Bilyaletdinov - early days, but thoughts so far?

[chicoazul]

He is rubbish and will not come good at Everton, we'll sell him back to obscurity in Russia before too long.

 

[padefc]

am sure its been said but ill repeat it theres a world of difference between the prem and where hes come from,some adjustment time is vital he does seem to lack pace but with intellegent passing and correct positional sence he should overcome that my early opion of him is that he is not with out talent and has some potential

 

[NeoNaoNeo]

Really like him, gets the odd goal, just wish he was faster.

 

[marekb]

somebody show him what the touchline looks like, sometimes we need a bit width, if he can grasp that concept then he'll be ace. I also think his head drops too easily, if he f*cks up it looks like it affects him quite badly.

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

He needs to bond with Seamus a bit so he can claim some confidence and determination. Get those two together and we can create a bit of bother like Baines and Piennar have been doing on the left side. I think things are shapeing up nicely for the New Year.

 

[Dutch Toffee]

I'm convinced he'll get there. Not surprised he had a slow start to his PL career, as it must be a giant step up from the Russian league. Guus Hiddink recommended him to David Moyes, and I'll never doubt his abillity to judge a player.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

somebody show him what the touchline looks like, sometimes we need a bit width, if he can grasp that concept then he'll be ace. I also think his head drops too easily, if he f*cks up it looks like it affects him quite badly.

He has often noted in interviews that he's very self-critical, so I can imagine that you're at least partly on the mark.

 

[BadWool76]

He clearly has ability and he's shown it in glimpses but he seems to have major problems with confidence. At times, he looks scared, shies away from the ball and doesn't take responsibility as a creative player.

Maybe it's because he's playing in a League that is far better than the one he's used to or maybe it's just the style of the League, the quick tempo and the fast paced games. I couldn't say, probably a combination of both.

Positionally I'm not convinced his best position is wide left either. I look at someone like Niko Kranjar and that's the type of player I want to see Bilyaletdinov develop into. Not the quickest but tons of technical ability, trickery and intelligence. But the majority of these players are central players who play outwide, usually on the opposite wing to there natural foot: Left footers on the right, right footers on the left. They can cut inside and influence the game in central positions.

As a left footer playing on the left wing, it's completely different. Because of your body positioning, the only way you can really go is down the line and that means beating opposition players. Something Bilyaletdinov seems to have trouble with.

In short, I think he'll be a good player here but I hope Moyes gives him freedom and tries him in different roles so that he can fulfill his talent and find a role in the team.

Once again completely taken from what I said last week . Have you no shame man ?

 

[chicoazul]

Once again completely taken from what I said last week . Have you no shame man ?

He's just copyrighted you there Toccy.

That's sure to lure the south Liverpool wiseguy out from the shadows.

 

[ToxtethBlue]

Once again completely taken from what I said last week . Have you no shame man ?

I take from the best, those with a trained eye.

 

[Brownie]

Train hard.

 

[BadWool76]

Only messing mate but I do take your admiration for me on the chin

 

[SuffolkBlue]

Bily has played a lot of games with the russian premier league starting in early march. he hasn't really had much rest since he's been with us. it's already been 10 months of play (length of prem season) for him and constant involvment in the russian national team, I dont blame him for feeling a bit leggy at this stage of the season.

I'm impressed with him so far, shows great technique with the ball but I think he looks to slow the game down a lot. maybe would be suited more to a central role, when he signed for us a radio interview I listened to suggested he'd play best as an attacking midfielder it seems to suit his 'shoot on sight' attitude that I think we lack on the edge of the area.

next season with a decent rest, good pre season and a fully fit Mikel Arteta alongside him we could see some magic from him.

 

[Neiler]

Billy is going to be excellent - you can see his class a mile away. I remember people hammering Arteta and Pienaar in their first six months here and argueably Billy has been better.

Lads its been about four years, we dont play with Wingers we play with converted centre midfeilders who tuck inside and let the Full backs overlap - our width comes from the full backs. The idea is to confuse the full back and pin down the oppositons flank and make thier winger track back. Essentially Billy and Piennar tuck inside and try to create - in the main. This allows us to be in a position to contain other teams - be solid - and allow our fullbacks to track back if our play breaks down. With the ball it means we can have almost six - seven players playing offesenivly trying either to create or score - this compansates for playing just one up front.

 

[BadWool76]

Billy is not in the same league as Pienaar or Arteta for me . Both of those aforementioned players have pace unfortunately Billy has none and this will seriously hinder him if Moyes decides to deploy him on the wing .