If his partner has just given birth, he has every right to be at home with his new child. There is more to life than kicking a football.
Probably because he played last week, which suggested he would at least be in the squad today. Which suggests he’s probably broken again.
Yes he does.
But the problem here is that he never shows up for work when his partner is not giving birth and he’s of absolutely no use to Everton football club anymore.
Dublin blue 75
Player Valuation: £40m
Ordinarily, absolutely yes. Will he back next week to play 90, start or even come on as a sub? Nope. This is not a one off, it is a two year long hiatus from playing. Which has co-incided with two very close relegation escapes.
Osamabindiesel
Player Valuation: £60m
Dyche literally said he wasn’t playing though. It may sound like mayhem but we were warned beforehand. Let’s at least hear the report.
Noisy noise annoys
Player Valuation: £60m
Nonsense
Drico
Player Valuation: £50m
To be honest, when you've missed as many matches as he has, what's another one? If his partner has given birth, his place is by her side. I'd hope, if I were his manager in this situation, that he would be only bursting to come back and play next week. He's not a player we can rely on - nor should the manager be in a position where he feels he needs to. As usual, the club has left us short.
It’s an absolute joke any way you try to spin it. Why isn’t he fit? What is actually wrong with him now?
“Felt something”
gonetomorrow
Player Valuation: £70m
If she has twins does he get next week off on account?
….but he’s sitting in the stands.
He’s not with his new child mate he’s watching the match.
Dublin blue 75
Player Valuation: £40m
But thats the issue. Now that he has missed game number 1, the mantra will be that he needs time, to be eased in gently etc.. broken record at this stage.
