This could be in the Zaha thread.

I struggle to think of a player who has played for us in the PL who has a worse first touch than JPM. Also, for a player of his size he's rubbish at heading. He'll score plenty of goals in a smaller league because he can shoot well, but I just can't see him making it as a PL striker as his technique is poor. I did see an Everton news page comparing him to DCL...I think they are going to be seriously disappointed if they think he is of the same level as DCL!

A former coach of his at a French club commented that Mateta is more accomplished with his feet than with his head.
Vieira was impressed with his work ethic when the team is out of possession.

Being quite honest about Mateta, whenever I hear his name I feel like I have Taurette syndrome and just want to say sh1t. With Edouard I just want to say lazy. That's exactly how I sum them up. I won't miss either at all. When you consider it, Aylott scored more. I know they're our players but they're not cutting it and they're a waste of space and money.

Red and Blue Army!

I am somewhere in-between BE.

I think both have the ability to score goals, which is what we want, however only to a certain extent.

I also agree however that consistently switching them isn't helpful, it's almost as if we are waiting for one to just bag a hattrick then go on an amazing scoring run to say 'that's our guy'.

For me the most important thing is the declaration of 'this is how we are going to play' then sticking with the one most suited to that style. In my mind they are both nearly there however not arrived and hence why neither have cemented down the starting XI spot.

Either stick with one and make a decision or bring somebody new in, who will guarantee that starting spot, and offload one of them. Having two half-players doesn't make a whole.

Edited by Nicholas91 (06 Jun 2023 9.55am)

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Again, I agree there TL but I'd argue JPM has shown a better ability to 'get on the end of things' whereas OE is more a 'drop deep and get involved in play' kind of striker.

Consistently swapping one for another depending on opponent and how the game is panning out doesn't seem to be working. For me it's similar to Clyne/Ward at RB. The same approach isn't viable long term and is only papering over a crack.

I'd rather just see a decision made and us proceeding with it to determine what action needs to be taken in the future, if any.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!