2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Spadge Vernacular]

I don’t think he’s a good manager, probably an average/poor one really - but the happy clappers have us winning the league and CL on the back of possibly the easiest 4 game start we have had in recent memory.

It is on Benitez now. He has inherited a top squad and if he is not challenging for the CL places at the very least he'll get the boot. If he can get over his mental issue I think he will do it.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

And we had a number 1 record as well.

People overlook this important fact and I am pleased that you raise this. As you say, if Benitez cannot work a number 1 single into the mix whilst being top of the league, then Brands needs to step in. ?

 

[messymascot]

Richy on the bench ??????

There was a time I never thought I'd see myself type that. However if we play 4-3-3 and everyone is fit he is competing at LW with a bang in form Gray or ST with DCL. I like a left footer on the right so at the minute Townsend claims that. Richarlison is top class but he has pretty much played since last June and at the minute his antics are becoming a nuisance. Fighting over the ball for penalties. Rolling round everywhere. The rest might actually do him good.

 

[Mat70s]

I suppose you could say that if you read that post in isolation and out of context with the overall conversation. But then you would just be a nobhead trying to look edgy on an Internet forum.

Ok.

 

[blulouie]

Would you agree it was Rafael's players that dug him out?
Even Keane, thanking Rafael for his trust with a good second half.

Everton players mate.

 

[EFC_FRANCIS]

I'll tell you what though after last night I'm a bit relieved we were too skint to buy Mcneil. One of the most one dimensional one footed players I've ever seen

 

[stretford blue]

I'll tell you what though after last night I'm a bit relieved we were too skint to buy Mcneil. One of the most one dimensional one footed players I've ever seen

A brilliant cross that woods should have buried but I don't see him improving above his current level

 

[EFC_FRANCIS]

A brilliant cross that woods should have buried but I don't see him improving above his current level

He can whip in one of the best balls in the prem but other than that he really doesn't have much to his game. Not sure just his crossing alone will get him far enough at the higher levels where we are and want to be.

 

[MikeH72]

So? Let’s see if we beat Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal this season shall we.

If we don’t but we beat Newcastle, Palace, Fulham, Burnley, equivalent of Sheff United, and Villa, that’s the same points-wise isn’t it?

My god Carlo was gash.

 

[Yarrgh]

Doesn't really fall in line with what you said earlier
Post in thread 'Rafael Benitez Appointed Everton Manager' https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/...appointed-everton-manager.112986/post-8959420
You're welcome, plenty more in the archives.

A harsh vaulting there. Many, myself included, are in fear of our previous very much anti-Benitez stances.

 

[truebluejersey]

He can whip in one of the best balls in the prem but other than that he really doesn't have much to his game. Not sure just his crossing alone will get him far enough at the higher levels where we are and want to be.

David Beckham got by on it !

 

[Nymzee]

If we don’t but we beat Newcastle, Palace, Fulham, Burnley, equivalent of Sheff United, and Villa, that’s the same points-wise isn’t it?

My god Carlo was gash.

Time will tell but think the love in after 5 games is completely bizarre considering how last season fell off a cliff.

 

[Yarrgh]

We need to dial down our expectations over the coming weeks when we play better teams given that the Calvert-Lewin injury robs us of a fair chunk of our attacking threat.

We'll be doing well to get 5/7 points out of the next 4 games.

Nil satis...

Villa should be doable. QPR and Norwich very winnable. United hard buy no defeatist attitude is required to get anything.

I hope Benitez's expectations are not dialled in.

 

[Rob17896]

We did first 5 games last yr

Fine. As long as we win then great. Carlo could not appear to inspire coming back in games like tonight. Burnley are a team of knuckle draggers like Wimbledon used to be. I recall some people wanted their caveman manager at one point.
Early days and we do not have the greatest or deepest squad, but we seem to have discovered some grit.

Richy on the bench ??????

usually on his ass

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

I may as well have for 2/3rds of last night.

Have a good evening.