Everton have made a short-term appointment of Billy Mercer as goalkeeping coach to stand in for Alan Kelly, who is set to undergo knee surgery.
Mercer has worked with Sean Dyche previously when they were both at Burnley. The 54-year-old is with the squad at Everton's pre-season training camp in Switzerland where he will put Jordan Pickford, Joao Virginia, Andy Lonergan and Billy Crellin through their paces.
Mercer started his playing career at Liverpool, having grown up in the Cantril Farm area of the city. He then went on to represent Rotherham United, Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest, Chesterfield and Bristol City before retiring in 2003.
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2 Posted 12/07/2023 at 12:14:46
3 Posted 12/07/2023 at 12:39:14
But why would we need a trainer for a few weeks? Or does he have to be able to demonstrate what he wants?
4 Posted 12/07/2023 at 12:56:15
5 Posted 12/07/2023 at 12:56:45
But why would we need a trainer for a few weeks?
I think I read somewhere that he is standing in for Alan Kelly, the real goalkeeper coach, who is having knee surgery. So just temporary… for a few weeks.
My guess is they thought it might be a good idea not just to have a big vacant space where the goalkeeper coach normally stands, but to bring in a warm body who Sean Dyche knows well and has worked with before.
But you may be right: another completely unnecessary waste of valuable moolah when we can least afford it. Sod this pre-season preparation and training malarkey. I mean, what is it good for?
6 Posted 12/07/2023 at 13:27:38
Mr Mercer might think of a few good things during his fortnight in Switzerland. And do we really need somebody to explain to England's No 1 that goalkeeping is about stopping the ball and then trying to throw or kick it to another of our players?
I would imagine most other things might be covered by one of the fitness trainers. Perhaps for the younger keepers we might hire a mathematician to explain the theory of angles. Only until Mr Kelly gets out of the operating theatre of course.
7 Posted 12/07/2023 at 13:32:10
8 Posted 12/07/2023 at 13:50:39
9 Posted 12/07/2023 at 14:20:31
10 Posted 12/07/2023 at 15:21:18
Everton have made a short-term appointment of a first team cleaner to stand in for Bertha Muggins, who is set to undergo mind manipulation to help her recover from her mop handle being broken. Apparently she herself broke the mop by twatting Bill Kenwright over the head when she asked about any FKG RELEVANT NEWS about Everton.
No news was given so she took what she thought was appropriate action. Kenwright is suing Everton for Injuries and mental anguish. Mr Moshiri has promised he will have a top lawyer in place for his friend in his quest for justice. An Everton spokesman said we have nothing to say.
11 Posted 12/07/2023 at 15:46:37
12 Posted 12/07/2023 at 15:49:31
13 Posted 12/07/2023 at 15:53:42
Just a little leg-pull.
14 Posted 12/07/2023 at 16:01:10
15 Posted 12/07/2023 at 16:12:52
https://youtu.be/nYYg4Lq_VvE
16 Posted 12/07/2023 at 16:56:42
17 Posted 12/07/2023 at 17:06:50
As for big Nev I don't think he would be able to get a pair of boots on now or get kit to fit him and besides that he is one of us so wont be entertained by the dynamic duo.
18 Posted 12/07/2023 at 18:27:05
19 Posted 12/07/2023 at 18:42:29
Try the GOT link below, it might work for you. You'll have to scroll down to near the bottom of the page to view it.
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1 Posted 12/07/2023 at 11:44:34