William Carvalho

[dancing llama]

I would be very happy watching Big Willy spraying his balls all over the place.

cough

 

[Papa Shango]

The thing about long balls is that, when you have just one player in the opposing half of the pitch like we've done for the last 12 months, then it becomes a hoof. I'm sure that will change under Silva.

The important thing here is that Carvalho has the vision and ability to turn defence into attack very quickly, something the likes if Gana and Schneids do not possess.

Kind of agree but maybe Gueye and Schneiderlin were not able to do it because of exactly what you said about only having one one player (if that) in the opponents half for the last year or two. I think Schniderlin is capable of it for example. For all his flaws he is technically proficient.

 

[Kinky Koeman]

It’s happening. x

 

[Barnfred 55]

Kind of agree but maybe Gueye and Schneiderlin were not able to do it because of exactly what you said about only having one one player (if that) in the opponents half for the last year or two. I think Schniderlin is capable of it for example. For all his flaws he is technically proficient.

In fairness Gana hasn't shown he has it in his locker in the 2 years he has been here. Schneids may well have the ability but also didnt show it in the first few months with us when his game was more give and receive.

Barry could so it and was very effective.

 

[Kantareller]

Uh, Morgan is a statue. He’s completely worthless attempting to make anyone in space and as a result, he’s completely worthless. Carvalho is a much better athlete, covers mor ground, and is faster as well. Not that it’s saying much of course.

From what I've seen Carvalho is a slug, but yes he's a much better footballer than Morgz.

 

[Thetigerblue]

The reputations of both Silva and Brands are on the line here. This is the job that confirms Silva as the talented young coach that has now come of age in a big club or confirms that he flattered to deceive. Brands can make a name for himself throughout Europe in this job or provide further proof that anything coming from the Dutch league must be looked at with caution.

Their transfer activity this summer is crucial for them which makes me doubtful about the signing of James Maddison for big money when we are being far more accountable about the money we spend this summer.

I think they will go with players they know well and will know what they can get from them. Silva will know how fast or slow Carvalho is and having managed in the Premiership he should know if Carvalho can survive there.

If we sign players that have a very good season and we as a club have a good season the Brands/Silva will be in a much stronger position to take some risks when signing players in future windows.

I completely agree with this. Everton has tested and shredded the reputations of all recent managers, highlighting their inadequacies. We've had funds and offered a great chance for people to excel.
Martinez - couldn't organise defenses here either.
Koeman - that dream of managing Barcelona sunk beneath the waves
Allardyce - if only I had a big club prepared to spend lots of money, I'd show everyone I'm not just a relagation specialist.

 

[YoboCopter]

From what I've seen Carvalho is a slug, but yes he's a much better footballer than Morgz.

Makelele wasnt fast was he?
Or pirlo?
Not comparing him quality wise but you dont NEED pace to be good in holding role

 

[BlueToff]

So lemme get this straight. We generally despise Schneiderlein because of his lack of effort but are willing to excuse someone jogging back even MORE lackadaisical because he "lacks pace"?

Couldn't we try, I dunno, "improve" our athleticism?

Carvalho is better than Schneiderlin though.

He isn't the quickest, but always manages to get himself in the right position to intercept and then has the quality on the ball to pick out a good pass.

Also, when he does run forward, his size and power make it difficult to get him off the ball.

 

[BlueToff]

Imo Carvalho is technically a much better footballer that wanyama.
Wanyama is s beast, but is nothing special, let’s be honest he can’t be up to much if Dier keeps him out of the spurs team.

Hmm

Kind of agree

Wanyama is a good player though. He's struggled with injury.

You mention Dier, but it isn't that cut and dry.

Dier is in there because he works better with Dembele than Wanyama does. It's more about that partnership rather than Dier being better than Wanyama.

 

[BlueToff]

Yeah that could work, I watched a video about Silva's tactics at Watford and Gylfi would operate like Cleverly in the 433 system, starting deep in the three then transitioning into a ten when we have the ball. But I do feel we actually need a new athletic box to box player aswell as Willy because that isn't a physical enough midfield and what we need is someone who can transition with the ball and take us up the park, someone who can get around the pitch. In theory it could be Davies/Gylfi but again you need options and different types put current midfield lacs physicality and pace hence teams like Arsenal just walk through us away from home. I suppose it depends how many we can shift if its one or two center mids we bring in this summer.

I don't see us signing two midfielders unless we ship four out (which isn't beyond the realms of possibility, mind).

If we want a box-to-box player, I don't think Willy should be the first choice.

However, if we're wanting a player to add some strength, size and power - with passing ability to boot - then Willy could be the man.

 

[FTY]

Chant of "I want to C Willy" (to the tune of I Want To Break Free) doing the rounds on Twitter

I like it tbh, catchy. Up Everton

 

[Nyhus]

We always go on about the dangers of buying players based on 10 minute youtube videos. But this is the first case I've seen of NOT buying a player based on a 20 second video.

The player could have been feeling ill or anything. Somebody said he was substituted at half time which could maybe point to this.

Everyone knows he isn't the quickest of players. But his positioning and reading of the game more than make up for that and he is an automatic choice for both club and country. His teams, whether that be club or country, have fantastic defensive records when he is in the team.

Not sure whether we're interested or if he'll fit into our new preferred system, but to suggest he's not good enough for us is a bit silly in my opinion.

I agree, but that doesnt remove my worry. Had he been sick enough to explain that horror ‘run’ he made, Im pretty sure he wouldnt have played, they have more midfielders than just WillyC.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I agree, but that doesnt remove my worry. Had he been sick enough to explain that horror ‘run’ he made, Im pretty sure he wouldnt have played, they have more midfielders than just WillyC.

The point is still you are judging him on 20 seconds out of around 300 hours he has played at senior level.

 

[Nyhus]

Always liked Big Willy, myself.

I prefer female genitalia myself, but to each his own.

The point is still you are judging him on 20 seconds out of around 300 hours he has played at senior level.

Like I said, i know it's silly, but it being silly doesn't change me wanting us to buy him less, which makes me silly. Im fine with that.

I thought he was fantastic during the euros.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I prefer female genitalia myself, but to each his own.


Like I said, i know it's silly, but it being silly doesn't change me wanting us to buy him less, which makes me silly. Im fine with that.

I thought he was fantastic during the euros.

That's just silly.