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I don't really want him starting any more, tbh.
I think Naismith is in the team because he works hard defensively and offers protection for the full back.Unfortunately, he doesn't offer anything going forward(at the moment) being caught for strength and pace.
As has alrady been pointed out repeatedly he is out of place on the wing.
I think he is a usefull squad player,I don't think he will ever be more than that,but not everybody in a squad of twenty players can be in the first eleven every week.
Last night Naismith was no worse than half a dozen other players,Pienaar ,in particular had a stinker.If played as a second striker in a team that was playing well I think he could be quite worthwhile
As has alrady been pointed out repeatedly he is out of place on the wing.
I think he is a usefull squad player,I don't think he will ever be more than that,but not everybody in a squad of twenty players can be in the first eleven every week.
Last night Naismith was no worse than half a dozen other players,Pienaar ,in particular had a stinker.If played as a second striker in a team that was playing well I think he could be quite worthwhile
Anichebe didn't exactly make a strong case against Swansea, tbf.
bluejock
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Neither Naismith or Anichebe should be anywhere near the right wing. Unfortunately, due to injuries, we've had to play one or the other there.
Once Belg is back to full fitness, we'll be sound.
On Naismith, I thought he put a fair amount of effort in first half but he's just not Premier League quality.
Once Belg is back to full fitness, we'll be sound.
On Naismith, I thought he put a fair amount of effort in first half but he's just not Premier League quality.
Naismith did well for 30 mins then his legs go , & how many times did he back into their keeper on set pieces??????
The problem with Vic is he is never anywhere near the right wing.
bluejock
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He stands there for goal kicks then just wanders off.
Thought he looked sharp up top last night.
I agree. He's the single attacking player most in form, right now.
But if you're going to pick fellaini and Jelavic too, the only way to get Vic into the team is Osman at RW. And play how we did against chelsea and west ham.
Fancy a former Rangers striker giving it some argy bargy with the former Celtic keeper. So far as Naismith goes - he doesnt seem to have properly recovered from his knee surgery (was it multiple knee surgeries?) and is either regaining full fitness very slowly or just doesnt have the legs for 90 minutes anymore even though he mid twenties and only played scottish football up till signing for us.
As I will write elsewhere last night was just a bad day at the office - we are lucky not to lose after that first half sort of similar to the bottle job we threw in versus Reading. Keeps it all exciting with most others losing this weekend but wed like a bit of margin for when we play really poorly later in the season - but this is Everton - we dont do winning margin.
bluejock
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Which is why I'd drop Jelavic. He's in terrible form right now and needs a big kick up the arse to get going. Bolton and West Brom aren't bad games to rest him for.
Be inclined to agree with that. It leaves naismith at rw unless Kev is ready to start, though.
Little Ralphy
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If he's not fit.... Oviedo? Perhaps swap Pienaar if needed. I'd rather see Barkley RM instead of naismith.
bluejock
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True, which isn't so bad if Coleman makes it back. If it's the Neville-Naismith axis of gash, I'd cry.
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