Good report overall, but in my opinion, I think Adama Traore is one too avoid. I mentioned on another thread that he is “The Forrest Gump” of the Premier League. Give him the ball and he will just run and run and run! If there were no stands behind the goal, I swear he would just run out of the stadium.

When he gets near the opposition goal area, it seems he doesn't know what to do, other than boom a cross to the other side of the pitch and out of play, or hit a shot miles high and wide. Every now and then, he might get a decent cross... but as I say, one to avoid.

I agree on Pickford and said it elsewhere. It's been great to see him mature. Hopefully he can continue in that way as maturity and assurance is what you want in a keeper as well as their natural ability, which Jordan has.

Rob; I'm still laughing at the Eartha Kitt comment!!

Traore - I'd give that one a wide berth personally.

I have to agree with you regarding Traore, even if it is a minority view on the forum: he has pace, power and is direct. Unfortunately for him, their centre-forward has been out for months and he does not have many options when he gets into the final third except to try and do it all on his own.

I am glad you mentioned Seamus Coleman's contribution; if – and it's a big 'if' – things go to plan during the summer transfer window, he should not be a starter when the 2021-22 season commences. However, like you, I still think he has a contribution to make and who better to bring on with 20 minutes to go while trying to close down a game? He has given his all for the club. He helped to turn the tide against Spurs in the Cup and helped to close down the left side of the Liverpool attack in the derby game at Anfield.

I agree with Rob about Traoré. He is an exciting player to watch but when you look at his goals per game ratio it is less than one in fourteen. For a squad which is already struggling for goals he is not what we require.

I reckon that tackle by Keane on Traoré was the tackle of the season. It also demonstrated that once he gets going Keane can sprint as he matched Traoré stride for stride. The problem with Keane is he is slow off the mark and on the turn.

My own worry over Keane, is exactly what you say about him being slow to turn John, and he is also easily beat one on one imo, because he always comes square on.

When a player is slow off the Mark, and not the quickest at turning then he usually wants to drop off, but unless the whole team drop off and defend deep as a unit, then it leaves to much space between the defence and midfield, and this has been a huge problem for Everton this season, and is possibly the single most important thing that needs rectifying?

Like is said above, when you have players who are well aware of their own strengths but equally their weaknesses, it doesn't matter what you tell them or shout at them. A lot of the time, they will default to their own instinct.

I'm hoping next season will see the return of Fortress Goodison, and a collection of your reports telling us all about it.

It's going to be a long 86 days!