Anthony Gordon

[barryj]

2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Not in the squad.

Seriously, was is the point of this loan? 

[Zoo 2.0]

2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Not in the squad.

@MikeO, he's doing it again 

[MikeO]

40 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said:

@MikeO, he's doing it again 

And he's bloody loving it as well, can see him poised on his PC waiting for team news so he can pile on the misery. Bastard.

[Romey 1878]

8 minutes ago, MikeO said:

And he's bloody loving it as well, can see him poised on his PC waiting for team news so he can pile on the misery. Bastard.

I’ve got to entertain myself somehow .

[markjazzbassist]

5 hours ago, barryj said:

Seriously, was is the point of this loan? 

I’m with you, most of these loans have been a bust.  They should have been sent to league 1 and played day in and out instead.

[Romey 1878]

My bad, he was on the bench but didn't come on. So, a bit better...

[Romey 1878]

Unused sub again. 

[Romey 1878]

On 01/05/2021 at 16:57, Romey 1878 said:

Unused sub again. 

And again.

[Tony s]

Is it just me who thinks Anthony Gordon is an awful player… in all the games i have seen him involved I cannot remember one bright sparkYet even after last night’s debacle hes getting rave reviews

[Bailey]

1 hour ago, Tony s said:

Is it just me who thinks Anthony Gordon is an awful player… in all the games i have seen him involved I cannot remember one bright sparkYet even after last night’s debacle hes getting rave reviews

I must admit I am surprised by the positive comments.

I do think he looked stronger last night and he was a bit better in that second half than I have seen of him before, but he still looked like a Championship player at this stage of his career. I also thought the QPR right back was crap, probably their worst player so he had the best match-up.

He could become a mid-range Premier League player in time but I do think it will take him a while and he is playing in a position that we now have a lot of depth in.

[badaids]

Just wanted to give a shout to Gordon. He was a bystander in the first 15 mins but grew in confidence and effect as the game went on. I hope he can kick on now, keep on running at them and get some better crosses in.

[Romey 1878]

43 minutes ago, badaids said:

Just wanted to give a shout to Gordon. He was a bystander in the first 15 mins but grew in confidence and effect as the game went on. I hope he can kick on now, keep on running at them and get some better crosses in.

I'd like to see him get plenty of game time so we can properly assess whether he can be a player for us. 

[Shukes]

Chuffed for the lad. Got his minutes and worked for it. 

[FairWooney]

agree thought he played well, always looked to make a run and run at them down the wing making them have to put a tackle in.  played a couple of good balls across from down the corner of the box and was always making himself available.

Chances will probably be tougher to come by once Richarlison is back but if he gets a bit more game time and keeps working and listening in training he'll keep improving.

[Hafnia]

Got a bit of pace about him and looks to be direct with a good spirit.

I think Rafa will nurture him.  Great opportunity for him. 

[Matt]

Now or never for him I guess. 

[Bailey]

He certainly didn't stand out as being the new kid on the block.

It is a long way to go for him, but he did his job when we needed him and at one of the toughest places to play.

[Hf,Hr,Hwamp..PR]

I realised I missed young Anthony out of my match review, thought he did well in the 60mins before he went off, though was a bit concerned after first 10 mins, but as game went on he started looking like the player he was when he first came in (during one of the lockdowns??), where he seemed to be doing all the right things creating, was getting some chances but couldn't score, think was in a league cup game where he had maybe half dozen chances, hitting post/bar/keeper/defenders blocking with good efforts, I was willing him to grab a goal, and I think if he can get the lift that first goal will bring, I have hope he will flourish, and I'm still willing him to grab that first goal.

[Btay]

So much faster than I thought he was. Defensively he lost concentration a few times but he did well. Good signs of improvement and worth giving him more time 

[Aidan]

He looked a little nervous in the opening part of the game. Certainly grew into it and didn't seem too out of place. I think he just needs to work on his confidence & begin to express himself a bit more.

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10100425/Everton-local-lad-Anthony-Gordon-nail-regular-place-Rafa-Benitezs-Toffees-team.html

[Romey 1878]

1 hour ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10100425/Everton-local-lad-Anthony-Gordon-nail-regular-place-Rafa-Benitezs-Toffees-team.html

he might not make it with us but it certainly won't be because he hasn't given it his all. His attitude is as good as it gets.

[Shukes]

Not according to Rafa.

He has been commenting on its now up to him. Spoke a lot about how he needs to be working harder off the ball and in training.

I hope now he has the right voice in his head that he takes it in and grabs the opportunity now, as he definitely has the ability.

[Romey 1878]

He's been called up for England U21s.

[Shukes]

Really pleased for him. Last few appearances have been our only positives. He deserves a few starts now/

[Gwlad all over]

Will give him an added incentive to do well on Sunday, not that he needs it. He's been giving everything.

[Bailey]

Without doubt he looks far more like a PL footballer than he has done before. 

He has strengthened up a lot over the summer but now he just needs to add the quality and consistency to go with it. 

