Koeman not satisfied despite ease of win over MK Dons

Refreshing words and accurate too

This was not as energetic or expansive as Barnsley, there was far too much sideways, backwards and one-touch return passing, especially from the opposition area back to the goalkeeper! WTF?!?!

Worrying that he sees Deulofeu 'replacing' Lukaku, as if confirming the big man is on his way out. It would have been nice to hear him say something about Stones, who was of course brilliant again, and I was overjoyed to see him playing for us.

But a lot of work still needed and less than three weeks to go...

Passing back to the keeper is precisely what Koeman doesn't want. Give it a bit time. If first impressions mean anything then we just might be alright. I've a good feeling about this fella.

Time will tell.

Michael I don't think the reference to Lukaku meant anything other than if Rom isn't playing we might have found a back up not a permanent replacement.

Excellent interview such a breath of fresh air - I can see only improvement in the coming weeks although my morning is tempered by the news we might purchase Gueye!

Got to say so far, things he is doing and saying feel like a breath of fresh air. I can literally feel my Everton Stress evaporating away.

Given that Ronald seems to want dynamic and productive players in his midfield, it doesn't bode well for Barry and or perhaps McCarthy as they both tend to slow down the attacks. The first half of the season may see some inconsistency and some sobering results but as always we'll have to show patience and hope the manager can get his ideas across to his players as quickly as possible.

The players are professional and should accelerate the understanding of the tactics of the manager. We must never start the seasons slowly as usual any more.

Thank you guys for keeping faith with Koeman and the players while looking forward to the best season of our team. No more high blood pressure and sleepless night.

Think that'll be bye bye to the DCM partnership of Barry and McCarthy and I won't be sheding any tears there. Barry's too old to play the kind of game RK wants and I don't think McCarthy can (or ever will) after playing under Martinez for 7 years.

Hopefully Martinez signs for Hull soon and he can take a couple of our players there.

Btw where is Rom? I know he got a longer break but it's not like he ran his ass off right to the final and single handedly won the cup for Belgium.

Also Stones brilliant again? Think he only touched the ball about 3 times.

I'm sure his firm management will bring the best out of them, even with no new signings. I'm not even sure we're that desperate for a new GK at the moment, Stekelenburg looks good.

Pleased that Koeman wants us pressing more and identifies that we give opponents too much space. Thought that was one of our major issues last year and responsible for our horrendous defensive record.

Energy, pace and aggression in the middle of the park needed. McCarthy to be fair has those qualities so I'm not sure why everyone is writing him off. I'm not his biggest fan by a long shot and perhaps his unwilling to play forward passes will count against him but I imagine Koeman will want a good look at him first before getting rid.

Problem with RM is that he's like a snake oil salesman. The guy sounds great at the beginning until you realise he talks utter bollocks.

It's so refreshing to hear constructive criticism and down to earth, no bullshit analysis.

I enjoyed the first half – perhaps that shows how my standards have slipped – and took a lot from the performances of Davies and Tarashaj. They may not be ready yet, but not far off, and our new favourite Catalan definitely is the real deal. Plus that young lad Barkley we seem to have got from nowhere.

He needs to step up against better opposition, of course, but I think we could have a decent centre-half there.

Also, the McGeady thing has now reached the point where I am actually starting to admire him. He gets so much abuse from the fans and appears to be so far out of his depth, yet he keeps plugging away.

Aaron Lennon looked more disinterested than I ever remember seeing him under Martinez, perhaps we will see him and Kone sold to Hull before the start of the season! Maybe Robles as well.