Dos Santos

[jdeezy]

I do.

Drawing with a dour team like England doesn't change anything, although the US did do better than I thought they would and you've got to give them credit. But England's lack of composure played right into your hands, they certainly aren't the bench mark for anything.

No, it doesn't mean we're a top 3 side (or that england are, for that matter).

But that mexico has the edge & we'd be chasing shadows, after they drew against a weak south africa team? England was disappointing, sure. But not significantly stronger than SA?

And, like I say, we've consistently qualified higher than them despite them having 1 of the most impossible homes to play. When we play them on our soil, no matter the location, there are always more mexican supporters than american, so even they feel like away matches (I actually believe the unique landscape & adversities the U.S. go through all help factor in their strength, toughness, & collective fighting spirit; they consistently play above the sum of their individual parts; but that's another issue for another day). Yet we consistently win & continue to lead our region on basically all levels.

I don't feel there's a huge gap between the 2 of us, don't get me wrong. Mexico is never an easy match & can always pose a threat to us on any given day. But if you've been paying attention to what's been going on in our neck of the woods the past 4-8 years, you'd know it'd be very difficult to argue mexico's superiority based on a pretty extensive stretch of results.

 

[ToxtethBlue]

The chasing shadows line was a bit of a joke to be honest, I think it'd be a close game. But Mexico have impressed me more and I'd back them to win if you manage to face them during the competition, if that's possible. Obviously that's just my opinion.

 

[jdeezy]

I fail to see why this thread should be in the Everton forum, absolutely no basis for this.

Point.

Gio has talent, & whenever we play them he seems to be one of their most threatening players. Yet despite that, there always seems to be something missing. He kills our backs, yet doesn't finish. Or makes killer run only to lack in service or final ball. It seems there can be an element of focus which he consistently is lacking.

But the talent is there. And he's still young. And, something tells me the snub of his brother may be just the fire under his arse he's so desperately needed. And, once again, who better to guide young talent than moyes.

The one question I have is whether he could ever truly be content at everton for an extended period. He grew up in barca, was breaking into the first team at a time when his teammates were megastars. His father is brazillian who played professionally, so the kids have grown up around the professional atmosphere & never led a struggling childhood like other players. I just get the feeling, even if davey worked wonders & brought out his full potential, he'd then look to jump ship (possibly even try to reunite w/ his brother who just signed new long term contract w/ barca).

 

[C-R-A-I-G]

He was loaned out to Galatasery in January with the option to buy. He had his old manager there who rated him highly. If they dont think he is good enough for them in an awful league then he is no where near good enough for Everton.