[Romey 1878]

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2347297/gordon-why-ive-got-much-more-to-deliver

[Aidan]

He's not looked out of place since he's been starting, and has had some really good moments. Looks more mature in the way he is playing. I feel he is a little bit worried of making a mistake and sometimes lacks taking the game to the opposition. I'd like to see him try to play with a little more freedom, but I'm very happy with his recent displays, love it when a blue breaks through the academy.

[badaids]

He’s never going to set the world on fire, but he’s shown enough to be ahead of Iwobi. If he could go on to be an Leon Osman for us in terms of appearances and impact, that would be really massive for the team, and for the club.

[Shukes]

I feel his chat with Rafa has done him a world of good. He does have ability, he has decent pace, and he can make a difference.

His problem has always been motivation. Talks a good talk, but doesn’t transfer that onto the pitch. Rafa spoke about talking to him and explaining that he needs to work hard non stop in training and work on his off the ball football. It seems to have worked.

If he can get that motivation… no, desire, then he could be a fantastic player for us.

[Shukes]

Hasnt taken him long to impress for England U21s! Two goals in first half!

[c1982]

11 hours ago, Shukes said:

Hasnt taken him long to impress for England U21s! Two goals in first half!

Really stood out - very impressive last night.

[Bailey]

I only saw glimpses of the game but each time he did something that made him stand out from the other players on the pitch.

I am sure that will be a big boost to his confidence and that he can bring that back to the club with him.

[MikeO]

 

[Btay]

On 12/11/2021 at 03:34, Shukes said:

I feel his chat with Rafa has done him a world of good. He does have ability, he has decent pace, and he can make a difference.

His problem has always been motivation. Talks a good talk, but doesn’t transfer that onto the pitch. Rafa spoke about talking to him and explaining that he needs to work hard non stop in training and work on his off the ball football. It seems to have worked.

If he can get that motivation… no, desire, then he could be a fantastic player for us.

He has a bit of scrap in him. I think he is more finding his feet at a much higher level. Has all the core attributes required to be a good player, really hope it clicks for him as he seems like a good person as well. 

[c1982]

Also from last night - I’m well and truly on the Connor Gallagher band wagon. He was good at Swansea, stood out at a poor West Brom and now looks a top player at Palace. Chelsea have been criticised regarding their player loans/youth policy for years but actually, is there another academy churning out as much quality?

Off the top of my head:

GK???

Rb: James, Lamptey, Livramento

Lb???

Cb: Christiensen, Ake, Tomori, Guehi, Chalobah, Ampadu

Cm: Loftus-Cheek, Mount, Gallagher, Gilmour

Att: Hudson-Odoi

Str: Abraham, Solanke, (chap at Southampton)

There’ll be loads I’ve missed but there’s so much quality there.

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12478177/anthony-gordon-exclusive-interview-everton-winger-striving-for-improvement-under-relentless-rafael-benitez

[Romey 1878]

I appreciated his effort and at least he had the willingness to attack, but his end product was nowhere to be seen.

I can cope with that better than an attacking player not even having a go though because sometimes you're just off it and things don't work.

[Shukes]

2 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

I appreciated his effort and at least he had the willingness to attack, but his end product was nowhere to be seen.

I can cope with that better than an attacking player not even having a go though because sometimes you're just off it and things don't work.

I honestly don’t think he was played right mate.

He doesn’t have a left foot. Cut Inside every time. And we’re not the team to be coming inside and sliding passes in. We need to fight for our chances, get to line and put balls into the box.

He didn’t give much away and managed to take the first man on every time. But imagine doing that and looking up to see your team mates watching you to see what happens next.

We need our players to be demanding the ball, looking for it all the time. But instead they pass it on and think that’s job done.

This is as bad as when James was asked to do defensive work!

[badaids]

What bugs me is why he carried on cutting inside.

Either he was told to carry on doing it by Rafa, or, no one had the nouse to tell him to stop doing it and try something else.

Either way it’s piss poor.

Even in my piss poor just for fun Wednesday afternoon kickabouts, you’d get telt for doing that over and over again.

[StevO]

1 hour ago, badaids said:

What bugs me is why he carried on cutting inside.

Either he was told to carry on doing it by Rafa, or, no one had the nouse to tell him to stop doing it and try something else.

Either way it’s piss poor.

Even in my piss poor just for fun Wednesday afternoon kickabouts, you’d get telt for doing that over and over again.

Probably just can’t cross a ball with his left foot. 

[Bill]

2 hours ago, badaids said:

What bugs me is why he carried on cutting inside.

Either he was told to carry on doing it by Rafa, or, no one had the nouse to tell him to stop doing it and try something else.

Either way it’s piss poor.

Even in my piss poor just for fun Wednesday afternoon kickabouts, you’d get telt for doing that over and over again.

Every left winger we have had cuts in and leaves Digne to go down the wing and cross the ball, but for some reason when it comes inside Digne is ignored, even though he is free outside the ball very rarely goes back to him.

