Nikica Jelavic

[Joey66]

I was hoping he would leave him on and sub Osman so he could have a striking partner in the beast Lukaku , but it was not to be! we won any way but he is not a target centre forward is Jelly needs support up there!

 

[ART]

Opening couple of games he looked lively enough but today I thought he was awful. He badly needs a goal but I hope now Lukaku is here we don't see him that often and he is sold in January.

Try him with Lukaku 4 4 2 i say that will work.

 

[Maestro Haze]

Today was his worst game for Everton. I think it goes beyond a lack of confidence now. Last season I supported him as the effort was there and his movement was decent. Today, nothing worked. His hold up play was abysmal and he offered absolutely nothing. The entire first half was like playing with 10 men.



It's what separates us from the Kopites. We're realists. If a player plays badly, then he played badly, end of story.

You're right mate.

I've been behind him for ages, hoping he'll score a few goals.

But today I can safely say for the first time he should never start for us again.
Like you said, he offers nothing going forward, dreadful link up play.
He's good at defending corners, however Kone should be starting ahead of him now.

 

[banno]

Jela is useless. Simples.

 

[flibbyflob]

Got nothing to do with it. He can tap one in from 6 yards but it doesn't matter in the scheme of things. That goal against City didn't have any effect, he's spent.

That was so long ago, he does look a confidence player and he now has none. I think he needs a fresh start somewhere else, wish him well but can't see a future for him for us.

He can't say he hasn't had a fair chance so hopefully he gets a decent move which will be best for all concerned.

 

[bluestevon]

Been one of the lads biggest supporters, but eventually like with cahill's last season etc you have to just judge them on are they good enough and do we have better options, the answer is no and yes, drop him into the reserves as soon as kone is fit

 

[Christiffa25]

Hopefully that's ended jelavic getting any starts now until he's sold. As said towards the end of the window, would rather keep Vic and sell jelavic and I still stand by that. Kone needs to get some game time now, think he'll be a good back up option for Lakaku once he gets going.

I honestly can't stand the sight of jelavic in a blue jersey anymore, he offers nothing....never thought I'd say that.

 

[Jozzy]

Try him with Lukaku 4 4 2 i say that will work.

If you play 4-4-2 you've got to take Barkley out of the team and I'd much rather have Barkley out there than Jelavic.

 

[dannyboy]

Try him with Lukaku 4 4 2 i say that will work.

The system isn't going to improve his technique, strength, anticipation, pace etc. It's amazing that people are still making excuses for him.

 

[ah11984]

Please god let this be his last start of the season, useless

 

[Moomin]

Today was his worst game for Everton. I think it goes beyond a lack of confidence now. Last season I supported him as the effort was there and his movement was decent. Today, nothing worked. His hold up play was abysmal and he offered absolutely nothing. The entire first half was like playing with 10 men.



It's what separates us from the Kopites. We're realists. If a player plays badly, then he played badly, end of story.

Totally agree, I have been one of Jelavic's biggest supporters and defended him all summer by saying he will come good. He should not be near the first 11 after that performance, he might have a last chance against Fulham next week but I would rather start Kone.

 

[Housequake]

One of the most useless players i've ever seen in an Everton shirt, we're playing with 10 men effectively with him on the pitch. Anyone with two eyes can see that he's been f*cking spent for months, the excuses people have tried to use for him are laughable.

Well done to Martinez for spotting it so early.

 

[Housequake]

I was hoping he would leave him on and sub Osman so he could have a striking partner in the beast Lukaku , but it was not to be! we won any way but he is not a target centre forward is Jelly needs support up there!

Load of my arse, he's hopeless regardless of who's playing with him.

He could have Romario playing up there with him and he'd still contribute [Poor language removed] all to a football match.

 

[Azza]

There's no way he'll start against Newcastle.

 

[Joey66]

Play him upfront with Kone in the league cup also give stones a game and the Barca kid too!