Hafnia Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Bailey said: I am now beginning to wonder whether he made such an impression coming into the side because he was the most rounded midfielder we have had since Barry and McCarthy were at their best. He does always look forward and he wants play the right way. He is very good on the half turn, which is an admirable trait in midfielders, but whilst he is technically good his passing decisions aren't great and his shooting is crap. He is a petulant and rash tackler, he doesn't really compete that much in the air and he is useless at tracking runners for set pieces. I do think there is a very good player there, especially once he is fully settled but I think the price would definitely have to be right as I think our priority should be for a more dominant midfielder ahead of him. Sadly for me he is going to frustrate if we buy him. Great on his day but is lacking the strength mentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 20 hours ago, StevO said: I’m at the point where it might be worth trying him with Schneiderlin in midfield, not because Gana is doing anything wrong just to try a player alongside who might bring something else out in his game. At this point anything is worth a try isn’t it? I get what you mean but I would really worry about those two together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Bailey said: I get what you mean but I would really worry about those two together. I’d like to see McCarthy instead, but I don’t think he should be risked. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I watched some of his Youtube videos of all his touches in games for Valencia and its like watching a different player. He played like a Spanish Lampard but quicker. He even made a couple of long breaks down the left wing and beat men for pace. Basically the goal he scored against Wolves, making runs into the box and smashing the ball as hard as he could. He also looked a lot less bulky and a lot quicker and more agile but he isnt a holding midfielder. He should be doing what Davies has been doing for the last couple of games. He should also be laying off the pies or the weights, whichever one it is that has caused him to fill out and slow him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 14 hours ago, Bailey said: I watched some of his Youtube videos of all his touches in games for Valencia and its like watching a different player. He played like a Spanish Lampard but quicker. He even made a couple of long breaks down the left wing and beat men for pace. Basically the goal he scored against Wolves, making runs into the box and smashing the ball as hard as he could. He also looked a lot less bulky and a lot quicker and more agile but he isnt a holding midfielder. He should be doing what Davies has been doing for the last couple of games. He should also be laying off the pies or the weights, whichever one it is that has caused him to fill out and slow him down. Maybe he has just filled out with his age, according to his wiki he was around 21-22 when he played for Valencia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Aidan said: Maybe he has just filled out with his age, according to his wiki he was around 21-22 when he played for Valencia. Maybe... but it looks quite a difference to before, especially in his speed. It does happen to us all though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Bailey said: Maybe... but it looks quite a difference to before, especially in his speed. It does happen to us all though Too many pies on matchday Bailey?? Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 i laughed at the pies comment, he's spent his whole life on the iberian peninsula and he's being told to eat less pies. LOL. you lot are the only ones that eat those horrid things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: i laughed at the pies comment, he's spent his whole life on the iberian peninsula and he's being told to eat less pies. LOL. you lot are the only ones that eat those horrid things. I beg your pardon you can't beat a good pie you heathen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 35 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: i laughed at the pies comment, he's spent his whole life on the iberian peninsula and he's being told to eat less pies. LOL. you lot are the only ones that eat those horrid things. I'm not a pie eater, pastry gives me heartburn, but you have some awful stuff over there MJB, corn dogs, those hot dog things that roll around on heated rollers all day, aerosol cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 25 minutes ago, Wiggytop said: I'm not a pie eater, pastry gives me heartburn, but you have some awful stuff over there MJB, corn dogs, those hot dog things that roll around on heated rollers all day, aerosol cheese where did i say american food was better? i said he's been in spain and portugal, not sure if any englishman (or american for that matter) will think their food is better than portuguese or spanish food. i surely don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, markjazzbassist said: where did i say american food was better? i said he's been in spain and portugal, not sure if any englishman (or american for that matter) will think their food is better than portuguese or spanish food. i surely don't. American food is better!! I love a good pie, but give me In & Out burger over anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Aidan said: Too many pies on matchday Bailey?? Not just on matchday! Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, StevO said: American food is better!! I love a good pie, but give me In & Out burger over anything Imagine never having a real full English again though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 9 hours ago, StevO said: American food is better!! I love a good pie, but give me In & Out burger over anything Had a Google they do look good! We had Shake Shack in New York which was really good compared to many I've had over here, they do have them in London now but I'd imagine it's not the same One of the nastiest things I ate over there was grits! Frog spawn porridge concoction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 57 minutes ago, EFC-Paul said: Had a Google they do look good! We had Shake Shack in New York which was really good compared to many I've had over here, they do have them in London now but I'd imagine it's not the same One of the nastiest things I ate over there was grits! Frog spawn porridge concoction Haha, grits are best when other stuff is in them. For instance shrimp and grits it’s grits, shrimps, cheese, green onions, and usually some spices so it has a little heat. Very simple and delicious. im with you though, grits on their own are gross EFC-Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 13 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: where did i say american food was better? i said he's been in spain and portugal, not sure if any englishman (or american for that matter) will think their food is better than portuguese or spanish food. i surely don't. You didn't, I was just balancing the books a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 This just made me hungry. EFC-Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 It’s being reported on local radio today that Barcelona are expecting to sell him in the summer and are just waiting for us to open negotiations, also says Andre is believed to be happy here and wants to stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: It’s being reported on local radio today that Barcelona are expecting to sell him in the summer and are just waiting for us to open negotiations, also says Andre is believed to be happy here and wants to stay Hope this is true, would love to have him here permanently. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 His form has dipped (who's hasn't recently?) but I'd still be looking to keep him. duncanmckenzieismagic, nutmegwolf203, Newty82 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Maybe he's been poor on purpose in order to drive down the asking price... Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 7 hours ago, hafnia said: Maybe he's been poor on purpose in order to drive down the asking price... Give him the armband. True evertonian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Bit old this one but I'd not seen it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 New thread needed, GITC. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 15/02/2019 at 14:45, duncanmckenzieismagic said: It’s being reported on local radio today that Barcelona are expecting to sell him in the summer and are just waiting for us to open negotiations, also says Andre is believed to be happy here and wants to stay What matters is whether we’re happy with him here and want him to stay. Right now, I’m in two minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyneil Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Gomes is by far one of our vest players and he needs to stay. He had a bad patch but his A-game is a different level to most of our first 11.. We need to find a way to get the best out of him consistently and build a team round him. We have been crying our for a ball player in midfield. Now we have one lets keep him. Matt and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11665530/everton-loanee-andre-gomes-very-happy-but-will-wait-on-decision-to-join-from-barcelona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 I thought it was noticeable in the 2nd half that the movement around him is holding him back. He beat his man a number of times, looked up and no-one had made themselves available, then he had to hold on the ball for too long and got into trouble. He always wants to get his head up and the ball forward but you can only do that if your teammates are on the same wavelength. Matt, Bill, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 00:31, Bailey said: I thought it was noticeable in the 2nd half that the movement around him is holding him back. He beat his man a number of times, looked up and no-one had made themselves available, then he had to hold on the ball for too long and got into trouble. He always wants to get his head up and the ball forward but you can only do that if your teammates are on the same wavelength. Some of the dick heads we have playing for us aren't even in the same stratosphere. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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