[Aidan]

Despite the issue of him being quite predictable I'd like to say he does look composed at times on the ball, his weight of pass seems quite good and his pace can cause some problems if he gets some space. I've felt in the past he sometimes liked to play it safe as he doesn't want to lose the ball, however he seems to be growing in confidence (or at least he did I'm not sure how he will react to the fans all telling the players to fuck off when they went over after the Brentford game - Gordon looked devastated and had to be ushered away by Coleman).

I've enjoyed seeing him have a run of games and will hope he develops. He has some natural quality that's for sure.

[Romey 1878]

I'm absolutely baffled by people that think he has pace. I don't think I've seen him race past anyone even once yet. In fact, against Brentford he tried the Kilbane and Coleman trick of smacking the ball miles ahead of him and past the opposition player and was easily beaten to reaching the ball first.

I wouldn't say he's slow but he's certainly not pacy.

[Aidan]

23 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

I'm absolutely baffled by people that think he has pace. I don't think I've seen him race past anyone even once yet. In fact, against Brentford he tried the Kilbane and Coleman trick of smacking the ball miles ahead of him and past the opposition player and was easily beaten to reaching the ball first.

I wouldn't say he's slow but he's certainly not pacy.

Looks a quick lad to me when he opens his legs. Hasn't got a lightening turn of pace but when he strides he's quick

[Romey 1878]

13 minutes ago, Aidan said:

Looks a quick lad to me when he opens his legs. Hasn't got a lightening turn of pace but when he strides he's quick

He must have just been recharging his power pack in the example I gave then, because he looked like he was running in mud.

[DownUnderToff]

Disappointed that he dived.  Looked to be through on goal, if he kept his feet.

[Romey 1878]

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2419831/gordon-fans-made-me-feel-like-a-superstar

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

Not enough been said about that peach of a ball he put in for the goal by the way 

[Wiggytop]

2 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

Not enough been said about that peach of a ball he put in for the goal by the way 

True, and I thought he was excellent all game, can’t understand why Iwobi stayed on over him.

Im looking forward to see him develop further

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/anthony-gordon-everton-rafa-benitez-22588571

[Gwlad all over]

Another player who seems to enjoy playing for Rafa.

[Palfy]

2 minutes ago, Gwlad all over said:

Another player who seems to enjoy playing for Rafa.

Shock dismay I think I’ll look for a tall building to jump off, this surely can’t be right 8-9 first team players praising Benitez

[DownUnderToff]

4 hours ago, Palfy said:

Shock dismay I think I’ll look for a tall building to jump off, this surely can’t be right 8-9 first team players praising Benitez

Were you really expecting them to come out and publicly pot him?  Even Digne hasn't done that and look what internal disagreement got him.

That said, not surprising at all that Gordon (for 1) would be reasonably positive.  Career's just starting to take off, getting game time, good manager attention, and visibly growing.

Doesn't mean that Benitez is the right manager for us but he's what we've got...

[Palfy]

4 minutes ago, DownUnderToff said:

Were you really expecting them to come out and publicly pot him?  Even Digne hasn't done that and look what internal disagreement got him.

That said, not surprising at all that Gordon (for 1) would be reasonably positive.  Career's just starting to take off, getting game time, good manager attention, and visibly growing.

Doesn't mean that Benitez is the right manager for us but he's what we've got...

No if they didn’t rate him I would expect them to keep their integrity and say nothing instead of lying. 

[StevO]

1 hour ago, Palfy said:

No if they didn’t rate him I would expect them to keep their integrity and say nothing instead of lying. 

Imagine them being stood in front of the clubs own media team and refuse to comment on the manager. Come on, be realistic. Every player we’ve ever had has praised every manager they have played for. Footballers aren’t allowed to talk honestly, they are media trained for a reason. 

[Palfy]

1 hour ago, StevO said:

Imagine them being stood in front of the clubs own media team and refuse to comment on the manager. Come on, be realistic. Every player we’ve ever had has praised every manager they have played for. Footballers aren’t allowed to talk honestly, they are media trained for a reason. 

I never had you down as a conspiracy theorist, Steve players aren’t forced to lie about their managers. 

[Cornish Steve]

9 hours ago, Palfy said:

Shock dismay I think I’ll look for a tall building to jump off, this surely can’t be right 8-9 first team players praising Benitez

The marketing team is doing its job.

[DownUnderToff]

7 hours ago, Palfy said:

No if they didn’t rate him I would expect them to keep their integrity and say nothing instead of lying. 

He may have said more but from all that's quoted in the article...

On his own maturing:

“The manager has played a big role in that. He is very demanding. He would never let me relax or get too far ahead of myself - he is constantly on me to improve and I’m thankful for that because I share that mentality and it's great to have that pressure.”

On the team being higher up/competing:

“The manager's record speaks for itself and he's come here to win more. I’d love to be part of a winning team here."

 

Hardly effusive praise or requiring the player to lie.