LAM09

Inter are "bang average?" The players I mentioned performed well for a side that has been regulars in either the EL or CL in recent seasons. If they'd joined us, I'm sure they'd have been sufficient additions rather than a number of the recent expensive acquisitions.

Atalanta has had some great potential buys for a few seasons now (Mahele, Muriel, Gosens, to name a few). Koopmeniners, Ederson, & Scalvini look the most interesting out of their current bunch.

Watkins is another good option. Goals shouldn't be an issue. We can only hope this sort of nonsense won't happen again now that he's finally been vocal and taken a stance.

"Potentially." Let's not talk about hypotheticals.

Only me or almost the entire forum? 🤔 If you're happy with a coward leading the team, kudos to you.

Why would his actions have any impact on me? Odd comment

You make a statement. If Mou or Conte were in charge, they'd probably have been hauled off.

Players fighting on the pitch ahead of a cup semi is nothing to worry about.... It shows there's no discipline at all. Poch isn't going to do diddly squat. He'll probably gloss over it during the post match interview as well. Did you not see him fighting to take another one more recently (might have been in the FA Cup).

If we weren't plagued by injuries. he probably would have left.

He has no backbone. Talk of Poch being disciplinary during his time at Southampton, but there's clearly no sign of that here. Another issue with having only one CF. I still can't believe Jackson, of all people, was fighting to take a PK. He was hiding when Senegal needed him in Ivory Coast.

There's always someone shitting on the parade. Jackson and Madueke should be ashamed. Where's Silva, tbh?

I was thinking the same after United. However, this is Everton after all.

A comfortable win? We're not used to this anymore.

I'm definitely going to reserve judgement for another season or two (if we're lucky), but talk of him being their De Bruyne could actually be true. It's crazy to think he has a real possibility of winning the golden boot, too. Who said we need a striker? 😄

I hate to break it to you, but I'm sure that's exactly who it will be. The board loves "exciting prospects" and seems to completely ignore the here & now in their thinking. There was talk about us being linked to Nagelsmann again. Enough of this project nonsense; it is becoming embarrassing.

Echoing what Lucio said, I don't think he chose them specifically. I'd imagine a few EPL were interested in him, and seeing as Forrest likes to throw money around, they offered the most, and the rest is history.

A quick search said both Milan sides were interested in him. Let's not forget about the rumoured Barcelona interest. For arguments sake, they were all interested in him, including both Portuguese giants; it doesn't take a football fanatic to know where he'd most likely play the most.

I heard rumours about Porto being interested in him (I wasn't aware Sporting were too) and thought a move to Portugal would have been perfect as it would have been easier to adjust, which you alluded to too. It appears that whoever agrees to these loan deals either has little knowledge of football or is solely motivated by money; just look at Broja's loan terms.

So much for him "not being good enough." He was never given a chance at Forrest, so his loan spell was always destined to fail.

He was too cocky. That starting XI was disrespectful to Atalanta. It was nice to see a former blue on the scoresheet, too. His time at Inter (even though is was short) certainly damaged his reputation.

I think he actually likes Poch, tbh. It has more to do with our performances on the pitch that would see him leave, and rightfully so.

It's a hard one. Previous temp managers have had a quick effect that resulted in silverware (FA Cup isn't out of reach), but they've faltered down the line. However, I don't trust this board to make an astute appointment, so 1 day or 1 decade wouldn't make much difference, tbh. I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm not sure the position he ended up playing (LWF and Gallagher went central?). In any case, I questioned the change right away, and it ended up having a huge influence on us dropping two more points.

We've failed to beat two sides that will almost certainly be in the Championship next season. What else does this board need to see before taking action?

Southgate will be loyal to players regardless of how they're playing, if at all. Maguire & Henderson are probably two names on the team sheet that really should have no place in going to Germany.

It's certainly been a long time coming. Sheffield Utd need the points, so we know what to expect. 😄