My point is that you seem to think we should accept your knowledge of the role of the DOF over professionals,
Based on what experiences other than being a fan are you basing your assertions that you know what the DOF role is?
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Based on what experiences other than being a fan are you basing your assertions that you know what the DOF role is?
We have seen time and time again that a central midfield pair of Allan and Doucoure does not work.
At the start of last season Gomes was there with them when we were winning games.
At the start of last season Gomes was there with them when we were winning games.
Zatara
Player Valuation: £90m
@sc1878 has detailed the basic role of a DOF which is generally accepted at most other clubs.
Its clear and obvious that Everton arent following the DOF model and aside from the title there is little similarity between our DOF and other clubs'.
A fan can tell you that from simply reading about DOFs at other clubs and watching videos on youtube where the role is explained.
What are you actually talking about??
I’ve answered your question regarding what the role of DOF (or sporting director) is supposed to entail. I’m not asking you to accept anything, I’ve simply answered your question. As Brands clearly isn’t fulfilling the role at Everton, you’re choosing to pick an argument.
As I’ve previously stated, this is more suited to the Brands thread. I was merely giving my opinion on Allan which you clearly disagree with and that’s fine. Every supporter is entitled to their opinion on players and the club and mine is that Allan is too slow for the PL, particularly the role he’s being asked to play. He’s not got the legs or discipline of a Gana, Makalele, Keane, Vieira, Kante or even a Carsley.
Zatara
Player Valuation: £90m
Hes basically a centre mid being asked to play as defensive mid.
It reminds me of when Madrid signed Gravesen.
MACCA75
Player Valuation: £70m
Please no more Gomes. He’s looked awful without Gueye having to do everything for him.
Pat Butcher
Player Valuation: £8m
When is the last time he had a good game for us?
…I think it’s lots to do with getting the blend right, it’s what Benitez gets paid lots of money for.
Allan could be fine in the right set-up.
blueblueskies
Player Valuation: £2.5m
He was by a country mile the man of the match up to the point he got that bad hamstring injury against Leicester. He didn’t seem to get back to anywhere near those levels when he returned.
If you go back in this thread to the point before the injury a lot of people were calling him our best player and saying he should be captain.
Blueclouds
Player Valuation: £35m
Don't mind him, if we got an offer I would sell him due to his age and recurring injuries
ForeverBlue92
Player Valuation: £80m
We desperately need a Gana signing. Every club like us that doesn't dominate possession needs that energetic type who buzzes around the pitch winning the ball.
Its criminal Brands still hasn't replaced him adequately enough.
Said it when we were linked with Khedira. Allan needs to be higher up the field. He can carry the ball and can run around and win the ball back higher up the pitch. At times his aggressiveness can leave him exposed in defensive midfield. If Gbamin can get back to some level he was before his injury, him behind Doucoure and Allan could work but as you say you then need the full backs contributing heavily (look at the RS midfield when they won the title. All runners. Full backs contributed from both flanks though).
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