2024/25 Sean Dyche

Do you think Valverde would have liked to have taken a pay cut to manage Everton in January 2023? I think the fact Nico Williams is his weakest player and he has Inaki on the bench is hardly the same as choosing 2 from McNeil Iwobi and Gray is it?

Ancelotti makes some good subs for Real when he swaps out Vinicius and Mbappe and brings on Endryk and Rodrigo but he also found his options somewhat limited at Everton.

Nico is our best player. But he had a bad day today. Can happen.

I don't think so, is on around 8m €, our club is rich and has almost repaid the stadium. I mean he earned 20m a year at Barcelona. He is really happy here, is loved by the fans and people, also has right to say here, a stable environment, grew up 50km and his family lives in the vicinity.
 

Im not a big stats nerd like the @TheBigIguana but they are pretty damning and tell a very dire tale i dont think dyche can escape from, especially soneone so obstinate like with southampton game he thought the performance was good. Hes not going to try to fix something if he doesnt perceive it as a problem. In his mind the tactics have been sound just that weve been unlucky which is ludicrous
 
I think we'll have to agree to disagree.

I don't think Moshiri and his board, the DoF or anyone else at the club will worry one iota about what the fans think. QED The record winless run last season. The place got pretty toxic then, there were huge amounts of people calling for Dyche's head, and what happened? Nowt, and we stayed up.

Even if Kev T grew a pair and asked Moshiri or the board for authority to replace Dyche, I genuinely doubt he'd get permission; BUT he must start making a list of possible replacements for the sake of the club. TBF, he probably already has done.

As for the football, I agree, but we all knew what we were going to get when he was hired. He's not a technical specialist, he is a nuts and bolts, work harder and get fitter, work on the basics etc.

Personally I don't give a hoot what Dyche does as long as it keeps Everton in the Prem. Once we stay up and get to BMD, with new ownership hopefully, then we should dismiss him immediately with our thanks; if he hasn't already been asked to go by then...

I'm not getting on his back too much, as you've got to put things in perspective. We haven't got out first string defence playing. He's trying to work out the best midfield, and playing Tim has been refreshing - though please hook Tim when his legs go Sean...

The thing which sticks in my craw, is his insistence in playing McNeil ALL the flippin' time, even shoving him to #10, when he isn't and never will be a #10! He has NDiaye who is an AM, #10 or LWF, he's got Lindstrøm who is a #10, and we still haven't got a RM/WF yet!

Have I mentioned all the players we keep missing, have we managed to put the same XI out yet, or rather, have we been able to put the same XI out this season?

I understand him playing Harrison in the RW/F, but I think that is to help strengthen the RHS defensively than adding anything to the attack.

Just my opinion, and as they say we've all got one of them and a .... 😏
he’s been 2/3 players away most games from his best 11. And apart from Branthwaite the others are much of a muchness. I think you’ve been living under a rock if you think the owner/board DOF won’t care about the fans. Not sure why they didn’t last year, don’t think we went into the bottom 3 on that bad run and the 3 teams who went down were the worst 3 in history of the premier league. Maybe the club thought it wouldn’t take much to survive. I also think he had more fans on board because of the points deduction.

That has changed, fans that maybe were on board have Given up on him now, they realise nothing is ever going to change under dyche. And a lot of fans are looking at the bigger picture, this isn’t just a bad start, it’s 5 wins since December 23.

And the bobble has said the board/owner will act if it gets worse
 
he’s been 2/3 players away most games from his best 11. And apart from Branthwaite the others are much of a muchness. I think you’ve been living under a rock if you think the owner/board DOF won’t care about the fans. Not sure why they didn’t last year, don’t think we went into the bottom 3 on that bad run and the 3 teams who went down were the worst 3 in history of the premier league. Maybe the club thought it wouldn’t take much to survive. I also think he had more fans on board because of the points deduction.

That has changed, fans that maybe were on board have Given up on him now, they realise nothing is ever going to change under dyche. And a lot of fans are looking at the bigger picture, this isn’t just a bad start, it’s 5 wins since December 23.

And the bobble has said the board/owner will act if it gets worse
This is a Bobble prediction I really hope is true…
 
he’s been 2/3 players away most games from his best 11.
So you know what the best 1st XI when Dyche has said himself that he doesn't yet know what his best XI is, though, he does have in his mind what it is (BUT he hasn't tried it yet!)

