2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Zatara]

Thank God we didnt appoint him.

A cautionary tale for you and your mob.

Erm, I stated that Nuno would have been dreadful.

Weve got someone just as bad.

How you cant see that is bewildering.

 

[jamieni]

I get people don’t like Benitez personally because of his history - but any manager needs time here now with this squad - no manager is coming in and turning these players into top4 or 6 competitors overnight and I think we might get a few more of those Watford type performances this season.

The short term/instant gratification nature of football is madness imo. Sure if you’re in a massive relegation scrap then you have to take serious look at changing things to survive but otherwise… I’d happily take a season of mid table safety and a decent fa cup run this year if it meant we can strengthen in the summer with better players and a playing philosophy already in place. This Everton squad is a long term project for whoever is at the helm.

The club desperately needs a period of stability now and to have a manager in place with a plan to progress the team over the next couple of seasons. I certainly wouldn’t be in favour of sacking the manager currently but if we lose the next two on the bounce then I think Benitez will be under a lot of pressure. He’ll need to prove that the Watford result was just a one off.

 

[jamieni]

Basically this. We need mobility and speed up front for Benitez's plans to work. There's got to be a squad player who can hustle - Gordon, Dobbin whoever - just by adding that energy we won't be playing like we have 10 men on the field. If we're lumping balls into the area non-stop, then bring him on, but otherwise keep Rondon off the pitch.

Persistence with a non-working element of the team is just shooting yourself and the club in the foot.

I assume the injuries have forced Benitez’ hand somewhat but Rondon’s role should definitely be coming off the bench in the last few minutes of a game if we’re chasing a goal and need someone to lump a few balls at. He’s not capable of contributing over 90 mins.

 

[AsiaAsia82]

Big moment tonight when the team is announced.
Will it be stubbornness, stupidity by the manager or will Rondon be dropped?

 

[Yarrgh]

I assume the injuries have forced Benitez’ hand somewhat but Rondon’s role should definitely be coming off the bench in the last few minutes of a game if we’re chasing a goal and need someone to lump a few balls at. He’s not capable of contributing over 90 mins.

I agree with this. I just can't believe that there's not a kid that can't run around and make a nuisance of themselves to the opposition.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Erm, I stated that Nuno would have been dreadful.

Weve got someone just as bad.

How you cant see that is bewildering.

Benitez Honours:

Champions League
Europa League
La Liga
FA Cup
Copa Italia

Nunos honours:

 

[AsiaAsia82]

Benitez Honours:

Champions League
Europa League
La Liga
FA Cup
Copa Italia

Nunos honours:

Interesting when was this?

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Interesting when was this?

Interesting that people expect a midtable outfit like Everton to be able to attract a manager who's been winning league titles and champions leagues within the last 3 or so years.

The reality is those managers are at CL clubs. The closest we came was Ancelotti who jibbed us off after 18 months.

 

[COYBL25]

Carnage in here again before a ball has been kicked this week, love it.

Red banners everywhere post 10pm

 

[JLW]

Red banners everywhere post 10pm

The first one (@JLW) 11:22pm In the Rondon thread

 

[AsiaAsia82]

Interesting that people expect a midtable outfit like Everton to be able to attract a manager who's been winning league titles and champions leagues within the last 3 or so years.

The reality is those managers are at CL clubs. The closest we came was Ancelotti who jibbed us off after 18 months.

Nope, we’ve never won anything with a manager who managed to win league titles or CL before managing us.
We shouldn’t be having ‘has beens’ managing or on the pitch.

 

[jazzy]

Woah I think you’ve jumped ahead a few steps here Kev.

Or alternatively he has his finger on the pulse.

Reported that Conte will fly into England today and sign an 18 month contract.

 

[COYBL25]

The first one (@JLW) 11:22pm In the Rondon thread

I think there`ll be a couple gone before then tbh

 

[Kev The Rat]

Or alternatively he has his finger on the pulse.

Reported that Contw will fly into England today and sign an 18 month contract.

While we continue to be humiliated by a sad Kopite/Rondon cabaret act.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Nope, we’ve never won anything with a manager who managed to win league titles or CL before managing us.
We shouldn’t be having ‘has beens’ managing or on the pitch.

David Moyes was a has been I've read it on here everytime he's been linked with a return.

Now he's SAF lite with West Ham doing well...