Yep, should have at least hit the target. Never seems to be able to time any header he attacks either.
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HalfTimeSayers
Player Valuation: £35m
Posting it this thread, but it could be in many:
Was there a player who consistently failed the “eye test” who then turned out great, and didn’t just lurk around the subs bench for a couple of years before having a couple of unsuccessful loans before disappearing?
We have bought so many recently that come on, and immediately anyone who’s watched a bit of footy can see they are crap. But we invent reasons so we can have hope. Why can’t they just be crap?
Example…Beto looked garbage, despite lots of effort, but he just needed to get used to the speed of the PL, we are passing the ball to him wrong, we have no creativity around him. Result: Still crap, and actually worse.
These new young players are putting in some performances that show them to be really ineffective. They are being really bad in ways that aren’t anything to do with experience or “minutes”. At their age, they have played football for hours, 5 days a week under the best coaches for that age-group, for over 10 years. Technically, they aren’t going to show huge leaps in skill and competence. Particularly with a manager like Moyes. They aren’t going to get any faster than they are now, only slower.
When we see Aznou play with verve, directness, put a great cross in, make some mistakes etc, it’s very clear he is actually decent. May work here, may not.
Same way within game or so of having KDH, ah, yes he is a really quality footballer, does the basics superbly and works hard. May work here, may not.
When we see Barry or Rohl’s early and performances and everyone thinks oh, erm…..
, it is very likely that they are just not going to be good enough, same as Beto. It’s often just as bad as it looks.
Random waffle, sorry. Just frustrated with all the “reasons”. Oh he will be better with an overlapping full-back (turns out it’s worse). He should really be an 8, a 6, a false 10.3 (doesn’t matter, still gives the ball away). If we have bought more tat, so be it. Chances are if they look a bit rubbish, it’s very likely they are a bit rubbish.
Was there a player who consistently failed the “eye test” who then turned out great, and didn’t just lurk around the subs bench for a couple of years before having a couple of unsuccessful loans before disappearing?
We have bought so many recently that come on, and immediately anyone who’s watched a bit of footy can see they are crap. But we invent reasons so we can have hope. Why can’t they just be crap?
Example…Beto looked garbage, despite lots of effort, but he just needed to get used to the speed of the PL, we are passing the ball to him wrong, we have no creativity around him. Result: Still crap, and actually worse.
These new young players are putting in some performances that show them to be really ineffective. They are being really bad in ways that aren’t anything to do with experience or “minutes”. At their age, they have played football for hours, 5 days a week under the best coaches for that age-group, for over 10 years. Technically, they aren’t going to show huge leaps in skill and competence. Particularly with a manager like Moyes. They aren’t going to get any faster than they are now, only slower.
When we see Aznou play with verve, directness, put a great cross in, make some mistakes etc, it’s very clear he is actually decent. May work here, may not.
Same way within game or so of having KDH, ah, yes he is a really quality footballer, does the basics superbly and works hard. May work here, may not.
When we see Barry or Rohl’s early and performances and everyone thinks oh, erm…..
, it is very likely that they are just not going to be good enough, same as Beto. It’s often just as bad as it looks.Random waffle, sorry. Just frustrated with all the “reasons”. Oh he will be better with an overlapping full-back (turns out it’s worse). He should really be an 8, a 6, a false 10.3 (doesn’t matter, still gives the ball away). If we have bought more tat, so be it. Chances are if they look a bit rubbish, it’s very likely they are a bit rubbish.
HalfTimeSayers
Player Valuation: £35m
Good point that. There was one in the week I think were he managed to head it high and almost away from goal, as though the cross was behind him and he was reaching back, but it wasn’t, it was there to punch his forehead through it, but instead he convulsed and it hit him on the ear or something.
He definitely doesn’t anticipate anything, or gamble. This can be taught, but you’d rather it was in-built. Who doesn’t love a tap in? Apparently both our strikers.
Unfortunately that penalty seems to show where his mindset is at for me.
That wasn’t confidence, that was some sort of weird for the ‘gram entitlement that he’s something he isn’t.
Given the support he’s had and the performances he been putting in, you would hope he would have the foresight to just do the easiest thing and bladder it on target rather than try something so risky in those circumstances.
