Still don't know why exactly it's controversial to say he did a poor job last summer.
The results are there for all to see. It wasn't good enough and he's responsible.
There's no need to go OTT and compare him to Walsh but his signings from that window have all failed to have a positive impact so far.
So his signings from 1st summer window don't count?
And its a correct comparison to make between Walsh and Brands, what with Walsh being his predecessor.
So what about 2nd summer signings?
1. Lossl, just a back up keeper, was never going to be anything more. Obviously it would be a good thing if the back up put more pressure on Pickford, but a better 2nd goalkeeper than Lossl was not going to come to Everton and play back up.
2. Sidibe, a loan so not a signing really, just filling a gap whilst Kenny went off to get some 1st team experience.
3. Delph, probably worst of the summer signings but at £8 million it was worth a go. Hardly a £40 million risk.
4. Iwobi, a bit hot and cold, might come good, might not.
5. Kean, a definite one for the future, yes a high price tag for a 19 year old, but one with a much higher potential ceiling.
Yes, clearly it was not an outstanding summer but certainly not the train wreck that was before