Ronald Koeman discussion

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PeregrineT said:
Oh I certainly dont suggest cannonizing him yet, just realizing the large difference between the two.

Wisdom is discerning the difference between a one season exception and a season that is merely a continuation of many others.
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Indeed, Perry.

And that is why two wise owls like us will keep our powder dry and wait to see if this latest revoloution has substance ;)
 

Ronald Koeman believes next week’s training camp in Holland will ensure his Everton players are in the best possible shape for the start of the Club’s UEFA Europa League qualifying campaign.

The Blues will welcome Ružomberok of Slovakia or Norway’s SK Brann to Goodison Park in the first leg of the third qualifying round on 27 July, before playing the second leg a week later on 3 August.

Everton, who defeated Kenyan Premier League leaders Gor Mahia in their opening pre-season fixture on Thursday, will travel to Koeman’s homeland on Monday ahead of their friendlies against FC Twente on Wednesday and KRC Genk in Belgium next Saturday.

And the Dutchman believes two testing fixtures, coupled with the squad’s time together in Holland, will prove perfect preparation for their early return to competitive action.

“We know we will face a tough game whether it is against Ružomberok or SK Brann,” Koeman told evertonfc.com.

“The game against the Kenyan side, Gor Mahia, was good for the players from the physical aspect and now we look forward to a week in Holland and two more games against FC Twente and KRC Genk in preparation for the two legs of our Europa League tie.

“Europe is important to us, we need to play in Europe and we will be doing everything we can to reach the group stage of the Europa League to give ourselves that challenge in the coming season.”
 
GeorgeK said:
He has spent 200m. The majority of players bought in their late twenties.

If he doesn't get champions league or a trophy either this season or within next couple he has failed.
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Eh?

Pickford - 30 million, 23 years old
Keane - 30 million, 24 years old
Sandro - 5 million, 22 years old
Rooney - free (or up to 10 million depending on who you believe), 31 years old
Klaassen - 25 million(ish), 24 years old

4 players under 25, 1 older, for about 100 million
 
Titus Bramble said:
Eh?

Pickford - 30 million, 23 years old
Keane - 30 million, 24 years old
Sandro - 5 million, 22 years old
Rooney - free (or up to 10 million depending on who you believe), 31 years old
Klaassen - 25 million(ish), 24 years old

4 players under 25, 1 older, for about 100 million
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What about Schielderlin, Gueye, Sigurdsson, Giroud?
 

Titus Bramble said:
We've only 2 of those for about 30 million, both 27.

Not really sure what your issue/point is
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My point was if we buy Sigurdsson and Giroud then we would need to see CL within a couple of years. Because without the extra revenue we would struggle to rebuild the squad.
 

GeorgeK said:
I actually really want Giroud. I rate both him and Sigurdsson very highly.

But we really will be going all in this season and if so we need a better defence.
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I want us to go all in every season to be fair.

I agree we still need more defensive bodies. Our first choice back 5 (when fully fit) is stronger than last season imo, but Coleman's injury leaves a big gap. I'd like to see another centre half too, I don't rate mori and as much as I like him I don't think jags has much football left in him
 
All Ronald has to do this year is progress. Top 6 finish, semi finals of a national cup or quarter finals of the Europa.

Season after you'd be looking for him to win a pot or top 4 finish.
 

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