Playing time was key for Mirallas

Could it indicate a new upward curve for Everton FC and a breakthrough from the "best of the rest" to a genuine challenge for top 4?

I'm impressed by the Youtube version of Mirallas I've seen, and I like the idea of him (a skillful wide man with a few tricks up his sleeve), and he's the right age, and he's Belgian (which is the cool nationality to be at the moment, football wise) and, to top it all, he's a Kev. But...

What makes him think he's going to get plenty of playing time? He'll get a chance to shine, for sure, but the same was true for Bily - who ended up not getting all that much playing time at all in the end. Tricky wingers are not noted for their consistency, are they? But Moyes will (reasonably enough) want him to deliver regularly. Otherwise, come January he'll be used as an impact sub.

Also, isn't it a bit insulting to the players we've got - who performed heroically last night - to make out he's going to be a cert on the team sheet?

Just saying, like.

Bily came to a side with Pienaar, Cahill, Fellaini, and Arteta. I don't understand why we signed him being honest ... and where he was going to play ahead of that gang?

Anyway, back to Mirallas. Phil (100 & 106) reckons he looks like a chip. I'm still struggling with the idea of that. Really struggling. Mind you, if we were to bring in someone on the opposite wing who looks like a fish then we'd have a hell of a partnership...

I swear to God Almighty that I'd do exactly what this kid is doing. I'd want to play.

I think this kid, seeing playing time as a priority, is well grounded and wise beyond his years. Either that or he has, again IMO, really, really good advice from someone.

Either way who cares. His head is screwed on straight.

I'm very excited about Mirallas. I think he could be one hell of an addition.

As for Mirallas, I'm not reading too much into his comments. Moyes obviously has plans for him otherwise he wouldn't have signed him. I can't say I've seen him play but it's hard not to get excited by him judging by the reaction on here. Wenger always goes after skillfull and versatile forwards and is a renowned judge of potential. I'd love a couple more even on loan just to beef up the squad a bit.

Billy didn't perform, but this guy looks different. Unlike the general failure of top Russian players in the league, Mirallas has also seen the likes of Vermalean and Fellaini star, and I think his game is well suited for the division. Fingers crossed :D

But I agree, there's little chance of Moyes playing him there.

David, even relative to Everton rumours this one really isn't in the slightest bit exciting but it's extremely similar to the young lad we signed from Dundalk last week, only not as likely.

The only reason I highlighted it was I so proud of myself having found it before anybody else on TW.

Now try to control yourself.

Anybody that thinks wing backs are a thing of the past is sadly mistaken..

I hope that some of Barkley, McAleny, Duffy, Gueye and Vellios head out on loan to the Championship as I'm not sure they are likely to get much game time in the near future unless injuries occur.

How come Naismith did not start? Maybe because Moyes was being defensive. Against Villa we need to have Naismith there, Mirallas is not quite settled yet, but Naismith is. I will be very sad if Osman starts as a right winger against Villa.

Sometimes it seems like Moyes wants to hold on and never let go of past performers, keeping in mind Osman did well while playing in the middle for us, not as a right midfielder.

I hope Mirallas will be ready to play against Villa because we need all the options we can get. Coleman or Osman does not do the job, at least not as a right winger.

Or is Anichebe a right mid as well now, because he has played there a few times?

I expect Mirallas will begin on the bench. Unfortunately for us, he has missed pre-season, so hasn't got to know the squad or uses to the team. As Sam said, Leyton Orient is the likely first start, as the game will be played at a lower tempo etc. Luckily we have a great start to the season, so should be able to ease him in well.

In hindsight Moyes had his team set up perfectly for Man U. Distin's pace was needed at the back for when their attackers got in behind whilst at times we did have mass defense up and Neville with his positional discipline was important in this. Fellaini up top gave us an outlet and we could play off him. Villa will be different as we will have lots more of the ball.

Maybe its when people have a go at Moyes for the number of defenders playing in midfield it rankles they include the Irishman.

As long as Moyes is here and wingbacks stay in the 90s that's all we can view him as. An old fashioned (and natural) wing man... who hopefully gets his form back!