xreyuk
Player Valuation: £750k
Still think Naismith was the wrong sub at the time, no one would have expected, or even thought it was possible Naismith could do that.
Still don't like the way Lukaku is basically not used.
Very happy overall though
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Still think Naismith was the wrong sub at the time, no one would have expected, or even thought it was possible Naismith could do that.
Still don't like the way Lukaku is basically not used.
Very happy overall though
Seamus Colemole
Previously deathbyropeandglass
Lol this thread only gets bumped when we lose.
So you're admitting that you're wrong and sticking with it?
xreyuk
Player Valuation: £750k
Yeah, at the time, I was thinking what the [Poor language removed] is he doing.
Hindsight is beautiful, and if we'd known that he'd come on and do that we'd have all thrown him on. However, we wouldn't have expected him to have that good a contribution.
catcherintherye
Player Valuation: £80m
He might even know more than me and you re Naismith as well mate! I'd have driven him to Norwich on deadline day! Apologies to Naismith and Roberto haha.
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
He has it right about Naismith: you bring him off the bench.
That cant be allowed to change.
catcherintherye
Player Valuation: £80m
I think Kendalls comment was spot on the other day re Naismith. In the modern game there is a place for guys who are reliable squad players. Ferguson made a habit of it at Manchester United.
I'd only disagree in saying against the top 5-6 sides I have no problem with him starting. IN games where you need a bit more physicality, experience and ability to convert chances. He is a real "big game" player too and relishes basically kicking better players.
Against teams who park the bus he's not the answer from the start, but as you've said is a great bench option.
Aar_the_Toffees
Player Valuation: £10m
Compare the fixtures it to last two seasons:
2013-14
Cardiff H(replace for Watford) W 2-1
Southampton A: L3-0
City H: L3-2
Spurs A: L 1-0
Chelsea H: W 1-0
6 points from these corresponding fixtures.
2014-15:
Hull H: D1-1
Southampton A: L3-0
City H: D 1-1
Spurs A: L2-1
Chelsea H: L 6-3
2 points from these corresponding fixtures ( replaced Watford with Hull)
2015-16:
Watford H: D 2-2
Southampton A: W 3-0
City H: L 2-0
Spurs A: D 0-0
Chelsea H: W 3-1
8 points from corresponding fixtures. We could be in for the best season since our 4th placed finish.
2013-14
Cardiff H(replace for Watford) W 2-1
Southampton A: L3-0
City H: L3-2
Spurs A: L 1-0
Chelsea H: W 1-0
6 points from these corresponding fixtures.
2014-15:
Hull H: D1-1
Southampton A: L3-0
City H: D 1-1
Spurs A: L2-1
Chelsea H: L 6-3
2 points from these corresponding fixtures ( replaced Watford with Hull)
2015-16:
Watford H: D 2-2
Southampton A: W 3-0
City H: L 2-0
Spurs A: D 0-0
Chelsea H: W 3-1
8 points from corresponding fixtures. We could be in for the best season since our 4th placed finish.
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
He needs a free role, that's the danger with him. If it comes off because the opposition are hell bent on attack it looks great. If you have opponents who'll stick rather than twist, he's not the right choice. We have far more games against latter type teams than the former.
His long term project is showing signs of fruition. Still a bumby ride ahead but at least it will be in the right direction
The sad thing is if we'd have lost today the pitchforks and torches would have been out looking for his head.
I will admit I was surprised with the team selection.
I will admit I was surprised with the team selection.
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