Ronald Koeman discussion

IllinoisBlue · August 28, 2017

Mirallas has been a bit of a sulker ever since he joined us, through Moyes, Roberto and now Koeman.

Gerbs · August 28, 2017

Death said:
I would even go as far to say Geordie-Kopite.

Bc I expect Everton to have a go at it, you're calling me a Kopite? You can do one

Gerbs · August 28, 2017

Death said:
I would even go as far to say Geordie-Kopite.

You better watch what you're doing throwing around kopite insults

Death · August 28, 2017

Gerbs said:
Bc I expect Everton wto have a go at it, you're calling me a Kopite? You can do one

I didn't call you a Kopite. Will you give this post a like btw. Trying to be worth 3 million. Thanks.

a bell maul · August 28, 2017

chicoazul said:
Your question was sancitmonus.

Go see Newcastle United for a lesson on how not to be as a fanbase. Touched?

So I'll repeat. We just got beat 2-0 away to the champions, our first defeat in 7 games this season. The amount of anger, fall out and manager "lambasting" from our fans is way over the top. Toxic even. Geordie even.

I'm presuming that the 'woe is us/Koeman out!! calls (like I made), were made tongue in cheek. If they weren't , this forum has got members with some serious issues lol
I love GOT: it's a madhouse in here!

Cork Evertonian · August 28, 2017

I suppose it is a worry that Koeman is setting up the team too defensive in the big matches.But Chelsea came into the game yesterday fresh as daisies.While we were playing our third away game in 7 day's.Away to Man City, the game in Croatia and then Stamford Bridge yesterday.I think that has to be acknowledged.

rochdaleblue · August 28, 2017

Cork Evertonian said:
I suppose it is a worry that Koeman is setting up the team too defensive in the big matches.But Chelsea came into the game yesterday fresh as daisies.While we were playing our third away game in 7 day's.Away to Man City, the game in Croatia and then Stamford Bridge yesterday.I think that has to be acknowledged.

Our 'failure' to kill the hadjuk tie off in the first leg, ensured we had to put out a full strength team in Croatia. Injuries and suspensions yesterday resulted in us not being able to rotate the team more yesterday. But 3 away games in 6 days (two against the champions and favourites for the title) would have been a challenge for any team, not just us.

blue61 · August 28, 2017

I'm generally a Koeman fan, but he sure needs to pull his head out of his backside in his approach to 'tough games'. The eleven he sent out into the pitch yesterday were/are capable of playing a better brand of togger, regardless of the opposition.

nsno-chris · August 28, 2017

Invaded by geordies

GwladysBlue · August 28, 2017

Did he set up this way with Southampton?

Sure I remember them smashing Chelsea about 3-1 at Stamford Bridge when he was manager.

Think he beat United and Arsenal a few times, too.

New managers of Everton must get their guns confiscated and handed a knife on their first day.

Seathestars · August 28, 2017

Tough to get them motivated after 3 games in a week.

rochdaleblue · August 28, 2017

Seathestars said:
Tough to get them motivated after 3 games in a week.

I'm sorry I couldn't disagree with you more. If you can't get motivated to play in game against the champions on the back of a decent result in Europe, then those players shouldn't be at the club.

Seathestars · August 28, 2017

rochdaleblue said:
I'm sorry I couldn't disagree with you more. If you can't get motivated to play in game against the champions on the back of a decent result in Europe, then those players shouldn't be at the club.

I get what you're saying mate but mentally we looked spent. I don't recall a team ever looking so jaded.

Cork Evertonian · August 28, 2017

We need another striker and left back, and Koeman was quick to remind the board of that yesterday.Whatever issues there is with Koeman, being a yes man and pr man for the board (a la Moyes and Martinez) is not one of them.

allen · August 28, 2017

Drawing conclusions based solely on yesterday's match is totally absurd.

We won't have a week as hard as this one all season. Give Koeman a break, he didn't choose the fixtures.

Too many fans seem to be using Chelsea as a yardstick of our progress. Not only is it absurdly early in the season to be drawing conclusions about our chances, but Chelsea shouldn't be the measure.

I've gained hope this weekend. The real target for the season is putting ourselves in the 'top 6' bracket. Arsenal's, and to a lesser extent Tottenham's, performances have shown us that there's light there.

The media have slapped a glass ceiling over our heads already. Don't fall for that. Sixth, at the least, is attainable.