Gwlad Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 hours ago, London Blue said: Massive for us today, absolutely a beast at both ends of the pitch. Loved his interaction with the fans, slapping the badge and pointing to the ground saying he was staying here. If he plays for us with this heart like Richi did then if he leaves in the future he will go as a Goodison hero. Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: He's said that he's going to get Defour to speak to him and teach him. Sound, the lad was captain of Liège at 19 and skippered them to title, SAF rated him big time till his injury and wanted him, We were linked with him and got felli. played in the prem when he was past his best and was a smart player. He was patched up but still Burnley’s best player by a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sean-dyche-bring-former-belgium-26160555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 It was almost like he was allowed to express himself yesterday. That burst of pace and run down the line came from nowhere! Didn’t realise he had that acceleration. Then he showed technical ability with a little pirouette. This lad is Infectious. Bailey and Newty82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Buzzing for him, only 21. At that age, I was dropping pills and speed. What were you upto?! Sometimes it has been too easy to forget this kid has moved to another country, settled into a new league AND played for Everton during a nightmare period. I think the critics have been too harsh too soon. BUT he can become an icon, he has that presence and attitude. Hopefully we keep pace with his development. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 It was nice to see him being allowed to be on the front foot. My biggest complaint about him in the past has been his passiveness. He was anything but on Saturday. Great performance. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 13 hours ago, Shukes said: It was almost like he was allowed to express himself yesterday. That burst of pace and run down the line came from nowhere! Didn’t realise he had that acceleration. Then he showed technical ability with a little pirouette. This lad is Infectious. He glided while others sprints, it’s seriously impressive watching him move at such ease yet so fast. Sort of player that can single handily dominate a midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 The way he glides around Odegaard at 2 minutes is brilliant, he stands no chance of catching him up. It's like when you see Bolt running, it almost looks effortless and that he has another gear left. Hope we can keep him fit Romey 1878, KinL and Cornish Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, Hoof_It_Nev said: The way he glides around Odegaard at 2 minutes is brilliant, he stands no chance of catching him up. It's like when you see Bolt running, it almost looks effortless and that he has another gear left. Hope we can keep him fit Frankly, he hardly put a foot wrong for the entire game. It was a brilliant performance from him. London Blue and KinL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Thelwell (and Lampard) deserve some credit for bringing this lad in. He is already looking a bargain, great both on and off the pitch. KinL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, RuffRob said: Thelwell (and Lampard) deserve some credit for bringing this lad in. He is already looking a bargain, great both on and off the pitch. I think you should have mentioned Martinez in that as well, he by all accounts helped steer the lad in our direction, by telling Lampard all about his abilities, then telling Onana what a great club we are and that it would be a good move him. And all this after he was shit on by Moshiri, just proves once you have been touched by Everton the love for the club remains with you forever. RuffRob, Matt, KinL and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Hope they wrap him in cotton wool. Such a strong presence for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Our best and most needed player right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 He was good but missed a sitter. Should’ve at least put it on target. That said, he’s becoming crucial to us. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 So uh.........besides his physicality and work rate......what does he offer? Thought his passing was poor and the two shots he had were atrocious Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: So uh.........besides his physicality and work rate......what does he offer? Thought his passing was poor and the two shots he had were atrocious I agree with all of this but the thing that most annoyed me with him tonight was how passive he was. On three occasions he received the ball and had an open field for him to run into, and instead he moved slowly forward with it for a couple of paces and then passed it off. FFS, he's a gangly bastard and if he went forward with any sort of intent he'd be away from the opposition players before they even knew what was happening. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 24 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: I agree with all of this but the thing that most annoyed me with him tonight was how passive he was. On three occasions he received the ball and had an open field for him to run into, and instead he moved slowly forward with it for a couple of paces and then passed it off. FFS, he's a gangly bastard and if he went forward with any sort of intent he'd be away from the opposition players before they even knew what was happening. Wonder if he's been given instructions from Dyche that run counter to him making those drives forward? Remember seeing those types of impressive bursts forward at the beginning of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Though his tackle did set up Gana for a great opportunity. I think he is instructed to sit and protect if I’m honest. A young lad who needs that little something to give him a spark. His shots were tame, but at least he managed to get a couple of shots in and on target. Steps. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: 6 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: I agree with all of this but the thing that most annoyed me with him tonight was how passive he was Me too, he backed out of a couple of tackles that he could and should have won, late in the game when we were attacking on the left side in particular. Hopefully it is the managers instructions he’s playing to, but he’s got more in his locker than we’re are seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, Wiggytop said: Me too, he backed out of a couple of tackles that he could and should have won, late in the game when we were attacking on the left side in particular. Hopefully it is the managers instructions he’s playing to, but he’s got more in his locker than we’re are seeing. Too lazy for me gets caught too often only time I seen him put real effort in was when we went down to 10 men. he thinks he’s better than he is it annoys me when he starts trying to get the fans up and he’s ponsing around midfield Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 He is very passive, which I find odd when he goes to try and rile up the ground. I wish someone wound wind him up instead! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Like most in the team his biggest weakness is shooting, it’s woefully weak you see back passes hit with more venom than his shooting, how have we ended up with so many central midfielders that have No shooting ability. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Who needs a midfield to be able to shoot when we have Keannnooooo!!!!’ Matt, Wiggytop, Bailey and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 A team that’s played 29 games and only scored 23 goals needs midfielders who can strike the ball and contribute with some goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 37 minutes ago, Palfy said: A team that’s played 29 games and only scored 23 goals needs midfielders who can strike the ball and contribute with some goals. Put Keano in mid then! Keano Keano scores when he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, Shukes said: Put Keano in mid then! Keano Keano scores when he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 'Ang on this is the Onana thread! Oh, never mind. Loved this, 1980? Hope the Goodison faithful adopt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 22 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Wonder if he's been given instructions from Dyche that run counter to him making those drives forward? Remember seeing those types of impressive bursts forward at the beginning of the season. I think with how high Doucoure has been pushing I wouldn’t be surprised if he is shackled a bit. I would like to see him go in to Doucoure’s role with Garner coming in to move quickly forward. Matt Tiger and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matt Tiger Posted April 5, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 I sometimes feel like I’m watching different players than everyone else… the kid is 21 and is already winning midfield battles consistently in his first season in the league… does he have areas of weakness? Of course! But at his age he’s already fighting this relegation battle with everything he has and frequently overwhelms more established players with his size and athleticism. Maybe you can say he has too high an opinion of himself but to me he’s been massive for us. Heath, Hafnia, KinL and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 13 minutes ago, Matt Tiger said: I sometimes feel like I’m watching different players than everyone else… the kid is 21 and is already winning midfield battles consistently in his first season in the league… does he have areas of weakness? Of course! But at his age he’s already fighting this relegation battle with everything he has and frequently overwhelms more established players with his size and athleticism. Maybe you can say he has too high an opinion of himself but to me he’s been massive for us. Agreed. In a normal trajectory he would be getting 40 minutes or so and being mentored, he has to learn on the job. I’m concerned at the number of fans starting to pick at him. he will be an outstanding player without question, he’s a year older than Lewis Warrington who is out on loan. looking forward to seeing James garner come in. Matt Tiger, Btay, KinL and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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