2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Neiler]

5 points in 10 matches, its just not good enough.

21 points to go....

 

[sageyefc]

I mean we had under 30% v Palace didn't we?

I can't complain about not being able to keep the ball last night, with that team, against Chelsea. But issue is we do it in most games.

We’ve only had more possession than our opponents twice this season, that’s including the cup games aswell

 

[banno]

I can stomach given someone time if he'd shown anything that remotely suggested he was the right pick.

We're on a run of 2 wins in 14 games in all comps. The footy is absolutely atrocious. His ego makes him fall out with players. We're in desperate need of a right-back yet he wants to go and spend £20m on a 22-year-old left-back from Ukraine and seemingly punt our very good left-back out of the club in the middle of the season. He chased Rondon all summer.

The fans ultimately protested the other week against the board because the club were on a horrific run. Now, they were right to protest against the board but the irony is, if Benitez was better at his job, there'd have been no protest. And all those protests resulted in were Benitez (at least in the short term) getting full control at Everton football club.

I also look at what tools he has and admit he has been unlucky with injuries to DCL, Mina and many others hence the use of an inadequate squad.
He chased Rondon as a back up striker who was totally unfit, had no money to spend on a better striker, didn't think DCL would be out for 3 months with Sims himself injured and only Dobbin the inexperienced youngster available. Richarlison has also missed out quite a few games. The injury list is a joke and I wouldn't expect anyone to be able to cope. Like I say I will pass proper judgement when all players or most are available and he is allowed to strengthen with money that the previous failed managers had

 

[Nymzee]

If you can't see that last night was a well organised counter attacking performance with a patched up squad, then you're clearly not going to shut up until Benitez is sacked. It's exhausting.

We were extremely fortunate Pickford had a good day.

 

[Toffeelover]

Take note of our young players Rafael.

 

[banno]

We’ve only had more possession than our opponents twice this season, that’s including the cup games aswell

It was the same under Carlo last season.........usually around the 65% to 35% so nothing really new considering we have basically the same players

 

[ChesterBlue]

We were extremely fortunate Pickford had a good day.

That, and Chelsea forgetting how to finish. Early first half was more of a masterclass of luck than tactics.

 

[Marius57]

It was the same under Carlo last season.........usually around the 65% to 35% so nothing really new considering we have basically the same players

He managed to get us 59 points with that. Do you think benitez will get us that many?

 

[banno]

He managed to get us 59 points with that. Do you think benitez will get us that many?

Different ball game with fans in the crowd to frighten our cowardly lot. No he won't get 59 points but what I do hope is that he guts this team from top to bottom as they have been useless under numerous managers

 

[Kev The Rat]

Great result but far from a tactical master class from Benitez.

The opposite of a master class

Just slinging whatever against the wall and see if any of it sticks

 

[banno]

That, and Chelsea forgetting how to finish. Early first half was more of a masterclass of luck than tactics.

Yes with at least 8 first team players out it was going to be a tough task but luck was on our side....it happens

 

[sageyefc]

It was the same under Carlo last season.........usually around the 65% to 35% so nothing really new considering we have basically the same players

Was more through design than sheer hopelessness that it is this season. Was closer to 50% aswell

 

[BlueToff]

We’ve only had more possession than our opponents twice this season, that’s including the cup games aswell

Oh I know mate, I got told it didn’t matter when I pointed out we were 18th in the league for being able to pass the football to each other

 

[banno]

Was more through design than sheer hopelessness that it is this season. Was closer to 50% aswell

Didn't we lose all the games when it was closer to 50% and above

 

[royalblue66]

What are the thoughts on the number of points needed,, to avoid relegation ?