Cristian Romero

[DeanoAustin]

It's usually an outpouring of relief and joy in the moment, that we've swerved a horrible and painful moment.

But, yes, this is 2026 so the human reaction could be anything

I know how I react if we go down. My ire won't be directed at the players unless they don't give it everything tomorrow. The board should get it both barrels.

If we stay up...this past 3-4 months has been horrendous and it's gotten more horrendous as we've gone until until RDZ came in. If we avoid a fate I think we truly deserve and looked destined for, there will be extreme relief. I still think the board should get it in the neck but not sure I can do relief and abuse at the same time.

 

[Muttley]

RDZ spoke glowingly of Davies yesterday and the fact he wants to stay with the team. Why is that? And, if he wants Davies there, do you not think in an ideal world, he’d want Romero there too?

There is a massive psychology difference here between the 2 players though. Davies has been unavailable for team selection consistently over a 5 year period through injury and even when fit knows he is most likely on the bench. He is also in the twilight of his career and with that comes maturity. I reckon he would play the mascot / motivator role way easier than Romero to be fair. I still think Cuti should be present though.

 

[Gutter Boy]

It's usually an outpouring of relief and joy in the moment, that we've swerved a horrible and painful moment.

But, yes, this is 2026 so the human reaction could be anything

Have we though? Staying up and prolonging the steady decline is maybe worse than the short sharp shock? We're fudged either way

 

[Mikey10]

Honestly if you don’t think it says something about his leadership that he chooses not to be there, that’s ok and we can agree to disagree. I think it says something.

I was making a general point, if the captain is not the most committed, then other players will follow that lead. There’s very likely already an excuse making culture in the squad that stems from him.

I think RDZ’s comments in the presser the other day about tomorrow being bigger than Bilbao is all about the excuse culture. He’s deliberately putting pressure on the players to say it’s your job now and if you f uck it up it’ll be on your hands.

And good on him, because that is the case; it’s entirely up to them to go out and perform against Everton and get the job done.