And apart from Branthwaite the others are much of a muchness.
I think NDiaye, makes a difference, I think Garner makes a difference in the CM role, a fully fit and firing Myko makes a difference (imho, I don't think he had started the season fit or fully fit) Pickford being sharper would have made a difference.

As for the rest, to me again as a lay-person, I don't think Lindstrøm is physically ready for the PL he needs more upper-body strength (much like Gordon had to build himself up) but will probably come good as a creative #10 with PACE!!, Mangala hasn't had enough time with Dyche yet, and tbch, hasn't really impressed yet (but showed at Forest he is good enough), TimI needs to work on his CV fitness, as he keeps blowing up around 70-75 minutes, but he has the quality clearly.

Then we have Young, Keane, O'Brien (who again doesn't look all that great at the minute, though he has undoubted potential), An ageing, but still effective in 45-60 minute bursts Gueye, the enigma that is McNeil, the same for Harrison, will Nate-Dogg ever be selected again? Then other than a serviceable DCL we have the long-term injured Chermiti and Broja, and Beto (who honestly seems to try his best BUT he needs a run of games WITH a game-plan to suit his strengths, long balls does not suit him... which is why he looks like a car-crash in this system, remember when nate-Dogg made a run and searching 'ground' pass, Beto ran onto the ball, bowled aside a defender and finished with aplomb against the Skunks. When we play to his strengths, he can perform.
I think you’ve been living under a rock (NOPE) if you think the owner/board DOF won’t care about the fans. Not sure why they didn’t last year,
Doesn't that answer you question tho BB? What's going to change this year, we're just 1pt worse of and with fewer games to play? I.e. out of the EFL Cup Where's the 'trigger point' now?
don’t think we went into the bottom 3
Yes we dropped as low at 19th at one point, then up to 18th bobbed between 18-17th for 2 weeks then pulled away, but that was down to the points deduction. Were you under a rock last season..? Hehe 😜
on that bad run and the 3 teams who went down were the worst 3 in history of the premier league. Maybe the club thought it wouldn’t take much to survive. I also think he had more fans on board because of the points deduction.
As everyone (including yourself) keep saying; we have to forget the past and focus on the future... So, what happened this year doesn't relate in anyway to the winless run, the survival or the squad quality.

As far as Moshiri (the only person who matters) is concerned, Dyche at this moment in time is a 'safe pair of hands' to him, and his investment...

That has changed, fans that maybe were on board have Given up on him now, they realise nothing is ever going to change under dyche. And a lot of fans are looking at the bigger picture, this isn’t just a bad start, it’s 5 wins since December 23.
So what,? We had as nearly a bad starting run last year and still stayed up in more trying circumstances? I'm not saying he will do it, but calling for his head now, is a reaction to frustration in three results, and the teams performances in all games.
And the bobble has said the board/owner will act if it gets worse
Oh, is this the same El Bobble whose predictions can be as bad as Paul Quinn's at times?

Only time will tell, and only Moshiri will make a decision. No-one else matters; especially the fans,
 

So you know what the best 1st XI when Dyche has said himself that he doesn't yet know what his best XI is, though, he does have in his mind what it is (BUT he hasn't tried it yet!)


I think NDiaye, makes a difference, I think Garner makes a difference in the CM role, a fully fit and firing Myko makes a difference (imho, I don't think he had started the season fit or fully fit) Pickford being sharper would have made a difference.

As for the rest, to me again as a lay-person, I don't think Lindstrøm is physically ready for the PL he needs more upper-body strength (much like Gordon had to build himself up) but will probably come good as a creative #10 with PACE!!, Mangala hasn't had enough time with Dyche yet, and tbch, hasn't really impressed yet (but showed at Forest he is good enough), TimI needs to work on his CV fitness, as he keeps blowing up around 70-75 minutes, but he has the quality clearly.

Then we have Young, Keane, O'Brien (who again doesn't look all that great at the minute, though he has undoubted potential), An ageing, but still effective in 45-60 minute bursts Gueye, the enigma that is McNeil, the same for Harrison, will Nate-Dogg ever be selected again? Then other than a serviceable DCL we have the long-term injured Chermiti and Broja, and Beto (who honestly seems to try his best BUT he needs a run of games WITH a game-plan to suit his strengths, long balls does not suit him... which is why he looks like a car-crash in this system, remember when nate-Dogg made a run and searching 'ground' pass, Beto ran onto the ball, bowled aside a defender and finished with aplomb against the Skunks. When we play to his strengths, he can perform.

