Dele

[Hafnia]

2 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

Superb tonight, the difference between him and Gomes was staggering 

The difference between them is what concerns me about lampard starting Gomes in the last 2 games. 
 

alli has a very good footy brain, he can’t play with the likes of doucoure thsts for sure. 

[dunlopp9987]

Just now, Hafnia said:

The difference between them is what concerns me about lampard starting Gomes in the last 2 games. 
 

alli has a very good footy brain, he can’t play with the likes of doucoure thsts for sure. 

It was a tactical masterstroke from Frank. Lull Palace into thinking they'll be up against a shit Andre Gomes all game and BAM, you got Dele'd

[Hafnia]

Just now, dunlopp9987 said:

It was a tactical masterstroke from Frank. Lull Palace into thinking they'll be up against a shit Andre Gomes all game and BAM, you got Dele'd

Gomes…. A player with enough talent to play for Barcelona, yet he looks that poor on the pitch. Shocking 

[badaids]

Changed the game last night. Well done lad, have an extra couple of Zolpidem to celebrate.

[Matt]

2 hours ago, badaids said:

Changed the game last night. Well done lad, have an extra couple of Zolpidem to celebrate.

The (horrible) sleeping pill? I've missed something I assume 

[Goodison Glory]

8 hours ago, Hafnia said:

The difference between them is what concerns me about lampard starting Gomes in the last 2 games. 
 

alli has a very good footy brain, he can’t play with the likes of doucoure thsts for sure. 

I really don't get doucoure. I know he gives us energy and commitment but he is really poor with the ball...like a headless chicken (not niasse bad but getting there).

 

 

[Heath]

Well done to Dele Alli. Considering the lack of game time he's had for us it was a massive ask at 0-2 down to have him play the 2nd half and influence the match in such a positive way. Palace didn't know what had hit them.

[Bill]

6 hours ago, Goodison Glory said:

I really don't get doucoure. I know he gives us energy and commitment but he is really poor with the ball...like a headless chicken (not niasse bad but getting there).

 

 

We are a weaker team without him. Excellent in attack and defence, a good box to box man.

[Goodison Glory]

1 hour ago, Bill said:

We are a weaker team without him. Excellent in attack and defence, a good box to box man.

As long as he doesn't have the ball at his feet .

[MC11]

That second half performance quite possibly kept us in the premier league. 

[Bailey]

I also quite liked his attitude. He was demanding the ball and when others didnt play to his standards, he let them know! 

[Romey 1878]

11 minutes ago, Bailey said:

I also quite liked his attitude. He was demanding the ball and when others didnt play to his standards, he let them know! 

I also liked that he brought a bit of shithousery too. He wasn't going to be bullied out there.

[Hafnia]

1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said:

I also liked that he brought a bit of shithousery too. He wasn't going to be bullied out there.

Yeah he’s a big old lad, can handle himself 

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

4 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

I also liked that he brought a bit of shithousery too. He wasn't going to be bullied out there.

Defo got shades of Cahill about him, really hope we keep him on and take a punt on him

Last nights cameo showed he still has it in him and if we can tap into that and resurrect his career we all win

 

[StevO]

Start him against Arsenal and see what he can do. 
That 45 minutes has got me excited about him for next season.  

[Romey 1878]

10 hours ago, StevO said:

Start him against Arsenal and see what he can do. 
That 45 minutes has got me excited about him for next season.  

I think this will happen and we'll see a few different faces starting this one.

[badaids]

On 20/05/2022 at 09:41, Matt said:

The (horrible) sleeping pill? I've missed something I assume 

There are loads of rumours on the net that an England footballer is addicted to it, and most suggest it is Alli. Would explain drop off in form and why spurs were so keen to move him on.

[RuffRob]

It has been a strange transfer. Did well in the second half, so makes you wonder why we have not been seeing more of him. It will be good to see him in a more relaxed game againts arsenal. 

If the atmosphere at Goodison on Thursday night doen't inspire a footballer, nothing ever will. 

[Romey 1878]

He went live on Instagram after the game and he had Everton songs playing and was singing along, praising the atmosphere and thanking the fans. He seemed genuine with it all too.

[Matt]

55 minutes ago, badaids said:

There are loads of rumours on the net that an England footballer is addicted to it, and most suggest it is Alli. Would explain drop off in form and why spurs were so keen to move him on.

I was on that stuff for 4 years, its a horrible medication and only slightly better than insomnia. Really messes with your head.

[badaids]

8 minutes ago, Matt said:

I was on that stuff for 4 years, its a horrible medication and only slightly better than insomnia. Really messes with your head.

Sorry to hear that dude, hope things are better now. It sounds really horrible. 
 

There is clearly something not right with Dele so let’s hope some rest, a pre-season, a bit of faith and support from manager and form and he’ll be back to his best in blue.

[Matt]

21 minutes ago, badaids said:

Sorry to hear that dude, hope things are better now. It sounds really horrible. 
 

There is clearly something not right with Dele so let’s hope some rest, a pre-season, a bit of faith and support from manager and form and he’ll be back to his best in blue.

May sound obvious but depression can absolutely ruin people and that type of drug is only ever meant to help short term, in my case to try and get me to actually sleep. Never really worked as I'd end up passing out eventually but that's not the same as sleep. Just became a poison that fueled a vicious circle. 

Things are certainly better, thanks. Not perfect but I'm no longer suicidal and insomnia isn't constant anymore. I had it all living in Switzerland, well paid job in a dreamland of a country, living in a converted 16th century farmhouse. But had never been so low. Wealth and prosperity is irrelevant if you don't have whatever it is you need to feel human, let alone happy. It's one of the reasons I get so defensive when people have a go at players and their hobbies or wealth; it's just not that simple. 

