Ronald Koeman discussion

Foot Long Hot Dog · February 5, 2017

davek said:
Well I think there was something solid to go on with that first season wasn't there mate? All we have now is...well...nothing...

Was there? A season when we won nothing is the supposed pinnacle of what we should be aiming for mate? The 72 point 5th place trophy?

Shame after reaching such giddy heights he followed it with 2 seasons of complete bilge

Viva La Bonce massive

Elong · February 5, 2017

davek said:
I see the table, I see 7th place. It's better than 11th place, and worse than 5th place. Then I shrug at the current situation.

You said you don't want to be in the Europa. Why would 5th then be better?

Thomasc · February 5, 2017

Foot Long Hot Dog said:
Was there? A season when we won nothing is the supposed pinnacle of what we should be aiming for mate? The 72 point 5th place trophy?

Shame after reaching such giddy heights he followed it with 2 seasons of complete bilge

Viva La Bonce massive

I agree with others, it's time to stop feeding the troll.

koeman though eh!

Slippin Jimmy · February 5, 2017

roy vernon said:
You are spot on there, that was the best club side (assuming that you are talking about the 69/70 championship team) that I ever saw and I don't mean the best Everton side, I mean the best. Club side. I still, all these years later, feel privileged to have watched them. The 62/63 side were good but not in the same league as the 69/70 side.

From all I have managed to glean in the years since 'the Cat' died, his players did not necessarily like him, but they all respected him. (If you get a chance take a look at the days of our life sky video in which Joe Royle, Colin Harvey and Howard Kendall are interviewed). For what it is worth, I think that if Koeman decides to stay here for the long haul, he will be as successful as 'the Cat'.

If he can get his first choice players in that he'd want I agree, solid manager, speaks the truth no matter what and he's Dutch, I love him

paulf · February 6, 2017

Loved him as a player and what a player... breathe fresh from the previous...doesn't pull any punches...very knowledgeable and requires the maximum of effort if you pull on a blue jersey...after he was the consummate professional..he requires the same...Kin ell even my son and I enjoy going the game again...great weekend for us ..

DrEFC · February 6, 2017

davek said:
Well I think there was something solid to go on with that first season wasn't there mate? All we have now is...well...nothing...

13 goals in the last 3 games, only one home loss this season,and playing the best & most efficient attacking football seen at Goodison for a long time. Deffo something to build on with a more solid defence, we look a team at the moment.

davek · February 6, 2017

zirc said:
let's see if we can take a scalp or two in some of our tough aways, but looks like we are on course for at least 60 points which would be a great season IMO, massive improvement.

Nowhere near a great first season though. Moyes first season after us being relegation candidates so long was much more impressive, and it goes without saying that Martinez's first season was off the charts impressive.

davek · February 6, 2017

DrEFC said:
13 goals in the last 3 games, only one home loss this season,and playing the best & most efficient attacking football seen at Goodison for a long time. Deffo something to build on with a more solid defence, we look a team at the moment.

Yes, something to build on. I will accept that.

GwladysBlue · February 6, 2017

I'm loving going to the match again. I can't wait for our next game.

It is a feeling that has been alien to me for nearly three years.

Unlike Moyes' era when he had us in similar positions, I actually believe we can smash through the ceiling this time.

davek · February 6, 2017

Elong said:
You said you don't want to be in the Europa. Why would 5th then be better?

Strategically speaking a EL campaign would be a disaster at this point. Anyone who wants to make progress next season better pray Everton don't qualify. But 5th obviously would be a real step forward after 11th fir two seasons.

kithnou · February 6, 2017

davek said:
Nowhere near a great first season though. Moyes first season after us being relegation candidates so long was much more impressive, and it goes without saying that Martinez's first season was off the charts impressive.

Remind me again mate? Can't recall reading about this.

GwladysBlue · February 6, 2017

davek said:
Nowhere near a great first season though. Moyes first season after us being relegation candidates so long was much more impressive, and it goes without saying that Martinez's first season was off the charts impressive.

Please Dave, enough now.

Elong · February 6, 2017

davek said:
Strategically speaking a EL campaign would be a disaster at this point. Anyone who wants to make progress next season better pray Everton don't qualify. But 5th obviously would be a real step forward after 11th fir two seasons.

Well either way you get to moan, I'm not sure how you're going to be satisfied.

Zezti · February 6, 2017

davek said:
Martinez's first season was off the charts impressive.

So will Koeman's be if United and Spurs flop hard like they did that season.

davek · February 6, 2017

Elong said:
Well either way you get to moan, I'm not sure how you're going to be satisfied.

Satisfied? I don't understand. What exactly am I supposed to be satisfied about? (Bear in mind I've seen this club lift European trophies and league titles). D'you really think I'm going to be doing cartwheels over a run of 6 games with good results?