2018/19 Dominic Calvert-Lewin

[RJBOfficial]

Here’s a little tip, if you are using facts as the basis for an opinion you should ensure those facts are correct otherwise your opinion is seriously flawed and lacks veracity. It can therefore be disregarded as worthless.
(Did you pick up on my condescending tone? If not , just to be clear, I was being condescending.)

There’s nothing to dispute here

 

[davids]

If you admire his “all round game” then I can’t imagine how you would react if you saw a genuinely world class all round striker like Benzema for example

Funny that ex-top strikers like Wright and Shearer who normally don't give us the time of day,raved about him after the games v United and Arsenal,but I'll take your word every time.

 

[RJBOfficial]

Funny that ex-top strikers like Wright and Shearer who normally don't give us the time of day,raved about him after the games v United and Arsenal,but I'll take your word every time.

And those pundits hardly watch Everton twice a season, so I’ll rather trust fans who see him miss sitters nearly week in week out

 

[davids]

And those pundits hardly watch Everton twice a season, so I’ll rather trust fans who see him miss sitters nearly week in week out

Think you'll find on MOTD they are forced to watch us,like it or not.

 

[RJBOfficial]

Well to be fair the poster has previous form for it ,so I am surprised as to why you seem shocked.

How exactly? Because I prefer to have a quality goalscorer who can elevate the team instead of players who aren’t good enough?

 

[dancing llama]

There’s nothing to dispute here

There's always something to dispute

 

[rochdaleblue]

Funny that ex-top strikers like Wright and Shearer who normally don't give us the time of day,raved about him after the games v United and Arsenal,but I'll take your word every time.

Granted he played well in those games, but they don’t watch him week in week out. I’m sorry he’s not at the required level to push us into the top 6.

 

[davids]

Granted he played well in those games, but they don’t watch him week in week out. I’m sorry he’s not at the required level to push us into the top 6.

But they do,or don't you watch MOTD,the format is,weekly highlights then they comment.
I'm not suggesting for a moment he should be our starting CF,but it's horses for courses in games where teams like to play it from the back his pressing is very useful and if Richarlison keeps scoring from DCL pressuring defenders into mistakes I for one am happy.and how much did he cost again? posters slag him off as if he cost 15m plus.

 

[rochdaleblue]

But they do,or don't you watch MOTD,the format is,weekly highlights then they comment.
I'm not suggesting for a moment he should be our stating CF,but it's horses for courses in games where teams like to play it from the back his pressing is very useful and if Richarlison keeps scoring from DCL pressuring defenders into mistakes I for one am happy.and how much did he cost again? posters [Poor language removed] him off as if he cost 15m plus.

Exactly my point and the reason we won’t crack the top 6 unless a reliable 15-20 season goalscorer is brought in.

 

[Eggsyblueskin]

Calvert-Lewin improved with every game last season. His goal return for time on the pitch was very respectable.
His all round performances were exemplary.
He did lack composure at times in front of goal but the important fact was that he regularly found goal scoring opportunities, the composure will arrive as he gains more experience, I have no doubt of this.
He is the type of player who absolutely suits Silva’s style of football, and given the way he progressed last season it would be a surprise if he doesn’t start the coming season as first choice.
I also suspect he will be handed the no. 9 shirt, which should cheer his detractors up immeasurably during preseason.
I’m looking forward to it.

 

[davids]

Exactly my point and the reason we won’t crack the top 6 unless a reliable 15-20 season goalscorer is brought in.

And my point is people want rid.It's a team game and in some games we'll need a DCL type player,not a pure finisher wating around for chances that never come.And this 15-20 goal (guaranteed) striker that we can afford will be found where? And to crack the top 6 you need to beat top 6 teams,think on who his better performances were against.

 

[rochdaleblue]

Calvert-Lewin improved with every game last season. His goal return for time on the pitch was very respectable.
His all round performances were exemplary.
He did lack composure at times in front of goal but the important fact was that he regularly found goal scoring opportunities, the composure will arrive as he gains more experience, I have no doubt of this.
He is the type of player who absolutely suits Silva’s style of football, and given the way he progressed last season it would be a surprise if he doesn’t start the coming season as first choice.
I also suspect he will be handed the no. 9 shirt, which should cheer his detractors up immeasurably during preseason.
I’m looking forward to it.

I agree with your point about his all round game improving significantly, that there is no doubt. But to me he just doesn’t look a natural goalscorer and therefore imo isn’t the man to push us in to the next level.

 

[Nymzee]

Anyone have any stats on how many clear chances he missed? Finishing isn't great but he didn't get too many clear cut chances from memory.

 

[rochdaleblue]

And my point is people want rid.It's a team game and in some games we'll need a DCL type player,not a pure finisher wating around for chances that never come.And this 15-20 goal (guaranteed) striker that we can afford will be found where? And to crack the top 6 you need to beat top 6 teams,think on who his better performances were against.

We got one with Rom, yes it’s the hardest position to fill in the team I grant you and they don’t come cheap. So what’s the alternative is it settle for second best with DCL.

 

[davids]

We got one with Rom, yes it’s the hardest position to fill in the team I grant you and they don’t come cheap. So what’s the alternative is it settle for second best with DCL.

I'm sure we'll bring in another striker,but will he hit the ground running and score 15-20? Silva has a plan to win matches,that worked against three top 6 teams late in the season (one that won a European trophy),will it work this season? It's all the fun of the fair!