Summer transfer window 2023

TheBigIguana · July 20, 2023

DanB90 said:
Like he did during the back end of last season you mean?
I agree.

Again, I didn’t think it was particularly consistent and there is probably a way to make it more so. He took advantage when he was in the game but was out of it a lot.

davids · July 20, 2023

blueboy72 said:
I said the other day I don’t see McNeil as a 10 he’s to one footed imo. Big if I know but hopefully dele turns a corner and gets back to the player he was or even 80% would make him a first choice.

Been plenty of one footed 10s who been successful.

stretford blue · July 20, 2023

A better bet than elanga and probably gnonto

PeregrineT · July 20, 2023

So if we sign Gnonto and Danjuma, are we then left to get a striker and CB, and hope one can take the right side, or do you think we will go for a RW/RM as well and use Danjuma up top at times?

mightymoyes · July 20, 2023

PeregrineT said:
So if we sign Gnonto and Danjuma, are we then left to get a striker and CB, and hope one can take the right side, or do you think we will go for a RW/RM as well and use Danjuma up top at times?

i dont think we're getting a CB til we get rid of one or two of the 3 donkeys we currently have there.

Paul Rideout · July 20, 2023

mightymoyes said:
i dont think we're getting a CB til we get rid of one or two of the 3 donkeys we currently have there.

Remember when everyone in the be press was waxing lyrical about Godfrey and Holgate - should have sold them both then

roy vernon · July 20, 2023

Mathieubleucoyb said:
Dwight McNeil is not a good fit for the LW position at Everton FC. His success rate when it comes to dribbling, crossing, and shooting is significantly lower than the average in the Premier League. His success rate for dribbling is only 40%, compared to the average of 54%. His success rate for crossing is only 19%, compared to the average of 24%. His success rate for shooting is only 45%, compared to the average of 56%. He also lacks the speed needed to be successful in the LW position.

In comparison, Danjuma and Gnonto are better fits for the LW position. Danjuma has a success rate of 46% for dribbling, 22% for crossing, and 48% for shooting. Gnonto has a success rate of 52% for dribbling, 27% for crossing, and 51% for shooting. Both players have higher success rates than McNeil in all three categories and have the speed needed to succeed in the LW position.

McNeil may be more suited to a different position. He could potentially flourish in a central midfield role due to his passing accuracy, which is currently at 81%. This is significantly higher than the Premier League average of 70%. His vision and ability to pick out passes make him a great candidate for that position.

I think he might struggle a bit in central midfield, when his right foot is purely for standing on. Needs to play wide, preferably on the left.

Brett Angell Delight · July 20, 2023

TheBigIguana said:
The problem with Gallagher, and the reason he was good at Palace and not as good last year, is that he’s good at a few specific things. Set him up to do those and don’t expect him to do anything else and you’ve got a player you can work with. That of course requires a plan and this being Everton it means we should steer well clear.

A good point, well made.

blueboy72 · July 20, 2023

davids said:
Been plenty of one footed 10s who been successful.

Don’t tell me, messi, Maradona and James to name 3

Exeter_Gently · July 20, 2023

stretford blue said:
A better bet than elanga and probably gnonto

Why mate?

PeregrineT · July 20, 2023

Mathieubleucoyb said:
Dwight McNeil is not a good fit for the LW position at Everton FC. His success rate when it comes to dribbling, crossing, and shooting is significantly lower than the average in the Premier League. His success rate for dribbling is only 40%, compared to the average of 54%. His success rate for crossing is only 19%, compared to the average of 24%. His success rate for shooting is only 45%, compared to the average of 56%. He also lacks the speed needed to be successful in the LW position.

In comparison, Danjuma and Gnonto are better fits for the LW position. Danjuma has a success rate of 46% for dribbling, 22% for crossing, and 48% for shooting. Gnonto has a success rate of 52% for dribbling, 27% for crossing, and 51% for shooting. Both players have higher success rates than McNeil in all three categories and have the speed needed to succeed in the LW position.

McNeil may be more suited to a different position. He could potentially flourish in a central midfield role due to his passing accuracy, which is currently at 81%. This is significantly higher than the Premier League average of 70%. His vision and ability to pick out passes make him a great candidate for that position.

Do you think then he would be better on the right than on the left? Or do you think hes just not a fit for the wing at all compared to the middle?

Giraffe_Baker · July 20, 2023

stretford blue said:
A better bet than elanga and probably gnonto

Hasn't played one senior game by the way.

Exeter_Gently · July 20, 2023

IF...and I mean IF...there was to be another one in before the weekend as reported, you'd imagine something may be coming out tonight.

Just a thought.