24 Sep 2015 12:49:34
While I don't condone what Mirallas did yes it was a red and he deserves his punishment, but I can understand were the frustration came from, he sees players been played in wide positions that are not wingers and yet he is been given the odd run here and there if Martinez did not want him why didn't he just sell him then, Bobby is partly responsible for this he gave him a new contract and told him he is part of his plans just don't know what goes through that mans head at times.
24 Sep 2015 13:31:54
I think your being a bit harsh on Bobby there Stef the blue. I whole heartedly think Martinez does want him and most definitely will need him in the future.
I do understand what your saying and also understand Mirallas's frustration in a way. But he should act like a professional and take his chance to impress when it arises. Nothing to do with his sending off. I'm talking in general. I wouldn't make a big deal about his sending off. I'd just forget about and move on.
I'm a fan
24 Sep 2015 13:38:05
Continued: I'm a fan of Mirallas. I think he is brilliant but can be hot and cold. I think Martinez is trying to somehow get the most out of him on a more continuous rhythm. Trying to get him to be more consistent. There's no doubt about it. Mirallas can be the difference in wining a game or losing. He's that type of player
But no player is bigger than the club and no player should think they have an automatic place on the team. He should be a professional and put his head down and force his way into the team.
I have no doubt Mirallas will play plenty this season. It's a long time till May and he'll get plenty of chances to get into the team. Just needs to be patient. And when he does get in make everyone think he should be picked more often. Which I think and hope he does
24 Sep 2015 16:40:44
I like mirallas as well but coming on with a couple of minutes to go is ridiculous! he should have been given longer he's a proven senior player, he may also be an option up front instead of Lukaku who is out of form at the moment he has plenty of pace and is one of the best in a one on one situation!
24 Sep 2015 17:04:25
No doubt he has got talent but there must be a reason why he has been used sparingly by the two managers he has played under at Goodison. He's had his fair share of injuries since he joined us but, even when fit, he either starts and gets taken off or he comes off the bench. It's been suggested before that his stamina is questionable, not sure if there is truth in that or not but it would certainly make sense.
I could understand his frustration at lack of game time but he has to be professional and not let his emotions get the better of him. Wasn't the worst tackle in the world but it was worthy of the red that later transpired. I just hope RM does not hold it against him too much or for too long.
I'm not a big fan of making subs so late in the game. Someone like KM has the ability to change a game with an assist or a goal but giving him less than 5 minutes is asking a bit much. RM should have given him at least 10 with the instructions of being direct and running at the full backs when they are naturally tiring. No real point in keeping a player with such ability on the bench until time is nearly up.
25 Sep 2015 18:29:09
for me team is doing pretty well so far why change think come the second half of season against lesser teams we will see a lot more of lennon mirallas and delboy three points from west brom will have us in a strong position considering the tough games we have played so far
25 Sep 2015 20:45:37
Well said Cobyone. Your comment seems to look at the bigger picture.