Jake O'Brien

[superpull]

I don't know what's more depressing, the thought of just how many minutes Michael Keane is getting this year
Or
The naivety of people who think Everton are competent enough to get 2 centre Half's over the line in the final 6 days of the window

[AllyBlue14]

I don't know what's more depressing, the thought of just how many minutes Michael Keane is getting this year
Or
The naivety of people who think Everton are competent enough to get 2 centre Half's over the line in the final 6 days of the window

To be fair, I think the forum is pretty much unanimous on both those points!

[Bluegriffo]

Is he actually that good at CB anyway though? Like I get why people are annoyed at this rumour but he's 25 and has mostly played as a RB for us. If we get good money for him and it means Moyes can't pick him at RB ever again then I don't think it's too bad.

If it opens up the funds for Doue/Munoz and we get another CB back in then I think we come out of that well.

He always fill me with fear when I see him playing CB like patto at RB

[Bob Sacamano]

Just caught up with this thread in one sitting and it’s the same three posters losing their minds at each other for like 6 pages.

There was a really fun post in it though where Baines had the tangerines. Well done to that guy.

[Toddacelli]

I’m not even saying that Jake should replace Tarkowski, but he should definitely get opportunities ahead of Keane to test his development.

[AjaxAndy]

I’m not even saying that Jake should replace Tarkowski, but he should definitely get opportunities ahead of Keane to test his development.

I agree with that, but it looks like he doesn't fancy being third choice, and wants to start.

I don't know if he's behind Keane now he doesn't have to cover RB, you'd hope not, but if he were it would be extremely damning of the manager.

[TheRam]

When branthwaite went down injured at the weekend it was Keane who was sent out to warm up, not Jake.

[Brownie]

Leeds and Palace the two teams from the PL being linked

[NickNack]

When branthwaite went down injured at the weekend it was Keane who was sent out to warm up, not Jake.

Didn’t see that but that’s probably the tipping point for JOB. Things like this and yesterday’s quotes are rapidly changing my mind about Moyes

[sam of the south]

Leeds and Palace the two teams from the PL being linked

I think he’d do well at Leeds

[Bumble]

When branthwaite went down injured at the weekend it was Keane who was sent out to warm up, not Jake.

Mad.

[Bluedylan1]

Wouldn't be at all surprised if he stayed.

His agent obviously put those stories about interest out there. Would be surprised if we sold at this late stage, unless we have a very clear target in mind to replace him.

I think he could end up staying, seeing if he can break into the team in the coming weeks/months and if he doesn't maybe he reassesses his options in January/next summer.

[weimaranerblues]

Not picking sides etc , at the end of the day it's an opinion
When we first signed him he looked raw and was terrible in them preseason games in the states . Wasn't sure what we had signed was it a ropey psr deal with the Palace/ Lyon dude . Fast forward hasn't been available to oust Keane , but that's probably more on the manager , and the RB need.

Finished the previous season playing with Keane , when JB and Tarks where out and we coped really well.


Think I am just rehashing what's been highlighted.
Is he good enough, we don't know , would be walk straight into CB at ( Leeds & Palace ). Don't they play 3 CB anyway.

Personaliy i hope he stays, but if he's 4rh choice after we sign a RB then I can see him wanting out ...

Worst is that we will need to find 2 new CB soon

[Juanito]

Well it’s clear now he’s behind Michael 3 goals Keane and that is down to Moyes. The fact Moyes would put Keane next to Tarks despite evidence against doing that says all we need to know.

[Bumble]

Well it’s clear now he’s behind Michael 3 goals Keane and that is down to Moyes. The fact Moyes would put Keane next to Tarks despite evidence against doing that says all we need to know.

I don't think that's the case. There would be mutiny from the stands if he made that decision.