Summer signings

[GrantyBoy78]

Mate there's people talking about relegation and signing Ross Barkley back. You don't think there's a loss of perspective there?

Yeah, that’s proper mental...I’m not that far gone!

My concerns are that we still look poor defensively, can’t maintain possession (especially in the opposition half), and still struggle to convert/create chances. All of which is fine to a degree; Silva needs a couple of seasons and numerous transfer windows to sort this mess out...but you’d still expect tangible improvement under the new manager and there isn’t the slightest sign of any.

[brap2]

Yes but he lacks vision and decision making which is key for a playmaker, that can't be taught.

How dya make more chances from open play than any other English player (or £45m Gylfi) without vision?

[dunkster]

I've tried watching a bit. Generally got to see the porto game but little else. Are there any signs that silva has implemented new formation and tactics?

[Bluedylan]

Yeah, that’s proper mental...I’m not that far gone!

My concerns are that we still look poor defensively, can’t maintain possession (especially in the opposition half), and still struggle to convert/create chances. All of which is fine to a degree; Silva needs a couple of seasons and numerous transfer windows to sort this mess out...but you’d still expect tangible improvement under the new manager and there isn’t the slightest sign of any.

There wasn't improvement last night granted. But the first half vs Porto was very encouraging, and there were big signs of improvement there. That's obviously been wiped from people's memories now.

Look we all know the defence needs sorting, and Silva clearly knows that judging on the transfer targets. If we didn't sign any defenders, I'd agree that we would have some issues, but I'd still have us easily finishing Top 10. But we will sign defenders, so I'm not even worrying about that.

[brap2]

Ross Barkley?

Fucking hell lads. A few people have lost their heads a bit after a friendly defeat with a mostly second string lineup.

Get a grip.

You know deep down that this is not a reaction to last night.

Also that I’m messing about barkley. He’d never come back here, Sarri is about to have him back in the big leagues guaranteed. Scouse Hamsik incoming.

[Lazarou]

My prediction is we may get relegated or mid table mediocrity or even maybe a push for a European place. Basically no clue whatsoever.

Just underwhelmed so far even by last seasons standards.

[dunkster]

We need patience. even if it's after Xmas silva manages to get things working.
Unfortunately, many won't give it more than six games before they are pointing at his chequered past in the prem.

[GrantyBoy78]

We need patience. even if it's after Xmas silva manages to get things working.
Unfortunately, many won't give it more than six games before they are pointing at his chequered past in the prem.

And because last year was awful. And because the Moshiri era has been nothing short of an abject failure, thus far. A complete and utter false dawn.

[Sixx1402]

How dya make more chances from open play than any other English player (or £45m Gylfi) without vision?

Where are these stats from?

All i know is that when i watched him play apart from the odd good game he'd pass when he shouldn't have passed and didn't pass when he should have passed. His decision making isn't there from what i saw plus his mental strength is an issue

[blue slug]

We need patience. even if it's after Xmas silva manages to get things working.
Unfortunately, many won't give it more than six games before they are pointing at his chequered past in the prem.

Agree matey, definitely going to take time to get this squad to how he wants it both in terms of personnel and playing style, it would be the same for any manager coming in right now in my opinion

[Bluedylan]

Asking Everton fans for patience is like asking ISIS members for a balanced perspective on Western foreign policy. It ain't going to happen.

Silva's biggest challenge, after sorting the defence, will be to get us lot to calm down a bit and give him time to coach and build the team the way he wants. Good luck with that Marco, lad. Some have already got us in relegation trouble.

[dunkster]

Sorry, but talk of relegation is ridiculous. If that cunt allardyce can take this squad to 8th then anyone can

[School of Science]

We need patience. even if it's after Xmas silva manages to get things working.
Unfortunately, many won't give it more than six games before they are pointing at his chequered past in the prem.

Think Brands and Silva need at least two years, Christ they have walked into a. Incredible mess. Ignore 8th place finish, three quarters of this League is bordering on pure shite. The distance between the top 7 and the rest has widened enormously.

[Robioto]

We need patience. even if it's after Xmas silva manages to get things working.
Unfortunately, many won't give it more than six games before they are pointing at his chequered past in the prem.

I agree, it's going to be hard to stay patient though with how bad things have been. I will be patient, I always am but I'm finding it harder than ever.

I was thinking last night when was the last time I remember us playing really well? Maybe when we beat Leicester 4-2 back in April 2017 or when we beat Burnley 3-1 in the same month (we had 29 shots on goal that day, the stuff of dreams after last season)? It's been a long time... I need something to perk me up, a win at Wolves would be a great start but easier said than done given the quality of thier squad.

[brap2]

We’ll be good enough going forward to get 45 points this year no problem so don’t worry about relegation, but it’s not going to be great watching us in possession that isn’t a counter attack.