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• Tony #9: \"I just think it’s common sense to realise that there’s no use having expansive fullbacks, without having pace in the middle of the defence...\"rnrnAbsolutely 100% spot on. rnrnWithout speed in the middle of defense, attacking fullbacks can\'t attack -- they leave huge holes behind them.rnrnThat\'s why I wrote that Branthwaite\'s injury changes the entire direction of the club\'s summer window. With his reliability suspect, and Tarks and Keane both slowing even more, signing at least one swift, talented center back to pair with O\'Brien is now an even higher priority than a starting right back. Especially if we reach the Conference League or make a Cup run or both. ...
  Mike Gaynes in Moyes reveals Beto’s demand for ‘extra work’ as forward seeks Everton improvement
• 22 goals in a season of how many games! Ah, but Moyes probably thinks somebody has mistakenly hit the button twice. While there\'s prize money for final position, would it do any harm to put him on the first team bench and even 10 or 15 minutes towards the end of a game? Or would that mean having to desperately persuade Pickford and the back four to abandon the hoof and play out from the back, or even worse, play two up front! ...
  Alan J Thompson in Everton U21s take on Brentford in playoffs
• I\'d guess that the decision has already been made.rnrnWith only a few weeks left of the season Moyes will have told the recruitment team what he needs in the way of players for next season and if that doesn\'t align with their / TFGs future plans they\'ll be talking to managers to take over asap.rnrnOr they\'re looking for another season of stability and progress, and will back Moyes to carry on regardless....
  Eric Myles in Moyes confident Everton in improved position to attract summer signings
• Tony, Oliver Glasner would be a fantastic replacement for Moyes, and I believe he would consider managing Everton. It is up to TFG to seize the opportunity and make a bold decision. rnrnIrrespective of whether Moyes stays or is replaced, I expect McNeil, Patterson, Barry, Coleman and Ndiaye to leave.rnrnIf Moyes stays, expect Grealish, Stones, Ake, Delap, and a winger (Bowen) to be signed. Hopefully Soucek is not on Moyes list because that would surely hamper the development of Armstrong, Rohl, Iroegbunam, etc.rnrnIf someone like Glasner comes in, we can expect some younger, faster players and more chances for Dibling, Rohl, Alcaraz, Iroegbunam, Aznou....
  Ajay Gopal in Moyes confident Everton in improved position to attract summer signings
• Dale, our defense needs three, possibly four new players, I can see TFG sticking with Moyes to integrate them and build some defensive solidity before moving to an expansive attacking manager.rnrnPlus, Moyes still has a year on his contract so I don\'t see TFG spending unecessary money on a pay-off when there\'s no panic....
  Eric Myles in Moyes confident Everton in improved position to attract summer signings
• Tony 14, Glasner is better than a safe pair of hands. I can't crtitique the preferences of the locals, after what we have been through.I guess my take is that Moyes has achieved what was needed from him. It's done. For what the personnel can offer, Moyes has these players programmed to mind their duties. Not only that, the traps are smart given our overall speed. We are as competent as can be expected on defence, excepting corners of course. Now, who wants to present the claim that Moyes can himself develop into the manager whose attack schemes can break down the top Premier League defences? I can't....
  Dale Self in Moyes confident Everton in improved position to attract summer signings