2017/18 Ashley Williams

[Deckard2049]

It seems that when centre backs fall out of form, it happens quickly...at least for us. Heitinga; MVP one season, history the next. Distin; one of the most feared CB's one season, not even in the squad the next. Williams is just the latest example...and Jags isn't far behind.

Watching a once quality player unravel in front of eyes is just plain depressing. The fact that we haven't got a quality replacement, is more so!

A common factor here is the age of those players though. The fact is when you're in your 30's in the summer between seasons your age can suddenly catch up with you and you go from being the seasoned pro to a knackered horse at the glue factory. Seen it happen loads of times and not just at us. No one can outrun time, especially in this league. We did the right thing getting Keane in this season at this age, but we desperately need a partner for him of similar age, and perhaps more foootballing ability.

 

[Walken]

A common factor here is the age of those players though. The fact is when you're in your 30's in the summer between seasons your age can suddenly catch up with you and you go from being the seasoned pro to a knackered horse at the glue factory. Seen it happen loads of times and not just at us. No one can outrun time, especially in this league. We did the right thing getting Keane in this season at this age, but we desperately need a partner for him of similar age, and perhaps more foootballing ability.

Seeing Gary Neville chat about getting past your best, said he felt like he was always about to let the team down with a gaff

 

[Deckard2049]

Seeing Gary Neville chat about getting past your best, said he felt like he was always about to let the team down with a gaff

Spot on. In fact without googling it, I think I know the exact interview where he said that. Didn't he say he was getting totally rinsed by some bang average player and knew at half time that it was over for him? Respect for that.

Just googled it.. it was Jerome Thomas at West Brom. Neville said he "made him look like Ronaldo". I wonder when Williams will reach that point. Hopefully soon.

 

[Moomin]

Williams and his agent have demanded talks regarding a payrise. Upset with all the new players getting more than his 80k per week.

 

[turner]

Williams and his agent have demanded talks regarding a payrise. Upset with all the new players getting more than his 80k per week.

Ironically, if i was to compare the quality of this wind up to the quality of a player, it would be ashley williams.

Weird, no?

 

[Liamliverpool86]

bad times when your wishing mori back to replace this clown

 

[Tramps_mate]

Williams and his agent have demanded talks regarding a payrise. Upset with all the new players getting more than his 80k per week.

Fake news.

 

[Moomin]

Ironically, if i was to compare the quality of this wind up to the quality of a player, it would be ashley williams.

Weird, no?

Superb stuff.

*doffs cap

 

[f.t.r.s]

Spot on. In fact without googling it, I think I know the exact interview where he said that. Didn't he say he was getting totally rinsed by some bang average player and knew at half time that it was over for him? Respect for that

Just googled it.. it was Jerome Thomas at West Brom. Neville said he "made him look like Ronaldo". I wonder when Williams will reach that point. Hopefully soon.

Didn't he say this after playing against baines and pienaar?

 

[Nymzee]

What a headline to wake up to:

Everton boss Ronald Koeman says he won't take Ashley Williams out of the firing line

 

[TheBlueGibbon]

What a headline to wake up to:

Everton boss Ronald Koeman says he won't take Ashley Williams out of the firing line

I know he's been bad, but a summary execution seems a little harsh.

 

[Nymzee]

I know he's been bad, but a summary execution seems a little harsh.

If players can't get slated and dropped after numerous mistakes and poor errors then what are we? What kind of standard of performance should the fans deem acceptable?

We can't carry passengers especially in defence.

 

[GwladysBlue]

If he doesn't drop this waste of space, he deserves to lose his job.

 

[COYBL25]

What a headline to wake up to:

Everton boss Ronald Koeman says he won't take Ashley Williams out of the firing line

He needs to play through his lack of confidence and overall crapness by giving away as many goals of possible lol

 

[arch stanton]

He needs to play through his lack of confidence and overall crapness by giving away as many goals of possible lol

i can see the logic here, keep playing him, keep getting relegated because of the dumbfupp stupid goals we are conceding, and eventually we will be playing at a level he can cope with, like the Conference/Ryman 2nd division/Mid Cheshire