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davek
Player Valuation: £150m
The best we've played in the past God knows how many years was when we had that triangle up front of Lukaku-Barkley-Mirallas. Everton were flying with the slick movement between these three.
Fair enough, Naismith's free role in the hole has allowd him to get on the score sheet and he's done bits and pieces in support, but Lukaku's game and to an extent Mirallas' game will suffer by not having that extra quality in behind them. I also think Eto'os arrival will place a lot of pressure on us to exploit his movement. If Naismith can find something that allows us to start playing in the fashion we did last year with that triumvirate named above then fair enough.
Made up at least one of my bold predictions has seemingly come to the fore, he is in essence our new Cahill.
I think thats a bit unfair on him mate. You still have to be intelligent enough to know where to take the space up and still be able to bury any chance that comes your way. Barkley u are correct will drag players out of position due to his dribbling skills. I don't compare them though, Barkley is a one off gem, Naismith is taking his chance in the team and doing great.
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
There's no question about that. My concern is any ramifications it has on the games of those around him. For my money, someone like Barkley brings more people alive and his qualities far outweigh any consideration of whether he gets his place immediately back.
Thats a valid point mate regarding what Barkley brings to the team. I think the bonus out of it is Naiamjth has slotted in and at least softened the blow of losing Barkley for a period in that area of the pitch. I think Barkley will be straight in once fit but he will accomodate Nais by putting him up top with Rom out right on occasions. All about options. Still need a winger mind, definitely light in that area as proved yesterday with injuries and Atsu not being available.
Foot Long Hot Dog
Player Valuation: A packet of pork scratchings
On current form you can't drop Naismith, simple as.
If Barkley was fit again tomorrow he'd not get straight back into the side imo.
That stat alone blows your argument to bits, @davek.
You can't criticise Naismith's lack of assists when your preferred option scored a big fat zero on the assist count last season.
Just let it drop. Barkley will be back soon enough, but in the meantime Naismith is doing superbly well.
I think he would mate but not at the expense of Naismith
Kantareller
Player Valuation: £35m
davek
Player Valuation: £150m
Assists only tell a fragment of the story. It's about creating momentum from defensive to attack. Transition. Naismith has a much more pedestrian game and cant influence tempo change as Barkley can. You're comparing a thoroughbred classic horse with a handicap class one.
If you dont see that them there's really no way forward here.
rochdaleblue
Player Valuation: £50m
Barkley should walk back into our team. The lad is special. However it should not be at the expense of Naismith. I am sorry I've criticised the lad in the past, he might still be limited in certain aspects of his game, but you cannot fault his work rate, finishing and determination. Gave arsenal and Chelsea's defence no rest at all.
bizzaro
LOVE GOT JUST THE WAY IT IS #ALWNV
Oh yeah Dave. Oh yeah.
So now you're saying Naismith is a handicap to us. Well done Dave.
Matthew mcdonnell
Player Valuation: £8m
Lad ain't getting dropped for barkley, no chance at all, need to get a system with both together
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