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  1. MARK SMITH

    Goats squad analysis thread 2024/5

    Goat, surely we have to include Harry Tyrer, although he'll probably go on loan again
  2. MARK SMITH

    Pawson is the ref for West Ham game

    We've been due a pen for a long time, but it still hasn't happened, probably because we don't have players in the opposition penalty area. I can't think of a ref I would want, the standard is poor throughout.
  3. MARK SMITH

    Are you a still a football fan or solely an Evertonian these days?

    Everton only, but I've lost interest in a lot of other sports too. Used to watch loads of the Wimbledon tennis, Olympics the TV would be on start to finish, but it's a struggle now. I wonder how many of those who have lost interest are over 50, as it may just be an age thing. I remember my dad...
  4. MARK SMITH

    Summer transfer window 2023

    When have we used plan B?
  5. MARK SMITH

    The Back Four

    I agree, they don't fit in their current positions. Idrissa is not, and never has been, a proper defensive midfielder, as he challenges space and will chase down further forwards. Onana plays as the holding midfielder for Belgium, but has never been played in that role for us. I think part of...
  6. MARK SMITH

    Summer transfer window 2023

    The problem with young and low-priced players at present, is how many of these would we get a work permit for? Always seems more difficult for us, I was surprised Chermiti went through so easily.
  7. MARK SMITH

    Summer transfer window 2023

    Expect him to go after we play our first game.
  8. MARK SMITH

    Summer transfer window 2023

    He is more likely to play in the premier league. If you are a centre back ( he is not a left back), you look at the club that can develop in your position. They have brought through Levi Colwill, Marc Guehi, Trevor Chalobah, that's more than any other premiership team. If he played further...
  9. MARK SMITH

    Summer transfer window 2023

    Look back to this time last year, it was a surprise when ISS signed a contract, he was expected to leave with Martinez. I presume us taking on his brother kept him here for another year, but he was always looking to leave. He is an outstanding prospect, we are not an outstanding developer of...
  10. MARK SMITH

    Goats squad analysis thread 2023/24

    Would include Harry Tyrer on that list, he's no longer in the U21 squad.
  11. MARK SMITH

    Almost got em -players that were linked with Everton

    The Catt tried to buy a 17-year-old Kenny Dalglish from Celtic, but Jock Stein wouldn't sanction it. Who was the Argentine centre mid Marcel Brands tried to buy in his first summer with us but couldn't get a work permit? We brought in a DoF with a great knowledge of the South American market...
  12. MARK SMITH

    2022/23 Idrissa Gana Gueye

    One asset of Gana (and Kante) that always stood out to me was spatial awareness - he can tell when someone is around him so needs to turn away. I'm not sure this can be taught; I think it is innate. I did think, watching him on Sunday, and watching the highlight reel above, that he appears to...
  13. MARK SMITH

    Transfer Rumour Ross Barkley

    Don't expect any deals with Chelsea until after we have played them. Unless they think we will be weaker with one of their players.
  14. MARK SMITH

    Everton Summer Transfer Thread - 2022

    Allan shouldn't have been in the squad at the end of last season, he needed a hernia op, which he has had, and is therefore behind on other players fitness levels for pre-season.
  15. MARK SMITH

    Everton Youth Teams Thread

    Sorry, I seem to have missed something . Where's Dobbin gone on loan?
  16. MARK SMITH

    Everton Summer Transfer Thread - 2022

    Not really clear, is that £20 million including add-ons, or basic £20 million, plus add-ons? For a professional writer, he doesn't make it very clear.
  17. MARK SMITH

    Everton Summer Transfer Thread - 2022

    Could Barkley be a way to get on the right side of Chelsea for a further deal?
  18. MARK SMITH

    Everton Youth Teams Thread

    Can't believe that, Thor leaves and Odin signs. Where's Loki?
  19. MARK SMITH

    Everton Youth Teams Thread

    Not sure I would read too much into this, Matthew Mallon is not included in either age group, and Nathan Broadhead is included with the under 21s.
  20. MARK SMITH

    Ref of the season at Goodison Park ?.

    I am not happy with the refereeing, but I'm not sure it is about individual ability. The most lauded referees do what they are told. Taylor and Oliver do not appear to be particularly good refs, but they are going to the World Cup. Pawson is a terrible ref, the derby proves it, yet was given the...
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