Richarlison’s transfer from Everton wasn’t something that on paper made any sense to me whatsoever. As I’ve detailed previously, the voices e x p l a i n i n g the move to me sounded all too similar to those that have leaped to defend far too many other implausible situations involving this football club.
The Brazilian has summarily failed to set any of his Premier League sides alight and all the old toffee about elements of his game that statistics couldn’t capture left me oscillating between hysteria and depression.
Here we are, not many games in, and we find ourselves staring at two assists and two goals. All of which have been rather fine examples of the genre. Tangible results.
So have I changed my mind? A resounding ‘no’, on that one as I always stated very clearly that I hoped he would be good, but there was little to suggest that he might be. I was also aware that in his wake were many fans from several other sides who had also hoped for an improvement to happen, and it never did.
For the money, the boy is on course to represent value for money, and like his Champions League exploits last night, that’s another first.
More, please.
If I’m told once more how loved at Everton this guy was, I may need sedating.
Levy’s only redemption is trophies and competing in a way that justifies the insane outlay and debt racked up on the stadium. Given just the one minor trophy in the previous 20 odd years. Which happened 14 years ago now…
What ‘narrative’? The one based around winning only one minor trophy in 23 years?
Levy created any narrative, if there is one. Not nasty, sniping and bitter fans on football blogs that really need to get over themselves. Any ‘narrative’ writes itself I’m afraid…
Could Richarlison be Levy’s redemption..
I rather like him tbh.
Aware, but his stats at previous teams were used ON & BY this very blog TWICE at least over last 2/3 months, once to say Jesus was a better bet/vfm & the other, as reasons why THFC shouldn’t buy him.
Just highlighting one can’t present a case for the prosecution without rebuttal & alternative ‘evidence’ for the defence!
I & others appreciate & welcome him as a THFC player & some don’t, but it doesn’t make me or similar minded wrong!? (No matter what others wish to try to encourage or want us to believe or agree).
The Olympics isn’t FIFA endorsed and only allowed 3 players over the age of 23. Which is why it’s full of amateurs.
That’s nothing. At Louis Jalfrezi’s 8th birthday party, he won the pass the parcel twice.
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Good point Nohair, I also hear he beat his grandfather at dominoes.
Mate, you’re talking nonsense. He won the 2020 Olympics, where he was top scorer in the tournament. He won the 2019 Copa America, scoring in the final.
If I were you. I’d stop digging while I still had a spade.
Bergkamp is 53, Firmino who is now 30 isn’t a comparable player to Richarlison either.
Set up your own server, and you can have pointless arguments with yourself 24hrs a day.
Quote me verbatim or walk.
What’s that mate, you want to walk?
Be my guest.
Oh I see, apologies but you have always advocated for the ‘show me evidence’ line. I’ve looked at Richarlison statistics and they are comparable with players such as Mahrez, Fernandes and firmino in terms of goals and assists all the while being in a weaker team.
I’ll take that sip of water now
Jesus. Mate, have a sip of some cold water and go for a lie-down.
Firmino is 0.31 goals per game playing for Liverpool.
What stat’s in particular are you pointing towards by the way?
Please, Berkamp, you got anyone in the 21st century?
Maybe the difference was that Perisic & Hojberg both delivered accurate and beautifully weighted crosses in, for Richarlison to convert. Wait, are we still talking about tottenham?
Once he’s fully healthy Grealish will come good. He’s quality Steve.
This is a great conversation .
Richarlison arrived , his previous form indifferent , sketchy , but he gave the impression that there was a “better player” in there somewhere .
In a very short time he has incited this excited exchange of opinions , he has fuelled a dialogue – have we struck gold ?? The reason ? His purchase price obviously !
If he continues in this form – and why should he not , his talent is his energy , enthusiasm , his attitude – he will look a cheap purchase in a very short time .
He also possesses sublime skill and YES , it is the Spurs way !! I think we have a gem ………… C O Y S
In the prem his goal stat’s are virtually the same as Dennis Bergkamp, around 0.27 per game based . His assist stat’s aren’t great, around 0.10 per game.
Adding context to these would lead us to say would a players assist stat’s improve if his team mates were better footballers? I think the answer is a clear yes.
Cant agree more . Since my own playing days , I have always thought that Northern based sides played , in general, with that fire , passion and the schoolboy love of the game.
The Southern “softie” tag has largely evaporated now , but Richarlison is a reminder that you can bully a little , you can annoy a little more and you can provoke your own team-mates into a little more controlled aggression .
Strangely he also gives the feel of consistency , especially as he was bought as ‘cover’ , and yet he is giving off reliable at all levels . Great buy and can improve
C O Y S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111
It’s definitely easier to play around better players, unless your names Grealish.
We’ve missed this.. Heart, fire, passion.. Warriors win you games and Spurs need more players like this.
Correct.
Which is why Richarlison’s stats have been so damning.
Everton fans aren’t my go-to arbiters of common sense. His record for then did not indicate his market ought to be catapulted to in excess of £50million.
This is revisionism with a side serving of waffle
Redemption from his career to date. He’s not been a success anywhere.
It’s universally accepted that stat’s or data without context are useless
Hello HH, it’s fair enough to be skeptical and refer to stats to support your position. As you have inferred, too many journalists just don’t do their job and I’m glad that you are not a soft touch.
I was enthusiastic about Richarlison based on his willingness to get amongst it, not to mention his ability with the ball to “make something happen” (please, anything!) -what we needed from Ndombele but rarely got. I liked that he was a bit of a grafter and despite appearances, a humble enough character. I guess stats paint a picture, but not always the whole panorama.
But re: the headline, what does he need redemption from?
Not sure his PL stats at Watford or Everton are a true reflection of his qualities, both very poor sides in which he was top scorer for what it was worth.
Put him in a better side, with better players & his numbers improve; for Brasil he has a better goal/game ratio than Jesus, Firmino & Coutinho (yes a cm, I know).
2 PL assists in 167 minutes played, 2 UCL goals in 1st ever match, unlucky not to score twice last Sunday, 2 motm performances in 2 starts so far this season, has had a great start to his THFC career & made a big difference every time he’s on the pitch, most of the squad have already highly praised him, Chelsea wanted him & seriously tried to scupper THFC’s deal, he’s already on his way to being a fan favourite (those that have been at the stadium will have heard & know) & Antonio Conte rates him.
That’ll do!
My heads been turned on what I’ve seen so far. Always prepared to give any new signings a season to bed in. Hopefully and because of his time served in English football it won’t be season.
Yup, it’s a pretty decent start, but that’s all it is at this point. Here’s to the surely shared hope that Conte & his coaches bring the lad, not just up to the necessary level, but consistently so.
the kid plays with heart!
The Everton fans adored him, and for good reason, the same qualities we’ve seen so far. His record for them was solid, to be expected from a side that toils around mid to bottom of the table. Similar to others before him like Mane or Jota. Better team-mates and you see the bump.
He is a fantastic player, and exactly what we needed.
Part of it is being a breath of fresh air…hopefully others will feed off his energy ..