He basically said that on talksport this morning too.
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He basically said that on talksport this morning too.
Foot Long Hot Dog
Player Valuation: A packet of pork scratchings
I'm no fan of Robles, and there's no way he's the future No.1 at Goodison long term.
However, Howard was mince before he was injured and Robles has done Ok in his last few games and should therefore retain his place
However, Howard was mince before he was injured and Robles has done Ok in his last few games and should therefore retain his place
Dithering Dougie
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It's a return of our first choice back four that has manly been the cause for this, he's hardly been under pressure during the last 4 games. We've just been more solid rather than Robles proving anything with great performances.
It's no surprise really Howards the number 1 and the better keeper but it's no coincidence that in the January window we were looking for someone to challenge Howard stronger, Martinez has said he needs more competition for his place. It's hardly a ringing endorsement for how he rates Robles is it.
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Martinez is right about having a number 1 and sticking with him after injury as GK is a different position in that respect to the outfield players.
However that is completely offset by how utterly gash Howard has been for the majority of the season. Any other top 7 manager would have dropped Howard long ago and rightly so. Robertos management of the big name players has left a lot to be desired since he came here. Goodison hates a player being picked because he is the managers favourite (p nev) and he is risking eroding what little support he has by dropping a player who has earned the spot.
However that is completely offset by how utterly gash Howard has been for the majority of the season. Any other top 7 manager would have dropped Howard long ago and rightly so. Robertos management of the big name players has left a lot to be desired since he came here. Goodison hates a player being picked because he is the managers favourite (p nev) and he is risking eroding what little support he has by dropping a player who has earned the spot.
marty mcfly
Player Valuation: £40m
I think modern managers have to be aware of the dressing room dynamic. Gone are the days of the authoritarian type of manager.
Howard might have been playing poorly but he was out of the side due to injury and many might feel if he wasn't brought back in then that would be unfair. However Howard now knows he has real competition and Joel has had a taste of 1st team football. I don't see how this is bad situation for us so although Joel doesn't deserve to be dropped it probably is the right decision.
I just hope Howard if he hasn't got his game face back makes a howler before the Europa games so Martinez can rightly bring Joel back in.
royvernon39
Player Valuation: £10m
RM says that Howard is still the no.1 keeper.
However, Joel will play.( in my opinion)
Its RM's management style.
Howard is not as good as Joel. ( in my opinion)
However, Joel will play.( in my opinion)
Its RM's management style.
Howard is not as good as Joel. ( in my opinion)
efcfanwirral
Player Valuation: £30m
3 clean sheets should speak for itself. Very strange decision if it happens
Eric Djemba-Djemba
Player Valuation: £60m
If I was Joel I'd be putting a transfer request in.
marty mcfly
Player Valuation: £40m
The message is that you have to take someone's place on merit not injury. It is now Howard's to loose. Joel has shown he can do the job.
coollino
Player Valuation: £80m
He thrashed a request out after the press conf, he is off.
Eric Djemba-Djemba
Player Valuation: £60m
Howard was a major reason why the back 4 was unsettled. Plus an unsettled back 4 doesn't account for him getting beat at the near post 15 times, the Crystal Palace game etc.
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