Billy, Billy Billy..where do we begin? We've had all the expect opinions and excuses ; He was tired from coming off the back of a full Russian season into ours, He can't adapt to the speed and physicality of our Premier League,He can only be played on the wide left and thus causing the team to be unbalanced etc..
I think the simple answer is, he is just not good enough for top flight Premier League, not to the standard that is expected at an ambitious and gilded club as Everton - Maybe Fulham or Sunderland, just not here.
On his début during a Europe league game, he shone like no other. Pin point crosses and corners and a sweet left foot that we had no seen the likes of for decades here. He was a diamond in the rough -
Moyes had worked his magic again. But as the Premier games came fast and furious, Billy went the opposite way. His confidence waned then his touch quickly followed by his football aptitude. Watch any game involving Billy and his movement is stunted - He'll pass then stop and some times even get in the way of advancing midfield team mates.
On the right he looks lost and to a point - a Billy No Mates. No cohesion or bond with whoever plays right back and no scope for those marauding over lapping attacks from the likes of Peanuts and Baines. Sadly he is adding to an already weakened and lack lustre right wing.
His first time touch can be infuriating yet his goals can be orgasmic. But we demand Nothing but the Best at Everton and sadly for the outlay made on Billy, we ain't getting value for money and I don't think we ever will. I honestly think Billy's best option is a loan deal to hone his skills and let him adapt in a less demanding team. If we are to rally forward towards a European place, accommodating Billy is only going to hinder us and weaken our resolve.
We need a finished article on the right hand side and that man is the boy from California..the Anti-Billy ..Landon Donovan!
Amen Brother.
