Ronald Koeman discussion

nsno-chris · January 15, 2017

davek said:
Correct mate...but you do have to get to them to stand a chance of winning a final...fat chance of that this season like.

No, you have to get to the final to stand a chance of winning it. Semi, quarter last sixteen is all the same....pointless

Cork Evertonian · January 15, 2017

davek said:
That doesn't interest me mate. I use that phrase as a joke to underline joke far we are away from being anything of note. how anyone can find pride in that patronising codswallop is beyond me. We are Everton. Only titles and cups are acceptable.

The bit in bold is kind of a contradiction in terms like.You were happy enough to sit back relax and watch the second half of our season go down the toilet under Martinez last year.There's a lot of work to do to bring this club back to where it belongs.So far progress under Koeman has been solid.That will do fine for now.

Thomasc · January 15, 2017

WTF has happened to this forum?

Goat · January 15, 2017

Thomasc said:
WTF has happened to this forum?

?????

Thomasc · January 15, 2017

MoutsGoat said:
?????

Read the last few pages of this thread

davek · January 15, 2017

peteblue said:
Absolutely spot on. There are too many on here who are happy with 7th, 6th, 5th or 4th, we used to sack managers for that. We must believe we will be 1 or 2, anything else is failure.......especially being 2nd..........

I can understand being elated with the result today from the perspective of seeing it as the launch pad for a young player's career, but the apparent view that we've achieved something or turned a corner by beating a team I'd regard as the soft touch of the PL elite is bewildering.

I'll be more impressed if we put the next two opponents to the sword than this victory against a team who throw caution to the wind.

Goat · January 15, 2017

Thomasc said:
Read the last few pages of this thread

Thats just Dave, hes trying to take everybodys buzz, hes failing, miserably, it will pass.

Goat · January 15, 2017

davek said:
I can understand being elated with the result today from the perspective of seeing it as the launch pad for a young player's career, but the apparent view that we've achieved something or turned a corner by beating a team I'd regard as the soft touch of the PL elite is bewildering.

I'll be more impressed if we put the next two opponents to the sword than this victory against a team who throw caution to the wind.

"Everton have requested the Premier League give City the 3 points for todays game cos Dave, 84 from Runcorn doesnt think beating City should be rewarded"

jinkyali · January 15, 2017

I dont know if this has been mentioned, but, whether by design or luck, Ronald has got a team full of snides now.

Delighted to see Seamus, Williams, Rom, Ross, Davies, Holgate all in the last few weeks and especially today, stand up for themselves, be cynical when needed and leap to the defense of there team mate.

I think its great. It bodes well and is a huge indictment of the change in mentality that is currently going through the club.

Thomasc · January 15, 2017

MoutsGoat said:
Thats just Dave, hes trying to take everybodys buzz, hes failing, miserably, it will pass.

It's so boring though, if it's a wind up it's long gone past even an iota of even slightly whimsical.

captainvindaloo · January 15, 2017

peteblue said:
I totally agree with this. We should be beating them, we always did, and now we are again.........

Agree. However, for me, today was more about the coming of age of the young lads, especially Davies. They are the future, and by their performance, it looks a lot brighter right now.

nsno-chris · January 15, 2017

MoutsGoat said:
"Everton have requested the Premier League give City the 3 points for todays game cos Dave, 84 from Runcorn doesnt think beating City should be rewarded"

lollol

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg · January 15, 2017

Handed one of the most regarded modern managers his heaviest league defeat. Nothing to see here though.

davek · January 15, 2017

Timhowardsswearbox said:
So you'd agree that Martinez was rightfully relieved of his position after delivering neither in 3 years

Martinez had to go becuse he lost control of some senior players. And yes, 11th two seasons running is a sackable offence....just as a manager spending more cash than any other manager ever will need to be relieved of his duties if we don't get into Europe two seasons on the bounce.