2024/25 Dominic Calvert-Lewin

[Blue83]

So nobody wants him ? Not even the Saudi's ? his wage demands must be crazy

 

[Goat]

Oh.

Well, I like his flair, his balance, his composure in the box. However...

two things:

1/ Can he actually reach the box in most PL games to get a shot off? I'm doubtful he has the pace carrying the ball or that he's robust enough to take a challenge.

2/ Do we get any defeb=nding him from him or is he that luxury player we cant afford?

I have some of the same musings about Lindstrom too, btw.

The boy Lindy looks like a rabbit in headlights sadly.

But its about them finding their way in the team.

I dont wanna turn it around to the Gaffer, but he really is an attacking terrorist.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

So nobody wants him ? Not even the Saudi's ? his wage demands must be crazy

Dammit.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

A. He doesnt score much.
B. Holding the ball up is half the problem with Everton and Dyche. You dont see City Arsenal etc playing hold the ball up the majority of the time. They're on the front foot going forward. A role as a striker calvert lewin cant really do either.

The weird things that our last 4-5 managers have all forgotten how to play football and chosen to go long to DCL - it is killing us an him

 

[davek]

What are your reservations?

Oh.

Well, I like his flair, his balance, his composure in the box. However...

two things:

1/ Can he actually reach the box in most PL games to get a shot off? I'm doubtful he has the pace carrying the ball or that he's robust enough to take a challenge.

2/ Do we get any defending from him or is he that luxury player we cant afford?

I have some of the same musings about Lindstrom too, btw.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

What are your reservations?

yeh @davek what are they?

 

[MikeH72]

The boy Lindy looks like a rabbit in headlights sadly.

But its about them finding their way in the team.

I dont wanna turn it around to the Gaffer, but he really is an attacking terrorist.

So does DCL when he’s through on goal.

 

[davek]

The boy Lindy looks like a rabbit in headlights sadly.

But its about them finding their way in the team.

I dont wanna turn it around to the Gaffer, but he really is an attacking terrorist.

I'm amazed he has those two players in the squad. I dont think he bought them tbh. It looks like Thelwell's work.

 

[davek]

yeh @davek what are they?

I just gave them!!! Twice!!!

 

[Yarrgh]

No, I mean actually and literally pull his socks up.

He wears them around his ankles.

You have to be really good, tough and hard working to pull off the socks down look. Peter Reid or Alan Ball could pull that look off in my head.

 

[davek]

You have to be really good, tough and hard working to pull off the socks down look. Peter Reid or Alan Ball could pull that look off in my head.

...or 'Trent'.

 

[Gilbert..]

Similar stats is a stretch.

Solanke scored more Premier League goals for Bournemouth last year (19) than Calvert Lewin has managed in all competitions for us across the last 3 seasons combined (15).

Solanke also did it in nearly half as many appearances (38) than Calvert Lewin (75). And people don't even rate Solanke that highly.

So I agree, DCL is definitely overrated aside from that strong spell under Ancelotti. But, on a free, in the right team, he'll definitely believe he can get back to that level and lots of top teams will take a chance on him as a back up centre forward option.

I was being kind and comparing career stats.
We'll see about top clubs. Lets just say i'll be amazed if any do. He hasnt got enough in his locker.

 

[Goat]

So nobody wants him ? Not even the Saudi's ? his wage demands must be crazy

Newcastle, United and Chelea have all bid for him, Everton have priced him out of all 3 of those moves.

Teams want him, but Everton would rather keep him than accept buttons.

 

[Yarrgh]

...or 'Trent'.

I think he would be better off with ankle socks and trainers.

 

[hktoffee]

Let him sit on the bench if he decides to run down his contract.