Everton Banter Archive November 10 2014

10 Nov 2014 20:05:00
I have to say that in my opinion McGeady cannot play in the same side as Coleman. Does any one else think that he inhibits Colemans play, yesterday Coleman hardly made a move forward until McGeady went off. He then got forward at least 3 times, won and should have had another penalty, and played like suddenly he'd had the shackles removed.

{Ed025's Note - i disagree GTB, mcgeady should be playing alongside coleman...and milkmen, plasterers and brickies.. :)

11 Nov 2014 11:33:34
just a thought but why not play mcgeady on the opposite side, he will cut inside leaving the left flank for Baines to run into, and at the same time as you say will not inhibit colemans runs (win win in my view). Added to this you can play etoo on the right who while not offering raw pace such as megeedy or coleman, offers the experience and nouce to play through balls for our attacking players such as ross, coleman, rom etc.

Nice one Ed, well above your normal standard, but you forgot the Butcher, Baker and Candlestick Maker

10 Nov 2014 11:25:45
I disagree with those posters who only want the club to prioritise the UEFA Europa League (and the FA Cup) ahead of the Premier League. Of course it would be great to win a cup (especially with the UEL winners getting a UEFA Champions League spot), but luck is often the most critical factor in knockout competitions (and bad luck is fatal), whereas it usually evens itself out during a 38-match league season. We could get a tough cup draw, we could have injuries and suspensions at the most crucial times, we could get a bad refereeing decision - all of which might mean elimination. Besides, apart from Chelsea who are romping away, the Champions League qualifying places seem to be up for grabs this season - with clubs like Southampton and Swansea City as well as the usual suspect (including us) all being in the mix. By all means select our strongest available team for the cup matches, but not to the detriment of a good league campaign in my humble opinion.
Besides, this season's UEL campaign is to a very large degree about our squad learning how to cope with midweek European matches (especially the travel for away matches and the disruption to normal training & resting/recovery routines) followed by a (usually very competitive) weekend match in the Premier League. Until we have learnt to handle that, I don't think we're ready for the UEFA Champions League. Still, I am looking forward to us being in it when we are ready ;-)

10 Nov 2014 08:08:38
Got to love all the 'sell lukaku' and 'what a waste of money' chants coming from some of you. Comparing him to james vaughan (who never peaked early at all, he was permanently injured) and saying look who we could of bought. don't be silly, we bought a kid, a friggin kid, he's 21 and youse are expecting what? The perfect player? don't be stupid, he's still got plenty of time to develop his game. Yes he's frustrating, but he gets us goals and loves it here, who could we have bought to get us 20 goals a season? Who were the suggestions last season? Rhodes, ings, fletcher, welbeck and remy? I bet rom gets more premier league goals than all them combined (excluding rhodes of course), give him a chance ffs he's only a kid. Say we sell him in january for 15m, who do we sign? Who?, he's our player, he's young and love it here, get behind him. Cheer up, you can watch england draw 0-0 with slovenia soon

Good post Swan I totally agree Rom is still young and has great potential. IOM buying him was a very positive move, how often have we bought an up and comming youngster with a proven record? Give the boy time and our support he will come good again.

Have to agree Svenny. Too many negative responses on here at present slagging off players. We've produced some good performances of late and not been beat since UTD away.
The Europa should be our priority, at least until January when the FA Cup starts; by which point we should also be looking at the Europa knockout stages. This competition brings a CL place next season as well.
You're correct by saying that 5th/6th in the League is as high as we can reasonably be expected to finish - although as with last season, 4th would be an unexpected bonus.
But let's stop this 'player bashing'. It's what the reds do and we know we're better than that and better than them.

10 Nov 2014 11:45:12
normally hit and miss with your posts Swan but still enjoy the read

You got it spot on with this one mate, absolutely spot on

10 Nov 2014 15:30:55
Sure he will get better but if and when he hits that potential, he will want a move to a 'bigger club' with ridiculous wage.

10 Nov 2014 17:44:22
For the first time in a while, got to say I agree with everything you say Swan. Good post mate

09 Nov 2014 23:46:32
People need to be patient with Lukaku. Can't people see that Martinez has wanted to get him involved in our passing game this season with his back to goal. His touch and his passing is not good, let's be honest but it's still an improvement on what it would have been last season - Lille was a good example on Thursday. The only difference is that last year he was getting in better positions because he wasn't as involved in the build up. I am worried that it will kill his confidence but I have no doubt that he'll be a goal scorer when we start letting him get behind defenders and using his strengths - his pace and power.

Does no one else agree?

Totally Aussie. Lukaku is still a player in the making. He'll come good under Big Duncan's tuition and E'to's nouse.
28m was a big fee but considering his age and the way he was messed about at Chelsea plus the fact the he is still carrying some sort of toe injury; means he will take further time to gel into Roberto's playing style.
I have every belief that he will prove his worth in the long run and people will then look back thinking that the transfer fee was money well spent.

10 Nov 2014 09:12:59
2 great posts lads