Mirallas issues apology for 'frustrated' reaction

It's no coincidence that apart from Niasse, the other three have been shit this season. Disharmony in the ranks is never a good sign for a football team. Move them all on and get a team that can gel both on the pitch and off.

Of course if it really is a clique and they separate themselves from the rest of the guys, then that needs to be stamped out.

Crying shame that this lad will never realise the potential or ability he has. Should have been shown the door last season. Total passenger these days.

Has pace and a serious goal threat, areas we have been woefully short in this season. He must have been chomping at the bit every week to get selected given the poor form of nearly everybody else, only to be disappointed each time.

Let's be honest Mirallas has not been anywhere near the player who first came to Everton, for a long time now. This hasn't just happened overnight.

Getting back to the first point, if you believe Kevin's version, he has by implication, put Schneiderlin's integrity in doubt, in the hope of vindicating himself.

Personally, I will reiterate what I said the other day, it wouldn't bother me if neither ever played for us again.

They are supposedly grown men, and not kids, and should know better, especially as senior players, they are not setting any model for the younger players to emulate.

I don't care who comes in or who leaves the club. If we end up with a committed group that get what it means to wear the shirt.

Us the fans would gladly work for nothing if we thought we could improve our position. No one involved in the playing staff are asked to do that .it's about time they were all reminded of their responsibilities.

Schneiderlin, I don't care about. In my opinion, we have better players in Gueye, Davis and the new kids Beni. Sell him, unfortunately with a lose. I know this is the wrong thread, but we need a striker, what about a cheeky bid for Martial at Man Utd? He is very annoyed at being on the bench, he is young and does look good when he plays. What do others think?

Get shut, with other deadwood over-the-hill players and move on.

He is a moaning millionaire who is wasting his talent. He'd win a sulking talent competition with the other toss pot Schnedy pants coming a close second. It's no wonder United wanted shot of the knobhead. Sell em both.

They should be made to watch video tapes of themselves sat on the bench giggling like a pair of naughty kids and asked the question "What is so bloody funny about being benched?"

Wasters, the pair of them.

It's you, Kev, not me; time I think we didn't see each other anymore. . It's not working out out, is it?

Bye fella.

For a long time, players don't know what to do in the different parts of the pitch. They don't know what other players are going to do. There appears to be little planning in the various phases of the game and apart from hoofing the ball to Calvert-Lewin or another 'receiver' no coherent system.

If there is a training ground that produces a worse end result than Finch Farm in the premier league I cannot see it. Even the direst of teams like West Brom have a recognisable system. Everton do not and have not for a long time.

Not good enough – give me a Cahill every time over players like Mirallas.

Had anyone heard a good thing about him on or off the pitch in the last three years?

Good that he had apologised but it feels a bit hollow to me. Too little too late – get shut in January, give Jim away if needs be.

If we had a few other better forwards, I think he could be a super player... but we don't. There's such a lack of movement in our forward players; he tries too much.

Another who makes bad decisions but if we could get him, Lookman, Calvert-Lewin and Rooney playing as a unit, with pace and movement, a few give-and-goes running forward, then it could be the start of something.

Unfortunately they all tend to stand and wait for the ball rather than drag defenders away... Calvert-Lewin probably being the exception and a little Kane-esque.

Schneiderlin is playing very poorly, making bad choices and a rest would give him chance to sort himself out. As for Kev, he reminds me of Arnautovic, lots of ability but greedy, and rather wasteful. Perhaps Kev should be used at centre forward where he can shoot at will, as on the wing we all know he is going to cut inside and try a shot.

I wonder how many of these incidents simply never reach our ears?

Any established centre forward will improve our team. One or both of Benteke and Slimani will do a job for us.

Schneiderlin, on the other hand, came into the team as a big name signing and has been an automatic pick ever since. He was reasonable last season, but has been pretty poor most of this season. He either needs to shape up or ship out.

Maybe if there's a decent system in place and Mirallas gets more games (more than others who aren't playing as well as him), he won't be frustrated.

So let's 'get rid' of all our best players. A really good strategy!?

I also take into account that wingers tend to be inconsistent in general, the thing is that Mirallas is either a red card waiting to happen, throws his toys or simply disappears somewhere. I think he has had more than enough time to show his worth.

Mirallas "does" the following based upon his time here. Kev gives you goals and assists. He gives you width and pace on the left or right. He gives you a player the defense has to account for by keeping their fullback closer to home and by shading a midfielder over to help out. He gives you decent ball skills to attack and get beyond defenders. He gives you decent crosses and no fear at going into the box. He also tracks back to help out on defense more.

If he gets pissed at being subbed and at not playing, then good. I wish we had a few more like that, instead of a few who seem to be either going through the motions, or who run around the pitch demanding the ball instead of displaying discipline and trust in their teammates (initials W.R.)

Michael Williams,

Here is what we haven't heard from him off the field the last three years. No police, or infidelity issues. No embarrassing headlines for the club like being knocked out in a club, driving someone else's car while under the influence, running into a bicyclist while drink driving, and no domestic violence issues. As far as I am aware, he doesn't snub the fans or give them attitude. He takes part in EFC community events. What else do you want?

For those criticizing him for laughing during the game. Watch any set of players who are in the stands or seats not part of the 18 and you will see they all laugh at times. They are human. The subs on the bench do it too. It is an isolated moment or two over 90 plus minutes. Even managers and coaching staff will do it.

Besides, no one knows what they were laughing at do they? It could have been something said to the 4th official, a comment yelled from the stands, a coach, or anything or nothing. Stop assuming the worst just because you want to.

From what I've seen neither do I.

I agree that getting pissed off when subbed or not playing isn't a bad thing but throwing your toys out particularly in our current predicament is not acceptable. I fully expect to hear him wanting a move again, I think we can and should expect better.

Yes, there are other players who do not seem to act professionally off the pitch either and that also needs addressing.

Only my opinion though and fully respect yours.