Sam Allardyce

[Steve Wigan]

Absolutely. If you have Sigurdsson and Rooney on the pitch, which I'm all for, they've gotta be your trigger men as their skill in delivery is quite good - and was INSANELY good at Newcastle. But someone has to play ahead, aside, and behind those guys to get on the end of those balls. You literally cannot have anyone else on the pitch without pace if you play those two.

In terms of ahead, DCL is doing the best he can, he has pace and size to get his head on things, but he's not sophisticated or strong enough to really hold the thing the way you'd like. He'd be a great backup plan and he's gotten SO much better playing this year his future is bright. But this is Everton, not Swansea.

In terms of behind. Gana is great, Morgan is not. Rooney coming back into a 6 role as needed renders Morgan pointless. Really need another pacey guy back there - N'Zonzi would be idea because he is tall and can help in the air, but a complete luxury of course. Beni is fine if we need another DM.

In terms of aside, you see how successful Lennon has been teaming up with JonJoe - image Coleman with Vlasic, eventually Henry, or even Ross into that mix. Not bad, but you get a good LB and put Bolaisse on his preferred side with Lookman as well, now you've got something.

But Martina is killing this team even worse than Baines was with his inability to get forward. Getting a pacey LB is just critical and it's not PVA. Would be nice to have a quicker CB to cover for Martina, perhaps Keane can step in there soon.

You are so determined to see downsides that you are talking complete tosh at least part of the time. Since SAm arrived Cuco has played his part as one of a highly successful,hard working back four, and Allardycve has found a better player in there than we ever thought there was. He stuck to his task against probably one of the best attackers in the League against the RS, and had a game against Newcastle that was acknowledged by many as his best for Everton. And what is this nonsense about his inability to get forward? Since he arrived, even in the darkest Koeman days, his ability to use the wing and put in a good or even excellent cross has been noticeable. He is not the greatest left back in the world, but both he and Williams have gone to another level since Sam arrived.
One small but significant moment.During the Liverpool game, did anyone else notice Willams and Cuco actively encouraging each other to keep going until the end. That sort of bonding has been lacking at Everton under Koeman, but the deisre to play for the shirt and help each other, in other words be a TEAM has come back. That's what a proper manager does.

 

[Cels]

I actually look forward to the pressers now. Under Martinez and Koeman I lost all interest in the Manager interviews because of the levels of BS they spouted. At the least, there is nearly always some good entertainment value with a Big Sam interview

 

[donny]

He will gradually turn us into a setpiece team, this I’m 100% certain. Only a matter of time.

While we enjoy the mini renaissance under him, I can also envisage a boring Bolton setpiece style in the not so distance future.

Maybe,but hope he has moved on in terms of planning games.The game and rules have been changed.No proper tackling etc.He might of even got England playing and more importantly winning we will never know.He must be burning inside to do a great job here and wouldn't it be great if he did!

 

[matty1878]

He will gradually turn us into a setpiece team, this I’m 100% certain. Only a matter of time.

While we enjoy the mini renaissance under him, I can also envisage a boring Bolton setpiece style in the not so distance future.

All day long

 

[matty1878]

And they also stuck two fingers up to the threat of relegation.

We didn’t need him for that.

 

[matty1878]

You’re really boring mate to be honest, give it a rest.

Stick me on egnore mate it’s simple

 

[matty1878]

Matty, for the final time, are you happy with the appointment of the walrus of love, or not? yes or no, simple question.

Nope

 

[Gladystweet]

Nope

You sure?

 

[paultheblue]

You are so determined to see downsides that you are talking complete tosh at least part of the time. Since SAm arrived Cuco has played his part as one of a highly successful,hard working back four, and Allardycve has found a better player in there than we ever thought there was. He stuck to his task against probably one of the best attackers in the League against the RS, and had a game against Newcastle that was acknowledged by many as his best for Everton. And what is this nonsense about his inability to get forward? Since he arrived, even in the darkest Koeman days, his ability to use the wing and put in a good or even excellent cross has been noticeable. He is not the greatest left back in the world, but both he and Williams have gone to another level since Sam arrived.
One small but significant moment.During the Liverpool game, did anyone else notice Willams and Cuco actively encouraging each other to keep going until the end. That sort of bonding has been lacking at Everton under Koeman, but the deisre to play for the shirt and help each other, in other words be a TEAM has come back. That's what a proper manager does.

Under Keoman you never once felt that he gave a monkeys about the club or the shirt. I did not want Allardyce but it is what it is we should all give him our backing now and hope he proves us all wrong.

 

[COYBL25]

You sure?

I think he is mate.

 

[ProZ]

Stick me on egnore mate it’s simple

I’m bigger than that.

 

[thebluenosebolt]

Nope

Why not Matty ?? Genuine question mate ??

 

[Gladystweet]

I think he is mate.

I think he's deeply conflicted...

 

[matty1878]

Why not Matty ?? Genuine question mate ??

I used to laugh at other clubs who were once lesser than us at him being there manager and now he’s ours. It’s just bad mate ( how I feel with him at the club )

 

[COYBL25]

I think he's deeply conflicted...

Bed.