Ronald Koeman discussion

[madkiwi]

Could you enlighten us?

I can't quite put my finger on it.

 

[Cork Evertonian]

He has until next week.We haven't got time to wait until August.If you need so much time to sign then you must have doubts.I just love the way Koeman conducts his business.

 

[allezlesbleus]

Well no misunderstanding there then. If it was a really low offer I think the agent would probably have grumbled in public so I guess it is not exactly stunning in the bubble that is premier league football or he thinks he can get to a CL club. Never quite expected that a few weeks ago. At least we will know before the summer!!!

 

[Dario Terracotta]

Anyone else read into the body language Koeman was giving off when asked about Lukaku during the press conference?

He's eaten Romelu and got a bit of him stuck in his teeth?lol

 

[The Rhino]

My only criticism of him is his love in of DCL. I hope that lad is nowhere near the first team squad next season.

 

[MikeH72]

One year ago today we awoke from a long nightmare.

 

[Brisan123]

One year ago today we awoke from a long nightmare.

That sounds like we were sorry to see him go.
We sacked him FFS , sad , I was kin thrilled

 

[BlueToff]

My only criticism of him is his love in of DCL. I hope that lad is nowhere near the first team squad next season.

This honestly baffles me.

The lad has just turned 20, is an England U20 regular and has just moved up from lg 1.

He's hardly played 10 games for us, and in those 10 games he's been used out wide which isn't his position. But he's a grafter, has good movement and helps support Rom.

Unbelievable stuff writing some kid off like that.

Out of interest, were you one of the ones calling for more youth players to be played earlier this season?

 

[Kev The Rat]

I'm assuming this is an act of desperation on the part of the club. An attempt to drum up business for the player who they know they can't automatically get rid of as he could turn any potential move down to the detriment financially of the club.

My view is if Koeman hadn't bullied him early in the season he would have signed at Christmas.

 

[GwladysBlue]

One year ago today we awoke from a long nightmare.

Merry Martinez Sacked Day, everyone.

 

[arch stanton]

Anyone else read into the body language Koeman was giving off when asked about Lukaku during the press conference?

perhaps he's getting a bit miffed that he keeps getting asked questions about the same topics in every presser when he's been giving the same answer each time. I find sports journalists pretty crap at asking questions.

 

[banno]

I'm assuming this is an act of desperation on the part of the club. An attempt to drum up business for the player who they know they can't automatically get rid of as he could turn any potential move down to the detriment financially of the club.

My view is if Koeman hadn't bullied him early in the season he would have signed at Christmas.

If Koeman didn't 'bully' him then Ross would be getting sold for about 10m. The bullying made him a better player therefore needed it. Koeman is also saying that we want Ross to sign so obviously he wants him here and the only thing holding him back is what the club think the contract is worth and what Ross thinks he is worth.

 

[longers]

The bullying made him a better player therefore needed it

Did it ? Did it really ? I'm not buying that anymore and filing it under myth.

Sure he can defend a bit better now but he's clearly an inferior player offensively to what he was in first season and even compared to last season.

 

[Kenshin]

My only criticism of him is his love in of DCL. I hope that lad is nowhere near the first team squad next season.

This honestly baffles me.

The lad has just turned 20, is an England U20 regular and has just moved up from lg 1.

He's hardly played 10 games for us, and in those 10 games he's been used out wide which isn't his position. But he's a grafter, has good movement and helps support Rom.

Unbelievable stuff writing some kid off like that.

Out of interest, were you one of the ones calling for more youth players to be played earlier this season?

It is true that Lewen has been out of position so far when he has played. In fact crazy to stick a young inexperienced striker out wide and expect him to perform to premier league standard at the same time.

Personally, i believe that he is nowhere near ready for the first team but his inclusion in the sides has not been a marker for how much Koeman rates him, more of a marker of how little he rates Valencia and Kone. This lad is starting games before them two, Koeman clearly doesn't fancy either of his experienced back up and with Bolasie/Lennon/Del all out in terms of wingers plus lookman having issues, he is throwing Lewen in at the deep end hoping he will do something of note.

I don't believe he will be an active part of the team next season simply so he can learn the game and get some experience whether it is in the academy or elsewhere. Right now, he is simply just a message of how little chance Kone has of getting a game.

 

[longers]

perhaps he's getting a bit miffed that he keeps getting asked questions about the same topics in every presser when he's been giving the same answer each time. I find sports journalists pretty crap at asking questions.

He should suck it up, he's paid £6 million a year and only has to do it once a friggin week.

That applies to all managers who act like tits in press conference. Not just Koeman.