I'm not convinced that the alternatives are that bad , it's just that Moyes only sees favourites with his tunnel vision
Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven
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Yeah, I suspect you are closer to the truth than I am. I do understand systems and the importance of them but not to the extent that it doesn’t suit the players available. We are exhibit A of square pegs etc etc
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
peteblue
Welcome back Wayne
He’s doing exactly what he did first time around….
We can see that @peteblue but those who weren't there have a different perspective and I understand ,yes we are miles better than the last few seasons and yes it is a heartwarming feeling to be safe in February but it is miles off where he could have us if he wasn't so blinkered in his choices .
I understand him to a degree in that he plays safe first and foremost until he panics with one goal down and ten minutes left .The fact remains he is not good enough .
I think it’s to view him as a transitional manager whose brief is to stabilise us in the immediate term then move on by Summer 2027 at the latest. I’m that sense he has delivered but I do agree that his conservatism has held the team back at this this season.
It wouldn’t surprise me either to see TFG also part ways with us the Summer after next.
Interesting that you make that comment on TFG ,is it based on Irish nouse or have you heard it on the grapevine ? I can see them moving us on as have other clubs with US owners ,I think we will have increased in value quite a bit in two more years .That does even less to quell my fear that I will never see silverware at Everton again .So for that I hope you are wrong .
I have always seen Everton as an asset purchased for under value and ripe to be flipped for major profit in the short term. TFG saved us from the brink, cleared our debts and have stabilised the club. In terms of what they will get in return from a sale, compared to what they saved not building a ground, it wouldn’t be a surprise at all to see a quick turnaround.
Good morning all on this fine warmer day ,the first time above zero for many weeks ,maybe months ! I hope all are well and had a good night . Not much happening here other than clearing snow .It could be interesting at the presser later but it will more likely be more of the same old ....
Have a great day all COYB
Have a great day all COYB
I agree , there is zero emotional investment.
That said I'm eternally grateful that they saved us from those 777 criminals
At the lower levels there’s much more opportunity to make emotional investments work, Wrexham being the prime example. At PL level the amount of investment needed means there little if any emotional investment, it’s a business to the owners. That can work well if there’s direction and money investment, and look at how we ended up in the mess with Bill’s emotional investment but no money.
It does make you think back and not a long time ,so very frightening to think 777 could have taken us into bankruptcy .
Had 777 been able to buy the club it wouldn’t have been a genuine existential moment. There is every chance we would have liquidated.
Last big away day tomorrow for me with a cross country trek to Mayo. Game is on Sunday but going to take a night away to break up the driving. Heavy rain is forecast for tomorrow and Sunday with a few already talking about a potential match called off. Not a scenario I want when 3.5 hours from home!
*I of course meant ‘would’