2025/26 Michael Keane

[larbert toffee]

He been solid under Moyes to be fair to him.

The beauty of Moyes is he never gets a player to do things beyond their skillset,he gets them to play to their strengths.

If you give Keane the ball in areas he not comfortable in he'll ultimately get himself in trouble.

I think we've all lost count the amount of times he's give the ball away in the centre circle because we're insistent on playing out from the back.

But if you look at yesterday,he's receiving the ball in areas where he's not under pressure and allows him to spray the ball about.

One thing people can't question is that right foot of his.

This.

It's like Moyes came in and wiped the slate clean with him, this intense turn has restored his confidence this can only be a good thing for us all, long may it continue, in the same breath I'm wishing Branthwaite a speedy return.

 

[TrailerTrash]

Just popped in to say if anyone was going to get subbed yesterday in the back line, it was Tarky.

Keane did a great job, solid, and has a great pass.

He does seem to be better starting, as when he's subbed on it is like he is just not up to speed.

Certainly improved from last season.

 

[GN!]

When kegger clicks Everton clicks

 

[Charlie Sweet]

Already justifying that new contract. Was it 1 or 2 years?

 

[Thomasc]

He did ok yesterday, certainly didn’t make the mistakes his partner did.

 

[Singe]

....and one thing rarely mentioned is the contribution he makes off the field. He's apparently a really good team man.

 

[ChoccieStarfish]

Thought he was brilliant yesterday, credit to him!

To be fair, credit to Moyes too, can’t remember a bad game from Keggers under him and seems to have given him his confidence back

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Already justifying that new contract. Was it 1 or 2 years?

The melt down from some (many) in here about it.

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

The melt down from some (many) in here about it.

He's done ok first couple of games. People were justifiable in being concerned with re signing a player who when plays averages conceding 3 goals a game.

 

[pfim]

Devastated he didn't score the first goal at BMD from 30 yards out.

 

[Toffeepot]

Been very solid both games tbf

 

[alwaysblue]

For the last few years he's been very passive in his play. Also, not using his physicality.
What I've noticed under Moyes is he's far more assertive in his defending. It's great to see although I can't wait to get Jarrad back.

 

[danny147]

A player someone likes has a great game and hes amazing, incredible performance etc

A player someone hates has a great game, ah he did ok, he needs to do it all season, overreacting to one performance or make up a scenario that he would be rubbish in.

I was one of the ones saying we needed rid a year ago, liability etc. but his performances the first two games and most games he played in last season have been decent. Hell have some rubbish games like all players do but as a third or fourth choice he has shown he’s capable and im sound admitting i was wrong.

 

[JobForTheMoyes]

Keane is back. And it will be a headache when Branthwaite is fit, especially if Tarkowski maintains his current form.

It’s great for the guy. He seems a nice fella.

 

[Benno]

A* in his role as back up defender. I think the first choice lads need to be a bit more available and do their jobs as well as big Keano is.