Match Thread Brighton v Everton - Sunday 15th October, 13:30

neil999 · October 13, 2017

davek said:
It has to be more than change though. Thats the least I'd expect after two months worth of smashing his head against the wall and getting nothing from his orthodox game plan.

He has to change the starting line up and maybe formation AND he has to make the right in-game decisions and motivate these players from the sidelines. That's where the games will be won or lost, and this one will be no different. He needs to find some appetite for this job or he's finished.

Wouldnt be surprised to see him reading a book on the bench in the next game..

Furey1878 · October 13, 2017

davek said:
I dont think he'll dispense with two defensive CM ever. Some managers like playing that way, but if you do then you have to make sense of it by having very good wide men who can give you a lot of attacking options. I just think he's overly cautious and plays to keep it tight.

It's no wonder he punted Deulofeu immediately and hardly ever plays Lookman...who I think we can safely say now was a Walsh inspired acquisition. He was behind Bolasie arriving at the club I reckon, but Bolasie is a player who gets behind the ball a lot too.

That and Bolasie is a physical player you can hit a long ball too as well as being pacy, which I think was a big thing for Koeman.

Just hope Bolasie is still rapid after his injury, not as bad as people make out but obvs never worth the 28 mil fee.

davek · October 13, 2017

neil999 said:
Wouldnt be surprised to see him reading a book on the bench in the next game..

I hope it's this one:

davek · October 13, 2017

Furey1878 said:
That and Bolasie is a physical player you can hit a long ball too as well as being pacy, which I think was a big thing for Koeman.

Just hope Bolasie is still rapid after his injury, not as bad as people make out but obvs never worth the 28 mil fee.

A tactic that was getting us precisely nowhere before he was injured. I hope to goodness that when he gets back the outball to the chicken with no head isn't his masterclass plan B.

Furey1878 · October 13, 2017

davek said:
A tactic that was getting us precisely nowhere before he was injured. I hope to goodness that when he gets back the outball to the chicken with no head isn't his masterclass plan B.

Agreed, I don't mind having it as an option mind, particularly when we've got our backs to the wall, but it was practically plan A when Koeman first came in.

Osamabindiesel · October 13, 2017

The whole "you can't win anything with kids" argument... are we really looking to win the league RIGHT NOW? No. We are looking to compete with the best and grow something- similar to Spurs. Trying to bury one of your best players in the depth chart and neglecting positions of need is just about the dumbest thing we could have done in the summer. If we can salvage Europa in some way, we very well could sneak a win in this competition as we have the January window to rectify our errors in the summer. The question is... what decent player would want to come to this sinking ship that Koeman is steering? You need the right blend of youth and experience. Throwing a bunch of slow farts into the lineup is what got us into this mess. We need to give talent a chance. Koeman has

I think we win. Which will be great. It will be detrimental to the team if Koeman stays, but I am tired of losing. We need to win this game.

COYBL25 · October 13, 2017

neil999 said:
Wouldnt be surprised to see him reading a book on the bench in the next game..

I'd go for this one at the mo Neil.

granter79 · October 13, 2017

neil999 said:
Wouldnt be surprised to see him reading a book on the bench in the next game..

practising his swing in the dugout

cromofo · October 13, 2017

Must win.

Efcjake · October 13, 2017

davek said:
Not for me mate. I see the players we have at our disposal and those at their disposal and there really is no comparison. In just about every position we are superior and I expect a win. It just takes a game plan to expose a very open team who can barely score themselves (5 this season).

Could be talking about us here...

streeky · October 13, 2017

was thinking of a squad /formation that will address our current problems and get players playing in their correct position while giving us width and pace, what do you think?

pickford
holegate Keane Jags
Morgs
gana davies
Vlasic iceland lookman
DCL

3 at the back small diamond in midfield and width and pace from the 2 young uns.
No place for out of form players like williams rooney bainsey and klasseen.Morgs and iceland are out of form but playing in roles that don't suit. but could improve in this formation/

blue to the bone · October 13, 2017

Better off been away I think. Less pressure. A win of any kind to boost confidence is needed

Alan Whittle · October 13, 2017

davek said:
Not for me mate. I see the players we have at our disposal and those at their disposal and there really is no comparison. In just about every position we are superior and I expect a win. It just takes a game plan to expose a very open team who can barely score themselves (5 this season).

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Blues Harp · October 13, 2017

Are people on here seriously wanting us to win? thought I'd come on the wrong thread. Anyway koeman fathead, no width, get Unsy in, he's got 48 hours, shouldn't have gone to majorca, golfing twit, nobhead Rooney, that just about covers it

.............2-1 to Everton