Everton lack "bite" and leadership

sarath · March 22, 2016

http://www.nsno.co.uk/everton-news/2016/03/ball-no-leadership-fight-everton-saturday/?

Bally's right, we do seem to lack any form of bite. Rewind back to the Moyes era and we had people like Cahill, Neville, Carsley and Gravesen etc who would spur the team on.

The closest person we have to a figure like that is Besic (who's not got enough experience to really drive the entire team) and Barry.

I'll probably be shot down for this, but I'd love for us to get Rooney back. He'd definitely add that factor that we're lacking in.

larbert toffee · March 22, 2016

Correct with first two points but allow me to take the first shot,wouldn't have Rooney back if he crawled along the East Lancs to get here, 'once a blue always a blue' my arse, he left us at the first opportunity he could.

TheAlmightyFloater · March 22, 2016

I had hoped (and still do) that Besic will be able to offer that in the near future.

Arsenal game aside (yes he was awful), he seems like that type of player.

Ashtonian · March 22, 2016

larbert toffee said:
Correct with first two points but allow me to take the first shot,wouldn't have Rooney back if he crawled along the East Lancs to get here, 'once a blue always a blue' my arse, he left us at the first opportunity he could.

that again lol

Rooney left to have a successful career, which he has done. If you or anyone else don't like him or don't want him back, i personally think its unfair to throw him leaving us as a stick to beat him.

I mean look at all the trophies and medals he missed out on staying here..........He had a succesful career and it was away from the team that think not buying a player for 2 years = yay we havent sold to pay the bills again.

Tubey · March 22, 2016

I was agreeing until I read the N word.

larbert toffee · March 22, 2016

Ashtonian said:
that again lol

Rooney left to have a successful career, which he has done. If you or anyone else don't like him or don't want him back, i personally think its unfair to throw him leaving us as a stick to beat him.

I mean look at all the trophies and medals he missed out on staying here..........He had a succesful career and it was away from the team that think not buying a player for 2 years = yay we havent sold to pay the bills again.

Could you put that in English please?

MikeH72 · March 22, 2016

There's not an ounce of spirit or leadership in our squad. They actually need the crowd to be bouncing to even half-perform

matty1878 · March 22, 2016

Besic only one that looks like he can provide that when he plays

Ashtonian · March 22, 2016

larbert toffee said:
Could you put that in English please?

ok

If you hold a grudge for rooney leaving us then you're better off spending your days crying into a pint of bitter in your local.

He left for a succesful career, meanwhile we achieved nothing. Hate him for 100 different reasons you may have but not for wanting to win things and be successful, there will be enough young lads in the squad now following suit soon enough.

Kiwi · March 22, 2016

While Martinez is no angel, I agree.
Of the current squad I'd consider maybe Besic (still learning the game) Barry and Rom.

Our experienced players the likes of Jagielka, Baines e.t.c. need to stand up and be counted.

Morty · March 22, 2016

mikeh72 said:
There's not an ounce of spirit or leadership in our squad. They actually need the crowd to be bouncing to even half-perform

Exactly. As was proven on Saturday.

sageyefc · March 22, 2016

Ashtonian said:
ok

If you hold a grudge for rooney leaving us then you're better off spending your days crying into a pint of bitter in your local.

He left for a succesful career, meanwhile we achieved nothing. Hate him for 100 different reasons you may have but not for wanting to win things and be successful, there will be enough young lads in the squad now following suit soon enough.

Rather win nothing and play for us than go chasing trophies

Kiwi · March 22, 2016

While I think Jags is a decent bloke, and someone who's good to have around the club, not sure that we've seen him stand up and be counted, leading from the front as much as we've needed him to.

sageyefc · March 22, 2016

Church mice the lot of them, only besic, barry and Rom when hes angry show any leadership or passion

sageyefc · March 22, 2016

Kiwi said:
While I think Jags is a decent bloke, and someone who's good to have around the club, not sure that we've seen him stand up and be counted, leading from the front as much as we've needed him to.

Hes a follower not a leader