Newty82 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 And people wrote him off after he had a poor patch, despite how excellent he'd been before then! Everton though aren't we?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Still think he loses the ball too much in dangerous positions. He is also excellent though as daft as that sounds. I know exactly what you mean Pad. First five minutes he lost the ball just on the edge of our area and Morgan saves him. But then a few minutes later he burst through and nearly scored. Excellent player and glad we took the gamble on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I know exactly what you mean Pad. First five minutes he lost the ball just on the edge of our area and Morgan saves him. But then a few minutes later he burst through and nearly scored. Excellent player and glad we took the gamble on him. I think having Schneiderlin around is going to let us see a different Gana tbh. Yesterday he was right up the pitch more than he's ever been, but while Barry was his partner he couldn't do that because he had to be the legs. He started out life as a number 10 so he'll feel comfortable up the pitch. But at the same time, he can slot in further back while Schneiderlin and Davies are up the pitch. And Davies can do the same for the other two. It's quite exciting watching them all in tandem tbh. I think we've got a perfect three in Schneiderlin, Gana, Davies, with McCarthy, Besic and Barry to rotate in as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I think what we've seen the last few games is Koeman trying to fit Gana, Schneiderlin, Davies and Barkley into the same team. Shape wise I don't feel it's necessarily worked but these players are that good and energetic that we've still got the results. Personally I'd love to see this vs Spurs. Joel. Holgate. Williams. Mori. Coleman. Baines. Schneiderlin. Gana. Barkley. Davies. Lukaku. I see it as more of a 3-4-2-1 with Baines and Coleman being our width rather than Barkley or Lookman/Mirallas starting out there. I've not got a clue if it would work but for me it could be the formula against the teams above us certainly away from home. We could dominate possession and set the tempo without being overrun at the back which can happen with the flat back 4 when Coleman/Baines attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Still think he loses the ball too much in dangerous positions. He is also excellent though as daft as that sounds. He did it again yesterday. About 25 yards out, took a massive touch and gifted it to a Sunderland player. He won it back with 5 seconds and had a very good game but he does have it in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 He did it again yesterday. About 25 yards out, took a massive touch and gifted it to a Sunderland player. He won it back with 5 seconds and had a very good game but he does have it in him. He does it every game mate, my hearts inmy mouth every time he has it in that area and he's being closed down. As you said though, he was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Be able to press a lot higher with schneiderlin sitting and Gana and davies/macca/besic in front of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy_Talk Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hasn't looked the same since returning from the ACON, the midfield dynamic has altered and he's still trying to do a lot of the work he was doing earlier in the season. Needs to trust his fellow midfielders and allow them to get on with the job and just do his role. (that which is expected now, not what was required before) Once we get settled (over to you Ron) the occasional panic and our players marking our players will be relieved, it's going to take time and importantly an easy to hit option forward to let the midfield learn to reset and close down/out the oppositions. Not thrown to the wolves today, not helped with selection and setup. Will come good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 https://www.clubcall.com/arsenal/toffees-star-on-radar-1845005.html They'll have to pay through the nose to make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Wenger will be gone this summer, he's out stayed his welcome markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 He will probably offer the £8m we paid.. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 If we can solve McCarthy's fitness problems I'd cash in on Gana. He's useful and been a great example of what Koeman wants fitness wise, but positionally he's not the Barry replacement I was hoping for. As a DM he lacks vision in his passing often not seeing the opposition and plays the ball straight to them, which is odd considering how many interceptions Gana nabs himself. Centre mid I'd play Davies or McCarthy over him in most games. Gana doesn't have that class above, he's all heart Like Mascherano. Makes sense to cash in when the price is high before his faults are highlighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 If we can solve McCarthy's fitness problems I'd cash in on Gana. He's useful and been a great example of what Koeman wants fitness wise, but positionally he's not the Barry replacement I was hoping for. As a DM he lacks vision in his passing often not seeing the opposition and plays the ball straight to them, which is odd considering how many interceptions Gana nabs himself. Centre mid I'd play Davies or McCarthy over him in most games. Gana doesn't have that class above, he's all heart Like Mascherano. Makes sense to cash in when the price is high before his faults are highlighted. I'd be selling McCarthy before Gana. He doesn't need to be world class to do his job, he just needs to break up play, protect the defence and free up Morgan and the others which he does very well. MikeO and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Don't sell any of the good ones. We have a great midfield now and hopefully Europe next year. Besic can go, he is surplus but he probably isn't worth selling at the likely value we would get either. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I'd be selling McCarthy before Gana. He doesn't need to be world class to do his job, he just needs to break up play, protect the defence and free up Morgan and the others which he does very well. agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Also agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I'd be selling McCarthy before Gana. He doesn't need to be world class to do his job, he just needs to break up play, protect the defence and free up Morgan and the others which he does very well. We have Schneiderlin deeper though. I'd say McCarthy breaks down play just as well, but links up better going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 When he's not injured. Get him sold. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 No chance of selling Gana. As mentioned, "if" we have europe I wouldn't sell any midfielder. At worst id loan Besic to a promoted or lower team and say, keep fit and do what Gana did in the villa team and come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 We have Schneiderlin deeper though. I'd say McCarthy breaks down play just as well, but links up better going forward.if he's fit, and that's a big question for McCarthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 if he's fit, and that's a big question for McCarthy.Unfortunately , Martinez should hang his head in shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Gana is more dynamic, and better in the tackle and has more stamina. I think playing with Everton will develop his game as well. markjazzbassist and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Would be crushed if he left after only 1 season. Looking forward to battles between him and Mane in the derbys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/10826302/why-idrissa-gueye-is-so-important-to-everton-and-their-style-of-play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 There is no way he would be put up for Sale - as said he is our kante you need that type of player in the formation we play. When allowed he can pass it well he played further forward a few games and done well kipped in with a goal aswell. McCarhy is gone, outside of injuries what Koeman said after his latest injury about being 2 in and having another pop at him i think his patience has gone, sadly as the lad is a smashing player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/10826302/why-idrissa-gueye-is-so-important-to-everton-and-their-style-of-play Was just about to post this! He does the ugly work, tackling and intercepting, the sort of stuff that is harder to recognise and give credit for. Strong signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 one of my favorite players for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I had my reservations when we brought him in but he's been brilliant and definitely one to keep hold of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Done superb and been a big influence on our season. Needs to work a hell of a lot on his passing though. Sometimes his lack of ability going forward hinders his superb ability to defend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Great little player but needs to concentrate a bit more. He tends to lose the ball in dangerous places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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