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....terrific defensive header by Astley in the 2nd half was a ‘that’ll do me moment’ but I think the whole of that team is more about spirit, togetherness and solidity in all areas than individual talent.
Virginia is looking the part as well.
Hornby has been touted as on the fringes. Think he’ll get a go while they’re trying to get more proven targets.
At least to push DCL. Especially if Tosun gets punted, which is the belief.
zzebra
Player Valuation: £5m
Virginia was solid and looks a lot older than 19
Basically a first team player as it is him.
....impressing the more I see him.
I do think investment is a factor in who might get more of a chance. Perhaps it shouldn’t, but reasonable money was paid to purchase Adeniran, Bowler, Gibson and Virginia.
Yeah forgot about him. Would like to see him definitely.
That’s Brands doing I’d say
mightymoyes
Player Valuation: £70m
Bowler has really impressed over the last 2 or 3 months, he should be involved with the 1st team in preseason, at least part of it.
goodisonopheliac
Player Valuation: £30m
YES!!!!!
catcherintherye
Player Valuation: £80m
I saw Astley and was very impressed with him tonight. I think the header was when he was under pressure at the back post? I can't remember if it was the same move or a different one, but there was a moment where he reacted brilliantly and won a 70-30 against him to clear the ball and stop a likely goal. For all the talk of modern defenders being able to carry the ball out, I do like them being able to defend first. I think they get a good education in that under Unsworth. Protect your goal at all costs.
He is very impressive for an under 18. Lots of talk about Gordon and John who are highly rated but he has arguably a bigger claim than them. Looks a regular and looks natural in the team. I doubt he will be a long term right back (for me centre back, or in midfield) but he's doing no harm showing he can fill in there. He already looks about 6ft-6 ft 1 to me. If he keeps growing a bit hopefully he ends up around 6 ft 3 and really imposing. (Both Feeney and Gibson were shorter than him at the same age).
We are very good at producing players for first team like Astley. The key is going to be what does he have over say Kenny, or Connolly who have got really close but probably fallen at the final hurdle a bit. He's a lot bigger than both, which is a big positive to me.
We have 3 really promising young centre backs for me. I've said before Feeney may not quite have enough. I base a lot of this on his age really. If he was 18 months younger I'd suggest he'd have a great chance.
As for Virginia, I thought he was excellent tonight. Looks a fair bit taller as well on further reflection. Could be another really shrewd buy from Brands. I like the lad in midfield too.
ToffeeLee1878
Player Valuation: £8m
Met silva and brands before kick off outside the park end...brands cologne was impressive to say the least ,made up they all seen a very talented Everton side complete the double..highly enthused for the future ..Astley, Gibson ,Virginia, Evans all stand outs for me tonight
can someone explain why a cup final was played at goodison, surely a bit of an advantage for our players?
Walsh signing.