Sports Journalist · 10 articles
It became evident watching Man Utd vs. Liverpool on Saturday that both sides are far from sure-fire favourites to secure a top four finish this season. Both sides parallel each other in the facts that they lack pace, runners in behind, solidity and genuine quality and difference makers at the top end of the field. […]
Reports are coming in that Chelsea may be set to bid £34m for John Stones. Whether you agree an inexperienced centre back poached from Barnsley 2 and a half years ago is worth that amount yet or not, he is an unbelievably valuable asset to Everton.
Thomas Lee, an Arsenal fan, assess his value both on and off the pitch.
Out of all the positions, centre midfield seems to be the one where Everton are most stocked up. James McCarthy, Gareth Barry, Muhamed Besic, Ross Barkley, Leon Osman and Darron Gibson all provide plenty of depth in that area.
So is free agent Tom Cleverley really what Everton need? Thomas Lee investigates.
Phil Jagielka and Romelu Lukaku were rewarded for fine European campaigns by being nominated in WhoScored.com’s Europa League team of the season.
Captain Jagielka, who has also won the club’s Player of the Year award in recent weeks, posted an average score of 7,62, while Lukaku finished joint top scorer in the competition and managed an impressive 7.74.
Roberto Martinez said last week that he doesn’t feel Everton need a new goalkeeper.
In this opinion piece, Thomas Lee argues that the Blues’ manager should revise his judgement.
Thomas Lee analyses Sunday’s impressive victory over Manchester United in the context of the season as a whole.
He argues that a positive end to the season can provide Everton with the momentum needed to impress next year.
Everton face in-form Manchester United tomorrow.
Thomas Lee offers his tactical preview of the keenly-anticipated encounter.
Thomas Lee runs the rule over today’s opponents, Burnley.
He outlines their strengths, such as high fitness levels, and warns against the threat they pose from set pieces, but also pinpoints potential weaknesses for Lukaku, Barkley and co. to exploit.
Roberto Martinez recently claimed he is a “tactically flexible manager”, so the question begs: is he?
Thomas Lee investigates.
Thomas Lee analyses Gareth Barry’s performances this season, and suggests a long-term solution to Everton’s midfield conundrum.