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03 May 2017 16:01:24
With you set to face Swansea, I just wondered, has Ashley Williams been a successful signing?

I am really interested in what you all perceive as being successful, so I don't want to put any criteria on it, just leave it open to you to interpret.

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03 May 2017 16:50:20
Yes I do, I know at times are defence has been questioned but overall it has improved and Williams was only short term 3 years especially as jags will probably leave after next season, but koeman knows a top centre half is going to cost big money so have to choose wisely personally I would like 2 CBs to come in a partnership that can be together for a while, won't get both but would love Van Dijk and Keane I think they would be great partnership but I think you be looking at maybe 80m for both.

03 May 2017 17:02:19
I think he filled a hole. Solid enough defender. Succesful might be pushing it but he's done a job for us!

03 May 2017 18:52:12
Ashley Williams has been a good signing he has helped the team and defence and been a consistent 7 out of 10 most games.

03 May 2017 18:45:29
Not convinced by him. Makes a fair few mistakes. Positional play isn't great and he's shocking on the ball. Looks scared whenever he receives it. Think nowadays you have to be better on the ball as a cb. Too many errors for me. I would say he's been dissappointing, especially as when he was at Swansea he looked like a top class player. Just my opinion tho.

03 May 2017 19:47:54
A difficult one ed. He was 31 when we got him in August 2016 for a reported 12M pounds. An expensive stop-gap in my opinion. On one hand we would have had trouble this year if we had not got him in and he is a solid if not spectacular performer, on the other hand I don't see him being good enough if we have any pretense of wanting to get into the top four since at this stage of his career he is just too slow. A good back up for the next few seasons and a good player to have in the squad especially in being a role model for the younger center-backs.

03 May 2017 20:13:23
I think he was a worthwhile signing. At the time of signing we didn't have a great deal of options, no enticements to attract the real top drawer players and we needed to bring in some solid Premier League experience to stop the influx of goals against us last season.

Yes we all knew time was not on his side, but as a consistent performer for Swansea and on the back of a very impressive Euro's campaign for Wales, nobody can deny that they were happy to bring him to Goodison. There were a lot of fans from a wide range of teams who, at the time, would definitely have welcomed him to their team. Considering that, Koeman made the sensible decision that he could benefit us.

Over the season i believe he has had a few inconsistent games, a few howlers, and definitely some moments of madness that have cost us dearly, and due to this i wouldn't be at all surprised to see him replaced. But to give him his due, he has also had games where he has been rock solid and really given 100% effort to ensure clean sheets, which we've had plenty of this year. I in no way doubt his desire to do his best for the team which is admirable.

On balance, we have been better with him. Apart from perhaps Holgate who is a revelation, he is clearly our best CB. Until we can attract the higher quality we need then i think he deserves a place in the team. A small stepping stone on the road to improvement yes, but improvement nonetheless.

03 May 2017 20:30:45
Me and degsy had this out a while back. I don't think he is a quality defender. He just seems prone to mistakes and being caught out. He can't shoulder all the blame for our conceding goals but he can't take all credit for clean sheets.

Rk is the one who tightened our defence up and I can see a few changes happening over the summer. More Intelligent and solid defenders brought in.

04 May 2017 00:28:36
12mill for a 31 year old jorneyman was not good bussiness, particularly to partner a 34 year old that time was, unfortunatly, starting to show his age, think jags has been great and if he is prepared to be a bit part player off the bench, we owe him that much, but williams plus cash for sigison would be my deal.

04 May 2017 05:44:38
12 mill for a journeyman who may still be in the 1st team in 2 seasons time may turn out good business. Especially when you compare with 6.5 mill for Kone and 13 mill for Niasse. We are already 11 points ahead of last season with 4 games to play. We have conceded 15 goals less. Yes Koeman and his organisation plays a part. Yes the emergence of Holgate has played a part. I believe the work rate of Davies has also played a part. But ask Koeman whether or not he built the foundation of the defence on Williams' experience and leadership qualities and I think you would find he would say that played a huge part of it. That's why we paid the big fee for him. That's also why Swansea are at the bottom this season and I am sure they would be interested in having him back. Remember too that he is Wales' captain. Wales did ok in the last international tournement. Only losing out closely to eventual winners Portugal in the semis. Williams has to take some credit for that too. I agree he is not the quickest. I agree he also makes mistakes. I agree he is slowing up. But like I said before, his contribution is more than just a player. His ability to organise, captain, lead and do what the manager wants must also be taken into consideration.

{Ed001's Note - what about Schneiderlin? Did he not bring defensive protection too?}

04 May 2017 11:46:19
IMO Williams was good signing and yes Schneiderlin did bring some defensive protection too we have an abundance of CM that provide good defensive cover with Barry, Besic, Davies, Gueye, McCarthy and Scheiderlin what we lack is a bit of creativity.

04 May 2017 11:46:19
IMO Williams was good signing and yes Schneiderlin did bring some defensive protection too we have an abundance of CM that provide good defensive cover with Barry, Besic, Davies, Gueye, McCarthy and Scheiderlin what we lack is a bit of creativity.

05 May 2017 07:18:32
He's been good. Not sure what money has to do with it. If he improves us that is what counts.

Defense is never about an individual. In fact more players contribute and form part of this area than trying to score a goal. As we have clearly improved this year then he has been a success as part of that.

Holgate will come through Mori will come back but we need 1 or 2 additions with us being in Europe and replacement for Jags. Out of 10 I'd say 7.5.

05 May 2017 17:22:09
Bit late replying but yes Ed Schneids also a help. But they say the backbone of any team is the spine. And Williams is very much a part of that.

{Ed001's Note - ok cheers.}







 

 

 
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