2024/25 Dwight McNeil

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

I'll be surprised if he goes in the summer. He's a Moyes player if ever I saw one. Works for the team, can cover several positions, absolutely no bother off the pitch.

He's also got Osman levels of ability to get folk on here going.

5yr contract incoming.

 

[NathDogg]

He has never been good enough. If he's a starter next season we aren't getting anywhere near the European positions. I'd recommend he look at a career in adult entertainment instead.

Nah, lads got the equipment but he ain’t got the stamina.

 

[edge]

I'll be surprised if he goes in the summer. He's a Moyes player if ever I saw one. Works for the team, can cover several positions, absolutely no bother off the pitch.

He's also got Osman levels of ability to get folk on here going.

5yr contract incoming.

Moyes was on last week saying we miss him from free kicks ect , he will play a part for this team next year

 

[PhilM]

It is actually very easy to work on your weak foot. You have to consciously make the effort to do it though and frequently. Same as weak hand in basketball. It is very very possible. It's a mental game to get yourself out of your comfort zone then you develop the technique.

I totally agree that it can be worked upon and developed. My point, however, sort of links to what you're saying: he's got this far and never* fully used it.

How many managers and coaches have failed to convince him to do it throughout his academy and professional career, so I doubt he will change now.

 

[royvernon39]

Unbelievably Speedy Dwight was even slower than ever. Has he lost his pace, is he not match fit
or is that joker still pouring treacle in his boots?

 

[atrottel]

Unbelievably Speedy Dwight was even slower than ever. Has he lost his pace, is he not match fit
or is that joker still pouring treacle in his boots?

Looked like he was holding his leg at a couple of points yesterday. Wouldn't be surprised to see him back on the injury list again.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

I totally agree that it can be worked upon and developed. My point, however, sort of links to what you're saying: he's got this far and never* fully used it.

How many managers and coaches have failed to convince him to do it throughout his academy and professional career, so I doubt he will change now.

Its up to him and the manager to stress that to him. Agreed. I think it easily can be done if he makes it a point in the summer. But as you said he has gotten this far without it and he would have to recognize the problem himself. It's obvious to all of us.

 

[SJB]

I said it last game. Do not put him on the right unless he works big time on his right foot in the off-season. He doesn't look comfortable there at all.

He already spent a summer working on aspects he wanted to improve - one would assume using his right foot was high on the list, and maybe his pace. See below:

Dwight McNeil has revealed he has been coming into to Finch Farm throughout the Summer months with his Dad
“I knew I wanted to improve some technical aspects of my game so I’ve been coming in with my dad as much as I can.”

 

[EGWToffee]

When fully fit he’s one of our better players. I like him.

 

[Blue Alert]

If the club are to fulfil our ambitions for this new era - and their own, of course - then Dwight isn’t going to be a part of it. But for the next few years, as the squad is transformed into one that can compete, he’s a definite keep.

 

[Neiler]

In truth, it’s going to be a challenge for a lot of players to remain in this team, if we are truly going to improve and compete higher up the league.

Thinking of the likes of McNeill, Garner and Myko, if we are to become a top 6 team these lads have to improve and rise to the challenge of being top 6 players if they are going to make it here.

 

[irishtony1878]

Nah, lads got the equipment but he ain’t got the stamina.

Don't agree, if you look at the games prior to his injury, he was having to do all the legwork closing down opposition defenders, and then he had to be at the forefront of our attacks.
I'd agree that he always looks knackered.
Honestly, I've watched him closely at Goodison on a number of occasions this season, a lot of his work is done off the ball.
I'm not including the last couple of cameos since his injury return.

 

[Eggs]

In truth, it’s going to be a challenge for a lot of players to remain in this team, if we are truly going to improve and compete higher up the league.

Thinking of the likes of McNeill, Garner and Myko, if we are to become a top 6 team these lads have to improve and rise to the challenge of being top 6 players if they are going to make it here.

….thats the aim, build from top down by bringing in better than you have.

 

[billyblue80]

I'll be surprised if he goes in the summer. He's a Moyes player if ever I saw one. Works for the team, can cover several positions, absolutely no bother off the pitch.

He's also got Osman levels of ability to get folk on here going.

5yr contract incoming.

Think we get a good bid he will be sold

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Think we get a good bid he will be sold

I think that's likely of any player. But I don't think he's one Moyes will be actively looking to punt.