[Albion] Matt O Riley [26/08/24 - sings on a 5-year deal]
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- Nov 15, 2006
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It’s all about getting up to speed imo. You did write off JPVH early doors and I think (hope) you’re wrong on this one
I agree. Although did you see his shot very early on in the second half? Barely made it to the byline.
Yes, he was terrible initially, but has improved to be one of our best players.It’s all about getting up to speed imo. You did write off JPVH early doors and I think (hope) you’re wrong on this one
I was also pleased when we signed CMS.
MOR has had more games and arguably started better than JPvH, but he has taken a step back IMO, and has plateau’d a bit.
Hoping you’re right though after a good preseason.
warmleyseagull
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Agree. I think his confidence is down and he is opting to pass when he could be more direct. Had a great chance in second half but passed straight to defender instead of burying it. His awareness seems fine; it is his execution that is missing.
SweatyMexican
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- Mar 31, 2013
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Though at the moment we can assume half our squad will be injured at any given time.
This is a squad built for Europe for sure. If we don’t get in, a lot of our players will struggle to fit in barring injuries.
I like the way he receives the ball - seems to be able to get it under control quickly no matter how it's fired at him. Also takes up good positions. Just seems a bit lightweight at times. Pleased he's getting a run in the team. Maybe regular games, a bit more confidence and a full preseason will help him prosper next season.
beardy gull
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Sky Sports suggests he might be off?
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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Highly doubt we'd be selling. He's only had half a season on playing time here, and was starting to be more and more involved.
pigmanovich
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*if* Brighton indicate they’re interested in selling - that’s a big if
The actual SSN report makes clear this is speculative on Everton’s part - see colored text
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This is a very difficult one.
He seems like a top level professional who is smart and well liked but an early injury meant that his game time was limited for the season as others took their chances.
At centre midfield next season he may have to complete with:
Baleba
Hinshelwood
Gomez
Wieffer
Ayari
Milner (if he signs an extension)
Yalcouyé
At No.10 next season, he may have to compete with:
Pedro
Georginio
Gruda
Buonanotte
Enciso
Hinshelwood
Gomez
Sarmiento
Tzimas
Personally, I'd prefer to see Buonanotte given a chance as I just think that he has a higher ceiling. Could we get our money back on O'Reilly?
No way should we be getting rid. No way.
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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- Aug 18, 2013
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I think the issue is the amount of players we have in his position.
Even those people, like me, who think he's been crap, can probably see there's a player in there and it's a little bit early to write him off completely. That injury did shaft him.
But if we can get most of our money back it's tempting.
Even those people, like me, who think he's been crap, can probably see there's a player in there and it's a little bit early to write him off completely. That injury did shaft him.
But if we can get most of our money back it's tempting.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Tapping up
GT49er
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A loan to a lower level PL team would seem a sensible idea - or to upper level Championship; see if he can hack it in England. Decent offer from Everton - get our money back, or a bit more, would be well worth considering. We can't expect a 3 or 4 hundred % mark-up on all our not quite so successful deals.
pigmanovich
Good Old Sausage by the Sea
Alternatively, Matt is welcome to stay here No reason to believe he won’t for the time being, other clubs being interested in our players isn’t evidence of intent to sell.
No reason to believe he won’t for the time being, other clubs being interested in our players isn’t evidence of intent to sell.
A very unlike Everton / Moyes signing. Since the mid 90’s they obsess with three centre midfield ‘dogs of war’, with the occasional ball player like Arteta.
Don Tmatter
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Strange signing in the 1st place as we knew Gomez was coming in January and we were already stocked up with AMC’s