04 Oct 2015 20:31:25
Note for Everton coaching staff.
When defending corners tell Ross to stand goal side of the player he is supposed to be marking and not in front of him.
Two goals in 6 days down to the very basics of defending taught in Primary school.
2 points dropped today and if we are to progress we must eradicate these constant errors.
A goalkeeper who came off his line would help.
{Ed025's Note - i agree that ross was poor on that corner mushy, but the keeper has got to be stonger there mate, anyone in that 6 yard box would get flattened by big nev when he played..whether it was the opposition or us!..
04 Oct 2015 21:09:16
Howards mistakes cost us too many points every season. We need a better keeper, he is not good enough. Its that simple. He does make good saves some games but 99% of keepers in any league make good saves at times.
04 Oct 2015 21:15:26
Totally right Ed. I have read posts on here for some years now whereby Howard has been slated and I have supported him. In one on one situations I would say he is as good as anyone else. but it now appears teams are lumping balls onto the 6 yard line for their forwards to attack knowing that Howard will be rooted. I suspect both he and Barry will need replacing. Ok Barry was great today but his age really means he is on his last legs. let's hope we get a good keeper in and a central midfielder soon.
04 Oct 2015 21:48:01
Totally agree with 90% of what you said there Degsypulford. I said before todays game in posts relating to Lukaku last week the 2 positions most needed strengthening is Keeper and striker. Robles may be the answer. Not convinced either way Howard is getting on and is definitely past his best. All in all he served the club well but it has to be his last season as first choice.
Barry totally agree it should be his last season too. Great to have him for 3 seasons. Good addition, but not getting any younger. Where I don't agree with you is we need to sign a DM? Really?
Without Barry we have McCarthy, Besic, Gibson. Hopefully Gibson will put injuries behind him now. Barkley can play there also along with Osman and Ledson may even be an option. Baines played a few there also and Martinez mentioned how would make a good midfielder. With all the options we have at left back now that could very well happen.
I think we're well enough covered there at the moment. Keeper and striker for me.
05 Oct 2015 00:49:42
Butler from stoke? We almost had him two years ago, don't know for certain, who mess that one up at the time.
05 Oct 2015 08:58:58
I even forgot Clevs in above comment so think we're pretty well full in that position. Prob our most filled position along with left back. Rather see money spent elsewhere like keeper and striker.
Never got why people slagged Clev. He's slowly changing peoples opinion. Always tries his best like Naismith.
05 Oct 2015 09:11:20
All keepers make mistakes no matter who, weigh up Howards mistakes against some of the great saves he makes, all in all he is not that bad.
who else would anyone bring in that is that much better or more consistent?
05 Oct 2015 09:46:57
I said that in an earlier comment wakka. Howard has been a great servant to Everton. Sadly time moves on and in my opinion he's past his best. Think its time to look for his replacement. No doubt he will make vital saves later on in the season.
Goaldie is too important position. Look how Chelsea are doing with their second choice goalie. Bet they would be damn glad of Cech now.
05 Oct 2015 12:42:47
Have to agree, that Howard was at fault for their goal, but we've known for a long time that he can't control his box, and coming for corners/crosses is something he hasn't a clue about. We need to replace him in January otherwise any chance we have of winning something or qualifying will be gone. Wouldn't mind Schmeichel as his replacement.