09 Jan 2020 03:01:39
Just like every Everton supporter, I have my share of gripes, all of which have been well aired on this site, but in the end all we can do is turn up on the weekend and support the team, and yes their may be some players collecting big pay packets, for less than full commitment, but that is a matter for the manager and the board, we, can do nothing about that, their are player, who should be ashamed of their lack of heart, but we will move on and be still standing long after they have gone.


1.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 09:50:27
It is also a matter for Everton's PR department. Seems to me it needs a complete overhaul.

{Ed002's Note - It has nothing to to with PR.}


2.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 10:27:20
JCW - are the fans becoming a part of the problem? We spend our money on the club merchandise we still go to the games and pay our hard earned cash to watch the match and watch the drivel we’re served up. We’ll have a moan at the match and on sites like these but does it actually achieve anything?

What if fans didn’t attend? Admittedly the gate receipts are a tiny portion of income but if you started to have empty stadiums would the powers that be pay more attention? the tv companies have already paid their money for this tv rights but would maybe think about showing the team in live games In the future and look at reducing the share of the money on offer in future?


3.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 11:24:22
These players have been garbage all season it's fair to say most of this team is on it's way out the door, Ancelotti won't care if you where 45p or 45 mill, and neither should we, all he wants is the players to do what's asked of them, and there lies the problem, if any of you thought we was going to improve over night maybe you should look at yourselves, this is going to take some time and patience "again" don't be surprised if it's a couple of seasons before we shed our mid table status.


4.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 13:12:16
It's to do with a faulty recruitment system. The owner, board and fans want instant success. We bring in a DOF in Brands who 's expertise is recruiting young talent and then with the manager nurturing them which takes time. He is then expected to go out and get players who can perform right away and the club has to pay over the odds and ridiculous wages for mediocre performers. Don't get me started on the manager recruitment fiasco.
I hope we have started to get it right now in the Ancelotti appointment, let him and Brands do their jobs without pressure from Moshiri, Kenwright or the board. It will take time and the fans have to be patient. We have tried the instant success route and it does not work. Providing we are not in danger of being relegated their is no need for panic and this year should be for building and getting rid of the problem players.

{Ed002's Note - His real expertise is building a system from the ground up which will see the same style flow through the players from the kids to the first team. Add to this youngsters who can come in and come through makes a sustainable and successful system that also generates money-making attractive football. Sadly that is not what Everton want.}


5.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 14:07:43
It’s evident in bucket loads at LFC Ed.

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about, sorry.}


6.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 18:54:54
Thanks for the reply Ed002. I can't see much point in recruiting this type of person and the not letting him do hid job, The big question now is "can Brands and Ancelotti work together to create this type of culture at the club? " If not then I can't see Brands staying for much longer.

{Ed002's Note - It is not the job of Carlo A to do that - his sole objective is the first team and getting some points in. And right now I understand that Brands will be assisting him by dealing with the agents of the players that have no future at the club such as Cenk Tosun (who probably has a better chance than most at finding a new home in January). Gylfi Sigurdsson has apparently been told that he can also leave - but it might be tough to find a buyer.}


7.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 19:22:23
Of course it has an element of PR.

{Ed002's Note - Please do explain.}


8.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 22:56:52
I meant that the system you are describing - building from the ground up - is evident at Liverpool. As we found out last Sunday!


9.) 10 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 23:44:26
Might be a daft question but I'll ask anyway, obviously with the 1st team in such a poor state, and such a main focus point, is there any sight of the seeds of the system brands implements I'd imagine it's something that's takes a while. I hear it's not what everton want but if that's the case why even bother hiring the guy?

{Ed025's Note - it will take a while dunc but there is nothing yet to believe it is working yet mate..


10.) 10 Jan 2020
10 Jan 2020 21:01:33
Thanks ed025 appreciate the reply.

{Ed025's Note - no problem mate..