23 Oct 2014 20:17:40
Ratings:howard-6-had nothing to do but still won't come out and collect crosses which is really annoying, hibbert-7-not much going forward but did his defensive work very well, jagielka-8-very solid and handled origi really well, distin-6.5-looked really dodgy and has evidently lost a yard of pace, again, baines-7-wasnt allowed forward too much but very solid throughout, besic-6.5-few dodgy moments but still fonding his feet, barry-8-reads everything so well, wonderful bit of skill to get inbetween 2 players on our left hand side, defended really well, mcgeady-5-jesus christ, should of continued running when we broke, he slows everything down and cannot pass, the worst thing? He could be really good if he knew what to do with the ball after running with it, awful tonight though, barkley-6-lost it a lot but when he did get a run he looked dangerous, still not fully fit though, pienaar-6-does random backheels for no reason and lost not only the ball, but his mind, would of been sent off had he not been substituted, eto-7.5-he is so classy, little bits of magic and not afraid to have the ball, really unfortunate with his chance first half, great seeing him talk to barkley, what a guy, lukaku-6.5-certainly look better with him on, had nothing to work with though, atsu-6-came on and didn't really do anything, happy with a point, need to beat them at home however, good result nontheless
{Ed025's Note - you gave mcgeady 5?.....thats 6 too many for me swan..worst player to ever wear an everton shirt for me, i thought he was crap when we bought him but decided to give the guy a chance...that chance is over..sell him and give the team who takes him a pile of dosh..
23 Oct 2014 20:31:37
I would probably sell him too, he doesn't get assists as he can't pass and he can't do what mirallas does and get goals, if he can't do either, I don't know what he is offering, least he will be 2nd worst you have ever seen when big tom joins us in the summer, if we want a proper winger who we have a good chance of getting if we want him, yarmolenko
I agree with with both swan and Ed025s Mcgeady I have never rated, and was suprised we signed him.You expect wingers to beat a man get down the line and whip a cross into the box.He does neither.He always plays with his back to goal, receives the ball only to pass it backwards, very rarely beats a man and his final ball all round is shocking, he offers nothing apart from tying himself in knots with the silly stepovers and turns.
{Ed025's Note - and thats when hes having a blinder jimmy..
Ed025: if you reckon that McGeady is the worst Everton player, then you must have not seen (or perhaps just wiped from your memory) such crackers as Bernie Wright. Once Harry Catterick had signed him, I just knew that the heights achieved by the 1970 championship side were no longer attainable and we would be in the dark ages for a long time - which (apart from some brief false dawns during the following decade and more) is what happened until the mid-1980s. What made it worse was that as we floundered the lot across the park were lording it domestically and in Europe.
By the way, I was watching ToffeeTV (very good imho) on YouTube and one of their lads said that if we'd had Bill Shankly as manager then we'd have gone on from strength to strength after 1970. A heretical view to most Evertonians, but an interesting and provocative suggestion.
{Ed025's Note - i remember bernie sid, and he was an absolute whopper. but aiden is worse for me because not only does he not contribute, but he sells us down the river by losing possession and is the opposing teams main threat!, mcgeady and balotelli could be merseysides answer to the chuckle brothers mate..
Is McGeady Astu's role model? Very similar players alhough Astu is young so he may improve.
I have a bet with me lad that speedy mgreedy won't even hit 6 goals in all comps
highly rated isn't he
What about henen. he is a winger.get him on.