21 Sep 2016 08:22:58
Last nights performance showed me that my last season's neegativity was somewhat justified. The fringe players are just not good enough. ie the ones given a chance last night. Thank god we have someone who immediately came in and started to make changes. We can see we need more. let's hope we get one ot two more in in January. And not too many injuries and suspensions in between. Having said all that some of the regulars had an off night last night. let's hope it is a wake up call.
21 Sep 2016 09:22:40
Yes it was disappointing and some players need a kick up the arse. But are we all guilty of what we accuse the younger generation of today? We all claim they want instant success and have no patience.
That was one game. We are better than that. I wouldn't start completely writing players off based on one game. The best of players can have bad games.
Koeman did say it will take 2 years to get to where he wants. He is still learning about players at his disposal. Some haven't played in many games yet.
I'll guarantee one thing there will be more results like last night throughout the season. It reminded me of last season. The cobwebs still need to be properly shook off imho.
{Ed025's Note - i know it happens NBTB but i was hoping for a better showing against a norwich reserve side, but its over now and its onwards and upwards, its ok to not be happy with your team 100% of the time though it shows you care mate..
21 Sep 2016 09:32:40
Absolutely Ed025.
21 Sep 2016 09:58:58
The other way of looking at it was that Norwich reserve players were playing to make the first Team where as I would suggest those from Everton, such as Cleverly know they are Squad players and ergo nothing to prove.
21 Sep 2016 12:35:42
I was particularly surprised at the poor performances by Barkley and Mirallas when he came on. Both of whom had impressed me with their reactions to the new manager. But more dissappointing was the performances of Cleverly and Lennon. This was their opportunity to stake a claim in the first team with good performances. Mori too. By the way, someone posted about being out the FA Cup. this one is the League cup.
21 Sep 2016 15:35:36
You could add Del boy as well. Very disappointed in him. He should be running rings around the likes of last nights opponents.