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4-4-2 Under Dyche - is this the Answer?

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seems so!
 
Looking at our squad as it stands, I honestly think it might be the optimal formation.

Being generous, I wonder if that played into the thinking surrounding hiring Dyche.

I think a big thing that played into Dyche being brought in is that he has previous experience of being relegated and bringing that same squad back up again

It wouldn't shock me if the board know we're down and are just preparing for next season
 
I think a big thing that played into Dyche being brought in is that he has previous experience of being relegated and bringing that same squad back up again

It wouldn't shock me if the board know we're down and are just preparing for next season
I find the certainty with which some people talk about relegation fairly startling... we're terrible, and we were getting worse under Lampard (I stuck by him right up until Southampton) - but hope isn't lost.

Drilling this squad will make a significant difference. It won't make us great, but I'm certain we'll improve.
 

Calvert-Lewins long name just kind of pushed him out wide, was supposed to be 442 ?
My bad mate ? agreed with you then - I’ve always liked the idea on paper of those two up front together. The good old little and large tactic, one holds it up and one presses. Both have each other to create space and most importantly carve out better chances
 
If we go 442 then we need 2 new strikers.

Dom and Maupay would mean pairing the 2 strikers with the worst technical ability in the league.
They have different skills sets, we have someone who presses and has good movement and one that’s aerially strong. Both need improvement when it comes to pure clinical finishing but to get those guys you need the big bucks or unreal scouting, we have neither
 
I'd be surprised if he doesn't get Keane back in the side.

He knows how to play him, too, which many managers haven't at Everton.

I think we'll see the return of the good Michael Keane, playing in precisely the role that suits him.

I also think he'll contribute to the goals, because he has a knack for that.
Not sure he has the head for Everton anymore mate. Any small mistake and the groans will be deafening.
 

I find the certainty with which some people talk about relegation fairly startling... we're terrible, and we were getting worse under Lampard (I stuck by him right up until Southampton) - but hope isn't lost.

Drilling this squad will make a significant difference. It won't make us great, but I'm certain we'll improve.
I doubt very much that Dyche will get less than the fifteen points Lampard got from the first nineteen games, I think he will get closer to twenty or more points which isn’t be enough to keep us up, the football we watch under Dyche can’t be any worse than we suffered under Lampard, just can’t be!!
 
Another fresh start with Dyche, I've a feeling this time around there'll be no automatic places in the team and shirts are earned by graft and ability on the pitch and training ground. Hopefully also we'll see an in game management that differs from Lampard, ie if it's obviously not working change it at half time or earlier, not in the 85th minute.

I think we have a team amongst this squad to be honest, especially with a signing or 2 in this window.

I'd also like to think the fans will count the Arsenal and RS games as free hits for the new boss. I will, and I'll be made up just to see true effort and ambition in those 2 games. 4-4-2 can be effective, many teams have had success with it, and funnily enough I think it'll suit our squad down to a T.

Good luck lad.
 
Not sure he has the head for Everton anymore mate. Any small mistake and the groans will be deafening.
We'll see. I think he'll be played in a way in which he feels more confident, less exposed and therefore less likely to make a mistake.

A few good tackles / interceptions, maybe a goal or two and I think the crowd will be behind him.
 

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