Transfer Rumour Adam Aznou

Drico · Sunday at 1:10 PM

whiteshadow said:
Absolute rubbish. He’s very good at defending and has had Salah in his pocket before.

Has his good days, but makes too many basic errors.

Mediocre.

I mean, he's been our level - so no criticism from me on his inclusion in recent seasons - but we've got to upgrade there at some point.

whiteshadow · Sunday at 1:11 PM

Kevsleftpeg said:
His lack of ability limits us massively. He might not make clanger but the fact all of our moves break down with him puts us under pressure defensively.

Explains why our defence was top 4 …

Exeter_Gently · Sunday at 1:11 PM

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whiteshadow said:
Absolute rubbish. He’s very good at defending and has had Salah in his pocket before.

Nowhere near as bad as people make out...Salah gets absolutely no change out of him. Most wingers don't,he's just limited going forward

Bob Elstone · Sunday at 1:11 PM

whiteshadow said:
Absolute rubbish. He’s very good at defending and has had Salah in his pocket before.

He’s atrocious going forward

whiteshadow · Sunday at 1:13 PM

Drico said:
Has his good days, but makes too many basic errors.

Mediocre.

I mean, he's been our level - so no criticism from me on his inclusion in recent seasons - but we've got to upgrade there at some point.

He’s poor going forwards but he’s great defensively imo.

ClausThomsen · Sunday at 1:13 PM

Kevsleftpeg said:
His lack of ability limits us massively. He might not make clanger but the fact all of our moves break down with him puts us under pressure defensively.

That's not actually a fact.

whiteshadow · Sunday at 1:13 PM

Bob Elstone said:
He’s atrocious going forward

I was referring to his defending, which he said was average.

Bilbo · Sunday at 1:15 PM

Bob Elstone said:
He’s atrocious going forward

I think he holds the record for fewest goals scored from his crosses...

But he's pretty sound defensively- better than many in the prem.

MACCA75 · Sunday at 1:16 PM

whiteshadow said:
Explains why our defence was top 4 …

Our defence was top 4 because we played half the season with a back ten.

Drico · Sunday at 1:16 PM

whiteshadow said:
He’s poor going forwards but he’s great defensively imo.

He's had some good days, without a doubt, but I would never call him "great". I don't think his defending is consistently good enough to erase his complete lack of attacking contribution.

Don't get me wrong, I love my defenders to defend. After that, going forward is a bonus. At our current level in the food chain, getting the ideal hybrid great defender who attacks brilliantly is almost impossible. Hence, I'd always priortise having a really good defender who maybe doesn't add too much going forward.

If Mykolenko was more consistent, I'd say fair enough. But that's not been my impression anyway...

whiteshadow · Sunday at 1:19 PM

MACCA75 said:
Our defence was top 4 because we played half the season with a back ten.

And half a season without - whilst using a CB at right back and it was still top 4.

Bob Elstone · Sunday at 1:21 PM

I’d replace myko in a heart beat. Ukrainian tony Hibbert

Drico · Sunday at 1:26 PM

Bob Elstone said:
I’d replace myko in a heart beat. Ukrainian tony Hibbert

I don't know why Evertonians get so attached to players who really aren't much cop at all.

Of this current squad, there are two players I genuinely rate. That said, I wouldn't argue with anybody who wanted a complete clear out. This squad was put together under distressed circumstances. It's a miracle I can point to even two...

Kevsleftpeg · Sunday at 1:39 PM

whiteshadow said:
Explains why our defence was top 4 …

Because we play uber defensively. Defending with 8 is easier than defending with 4.

Kevsleftpeg · Sunday at 1:40 PM

ClausThomsen said:
That's not actually a fact.

It is. He invariably gives the ball away or our attacks stall with him because he can't dribble or pass forward. He's extremely limited on the ball. Basically Hilbert mark 2.