Is our squad good enough?

[ToffeeDan]

I'm not convinced that our first choice eleven (and squad) is anywhere near good enough.

Granted we might have deserved around 8 to 10 points from the performances last season only to waste the leads (particularly Chelsea and Bournemouth away and West Ham home) but I'm not convinced by the present squad.

Almost from 1 to 11 I'd be happy to see a clean sweep - certainly in the next 12 months. There are cases to argue for Coleman, Baines, Barkley and perhaps Lukaku (if willing) or Stones (if willing) but none are totally compelling.

It's hard to argue that almost all the established players haven't regressed in our last two seasons (yes I know a fair share of this is Roberto's fault)

 

[ijjysmith]

Nope.

Needs about 4. Possibly 5.

 

[Connor]

Get a Keeper, a CB to play with RFM, a CM to replace Barry and Young Juan Mata Manuel Garcia, then yes.

 

[meatyard]

unconvincing no

 

[lancs blue]

theyve had it too good for far too long. good salaries with little expectaton in return. hopefully moshri will change this but im still on the fence

 

[BlueLlama]

It sonly about 60% of a squad yet, lets get excited about this in a months time.

 

[Thomasc]

Depends what we are aiming for.

The current lot finished 10th and 11th last two seasons, so that clears that quandary up.

 

[COYBL25]

Nope

 

[deipnosophist]

Depends what we are aiming for.

The current lot finished 10th and 11th last two seasons, so that clears that quandary up.

11 th and 11th

Two crap seasons... just like the manager

 

[Eric Djemba-Djemba]

The bigger problem is the owner and the manager.

 

[Aar_the_Toffees]

It's quite capable, with a few additions it's a top 5 squad. A few more and top 4. But if we're talking about a title contender, only players I'd keep would be Rom, Ross, Baines, Coleman, Geri

 

[bring the ghost on]

Think we will see some of our best players who were let down by Martinez's shambolic management.

It's not the perfect squad, but there are some very talented players in there - Barkley, Coleman, Lukaku, Stones, Jagielka, Niasse.

Okay, maybe not Niasse.

 

[evertonfootballclub]

If we went into the season with the squad as it is I am quite certain we'd finish around 10th/11th.

Hopefully we can make the signings needed to take us to the next level and beyond.

 

[dannyboy]

A good manager could make the current squad operate at a high level in the league.

Obviously we'd be better off with a few more quality players though.

 

[john jako]

Leicester won the league with Danny Simpson and wes Morgan starting most games.

Wales got the semis of the euros with Robson kanu and Chris Gunter.

It's not always about the players ability(does help). A new innovative system and happy players can make you go far.

I go for a 2-1-5-1-1 with loads of strippers before the game. Only play back heeled through balls and we could win this league.

In all seriousness. A manager who can tactically change it when needed and players who believe in it is more important for me.