chicagoblue Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 Yes he put in a shift yesterday and did well defensively for the most part, but overall I can't help but think all of our full backs are well below what is required in the modern game. Shocking to me that we didn't look to actually improve at both LB and RB. Hard to believe that there weren't, at least, a few prospects or journeymen about that could've been brought in to provide options and challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 hours ago, chicagoblue said: Yes he put in a shift yesterday and did well defensively for the most part, but overall I can't help but think all of our full backs are well below what is required in the modern game. Shocking to me that we didn't look to actually improve at both LB and RB. Hard to believe that there weren't, at least, a few prospects or journeymen about that could've been brought in to provide options and challenge. Like Ashley Young? And by all accounts from those at Villa, he was great for them and why would we expect anything less here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Tiger Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Myko was very good and should absolutely start in front of Young. Hard for me to throw much blame at us not looking to upgrade. We were so dire in attacking options and with so little resource that it would've been irresponsible for us to allocate any real resources. I thought the Young signing was a solid effort to bring in adequate cover. Clearly he hasn't been good so far, but I think process wise the signing was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 Another solid performance from him last night, he is back in the side on merit at the moment Matt, StevO and c1982 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Another solid performance from him last night, he is back in the side on merit at the moment 100% this. Brings balance and seems to be growing in confidence - having McNeil back helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, c1982 said: 100% this. Brings balance and seems to be growing in confidence - having McNeil back helps. I wonder if that's why he was dropped, get the best out of him when McNeil is back and build a relationship between the 2. Just need that with Patterson and Harrison so we never need to see Young play again. Romey 1878 and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 36 minutes ago, Matt said: I wonder if that's why he was dropped, get the best out of him when McNeil is back and build a relationship between the 2. Just need that with Patterson and Harrison so we never need to see Young play again. 1st point - yep. 2nd point - Young’s a useful player - I want Patterson/Harrison to be the first choice partnership but don’t get all the hate for Young - one of our few players who is comfortable in possession, bags of energy, versatile and actually has a bit of know-how. He’s not a long-term option but is valuable in the short-term. Evertonians need a scapegoat - it’s what we do. StevO, plaidharper and Shukes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, c1982 said: Evertonians need a scapegoat - it’s what we do. Undoubtedly we wouldn’t be happy if we didn’t, such a shame really but we are all equally guilty at some time of looking for that scapegoat. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, Palfy said: Undoubtedly we wouldn’t be happy if we didn’t, such a shame really but we are all equally guilty at some time of looking for that scapegoat. Agree - let’s just enjoy our first 3 points though - no need for negs today! Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 hour ago, c1982 said: 1st point - yep. 2nd point - Young’s a useful player - I want Patterson/Harrison to be the first choice partnership but don’t get all the hate for Young - one of our few players who is comfortable in possession, bags of energy, versatile and actually has a bit of know-how. He’s not a long-term option but is valuable in the short-term. Evertonians need a scapegoat - it’s what we do. Not trying to make him a scapegoat. I was quite positive about him coming in, I think, hoping he'd have a Barry effect. But his performances have been more Delph like so far. Hopefully with the team getting more confidence we'll see more from him but at the moment he's massively underperforming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 He’s also a senior pro who has won everything in the game, so you would think he is having a positive effect in the background. I’m sure he is showing high standards to his team mates (I don’t mean on field performance by that either) and I don’t doubt that we have many players who are behind in those standards. Wall Writer and c1982 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 I thought Mykolenko was quite poor. He was our worst defender, his first touch pretty much derailed any forward attacking movement we had and his passing had a similar effect. His energy and commitment can never be questioned but he is a championship level full back at best. I also agree with the positive comments about Young. I'd be very worried if he was up against a speedy winger 1 v 1 but he is our best full back, which says a lot about the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 3 hours ago, c1982 said: 1st point - yep. 2nd point - Young’s a useful player - I want Patterson/Harrison to be the first choice partnership but don’t get all the hate for Young - one of our few players who is comfortable in possession, bags of energy, versatile and actually has a bit of know-how. He’s not a long-term option but is valuable in the short-term. Evertonians need a scapegoat - it’s what we do. Thought he had a good game to be fair. Very composed and also got the ball forward for us. London Blue and Cornish Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I'm annoyed with a lot of things today but I just want to give this lad a shoutout. He's laughably been called one of the worst players some of our fans have ever seen but I thought he was superb today. He may not be the best attacking left-back you'll find but not much gets past him defensively. Matt, Shukes and Wiggytop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Not the first time he has played well against Salah also. There is potential in him to be a decent enough fullback for sure. Wiggytop and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Btay said: Not the first time he has played well against Salah also. There is potential in him to be a decent enough fullback for sure. If you want a left-back to shut down the attacking right of your opposition then I'd put him in against anyone. That's not to say he never has a sub-par defensive showing but you know 9/10 he'll be tireless in his task and get the job done. Matt, Btay and Wiggytop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Was superb today. Improving all the time Romey 1878, Matt and Wiggytop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 He was very good yesterday defending, I still think he has ability going forward as long as he is running on to the ball, as opposed to having to stop to collect it as aways seems the case. Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I’ve said all season he should be playing he’s better than people give him credit for my MOM London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I think he’s been improving steadily. Not wildly brilliant then terrible, but steady overall improvement. I think that’s indicates his base level is getting better which can only be a good thing. I think there is potentially a very good player in there, but he seems to lack self belief. I’ve seen a few camera shots of him after he does something good (especially going forward) and he’s smiling like as if he’s saying “Wow, yeah, I can actually do this. I am good enough!” Which funnily enough seems to conform with my impression that his mistakes are usually down to a kind of nervous panicking. Thats just my read; as although my Polish is pretty good, the Ukrainian alphabet is completely different. Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Being sentimental, given his background, I think he looks happy playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Wall Writer said: I think he’s been improving steadily. Not wildly brilliant then terrible, but steady overall improvement. I think that’s indicates his base level is getting better which can only be a good thing. I think there is potentially a very good player in there, but he seems to lack self belief. I’ve seen a few camera shots of him after he does something good (especially going forward) and he’s smiling like as if he’s saying “Wow, yeah, I can actually do this. I am good enough!” Which funnily enough seems to conform with my impression that his mistakes are usually down to a kind of nervous panicking. Thats just my read; as although my Polish is pretty good, the Ukrainian alphabet is completely different. I don’t think we have anybody that is wildly brilliant. pickford is probably the best but even he has his deficiencies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 We have someone who was. Just two questions: will we ever see him play again and if and when he does come back (be that for us or anyone else) will he be able to reach those heights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Wall Writer said: We have someone who was. Just two questions: will we ever see him play again and if and when he does come back (be that for us or anyone else) will he be able to reach those heights? I’m mystified are you talking Seamus if you are his best days way behind him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Wall Writer said: We have someone who was. Just two questions: will we ever see him play again and if and when he does come back (be that for us or anyone else) will he be able to reach those heights? Dele? This is a guessing game here. Possibly Straq though Romey 1878 and Wall Writer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 I was referring to Dele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Another top quality performance from him today. dunlopp9987, Wiggytop and London Blue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 He is becoming the player we hoped he would, great series of performances from him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 The last few weeks he’s been fantastic! Someone just get him doing crossing sessions with Baines please. It’s all he’s missing now. dunlopp9987 and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 14 hours ago, StevO said: The last few weeks he’s been fantastic! Someone just get him doing crossing sessions with Baines please. It’s all he’s missing now. Think he has been training with Hibbert by the looks of things. Defensively outstanding lately. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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