric Dier, Mings, and even Maguire haven’t been any better than Keane. Dier is dire, Maguire has the mobility of the Michael Jackson statue that used to be outside Craven Cottage, Mings I don't mind getting a go but Keane is better than all of them. Romey 1878, milesey05 and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, MikeO said: Dier is dire, Maguire has the mobility of the Michael Jackson statue that used to be outside Craven Cottage, Mings I don't mind getting a go but Keane is better than all of them. All true, I just hope he sees it as a welcome break from a busy season, and it doesn’t knock his confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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