Bryan Oviedo

orly · February 7, 2016

evertony said:
Spot on Mikey.

Ditto Tom Cleverley.

Ditto Aaron Lennon.

Ditto Ramiro Funes Mori.

All criticised before anyone let them get used to Everton.

Mikey - yes

Cleverley - no

Lennon - Yes

Funes Mori - yes and no

BlueToff · February 7, 2016

orly said:
Mikey - yes

Cleverley - no

Lennon - Yes

Funes Mori - yes and no

Your hatred for Cleverley is admirable, Orly.

He's been fantastic lately, and is a perfect fit for that left midfield slot. Do feel he tends to go missing a bit when he plays centrally.

Overall he's being a very good signing.

hibbo'sclass · February 7, 2016

chicoazul said:
I would like to spoon him on a cold winter's night.

Is this a subtle way of getting the guy to leave?

Abraders · February 7, 2016

Greek Fisherman said:
Let him move on and get regular football. Like others have said, unless we plan on moving on Baines, we've got Garbutt coming back and Galloway who can play there if need be.

Galloway is a natural CB though?
Garbutt isn't very good either.

oviedo is boss

rochdaleblue · February 7, 2016

If ever a footballer deserves some luck and a run of games it is Oviedo. The way he handled the terrible injury was admirable. He seems such a humble guy and he comes across as a player who appreciates playing football for a living and wants to be the best he can and make the most of every minute on the pitch. One thing is for sure, if he can stay injury free till the end of the season, Bryan will be stronger and the team will be stronger on the pitch as well.

LinekersLegs · February 7, 2016

rochdaleblue said:
If ever a footballer deserves some luck and a run of games it is Oviedo. The way he handled the terrible injury was admirable. He seems such a humble guy and he comes across as a player who appreciates playing football for a living and wants to be the best he can and make the most of every minute on the pitch. One thing is for sure, if he can stay injury free till the end of the season, Bryan will be stronger and the team will be stronger on the pitch as well.

The good thing as well is that Baines is the sort to react to the challenge the correct way, rather than throwing his toys out the pram he'll get his head down and work hard to regain his place. And with both of them, plus Galloway, pushing each other on it will be of benefit to all.

rochdaleblue · February 7, 2016

LinekersLegs said:
The good thing as well is that Baines is the sort to react to the challenge the correct way, rather than throwing his toys out the pram he'll get his head down and work hard to regain his place. And with both of them, plus Galloway, pushing each other on will be of benefit to all.

Forgot about Galloway to be honest. But I know it's a big if, but if Oviedo and baines can stay fit, they'll cover left back and leave Galloway to compete for a centre half spot next season. I think we have been pleasantly surprised by Galloway at full back, considering the club see him as a future centre half. Come next season I think we'll see Galloway gradually introduced as centre half, as stones was earlier in his Everton career, as I can't see john stones being here next season.

blue62 · February 8, 2016

Anyone know what the crack is with Oviedo's contract? I read somewhere that he's only got a few months left, I'd be sorry if we let him go he's a good player to have in an ambitious team, reminds me a bit of Alan Harper in a funny sort of way.

BlueToff · February 8, 2016

blue62 said:
Anyone know what the crack is with Oviedo's contract? I read somewhere that he's only got a few months left, I'd be sorry if we let him go he's a good player to have in an ambitious team, reminds me a bit of Alan Harper in a funny sort of way.

Far as I know mate there is an option to extend it for a year.

Class little player but with his injury record a year extension seems the smart thing to do. Can always renew it next season then.

He's been superb lately.

MartSlinger · February 8, 2016

BlueToff said:
Far as I know mate there is an option to extend it for a year.

Class little player but with his injury record a year extension seems the smart thing to do. Can always renew it next season then.

He's been superb lately.

In RMs first season when he came in for that month i thought he performed better than Baines, and obviously Baines is the superior player, but Oviedo has pushed him hard over the last few seasons IMO

BlueToff · February 8, 2016

MartSlinger said:
In RMs first season when he came in for that month i thought he performed better than Baines, and obviously Baines is the superior player, but Oviedo has pushed him hard over the last few seasons IMO

Unfortunately he's just been really unlucky with injuries as well, so when he has started to get in the side he's got a bad knock and been out for months.

At the moment he's playing really well and Baines is being kept out, which in turn should boost both players' performances in order to get a first team place.

Ashtonluke · February 8, 2016

Bryan deserves his place at the moment. I love the guy's attitude and enthusiasm which when things have been going against us, it has been vital to have someone to come in and give everyone a boost. Aaron Lennon has done the same thing as well in midfield. Whilst Baines and Deulofeu are arguably "better" players ability wise, there is no doubting that Oviedo and Lennon are giving us a massive boost where it counts.

obc · February 8, 2016

Not sure about "FOUR MORE YEARS", but defo glad the club is looking to extend his contract.

Love the guy. I remember much gnashing of teeth when Bainesy went out in 2013-2014 and Oviedo was thrust into the starting role. I recall him playing really well in that role. The injury and his reaction to it... posing with fans, working hard.

He's just a guy who has worked hard to earn his spot and is appreciative of the club as well as the fans, especially in light of the hard, long dark recovery times.

Catfish Blues · February 8, 2016

blue62 said:
Anyone know what the crack is with Oviedo's contract? I read somewhere that he's only got a few months left, I'd be sorry if we let him go he's a good player to have in an ambitious team, reminds me a bit of Alan Harper in a funny sort of way.

From http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/05/roberto-martinez-ross-barkley-everton-contract

Martínez revealed Barkley is not the only player lined up for a new contract at Everton, with the club having an option to extend Bryan Oviedo’s deal and Muhamed Besic due a pay rise after making over 25 Premier League appearances. “We look at every player’s situation,” he explained.

“We’ve got Bryan Oviedo who is out of contract in the summer but we have an option and we would like to do something before then. Mo Besic has triggered a clause which means we need to look into his contract. Those are the ones that are most imminent and everyone else we will look into in the summer.”

Parkender · February 8, 2016

rochdaleblue said:
If ever a footballer deserves some luck and a run of games it is Oviedo. The way he handled the terrible injury was admirable. He seems such a humble guy and he comes across as a player who appreciates playing football for a living and wants to be the best he can and make the most of every minute on the pitch. One thing is for sure, if he can stay injury free till the end of the season, Bryan will be stronger and the team will be stronger on the pitch as well.

I want him to play simply as when he's injured he escorts his bird into the Park End and I cant leer at her.