2024/25 Roman Dixon

[LucBesson]

He played at Spurs MOTM on the GOT poll?

lol We lost 4-0

 

[LucBesson]

Maybe agree but sometimes an opportunity happens is why i think should have been kept ij for atleast the doncaster game aswell. To atleast get an idea what the lad is like and how would respond after the spurs game. Coleman could have come back in for bournemouth anyways. This cup game i would put him in because if myko is still out ill young will go to lb but could be back for the weekend. Garner needs to be player in cm so we dont have a rb is the best option for this game

Completely agree about the point on the Doncaster game. We are not going to win that cup so it's pointless putting senior players out in the competition.

 

[Gilbert..]

Experience wise of course he is, he was playing for Swindon two years ago. He’s had one experience of top flight football in France and looked fairly good (he didn’t stand out like Branthwaite).

He’s barely played more games than Seamus had played when he first broke into our team.

Not saying that tried and tested is better by the way (they’ve been abysmal) but I’m not an advocate of throwing kids under the bus because of our horrendous recruitment and squad building.

But we're at rock bottom already. There isnt any down even further. Unless we class - 20 goals as better than -13 goals and thats the level of ambition of Everton now. To be at least less crappier than total crap? A thank your lucky stars we're not adrift yet?
I refuse to believe there isnt a better option than Michael Keane. Why crash into the mountain in flames with Keane every time and continue to do the same thing over and over again.

 

[MikeH72]

lol We lost 4-0

That’s cute, but we’ve also conceded 3 goals in every game that he hasn’t played.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

That’s cute, but we’ve also conceded 3 goals in every game that he hasn’t played.

Against much weaker opposition.

lol We lost 4-0

 

[blueblue]

lol We lost 4-0

We have also lost three other leagues games when he wasn't playing so I am not sure what point you are making tbh.

 

[SuperKev91]

How many of you have seen him play and how many are just assuming he can’t be worse than what we have?

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Should get the nod tonight, based on that latest Dyche interview.

 

[TheNinja]

How many of you have seen him play and how many are just assuming he can’t be worse than what we have?

To be fair, even if those that hadn't seen him play assumed he can't be worse than what we have... They'd be dead right. How can you be worse than a slow, one footed, walking red card, 1 out of 10 performance liability that feels like playing with 10 men?

 

[Raino85]

Should get the nod tonight, based on that latest Dyche interview.

Garner right back, Keane & O'Brian centre back, Young left back

Mangala, Gueye, Doucore midfield

Thats what he will select

 

[Joey66]

lol We lost 4-0

He had a very good game - you could not blame him for that defeat MOTM on the GOT - we were crying out for a right back 2-0 up & Dinosaur Dyche send midfielders on ....

 

[Walken]

We have also lost three other leagues games when he wasn't playing so I am not sure what point you are making tbh.

Probably the point that MOTM vote might not be an indication of much in such a game.

 

[heatmeiser]

To be fair, even if those that hadn't seen him play assumed he can't be worse than what we have... They'd be dead right. How can you be worse than a slow, one footed, walking red card, 1 out of 10 performance liability that feels like playing with 10 men?

The sad thing is, you could be talking about half the team there

 

[blueblue]

Probably the point that MOTM vote might not be an indication of much in such a game.

I wasn't even aware he got motm and as you say it was a low bar to reach on the day.

The point is however that arguably he was the best of a bad bunch and certainly not outclassed.

I think Sean Dyche will keep his job, I think we may end up mid table.

However, I think it may be this ultra conservative management style which may prevent SD from getting a long term contract.

 

[Zatara]

O’Brien was playing on loan at Swindon 2 years ago, left Palace for buttons.

He had an alright season at Lyon, he’s a prospect. Yes he is 23, wasnt Seamus 22/23 when he broke into our team playing right wing because he wasn’t ready?!

Expectations on these kids are waaaaaay too high is my point. They are no better than the players we have there (who are woeful admittedly) except with the added bonus we could destroy their morale and long term development.

My point is we should NOT be in a position where Dixon, O’Brien, Iroegbhunam are being relied on to drag us out of the mire. It’s entirely unrealistic and unfair on them. Stinks of a club in full crisis. Very similar thing happened at Villa in their relegation year and how many of those kids became established premier league stars?

I get people don’t want to see Young, Keane but the kids are no better. The Rashford shout is properly mental, he was incredibly highly rated at United when he broke through. Yes timing was perfect and he took his opportunity but comparing Dixon to him is madness.

Rashford was not highly rated to become a starter...let alone be given a chance.

Youre making things up