Ronald Koeman discussion

[davek]

Anything who thinks we were gonna come top 4 is deluded. Equally anyone ramping up an agenda against the manager and claiming this season is anything other than a marked improvement on last year is also deluded.

I agree.

 

[Titus Bramble]

That's what some of us are saying mate, we've had 2 windows to buy 2 or atleast one clinical player to add to the squad but for some reason we chose not to and it's not because none were available.

We've needed an out and our playmaker since arteta in his pomp, it's not just the last 2 windows

 

[bicycleheader]

yes they should always be improved if they can be surely that goes without saying. I think Lookman has given us a bit of that and who wouldn't want a playmaker ? it sounds like stating the obvious to me mixed in with a dig at the manager.

but they werent improved really, so when we look a bit flat against a good defence and the support/backup to Ross/Rom are a choice between an unproven kid, Lennon, Kone and Valencia then its pretty normal for that point to come up

 

[orly]

I was ramping up top 6/7 since the beginning of the season. I did say never say never in regards to top 4 last week for how many time? 1,2!? Ramping up means reiterating the same issue almost everyday much like you priase Martinez then that's what you call ramping up dave.

It doesn't, actually.

You seem a bit triggered this evening.

 

[bicycleheader]

We've needed an out and our playmaker since arteta in his pomp, it's not just the last 2 windows

I said it in Martinez first window that it shouldve been a priority. Still waiting. Unfortunately doesnt look like Koeman uses a traditional playmaker so the best hope is a very clever second striker or a wide player with a bit more brains than your usual wide player.

 

[davek]

We've needed an out and our playmaker since arteta in his pomp, it's not just the last 2 windows

I did think getting Eto'o in a few seasons back was at least an attempt to acknowledge that this was what was missing. Didn't work out of course.

 

[Jreverton1]

Tough game today, Boro are hard to break down. That said we had a couple of decent chances score and I have to say I'm a little bit disappointed in Lookman as I had him to score and us to win 1-0! It's not a loss and keeps this run going, 3 out of the next 4 games are at home and we really should win all 3. Season's still looking good.

 

[Eggs]

...we have some riches in those central midfield positions but the key now is to be creative. We need to continually carry a threat, we need to work the opposition keeper. Creativity is the next step, a player or two who can make chances and score goals from nothing. Shutting up shop is great, we need to be a continual threat at the other end.

 

[bicycleheader]

I did think getting Eto'o in a few seasons back was at least an attempt to acknowledge that this was what was missing. Didn't work out of course.

not a bad point. backfired horrifically of course

 

[chicoazul]

Not even sure what the tactics were today.

We seemed to just try and play loads of CMs and hope for the best.

Everybody had an utter stinker, bad day at the office, we didnt lose, oh well, to the next game we go.

Why are you even posting on here when loads of your family are dying on a beach in New Zealand?

 

[bicycleheader]

Why are you even posting on here when loads of your family are dying on a beach in New Zealand?

why couldnt our attack shoot and score like this today?

 

[Jreverton1]

The commentator today said that Koeman has used more teenagers this season than any other team, so much for him not giving youth a chance eh...

 

[Slippin Jimmy]

We've needed a playmaker since the dawn of time

It's something you don't associate with Everton.

 

[Slippin Jimmy]

Illogical - we were the 4th highest spenders in Europe in the last window. Usual knee jerk after a draw away..

Woooo 30 mil

 

[JLW]

We had three efforts on target against Boro mate. If you think that's good enough then I don't know where to begin.

So are we expected to create a load of chances every game blow teams away all of sudden?
We are in good form and we didn't play great today but earned a draw away from home against a tough defensive side..