2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Toffeelover]

We know why he didn't play. It would be just our luck to play him and he breaks his leg. We'd be well and truly screwed then. He was there to fill the bench only.

At least we might not have ended up 2 down before the leg break.

 

[Zatara]

Get rid before he starts falling out with any more players especially the better ones after what he said about them yesterday. Never accepts any blame on himself.

Im hoping he falls out with more players...

Any of 15 other players and id be happy for him to kick them out.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

He's safe until he loses at Norwich.......

The problem is the fanbase are letting their hearts rule their head - look at the situation for what it is:

1. We are 8 points clear of the bottom 3 spots

2. Half the season remains to be played

3. The club have just spent near £30 millions on two players Benitez wants

4. The club are actively seeking to sell one of our better players who Benitez doesn't want to fund said signings

5. We have no DOF so any new manager would be appointed by Moshiri meaning an oot of work PL experienced dosser.

6. Sacking Benitez/his staff this season will cost circa £10-£15 million which would likely mean we break FFP and get sanctioned.

Taking into account the above only a fantasist would suggest Moshiri will be sacking Benitez anytime soon.

Imo - he'll go in only 2 scenarios:

1. When our PL status is in jeopardy i.e. being in the bottom 3 spots

Or

2. His contract is nearly over so a pay off won't hit the clubs coffers that hard i.e middle of next season or when it expires.

 

[billyblue80]

 

[willo30]

Get rid before he starts falling out with any more players especially the better ones after what he said about them yesterday. Never accepts any blame on himself.

These better players who have seen off 5 managers and are happy to finish mid table each year. Punt the lot I say.

 

[Jebus_lives]

I think our defence ships goals primarily because of Michael Keane and Seamus Coleman.

I found it strange that people couldn't understand why Ancellotti wanted a CB.

 

[welshtoffee]

How the hell he is still here is astonishing !!

 

[Mosh Pit]

What a terrible year 2021 was had covid twice ,lost my best mate , appointed a kopite as OUR manager & then lost 1-4 in the derby . Welcome 2022 then ………!!!! Everton you are cursed !!

Sorry to hear about the kopite manager appointment, mate ?

 

[Zatara]

I found it strange that people couldn't understand why Ancellotti wanted a CB.

I was obliterated about 3 summers ago when i said our priority should be a centre back...lol

Im very impressed with these 2 full back moves...and amazed with Gray.

Keen so see who/what else happens this window

 

[BlueGuru]

This form is worrying, I know plenty of outsiders are saying we are "too big to go down" ..... but I think, in reality any of us that have watched the utter dross we get served up on gamedays at the moment know all too well that it is definitely a possibility, Rafael does not know what he's up to, no settled XI, no settled formation, cant keep the ball out of our net and can't score enough.

anyone coming in if we ever sack Rafael has a HUGE job on their hands. there is so many players that just aren't good enough and those that are have totally lost their way.

I've heard a few say relegation would do us good, allow us to rebuild and clear out...however, I'd rather not.

 

[Jebus_lives]

The problem is the fanbase are letting their hearts rule their head - look at the situation for what it is:

1. We are 8 points clear of the bottom 3 spots
For now. But we still have to play all of them.

2. Half the season remains to be played
Why is there an assumption that things improve for us, but not other clubs?

3. The club have just spent near £30 millions on two players Benitez wants
Players we tracked and bid for under Brands.

4. The club are actively seeking to sell one of our better players who Benitez doesn't want to fund said signings
To the detriment of our results.

5. We have no DOF so any new manager would be appointed by Moshiri meaning an oot of work PL experienced dosser.
So basically Benitez
6. Sacking Benitez/his staff this season will cost circa £10-£15 million which would likely mean we break FFP and get sanctioned.
Relegation will cost much more.
Taking into account the above only a fantasist would suggest Moshiri will be sacking Benitez anytime soon.

Imo - he'll go in only 2 scenarios:

1. When our PL status is in jeopardy i.e. being in the bottom 3 spots

Or

2. His contract is nearly over so a pay off won't hit the clubs coffers that hard i.e middle of next season or when it expires.

 

[Lob]

One thing Benitez has done is make Allardyce go up in my estimation.

My despise for this man deep into my soul.

Ditto mate. Allardyce in charge of Everton was a real low point for me but i would gladly swap for him in a heartbeat. This dinosaur has brought in whole new levels of shame and embarrassment. Never been more apathetic towards my club than i am now and there is no end to it in sight. All i got to look forward to is a relegation battle which we lose with this manager and players.

 

[Cool_Blue]

BBC Sport: The Toffees have won three matches in all competitions since September.

There’s no defending that statistic. Shameful.

 

[sageyefc]

Mentioned that possession stat the other day, getting dominated week in week out

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

No doubt we’ll go to hull and have about 30% of the possession aswell. Paelladyce sets this team out already bent over pants down

 

[Rich1878]

To add to that, we are 4th worst performing team out of the top 5 leagues in Europe