100%...Him and Dan Purdy have shown more often than not they know a player.Thelwell can't be truly judged on some of the players brought in because Kenwright (and Moshiri) were interfering and had the final say on transfers
Maupay is an example. Maupay was all Kenwright and Moshiri. They made the decision, it is known
Everton were looking to sign Kudus at Thelwell's recommendation, but he was overruled by Kenwright and Moshiri and they opted to sign Maupay who was not the DoF's choice
Thelwell has shown he can identify players (with Iroegbunam being an example) that can add to the squad at minimal price
To properly judge Thelwell, you'd need about three years of non-interreference by Kenwright IMHO
Like last summer
They wanted Guirassy originally before pie head Kenwright kiboshed it for "prem experienced Maupay" .
He deserves a chance to show what he can do.