Osman

[Summerskin]

If we're gonna play him out wide, he's much better down the left than the right (Birmingham, the Derby and today, all wins!)...although I nearly got a semi when Billy came on and did that cute little shimmy run and brought the foul, tasty stuff that was!

 

[Tubey]

SEE??? Osman back=Win.

Argue that logic, Azul.

Ossie is a limited player, but fully committed to the cause. The quintessential squad player, but I assume he's on fairly moderate wages and is worth what we pay him.

There's been higher paid flops that have been and gone through the gates of Goodison; we need the odd player who, whilst not exactly setting the world alight with his football, will put a shift in when asked to.

It's when we actually rely on the likes of Osman and Hibbert that I worry a bit!

 

[TX Bill]

Ossie is a limited player, but fully committed to the cause. The quintessential squad player, but I assume he's on fairly moderate wages and is worth what we pay him.

There's been higher paid flops that have been and gone through the gates of Goodison; we need the odd player who, whilst not exactly setting the world alight with his football, will put a shift in when asked to.

It's when we actually rely on the likes of Osman and Hibbert that I worry a bit!

This although I've never worried about Hibbert.

 

[chicoazul]

SEE??? Osman back=Win.

Argue that logic, Azul.

He was lucky mate, we won despite Osman.

 

[DionDublin]

gave the ball away cheaply and often

but considering it was his first full game in a while, did better than expected

 

[Elong]

He was lucky mate, we won despite Osman.

You're on the wrong thread lad.

 

[Philw]

Ossie is a limited player, but fully committed to the cause. The quintessential squad player, but I assume he's on fairly moderate wages and is worth what we pay him.

There's been higher paid flops that have been and gone through the gates of Goodison; we need the odd player who, whilst not exactly setting the world alight with his football, will put a shift in when asked to.

It's when we actually rely on the likes of Osman and Hibbert that I worry a bit!

Actually isn't Osman one of very bestest footballers?? He's got more skill,technique and ability than most in our squad.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Actually isn't Osman one of very bestest footballers?? He's got more skill,technique and ability than most in our squad.

And less strength and pace than a little girl.

 

[BlueTak]

And less strength and pace than a little girl.

He had a good game yesterday, he maybe went central a bit too often but he still linked with baines well.

 

[icburns]

He had a good game yesterday, he maybe went central a bit too often but he still linked with baines well.

He may have to keep that up if Pienaar leaves, I thought he played well all things considered.

 

[tomm1245]

He was lucky mate, we won despite Osman.

every player on that pitch today deserves credit, osman has been out for a while and helped the defence and attack untill he ran out off legs, good shift as always from him. the two timmys won us that today tho!

 

[Philw]

And less strength and pace than a little girl.

Lol well there is that!

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

Plus has a whisper of a shot not the dreaded cannoball. But he can juke & jive and piroette around players. Put him on the pitch we win it's as simple as that no matter his short comings(pun intended).

 

[Kay20]

One thing to mention - this dude is ONE HARD WORKER. I never ever ever see Osman not giving 150%. It's great.

 

[SconnieToffee]

He had a good game yesterday, he maybe went central a bit too often but he still linked with baines well.

I think that was by design. It seemed that with the 2-0 lead, Moyes had Anichebe covering the left wing with Osman tucking in to get an extra body in the center of the field against a pretty narrow City attack.
And I agree, he played well. Him drifting to the middle gives Baines plenty of room to attack down the wing.