Yannick Bolasie

Thuck ma Baws · October 15, 2016

I thought he was good today. Won a lot in the air and was a good outlet. I'm always surprised at the stick he gets, some people seem to think he should pirouette out of every tackle and create a goal with every touch.

Tubey · October 15, 2016

Just a standard Bolasie game. No idea why people are upset or surprised, it is what it is. He's crap 90% of the time.

davek · October 15, 2016

Tubey said:
Just a standard Bolasie game. No idea why people are upset or surprised, it is what it is. He's crap 90% of the time.

Glad you wrote that mate and not me.

You are 100% on the money.

gianthogweed · October 15, 2016

He is inconsistent most people knew that before he signed

eurosrees · October 15, 2016

When he's good he gets 2-3 good crosses in and then fades, when he's bad there's no point in him being on the pitch. Not bothered about the huge fee we paid, as that doesn't matter these days, but he looks like a terrible signing so far.

Tennessee Blue Mike · October 15, 2016

Difficult for him in the second half just couldn't get his feet right. Clichy wasn't at his best today I wish he could have made hay. Not to be though. Maybe next week.

BlueToff · October 15, 2016

Inconsistent - as we knew.

Effective, even on a bad day. Yes - he is.

Another assist, and if you watch it again it's a clever flick. Not the smoothest, silkiest pass in the world, but effective.

Meant that Rom wasn't so isolated up top once we did manage to get the ball up field.

BlueToff · October 15, 2016

eurosrees said:
When he's good he gets 2-3 good crosses in and then fades, when he's bad there's no point in him being on the pitch. Not bothered about the huge fee we paid, as that doesn't matter these days, but he looks like a terrible signing so far.

So, so wrong mate, but if that's your opinion then fair enough

BlueToff · October 15, 2016

Thuck ma Baws said:
I thought he was good today. Won a lot in the air and was a good outlet. I'm always surprised at the stick he gets, some people seem to think he should pirouette out of every tackle and create a goal with every touch.

Most of the match reports agree with your view as well mate

DrEFC · October 15, 2016

BlueToff said:
Most of the match reports agree with your view as well mate

Thought Sane showed him proper wing play. Though him, del, and Rom were so isolated- they were doubled up on every time.

BlueToff · October 15, 2016

DrEFC said:
Thought Sane showed him proper wing play. Though him, del, and Rom were so isolated- they were doubled up on every time.

But they aren't similar in any way.

Bolasie was tasked with doing the job of a second striker today more than anything.

He did just fine, considering as you said how isolate they got at times. His delivery was poor but he's still effective, and his strength means that he's a different threat to Mirallas/Del/Lennon.

I've said it before, he's not the perfect player. But if he was he wouldn't be here.

eurosrees · October 15, 2016

BlueToff said:
So, so wrong mate, but if that's your opinion then fair enough

You reckon he's played well other than Sunderland home? I just don't get it tbh, does nothing for me at all.

DrEFC · October 15, 2016

BlueToff said:
But they aren't similar in any way.

Bolasie was tasked with doing the job of a second striker today more than anything.

He did just fine, considering as you said how isolate they got at times. His delivery was poor but he's still effective, and his strength means that he's a different threat to Mirallas/Del/Lennon.

I've said it before, he's not the perfect player. But if he was he wouldn't be here.

SS only in the second half. Delivery was there in the first. Sane consistently beat his man and crossed. Bolasie played like his laces were tied together today. I like the guy but Id of rather had peak Kilbane out there today :dance:

BlueToff · October 15, 2016

eurosrees said:
You reckon he's played well other than Sunderland home? I just don't get it tbh, does nothing for me at all.

Came on vs WBA and played very well - setting up two golden chances.

Played well vs Stoke, though frustrating at times.

Brilliant against Sunderland and again, good vs Boro - providing another assist.

Poor in the last few matches but still always creates chances. Equally so today, did well in a slightly different role, again effective without being at his best.

Offers something different to what we had before and is already forming (has formed) a pretty potent partnership with our best player and goal-scorer.

BlueToff · October 15, 2016

DrEFC said:
SS only in the second half. Delivery was there in the first. Sane consistently beat his man and crossed. Bolasie played like his laces were tied together today. I like the guy but Id of rather had peak Kilbane out there today

Hang on mate - Sane, the £40mil wonder-kid, was up against Oviedo - who has been roundly lamented on here as not being good enough. City had plenty of the ball and were always pressing.

Bolasie hardly had any of the ball but still managed to be effective most of the time when he did.

Not his best display but I'm baffled why people can't see what he offers, despite his inconsistencies.

He creates chances, and has the strength and pace to compliment our attack. He can be frustrating but if he was the complete package he wouldn't be at Everton.