He hasn't even been on the bench which I do find strange. But I reckon Lookman is keeping that place for now so the other choice for a sub is Del or Lennon.
On talent alone, no question, it should be Del. But Lennon fits the system better atm.
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He hasn't even been on the bench which I do find strange. But I reckon Lookman is keeping that place for now so the other choice for a sub is Del or Lennon.
On talent alone, no question, it should be Del. But Lennon fits the system better atm.
d34noj
Player Valuation: £40m
So what you are saying is consistent consistency is key to consistently being consistent?
It is almost as if people are trying to convince themselves Del is no good despite the fact they have seen with their own eyes how utterly brilliant he can be.
In a different era Evertonians, almost to a man and woman, would be greatly annoyed at the thoughts of Del being moved on.
We all loved Duncan McMagic
How did that work out for Martinez, then?
And the last time Koeman gave him a start Del was our best player.
everton2004
Player Valuation: £35m
I love the boy, I really do. He's got the gift, we all know that - the ability to do things with a football the rest of the squad can only dream of. The potential to be one of the best. But how many chances does he need? To quote a phrase from The Matrix:
"You've got the gift, but it looks like you're waiting for something"
I don't know what it is with the boy, he's wasting the talent he has. Knackered after 30 minutes or so. I'll be gutted to see him leave, but I can understand why he is being shipped out.
"You've got the gift, but it looks like you're waiting for something"
I don't know what it is with the boy, he's wasting the talent he has. Knackered after 30 minutes or so. I'll be gutted to see him leave, but I can understand why he is being shipped out.
But we lost the game.
He's an utter liability in as physical a league as the PL. We need rid of mentally weak, tackle shy, shrinking violets.
Yes, but he got moved on as well.It is almost as if people are trying to convince themselves Del is no good despite the fact they have seen with their own eyes how utterly brilliant he can be.
In a different era Evertonians, almost to a man and woman, would be greatly annoyed at the thoughts of Del being moved on.
We all loved Duncan McMagic
As everyone knows, I'm a big proponent of 4-4-2, but I wouldn't mind seeing us line up 4-3-3 with a front three of Kev, Rom and Del, and a midfield of Davies, Schneiderlin and Barkley
I reckon Del would shine in that formation if I'm honest
I reckon Del would shine in that formation if I'm honest
I'd love for him to stay, not least because i slapped £10 at a frankly absurd 8/1 with sky bet the other day that he'll still be here at the end of the window
I am a bit shocked with all the people coming out of the woodwork saying he's plop though
That's modern football analysis really. A player is either amazing or crap, there is no real room for balance or nuance. The middle ground is dead
Look, I'm not going to sit here and say that Del is the finished article, because he isn't. I was one of the very first on here to send some gentle criticism his way. I've always felt there were certain areas of his game that he would be best served to improve, and I got a fair amount of stick for it at the time as well. Perhaps this sharp 180 when it comes to sentiment is a symptom of the hero worship many had for Del? Maybe we'd all be best served not to overhype the younger lads and give them room to breathe when it comes to development?
However, I have also always believed him to be very talented with lots of potential, and I do think that potential can be unearthed
Maybe a loan and some regular minutes will be good for him? Maybe it'll give him a chance to move his development on a touch?
Personally, I think he gives us an extra attacking dimension, which we saw against Leicester, and I'd much rather keep him at the club if only because he gives us another option when it comes to attack. To be able to bring someone like Del off the bench at the hour mark and have him start terrorising tiring wingers is something a lot of teams would kill for
That being said, if Koeman doesn't see a role for him then maybe it's best for his own welfare to get a move where he'll get regular minutes?
All I will say to the big Del fans is this, you don't have to meekly accept that your boy is on his way. We live in a social media world, so use that forum to make your voices heard. He's not left yet. Let the club know how you feel. Fight for him to the last whilst you still can!
Peace and Love!
That's modern football analysis really. A player is either amazing or crap, there is no real room for balance or nuance. The middle ground is dead
Look, I'm not going to sit here and say that Del is the finished article, because he isn't. I was one of the very first on here to send some gentle criticism his way. I've always felt there were certain areas of his game that he would be best served to improve, and I got a fair amount of stick for it at the time as well. Perhaps this sharp 180 when it comes to sentiment is a symptom of the hero worship many had for Del? Maybe we'd all be best served not to overhype the younger lads and give them room to breathe when it comes to development?
However, I have also always believed him to be very talented with lots of potential, and I do think that potential can be unearthed
Maybe a loan and some regular minutes will be good for him? Maybe it'll give him a chance to move his development on a touch?
Personally, I think he gives us an extra attacking dimension, which we saw against Leicester, and I'd much rather keep him at the club if only because he gives us another option when it comes to attack. To be able to bring someone like Del off the bench at the hour mark and have him start terrorising tiring wingers is something a lot of teams would kill for
That being said, if Koeman doesn't see a role for him then maybe it's best for his own welfare to get a move where he'll get regular minutes?
All I will say to the big Del fans is this, you don't have to meekly accept that your boy is on his way. We live in a social media world, so use that forum to make your voices heard. He's not left yet. Let the club know how you feel. Fight for him to the last whilst you still can!
Peace and Love!
thebluenosebolt
prefer being behind the times
He's struggling here for the same reasons Pep is finding it tough. You can fill the team with stepover wunderkids...you will struggle, All style..no backbone.
Unfortunately Mickey, he's what used to be called a "luxury " player - Duncan McKenzie, Sheeds etc.
Capable of sublime moments during a match, scores some wonderful goals and sets up many more.
However doesn't track back or defend and in a Del's case can't last a full match due to paper lungs.
The modern game demands that wide players are able to defend and track back.
I love him to bits, but unless someone can get him defending and tracking back, things are always going to be the same for him - close but no cigar.
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