09 Dec 2016 15:01:44
Givern that Holgate looked comfotable at right back, could there be a short term option of playing Coalman on the wing, he does offer a threat going forward, plus Gerry, and Lennon look wowfully out of touch.
09 Dec 2016 16:40:06
I like your thinking JCW.
09 Dec 2016 19:33:01
I was thinking similar or even slot him into the midfield. One thing is for sure. Holgate has looked pretty comfortable in that role in every game so far. We could do with Tom Davies having a go too. I have to say with Cleverly, Barry and Gana in the team we pose very little attacking threat and that is no reflection on Gana. he has been the one bright star. But those 3 look like they could play forever without us scoring a goal.
09 Dec 2016 20:00:38
I was saying this to my mate the other week. Coleman knows where the net is, causes trouble and puts a shift in. Everything that Deulofeu and Lennon have struggled with this season.
09 Dec 2016 20:51:08
It's a top idea. How do you plan against that? Very capable of creating and will be more than adequate backup cover if holgate needs a bit of support.
10 Dec 2016 01:26:43
Agree with you there Degsy. I personally don't think Cleverley should play for us again.
10 Dec 2016 08:39:30
I tried to give him a chance when we signed him. Everyone was saying what a bad signing he was but I thought I would give him a chance. He has had about 50 chances now and all I can say is that he gets the ball and then makes a slow easy pass. Time and time again. Barry usually does the same. but at least he breaks up the opposition play. Gana does the same but will occasionally run with the ball and play a penetrating pass. Yes Blue Tommy, I would rather let Tom Davies have a go and learn. no wins in 8 now so why carry on struggling with the same old stuff? Koeman must see that now.
10 Dec 2016 08:41:15
Yes Toffee Ace. he can tackle, he can pass, he can head and he can shoot and he can sometimes dribble. Is that not what makes a good midfielder? It also gives him more than Barkley at the moment.
10 Dec 2016 10:28:56
I don't know who keeps disagreeing with my posts but I suspect they disagree because they are my posts! Not because of the content. Whoever it was. please can you explain which bit you disagree with because it looks pretty sensible to me. In this day and age, full backs and midfielders are often inter changed. Just not at Everton?
10 Dec 2016 11:07:09
Also, regarding Davies, from what I've seen of him he is genuinely the most exciting midfield prospect that we have. I would hate for his development to stall just because Koeman doesn't like playing youngsters and woukd rather play Cleverley.