Recent content by Bluefinch1878

A loan is 100% a test of character away from the safety of the club that has nurtured the player for many years. I would say if a player struggles with going to an unfamiliar environment and starts to buckle under the pressure while on loan then they wouldn't have what it takes to be an Everton...

@Eggs Do you think it's more beneficial for Dobbin and Onyango to be training with the Everton first time in the hope of making the bench and maybe getting some game time, plus the occasional U23s outing, or do you think being in a gritty competitive league with the increased prospect of...

Team sheet available?

He was born in Luton but grew up in Kendal as it says in the article

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1870810/everton-under-23-midfielder-onyango-bursting-to-fulfil-potential Seems a mature lad for his age especially, been hearing good things about him. Hope to see him progress to first team level sooner rather than later and not get bogged down in the 23s.

I saw them play once and must admit Onyango is a beast of a lad. They say he's 6ft 3 but I'd say taller, real imposing player from box to box. Hope he progresses well and gets his shot at first team footie.

Bainsy retiring, many of the first team not up to scratch, what are thoughts on an inevitable shake-up and opportunities for more of our youth to be given a chance to get around the first team? Simms and Baningime featuring on the bench but not on the pitch, but only a matter of time before...