Darron Gibson - is he good enough for Everton?

[Irwinwastheking]

The talent is there but, too often the drive isn't. Today he's been running at pace with the ball and been decisive. For him to continue here he needs to play at this level more often.

That's actually a great critical post.

All too often our fans go on the attack with no cop on in what they're saying. I think anyone with half a brain could tell Gibson has talent to burn. He's a big strong boy too, but he really does have to play with the determination he's shown tonight.

 

[moses]

I must have missed them, most comments I have seen are not at all complimentary

I didn't say there were many, just that most people with sense said the same thing.

 

[JayWalker]

They must be. This thread is 127 pages long, and more than half is slagging the lad off.

I havent posted much in this thread so I dont really know. Anyway, the sane heads always debated their point well, whatever they made of gibson and at the end wanted him to do well as long as he is playing for us.

 

[moses]

Exactly

 

[JayWalker]

The talent is there but, too often the drive isn't. Today he's been running at pace with the ball and been decisive. For him to continue here he needs to play at this level more often.

Precisely, my only complaint of Gibson uptil now. Lack of drive, talent was never a question in my mind atleast.

 

[jdmufc]

lots of people still think of football like it was 15-20 years ago where you always played your best 11, Gibson would never get near the first 11 as it was then and would only have gotten a game if Robbo was injured (so he´d have gotten 30 games a season ), so he´d have played 5 or 6 games a season and done a decent job and then would have moved to a mid-table team after a few years to be replaced by some other similar player.

nowadays though he´s lucky enough to play in times of squad football and that means he´ll get 25 games a season and even though he will do a decent job he´ll still be just a second string footballer in lots of peoples minds, very few will ever put him as a first name on the team sheet kind of player but you know what,it doesn´t matter cos players like gibson will always have a part to play,you just wont remember them for long.

 

[Boss]

Fantastic assist, if Iniesta did that people would be ***pppping like nuts


and what a hard shot.

I love Gibbo, another semi final at OT, another class performance.

 

[Cina]

Fantastic assist, if Iniesta did that people would be ***pppping like nuts


and what a hard shot.

I love Gibbo, another semi final at OT, another class performance.

What was the other one?

 

[Mickey]

What was the other one?

Bayern.

 

[KM]

Well done Gibbo!

Another good performance to prove his worth as a valuable squad member.

 

[December_16]

Bayern.

It wasn't a SF.

Change it to "Another German encounter at OT, another class performance", and many would agree.


Speaking of which, we've finally beaten a German team in the knock-out round. Oh yeah!!!!

 

[JayWalker]

Bayern.

You guys have really poor memories. It was a QF !!

 

[Raoul]

Fantastic performance.

 

[The Black Pearl]

Brilliant performance from him tonight, he showed all the attributes many on here argued he had. I'm delighted for him.

 

[Name Changed]

Good performance from him tonight,

 

[Salvation]

His criticism around this time last season was he poor general play. He has won many over on that front and if he continues his improvement, we could see a surprise fixture in future United squads.

 

[Aporkalypse]

Great performance and he definitely hasn't hit his peak yet. Consistency is the key now.

 

[Richter]

Did very well tonight, once again looked good in a midfield three.

 

[wr8_utd]

Guardiola must be thinking that Gibson lad is alright

They can have him.....for Iniesta.

 

[onesaf]

Cracking performance tonight, should do his confidence a world of good.

 

[samabachan]

I've said for a while that he's capable of passing every bit as well as scholes, but I got laughed at. Hopefully tonight he has changed a few minds...

 

[kouroux]

Cracking performance tonight, should do his confidence a world of good.

That's the main positive point.No matter how shit the opponent was, he did very well

 

[Dion]

This his first game since the twitter abuse?

 

[Escobar]

Great performance, superb assist, good goal (deserved to be lucky), good passing

 

[Aint gota Kalou]

I think in the last few months his composure on the ball has improved a hell of a lot. Worked really hard too tonight which is something I've been a bit critical of.

Was very good.

 

[Boss]

and some people are angry because he's a part of our sqaud.

He can contribute, actually he has contributed.

Still young, deserves respect.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Well done Gibson. The pass for the first goal was delightful. The weight on it was perfect.

 

[IL_DUCE]

Gibson was obviously good enough today, and it appears now quite clear why SAF has faith in him. Let us hope that this experience will help accelerate his development, and increase his consistency.

 

[McGrathsipan]

performances like that on a regular basis are going to shove it in the doubters faces, of which i am one.

well done darren, great stuff tonight

 

[Fiskey]

Think he's very much like Lampard. Can look gash in a midfield two but with two other midfielders and a licence to go forward he can look very good indeed.

 

[acnumber9]

Probably the best I've seen him play. Worked harder then he usually does too. Made the right choices when he was on the ball too.

 

[Escobar]

Is good enought to play the 15 odd games when others need a rest.

 

[Lynk]

This his first game since the twitter abuse?

Yep....hopefully he took it as a kick up the arse, looked much better today.

 

[Wumminator]

No he's nowhere near good enough. Why would you want a player like him in our squad.


Another great game by the lad, he's pushing himself further and further up the pecking order.

 

[Godfather]

Damn good performance from him. Very good passing, a goal and even his off-the ball movement was pretty decent.

Keep it up lad

 

[TheHorse'sMouth]

Was given too much space in the centre of the park. Schalke obviously didn't learn the lessons of last week and this time Gibson sent them packing.

 

[Raees]

At the end of the day this was Schalke, likewise with Anderson.. both played well but nothing to get hyped about. Happy for him though, imo he's a valuable member of the squad even if it means he just features in games like these.. the fact he's a goal threat from midfield makes him standout in such encounters.

As long as he's content with this fill in role, then I can't see why he can't stay here a long time. Depends on his level of ambition.. and how much playing time he desires.

 

[Alwyn]

Best player on the pitch tonight imo, just hope he keeps it up.

 

[Erictheking7]

Played well along with Ando against a very poor Schalke midfield. Needs to provide more of the same if he's going to become a regular starter.

 

[Ole's_toe_poke]

At the end of the day this was Schalke, likewise with Anderson.. both played well but nothing to get hyped about.

Yep.

You just have to look at Anderson's performance over the weekend. Well done to him and all but he needs to give regular displays like that.

Not a bad squad player mind