Pozo

[daztrueblue91]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

 

[dobobobo]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

Rubbish.

 

[dobobobo]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

Everton's game plan was to kick the shit out of City players, then when the star man goes off injured they continued to defend looking for a break.

Everton's defensive record is shit so far this season and about time they try and sort it out, which is what they did yesterday and City just couldn't get a break on going forward.

Pozo was subsituted so that Dzeko could get a run to get him match fit.

 

[Bluenobby]

I'm really not sure what some people expect from an 18 year old kid coming on in a game like that. Everton are a big physical side and whilst Pozo may not have ran them ragged as some seem to think he should have done he occupied their back line to the point that none of them could step out and provide an extra man in midfield. He was excellent in that sense and is without doubt one for the future.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

Wheras if they stuck David Silva up against Distin & Jagielka on his own, & hit high balls up for him to head, he would play a blinder.

Hows about we let Pozo get used to the Premier Leage playing in his own position for a few games before deciding what he can & can't do at that level ?

 

[MCFCTrick]

I'm really not sure what some people expect from an 18 year old kid coming on in a game like that. Everton are a big physical side and whilst Pozo may not have ran them ragged as some seem to think he should have done he occupied their back line to the point that none of them could step out and provide an extra man in midfield. He was excellent in that sense and is without doubt one for the future.

How I saw it too .... some here think they should come into the first team the done deal .....

 

[coleridge]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

Everton's game plan was to kick the shit out of City players, then when the star man goes off injured they continued to defend looking for a break.

Everton's defensive record is shit so far this season and about time they try and sort it out, which is what they did yesterday and City just couldn't get a break on going forward.

Pozo was subsituted so that Dzeko could get a run to get him match fit.

I think that MP didn't want to put Dzeko in so early on and so, in a way, Pozo took one for the team and showed no fear against some of the most physical [and dirty] opponents he will ever face in his career. Can't knock an 18 year old for that.

 

[Bewar3them00n]

I'm really not sure what some people expect from an 18 year old kid coming on in a game like that. Everton are a big physical side and whilst Pozo may not have ran them ragged as some seem to think he should have done he occupied their back line to the point that none of them could step out and provide an extra man in midfield. He was excellent in that sense and is without doubt one for the future.

And just how well did seasoned internationals like Lukaku, and Meralis perform? Pozo should've buried that chance, but for a good save from Howard, we would all be singing a different tune.
He now knows the level he must aspire to, and giving youth a chance when we can will give other youngsters the belief that they can make that jump.

 

[daztrueblue91]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

Wheras if they stuck David Silva up against Distin & Jagielka on his own, & hit high balls up for him to head, he would play a blinder.

Hows about we let Pozo get used to the Premier Leage playing in his own position for a few games before deciding what he can & can't do at that level ?

Because he is clearly not ready for the first team yet. He's 18 and I doubt anyone thinks he's ready yet.

If he's playing for the first team we have to judge him by first team standards regardless of his age.

 

[dobobobo]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

Everton's game plan was to kick the shit out of City players, then when the star man goes off injured they continued to defend looking for a break.

Everton's defensive record is shit so far this season and about time they try and sort it out, which is what they did yesterday and City just couldn't get a break on going forward.

Pozo was subsituted so that Dzeko could get a run to get him match fit.

I think that MP didn't want to put Dzeko in so early on and so, in a way, Pozo took one for the team and showed no fear against some of the most physical [and dirty] opponents he will ever face in his career. Can't knock an 18 year old for that.

Exactly.

Some on here are just jealous that Jo - yet again - didn't get another game!