May-Z Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, Thug said: Attacking wise, excellent. However, did anyone else think that Mings was more exposed? Greenwood ran clear a few times, and on another day we could have been further behind. Theres always a compromise to be had, but overall, a definite upgrade. No more exposed then the cup game when Greenwood broke down that side. It's just what happens when the formation has the full back's starting position so high up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, Thug said: Attacking wise, excellent. However, did anyone else think that Mings was more exposed? Greenwood ran clear a few times, and on another day we could have been further behind. Theres always a compromise to be had, but overall, a definite upgrade. You are spot on, but that’s on the midfielders in this system. Two narrow 10’s mean the fullbacks have to almost play as wingbacks, but then the extra bodies in the middle of the park need to cover the fullback when he’s bombing forward. It will take time to implement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, Thug said: Attacking wise, excellent. However, did anyone else think that Mings was more exposed? Greenwood ran clear a few times, and on another day we could have been further behind. Theres always a compromise to be had, but overall, a definite upgrade. Mings is going to be slightly more exposed until they get on a similar wavelength. Digne signed on Wednesday night, trained on Thursday and Friday, and then started on Saturday. That's no time for anything. If that kind of thing is still happening in a month from now then sure it might be a concern, but right now it could very well be a lack of understanding between two players that only met 3 days ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villalad21 Posted January 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) It's mad that Everton's board allowed Benitez to sell Digne, and then a week later they sack Benitez. Edited January 16, 2022 by villalad21 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, villalad21 said: It's mad that Everton's board allowed Benitez to sell Digne, and then a week later they sack Benitez. Completely agree, thank god it’s to our advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, villalad21 said: It's mad that Everton's board allowed Benitez to sell Digne, and then a week later they sack Benitez. Show’s how important acting quickly in the window is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Everton board probably wanted rid as well. Selling Digne probably helps loads with FFP. They just let Rafa be the fall guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 26 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Show’s how important acting quickly in the window is Yeah. Have to admit I'm feeling kinda relieved now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoyman Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 They signed Mykolenko on 1st Jan as his replacement, I guess having known since December that Digne and Rafa weren't going to work together, so they were always going to need to move Digne on from FFP pov Mykolenko had a mare yesterday by all accounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Yeah i recall Everton fans saying they'd rather have Alexander Litvinenko in defence instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Highly encouraging debut, instant upgrade on Targett in terms of attacking play, seemed to be playing as a left winger more than a left back for most of the second half but it looks like he may thrive in the system here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 i think its laughably brilliant, that we managed to snatch one of Evertons best players, after he fell out with their manager, who then got sacked 3 days later.......amazing stuff! We dropped lucky with this piece of business. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, villalad21 said: It's mad that Everton's board allowed Benitez to sell Digne, and then a week later they sack Benitez. A clanger of monumental proportions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, villalad21 said: It's mad that Everton's board allowed Benitez to sell Digne, and then a week later they sack Benitez. I was thinking that and then I wondered if they thought “we want this £25m because we are skint, let’s let Rafa take the fall then bin him off.” Either way it is great for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 In the summer they were having to sign the likes of Townsend and Gray on low fees, and whlist they've spent more this window I wonder if that's in part only because they knew they were getting a big fee for Digne. They also apparently bid for £2m Sean Longstaff, which again would indicate they don't have much money, as would perhaps loaning in El Ghazi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Everton fans all over him on insta now, begging him to come back now that Rafa is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Everton fans all over him on insta now, begging him to come back now that Rafa is gone Haha, so sad and desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Great debut and still not 100% match fit. He’s going to be a nightmare for defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I do not care how we got him. I am just happy we got him. He suits how we play perfectly .he is like Matt Targett plus 20 % . 20% quicker 20% further up the field 20 % better passer 20% more athletic, 20% better at stopping players running past him. 20% more character . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: I do not care how we got him. I am just happy we got him. He suits how we play perfectly .he is like Matt Targett plus 20 % . 20% quicker 20% further up the field 20 % better passer 20% more athletic, 20% better at stopping players running past him. 20% more character . so basically, you are saying he is nothing like Targett??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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