Doesn't that answer you question tho BB? What's going to change this year, we're just 1pt worse of and with fewer games to play? I.e. out of the EFL Cup Where's the 'trigger point' now?

Yes we dropped as low at 19th at one point, then up to 18th bobbed between 18-17th for 2 weeks then pulled away, but that was down to the points deduction. Were you under a rock last season..? Hehe 😜

As everyone (including yourself) keep saying; we have to forget the past and focus on the future... So, what happened this year doesn't relate in anyway to the winless run, the survival or the squad quality.

As far as Moshiri (the only person who matters) is concerned, Dyche at this moment in time is a 'safe pair of hands' to him, and his investment...


So what,? We had as nearly a bad starting run last year and still stayed up in more trying circumstances? I'm not saying he will do it, but calling for his head now, is a reaction to frustration in three results, and the teams performances in all games.

Oh, is this the same El Bobble whose predictions can be as bad as Paul Quinn's at times?

Only time will tell, and only Moshiri will make a decision. No-one else matters; especially the fans,
Just take my answers completely out of context. I said did we go in the bottom 3 on the bad run? I don’t think we did. We dropped into the bottom 3 after the points deduction and win 4 on the bounce and got back out.

Think we could all name at least 9 of Dyche’s team if all our fit, and ndaiye has been fit all season and started 2 games out of position. It’s also pointless playing him if we’re only going to have 25% possession. As has been pointed out v Southampton the equates to about 5 mins im Southampton’s final 3rd. He needs the ball, totally wasted under dyche

No the Bobble get 95% of things on Everton right, he has his on podcast/forum and gives information on there
 
What was the most exciting part on Tuesday; was it the 10 players behind a ball for 93 minutes with no intention of winning the game

Or the fella hitting the bar at half time
It was after the hit the crossbar competition when the guy on the mic announced the highlights of the first half and the whole ground chuckled.
That and the final whistle.
( obviously enjoyed our goal)
That’s all I’ve got , for £30 and rushing around to get ready after getting home from work at 18.10 and rushing around getting ready and legging it for the train.
I think I’ve been shortchanged somewhat 🫤
 
Im not a big stats nerd like the @TheBigIguana but they are pretty damning and tell a very dire tale i dont think dyche can escape from, especially soneone so obstinate like with southampton game he thought the performance was good. Hes not going to try to fix something if he doesnt perceive it as a problem. In his mind the tactics have been sound just that weve been unlucky which is ludicrous
Honestly Dyche is a very odd manager when it comes to stats and I’ve really stopped trying to understand him that way. The bigger problem for me is more conceptual with him. We’ve played enough football down the years to know having the ball is (or at least can be) productive, that playing in your opponents end can be productive, that attacking in transition so that your opponent is out of position and forced to cover more ground quicker is a positive and that doing the opposite to your opponent and stopping transition is also important. I know we’re not going to do all of these things every match but it feels like we do struggle with them more often than is healthy. I’ve said before I truly believe there are some pieces of Dyche that are good management. The whole picture is just never complete in a satisfactory way though, and crucially he’s never in a decade plus of management even tried to make strides to fix it. That last bit is why more than anything else I’ve always been out on him. You have to at least attempt to improve.
 
Honestly Dyche is a very odd manager when it comes to stats and I’ve really stopped trying to understand him that way. The bigger problem for me is more conceptual with him. We’ve played enough football down the years to know having the ball is (or at least can be) productive, that playing in your opponents end can be productive, that attacking in transition so that your opponent is out of position and forced to cover more ground quicker is a positive and that doing the opposite to your opponent and stopping transition is also important. I know we’re not going to do all of these things every match but it feels like we do struggle with them more often than is healthy. I’ve said before I truly believe there are some pieces of Dyche that are good management. The whole picture is just never complete in a satisfactory way though, and crucially he’s never in a decade plus of management even tried to make strides to fix it. That last bit is why more than anything else I’ve always been out on him. You have to at least attempt to improve.
Losing games doesn't hurt him enough to drive that ambition.
He also doesn't seem to recognise his own weaknesses(it can't all be PR) which makes improving them virtually impossible
 

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