2025/26 James Tarkowski

[dublinbluenose]

Like playing in wet cement

 

[lieneverton]

Utter liability tonight.

We are playing with so many clear limitations and he is a big one.

 

[TheBigIguana]

Too slow. It’s over. The sooner we stop sending him out every week the better.

 

[GoldenToffee]

Shows you the state of our squad really. He deserves to be dropped, but because we don't have a right back, he cannot be. What a joke.

This must be his final season as a regular starter for us.

 

[Paulie]

Just when you needed a calm head when under the cosh, up steps Tarkowski to make erratic decisions.

 

[BigDuncTributeBand]

Still looks sluggish, is he carrying a knock or not fully fit?

 

[SuperKev91]

Still looks sluggish, is he carrying a knock or not fully fit?

I’m starting to think he might have Distin’d over the summer.

 

[Carlito]

If he doesn't get his act together soon, the club will start to seriously consider replacing him at some point in the next three-four years.

Maybe.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Hasn't recovered fully from hamstring injury and whatever compounded it, rushed back to be the brave soldier but it's cost him. If Branthwaite were available wouldn't be in the firing line. Bad set of events that have shone a light on the dearth of quality at LB and RB. Hoping a lot on Aznou. Shows the gigantic task Moyes took on trying to stitch this squad together and deliver on the increased expectations that've gone hand in hand with opening BMD.

 

[Lanolin]

Still looks sluggish, is he carrying a knock or not fully fit?

He's about to turn 33 and had a pretty nasty hamstring injury 6 months ago, there's a very decent chance that this is just what he's like now.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Final year of his contract isnt it?

Ideal world we have a right back to allow O'Brien to play where he should.

 

[davids]

He's about to turn 33 and had a pretty nasty hamstring injury 6 months ago, there's a very decent chance that this is just what he's like now.

Plus the back injury he played through last year. Never thought I'd say it but Keane should start with Branthwaite.

 

[pfim]

Final year of his contract isnt it?

Ideal world we have a right back to allow O'Brien to play where he should.

I'm sure there's an earth in the Multiverse where Everton eventually sign a legitimate RB, but I don't think this is it.

 

[Gilbert..]

The goalmouth scramble that nearly lead to a goal for them last night was a simple header back to pickford beforehand.
Been a massive fan of his. But errors are creeping in.

 

[GrandOldTeam]