2020/21 Josh King

[chrismpw]

Imagine the scenes on here if:

Doesn't score this season until scores a worldie in the penultimate match. Its shown repeatedly on motd (as if it were a rs player with a tap-in).

Gets given a 3 year contract on mega money just to keep him around next season.

Knackers ACL last minute of the last game this season.

Everton.

 

[messymascot]

That's how the window works - you have to wait to bring your loans in. But King wasn't an afterthought. Everton had been after him for some time, and we wouldn't have brought him in if we didn't also have a degree of interest in making the transfer permanent.

I agree he should start against Burnley.

I didn't say he was an afterthought. I just think the club was looking around and he was probably the best of what was available. My preference was someone who was more comfortable on the right. It seems his preference is centre then left then right. You can accept him playing 2nd fiddle to DCL and Richarlison for the central role and behind Richarlison and Bernard on the left. However on the right with James injured he should have been ahead of Iwobi. I know the RM is more of a RWB at times but if he had been that bit better suited to RF we could have had a genuine front 3. Hopefully he gets a chance Saturday.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Honestly let's start him just so folks can stop saying give King a shot when he doesn't really improve us at all. And I don't mean that as a shot at him but his position is not really the issue.

If he starts n the right, our current weakest position, then yes he does improve us.

 

[TheBigIguana]

If he starts n the right, our current weakest position, then yes he does improve us.

I really don't know that this is true. Despite the "he plays across the front 3 stuff" he's got like 5 starts there.

 

[maccavennie]

Hattrick tomorrow please King, all assisted by Iwobi playing in his preferred position

 

[4737carlin]

Really hope he starts tomorrow

 

[Toffeelover]

Really hope he starts tomorrow

Not sure about starting but I think we may see him come on at some time.



Are you watching Groucho?

 

[4737carlin]

Not sure about starting but I think we may see him come on at some time.



Are you watching Groucho?

I want DCL to have a rest, he is looking burnt out, but i think King needs a go too

 

[blueblue]

I think he may well start on the right tomorrow, certainly if Sigurdsson is not passed fit.
I think he has earned a chance by now.

 

[Toffeelover]

I want DCL to have a rest, he is looking burnt out, but i think King needs a go too

Perhaps he needs a break but me I look back pre PL. When players had 42 games in the 1st division, and hoped for a League and FA Cup run without half a dozen subs being available. Oh and if any one was injured stayed on the field and played on the wing.




Are you watching Groucho?

 

[Brisan123]

I am he and he is me

SO you are admitting to being a multi

 

[billyblue80]

I'd like to see him start too pace and direct running.

 

[Nyhus]

I think he has earned a chance by now.

Did i miss something? He hasnt really done anything in his sub apperances.

 

[blueblue]

Did i miss something? He hasnt really done anything in his sub apperances.

I think he has looked lively and done well in the limited opportunities that he has had.
We have a problem on the right and he deserves to be given a chance to show he can fill that slot.

 

[Nyhus]

I think he has looked lively and done well in the limited opportunities that he has had.
We have a problem on the right and he deserves to be given a chance to show he can fill that slot.

Im not against it, but i assume theres a reason hes not being picked. If he impressed Carlo in training or during games when he gets to play Id assume he would be picked over Iwobi. The latter isnt impressive very often, so i wouldnt think looking better than him would be that difficult if King were actually better than what some including me expected. I hope Im wrong, its fun having a Norwegian playing for Everton, Id just wish it was Haaland or Ødegaard insted.