Ronald Koeman discussion

rochdaleblue · February 8, 2017

davek said:
My concerns over Schneiderlin were threefold:

The cost
The number of existing CMs we have
The fact he looks to play a lot of long balls that could see Barkley's role diminish.

Scherderlin' 'long' passing didn't hinder Ross on Saturday, when he had one of his best games of the season. For from hindering Ross I feel the control he has in games, will give Ross more license to do what he does best, having more influence on games with his ability.

Goat · February 8, 2017

davek said:
My concerns over Schneiderlin were threefold:

The cost
The number of existing CMs we have
The fact he looks to play a lot of long balls that could see Barkley's role diminish.

70 passes, 96% accuracy last game.

Your concerns are noted David, but trust me, they are without ZERO foundation.

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg · February 8, 2017

We are playing the system we are because it's best suiting the players we have.

Finding Lukaku is viable option. But our goals of late have come from nice build up play.

I expect when we sign attacking players in the Summer we will revert back to Koeman's preferred system, we continue in fine for to force a decision.

a bell maul · February 8, 2017

MorgsGoat said:
70 passes, 96% accuracy last game.

Your concerns are noted David, but trust me, they are without ZERO foundation.

"without zero foundation" can be inferred that they are with some foundation :hayee:

PS : I agree with the intent of your post

Jebus_lives · February 8, 2017

davek said:
Personally I think Koeman would ship Lukaku out for a bustling CF in the Pelle mould.

LOLZ

Prevenger17 · February 8, 2017

MorgsGoat said:
70 passes, 96% accuracy last game.

Your concerns are noted David, but trust me, they are without ZERO foundation.

Double negative there Goat

Deco · February 8, 2017

jinkyali said:
Just interested in how criticism can be aimed at big Ron when he played less long balls per game than Bob

Facts are great. You won't get a reply though because there's no genuine argument against that lol

davek said:
My concerns over Schneiderlin were threefold:

The cost
The number of existing CMs we have
The fact he looks to play a lot of long balls that could see Barkley's role diminish.

You mean the Barkley that had possibly his best ever performance for us on Saturday.. with Schneiderlin running the game?

Or am I missing something o_O

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gav1985 · February 8, 2017

There will be some 'alternative' facts being put together as we speak

Goat · February 8, 2017

Prevenger17 said:
Double negative there Goat

Yeah, my Englando bed.

davek · February 9, 2017

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg said:
We are playing the system we are because it's best suiting the players we have.

Finding Lukaku is viable option. But our goals of late have come from nice build up play.

I expect when we sign attacking players in the Summer we will revert back to Koeman's preferred system, we continue in fine for to force a decision.

This ^^^ is spot on for me. The penny finally dropped with Koeman that to get any results with these players you have to play to their strengths: which is allowing them to get on the ball and construct a move and get bodies forward to overwhelm the opposition. That is a clear change from the pre December set up Koeman which was all about bodies behind the ball and the quick ball out from deep in our half. The Bolasie injury probably forced his hand in that respect. It was a fortuitous accident for Koeman as we haven't looked back since apart from the FA cup exit and the away game versus Hull. But you're also right to suggest that when the summer comes and Koeman has revamped the first team we will see a reversion to his way of playing with players capable of playing in that more direct manner.

duncs pigeon · February 9, 2017

AndyC said:
Did any of our six goals on Saturday or the four against City come from the "80-yard hoofball" playbook that you constantly refer to but we rarely see ??
Knock it off Dave, we all know you hate Koeman and will only ever consider very begrudged respect for anything he may achieve with Everton.
Give it a rest !!

TBH mate I dont think @davek likes Everton full stop.

duncs pigeon · February 9, 2017

davek said:
He's a bit busy managing a world class team to a World Cup.

No, Koeman will get the job....obviously.

I really dont know why you support Everton mate. I respect we all have an opinion- thats what makes football interesting imo- but your just so negative.