02 Nov 2015 16:39:22
What a difference a season makes. Goals are back at Everton this season and our top 6 attacking players are a joy to watch.
The difference Ged makes is huge. He would be third in the goals and assists for last season already but he's not the only one:
1. Big Rom 8 goals 4 assists
2. Kone 5 goals 3 assists
3. Ross 4 goals 4 assists
4. Ged Def 2 goals 6 assists
5 Naisy 4 goals 0 assists
6. Kev 1 goal 1 assist
Not a bad start to the season and just a quarter of the way through!
NSNO COYB.
02 Nov 2015 20:03:22
Del boy is growing on me with every minute he plays. Hope he cuts out the diving though. Not overly bothered with his lack of tracking back. If he continues the way he is he'll have one hell of a season and the tracking back won't be as big of an issue.
Competition really hotting up for places. Mirallas, Clev, Baines, Pienaar, Osman, Besic all either just back or will be back in for the next game. It will great for the players to push each other if they stay injury free. Bit of a headache for Martinez.
03 Nov 2015 01:20:51
He puts so much into running at defenders that sometimes a bit of leeway is needed, sometimes we get the box and play pass the buck not wanting to lose it he gets it and first thought I'd can I beat him, refreshing.
03 Nov 2015 11:12:45
NBTB 'not tracking back' live at the game and watching it at home twice more the bloke was everywhere, think you are being a bit harsh there mate.
03 Nov 2015 15:08:34
Agree Blue mate but not Osman, he has had his day, but don't worry about him he will get a job in the staff, its full of jobs for the boys, there nights out must be brill, LOL.
03 Nov 2015 16:06:47
Duncansmum I'm not being one bit harsh on Del boy. I'm giving him loads of praise. Just look at my posts. The reason I mentioned 'tracking back' was because someone was giving out that he wasn't tracking back enough. That comment was more for them than my opinion really.
Someone mentioned him being a golden boy or something in the Sunderland game. I can't remember who it was. I made a comment then after that saying you couldn't give out about him. He scored one and set up 2. As I said in previous posts, I'm very excited about Del boy and I think he's only going to get better.
If you look at any of my posts I'm praising Del boy. He'd be one of the first names on the team if I was picking it. He adds so much going forward and helps bring out the best in Lukaku. His tracking back has improved plenty.
03 Nov 2015 22:01:02
I made the 'golden boy' comment. Not because I have any particular problem with Deulofeu but merely to highlight that certain players (Doofy and Mirallas in particular) seem exempt from criticism while others are constantly picked on.
If it had been McGeady or Ossie who just stood and watched their man go forward like that they would have been torn apart by people on here. However people were actually making excuses for Doofy like 'we've got2 def mids it's not his job'. Hence the golden boy comment.
I have no problem with criticism as long as it's fair and the same for everyone.
Imo Doofy and Mirallas are like Suarez or Sterling i. e in it for their own glory. And are not team players like Ossie or Lennon or Kone for example! But yet people love them and hardly ever criticize them.
They are quality players who can change a game but should watch how someone like David Silva plays if they ever want to be great players!
03 Nov 2015 23:28:05
I know where your coming from aflm78 and I agree with a lot of what your saying. No one said 'we have 2 def midf, its not his job'.
What was said is that 2 places out of 11 is sacrificed so other players can concentrate and play to their strengths i. e. attacking. Its just a tactical and positional thing. If that's the game plan so be it.
I have criticized Mirallas before as I do like him. I find him very hot and cold. Del boy is still very young and is improving in every aspect of his game imo.
They are both top players and I think its good to try and fit them in to the team. I understand when you say they are not team players like Kone, Oassie and Lennon.
But isn't it good to have a different blend of players to work off different strengths and game plans?
I also know where your coming from in regards players getting abuse. I stood up for my fair share of them. Kone, Clev and even McGeady.
In fairness Mirallas and Del boy are very talented and I'd much prefer and have them at the club. I don't think they are immune from criticism. I've seen both get their fair share of criticism. At times too much.
Guess they'll all get criticism and praise. Suppose it depends more on the fans dishing out the criticism and praise rather than the players really. Sad I know but that's the reality of it.
Naismith also gets flack from fans that I absolutely detest. Not only is he a top professional who gives his everything for the club. He's a decent human being who is very generous to the fans and deserves every bit of praise that goes his way.