11 May 2018 18:42:39
Good to see that Matthew Pennington has earned a new contract with Everton by playing so well during his season-long loan at Leeds United.
Here's hoping a few of the other loanees have shown enough to improve their chances at Everton.
We need to bring youthful replacements into the first-team squad and if it's homegrown talent then so much the better in my humble opinion.
{Ed001's Note - you might want to ask on the Leeds site about how well he played while there, they don't seem impressed.}
11 May 2018 20:48:07
Unfortunatley, ed 1 is right, has been the subject of much criticisum, and could only get into the side when someone eles was injured. Sorry, but if he is unable to hold down a place in the championship, at 23, does not bode well for even a bit part player in a prem set-up.
11 May 2018 21:52:28
Might also want to ask why Leeds were hoping to keep him for next season.
Jags is nearing the end, Funes Mori will be on his way, possibly Williams, Holgate still injured, I think it makes sense to give him a extended contract, until we at least get replacements in.
Once that is in place, we can see if Pennington steps up to the plate, if not then we can move him on, very little will be lost in wages over the time at Everton.
Personally, I would not be surprised if Everton have their eye on a Leeds player, and are using this as a bargaining tool.
11 May 2018 22:01:05
Let’s not also forget, they did not think much of Ross Barkley either, when he was on loan at Leeds.
11 May 2018 22:51:31
A few keyboard warriors on social media criticising a player isn’t conclusive, but if the club’s hardcore away support start criticising a player at matches, then I start to take notice - and if the club’s home fans also then start criticising vociferously at the matches, then it becomes much clearer as to how a player is performing.
12 May 2018 00:03:16
And they were right nev.
12 May 2018 06:35:22
My "and they were right" comment was for the Leeds thinking Ross B is rubbish. I repeat and they were right.