Everton Summer Transfer Thread - 2022

[TheBigIguana]

So 29 is peak, and depending on the "curve" of a player's development, they're still developing until ~27 or so? Then after 29 they're on the declining side of the normal distribution? I'd agree with that, and if so then I'd argue that what I suggested is perfectly reasonable.

If you're arguing that the distribution of "peak years" is actually 24-29, well I have news for you that this isn't the NFL thread.

Game is changing. The intensity is making it younger.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Deli - what does he needs round him to be at his best, what system does he suit and what doesn't get suit and what type of player around him msjes him look worse.

Less buffet and cigarettes

 

[Goat]

Game is changing. The intensity is making it younger.

Can you explain how Messi, Bobby L and CR7 are still the best players in the world at 30+?

 

[matty1878]

Can you explain how Messi, Bobby L and CR7 are still the best players in the world at 30+?

no he is now the zat of here zat now is actually good to have a pov with

 

[TheBigIguana]

Can you explain how Messi, Bobby L and CR7 are still the best players in the world at 30+?

Messi and Ronaldo aren't anymore.

Guidelines. Not every play fits into the box exactly. But you have to make decisions on what is likely to happen.

 

[Paul Rideout]

Can you explain how Messi, Bobby L and CR7 are still the best players in the world at 30+?

Local favourite at the Winslow - Benzema - is 34

 

[Goat]

Messi and Ronaldo aren't anymore.

Guidelines. Not every play fits into the box exactly. But you have to make decisions on what is likely to happen.

And why Dele Alli peaked at 21?

Its almost like age isnt a factor, I would suggest its more the players themselves.

 

[TheBigIguana]

And why Dele Alli peaked at 21?

Its almost like age isnt a factor, I would suggest its more the players themselves.

Which is why you need to play the odds

 

[Billy Dean]

Can you explain how Messi, Bobby L and CR7 are still the best players in the world at 30+?

He’s actually got a point tbf. I was surprised at some of the names on this list

 

[catcherintherye]

It's a decision that has huge implications either way imo.

And one I'm not sure what I'd do myself in that situation.

As I've said ad nauseam though - starting to create partnerships across the pitch is what will be the single biggest decider this season.

On the eye test the defence looks a shambles BUT it's possibly not the case - individually they are all flawed BUT not fatally so.

It looks like we have issues literally in every position but for me it all revolves around the midfield - it's impacting absolutely every other position currently and needs to be 1st 2nd and 3rd priority to sort out.

Sort it out then potentially one cb can address that area no fullbacks needed as they now work well with cohesion and the wide players now interlink well


I genuinely think with the right 4 players we could be around 8th.

Yes agree with that. Its probably worth noting as well, a 6 week pre season will help enormously in putting those processes into action, and we get another break for the world cup.

Its worth noting, we hammered Leeds, Brentford and 2nd half against Palace playing that way, but also got done away at Palace/Spurs playing it.

At some level Lampard has to find the compromise point somewhere between what he ideally wants to do, and what we went to last season.

Within that, 523 and 433 sit. You're right though, at some point he has to make the call as to which way he is going to get us playing and drill them into it in the pre season. 523 is the more cautious option, but 433 probably the one that reaps bigger rewards.

My feeling is the squad is best suited to 433 if its playing to it's best.

 

[Rich1878]

A few reports stating that Connor Gallagher is free to leave Chelsea

 

[bluestevon]

Less buffet and cigarettes

Joking aside mate it can be that simple an answer, in which case it's adjust your lifestyle or you're out

 

[SerenityNigh]

And why Dele Alli peaked at 21?

Its almost like age isnt a factor, I would suggest its more the players themselves.

Same with Ross Barkley

 

[Goat]

A few reports stating that Connor Gallagher is free to leave Chelsea

Im weirdly reading a LOT of reports that Tuchel has told him he will be part of the Chelsea first team.

 

[Rich1878]

Im weirdly reading a LOT of reports that Tuchel has told him he will be part of the Chelsea first team.

Weird that ? God knows, just a rumour I've read. Probably a load of tosh anyway