To me it says it’s all about him.
That wasn’t confidence, that was some sort of weird for the ‘gram entitlement that he’s something he isn’t.
Given the support he’s had and the performances he been putting in, you would hope he would have the foresight to just do the easiest thing and bladder it on target rather than try something so risky in those circumstances.
To me it says it’s all about him.
Beacuse it’s all about looking cool these days … like pogbas run up … they all want their own custom run up and celebration for FIFA 26 mate … drives me nuts … I mean has any team ever failed to score with 3 pens ?
Whoever scouted and signed him should be sacked … how can our recruitment be so bad for so long …
The only signings that have turned out well are the ones where we have no money so have to buy for 16-18m….
As soon as we actually have a budget which gives us options we spunk it on crap players …
The only signings that have turned out well are the ones where we have no money so have to buy for 16-18m….
As soon as we actually have a budget which gives us options we spunk it on crap players …
I agree yeah they don’t just wanna score, they want to look cool and different and say look at me it’s stupid
MaximusEvertonius
Player Valuation: £20m
The penalty kicks taken by Everton didn’t say to me those lads were desperate and hungry enough like us fans to do whatever they had to do in order to bring the club a much-needed boost from winning a trophy. What I felt was a lot of ‘oh, well’.
artetatata
Player Valuation: £500k
His shovel left club foot cross summed him up for me. You don’t see that sort of rubbish at Sunday League.
Penalty was a cracker.
Penalty was a cracker.
MaximusEvertonius
Player Valuation: £20m
PKs are essentially the highest percentage shot to score. The only question is do I smash the sh*t out of it in the top right, top left, bottom right, or bottom left. Saving a penalty is rare for a keeper. It’s usually based on percentages or just lucky diving the right way. Our shots were like the steam roller scene in Austin Powers. Plenty of time to react.
Our first team players couldn't give a shut about our club. Not one of them. Been a supporter since about 1980. Never experienced a group of players with no pride, fight or hunger for our shirt.
He embarrassed himself.
Not good enough to wear an Everton shirt....let alone a Messi-esque chip with a penalty.
I rate Tosun higher.
Not good enough to wear an Everton shirt....let alone a Messi-esque chip with a penalty.
I rate Tosun higher.
Drumblue
Player Valuation: £8m
On Rohl, I think he will be a decent player for us.Posting it this thread, but it could be in many:
Was there a player who consistently failed the “eye test” who then turned out great, and didn’t just lurk around the subs bench for a couple of years before having a couple of unsuccessful loans before disappearing?
We have bought so many recently that come on, and immediately anyone who’s watched a bit of footy can see they are crap. But we invent reasons so we can have hope. Why can’t they just be crap?
Example…Beto looked garbage, despite lots of effort, but he just needed to get used to the speed of the PL, we are passing the ball to him wrong, we have no creativity around him. Result: Still crap, and actually worse.
These new young players are putting in some performances that show them to be really ineffective. They are being really bad in ways that aren’t anything to do with experience or “minutes”. At their age, they have played football for hours, 5 days a week under the best coaches for that age-group, for over 10 years. Technically, they aren’t going to show huge leaps in skill and competence. Particularly with a manager like Moyes. They aren’t going to get any faster than they are now, only slower.
When we see Aznou play with verve, directness, put a great cross in, make some mistakes etc, it’s very clear he is actually decent. May work here, may not.
Same way within game or so of having KDH, ah, yes he is a really quality footballer, does the basics superbly and works hard. May work here, may not.
When we see Barry or Rohl’s early and performances and everyone thinks oh, erm…..
Random waffle, sorry. Just frustrated with all the “reasons”. Oh he will be better with an overlapping full-back (turns out it’s worse). He should really be an 8, a 6, a false 10.3 (doesn’t matter, still gives the ball away). If we have bought more tat, so be it. Chances are if they look a bit rubbish, it’s very likely they are a bit rubbish.
MaximusEvertonius
Player Valuation: £20m
You’re so right. And that’s sad. Back then the players and fans were woven together. You knew they were fighting for the badge. Not so much now. Until it hurts the player the way it hurts a fan, it’ll stay like this.