[Shukes]

1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said:

He went live on Instagram after the game and he had Everton songs playing and was singing along, praising the atmosphere and thanking the fans. He seemed genuine with it all too.

One thing we can’t deny is his togetherness.

People we’re saying he doesn’t look like he likes it here… so I watched all the training videos and tunnel cams, and on every one he is jumping on players backs, having a laugh and looked like he is loving it.

But some think, if I write it enough, people will think it’s real! And funnily enough…. People start to follow.

[London Blue]

8 minutes ago, Matt said:

May sound obvious but depression can absolutely ruin people and that type of drug is only ever meant to help short term, in my case to try and get me to actually sleep. Never really worked as I'd end up passing out eventually but that's not the same as sleep. Just became a poison that fueled a vicious circle. 

Things are certainly better, thanks. Not perfect but I'm no longer suicidal and insomnia isn't constant anymore. I had it all living in Switzerland, well paid job in a dreamland of a country, living in a converted 16th century farmhouse. But had never been so low. Wealth and prosperity is irrelevant if you don't have whatever it is you need to feel human, let alone happy. It's one of the reasons I get so defensive when people have a go at players and their hobbies or wealth; it's just not that simple. 

Mental health is no respecter of wealth or status, for me I have never had a mental health crisis but I have had a few periods of poor mental health, mostly due to me being a hard pusher, desire to go against the flow. I won't stop when something has to be done, and I am no respecter of rank or title, I lead by example and have a low tolerance for sloppiness, stupidity and arrogance. All of which piles pressure on when there is allot of pressure to get the job done right, and when you are like that you get given more jobs, more responsibility (in my case well above my pay grade) because you have a reputation for getting things done. Which starts the whole thing off on another cycle. 

I have found my faith in God has become more and more important for me, and has no doubt saved and changed me, not a big blinding light moment, but a gradual journey with more and more peace.  I don't want to preach and getting early help for mental health is key, but I would suggest that having a quiet time and just praying honestly to God can be the start of a new chapter in life.

[Wiggytop]

28 minutes ago, Matt said:

May sound obvious but depression can absolutely ruin people and that type of drug is only ever meant to help short term, in my case to try and get me to actually sleep. Never really worked as I'd end up passing out eventually but that's not the same as sleep. Just became a poison that fueled a vicious circle. 

Things are certainly better, thanks. Not perfect but I'm no longer suicidal and insomnia isn't constant anymore. I had it all living in Switzerland, well paid job in a dreamland of a country, living in a converted 16th century farmhouse. But had never been so low. Wealth and prosperity is irrelevant if you don't have whatever it is you need to feel human, let alone happy. It's one of the reasons I get so defensive when people have a go at players and their hobbies or wealth; it's just not that simple. 

Good to hear your feeling better, from my experience of seeing my wife having regular bouts of anxiety and depression brought on primarily by work, being able to talk about it is one of the best but hardest things to do, the more we take away any stigma of mental health issues will help others. It’s so wrong that there is a stigma about it, if someone has a physical health issue there’s no stigma attached, mental health should be exactly the same.

[Hafnia]

1 hour ago, Matt said:

May sound obvious but depression can absolutely ruin people and that type of drug is only ever meant to help short term, in my case to try and get me to actually sleep. Never really worked as I'd end up passing out eventually but that's not the same as sleep. Just became a poison that fueled a vicious circle. 

Things are certainly better, thanks. Not perfect but I'm no longer suicidal and insomnia isn't constant anymore. I had it all living in Switzerland, well paid job in a dreamland of a country, living in a converted 16th century farmhouse. But had never been so low. Wealth and prosperity is irrelevant if you don't have whatever it is you need to feel human, let alone happy. It's one of the reasons I get so defensive when people have a go at players and their hobbies or wealth; it's just not that simple. 

Likewise, I was in a very dark place end of last year. I think it was the Dexamethasone drops and a lot of emotional stuff I had been carrying in the back of my mind that all came through. 
 

My faith and antidepressants worked for me thankfully.  If someone told me I had won the lottery I wouldn’t have been bothered.  

[Hafnia]

59 minutes ago, London Blue said:

Mental health is no respecter of wealth or status, for me I have never had a mental health crisis but I have had a few periods of poor mental health, mostly due to me being a hard pusher, desire to go against the flow. I won't stop when something has to be done, and I am no respecter of rank or title, I lead by example and have a low tolerance for sloppiness, stupidity and arrogance. All of which piles pressure on when there is allot of pressure to get the job done right, and when you are like that you get given more jobs, more responsibility (in my case well above my pay grade) because you have a reputation for getting things done. Which starts the whole thing off on another cycle. 

I have found my faith in God has become more and more important for me, and has no doubt saved and changed me, not a big blinding light moment, but a gradual journey with more and more peace.  I don't want to preach and getting early help for mental health is key, but I would suggest that having a quiet time and just praying honestly to God can be the start of a new chapter in life.

My faith saved me too, that and medication. 

[Matt]

I wish I still had my faith, I was a lot happier when I did. But that's not something that can be switched off and on either unfortunately.

[RuffRob]

I took up mountain biking and that has turned out to be the best medication for me. I am now in better mental and phsically condition going in to my 50's than I have be since I was in my early 20's., which included 12 year on and off anti depression medication. 

[London Blue]

55 minutes ago, Matt said:

I wish I still had my faith, I was a lot happier when I did. But that's not something that can be switched off and on either unfortunately.

No its not, but sometimes a simple step, an act of faith, a prayer can start the process.  

I pray you get it back, you have to have faith that you will.