Skillful Osman

[Allezfan]

Imagine if we'd have signed Ofoe....

Or Banega.

Just don't do it to yourself, mate. That way lies only pain.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

Consistently inconsistent. Has good days and bad. Isn't helped when he's being played out wide.

Still agree with this

 

[teameverton]

Agrre to be that small and play in midfield you need to be extremely skillful, it sometimes seems when Everton are not playing well he can be chasing shadows in midfield.

 

[evilwebby]

Model professional. Has tidy skills, always puts in a shift, never questionthesis manager, and has worked to improve his game over the years.

One of our greatest servants since I've been watching.

 

[tim cahill]

Not really a CM for me. He's always ace behind the striker though.

I thought with Cahill gone he'd get a chance there.

Leon Osman: always out of position.

Fellaini is far more effective than osman behind the striker. I don't think Osman is strong or fast enough to be effective there. I think his current position is where he is best to be honest.

 

[Allezfan]

Fellaini is far more effective than osman behind the striker. I don't think Osman is strong or fast enough to be effective there. I think his current position is where he is best to be honest.

Agreed but I think Fellaini would also be more effective in Osman's current role. Because he's a better player.

I think Osman struggles with the defensive responsibilty of his current position at times though with Gibson beside him rather than neville that might improve. And he played very well yesterday.

 

[tim cahill]

Agreed but I think Fellaini would also be more effective in Osman's current role. Because he's a better player.

I think Osman struggles with the defensive responsibilty of his current position at times though with Gibson beside him rather than neville that might improve. And he played very well yesterday.

This is true. Problem is we only have one Fellaini, but i think we are stronger with them this way around overall. Osman can be physically weak but he is experienced enough to know who he should be marking and where he should be and is disciplined enough to do it. Fellaini has often been guilty of not doing his defensive duties properly as a DM.

 

[TX Bill]

Moutinho's got nothing on Leon Osman.

 

[Goat]

Moutinho's got nothing on Leon Osman.

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[TX Bill]

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Heh...you didn't take long to respond. Haha....

 

[arch stanton]

without wanting to sound like a bit of a tit (again) ossie could do alright at international level. One of his drawbacks is that he gets knocked off the ball a bit too easily, he's a bit lightweight. However those kind of challenges would warrant a free kick in international footie. Got no chance now but he must be miffed that deadlegs like henderson and downing have got caps ahead of him

 

[Royal Blue Jersey]

The Skem Pirlo

 

[Number_25]

Technically he's pretty sharp, but physically he's as powerful as a shopping bag.

 

[- Bradders -]

without wanting to sound like a bit of a tit (again) ossie could do alright at international level. One of his drawbacks is that he gets knocked off the ball a bit too easily, he's a bit lightweight. However those kind of challenges would warrant a free kick in international footie. Got no chance now but he must be miffed that deadlegs like henderson and downing have got caps ahead of him

Agreed with this. Technically, he's quality and has plenty of nice touches and skill in his armoury. It's always been physicality and being bullied off the ball which has been his problem. If he was a bit taller and quicker, he'd be amazing... for Utd.

 

[Christiffa25]

He is very inconsistent and usually in the same game! I like ossie and when the team is playing well with a lot of the ball he excels. I do however find myself shouting his name at the tv in anger the most when watching us!

I think he's an ideal squad/bench player.