NBA legend Jason Kidd joins Everton ownership group

Thought I was going on TW to see any update on Saturdays game and this guy Jason Kidd (know nothing about him). The guy is an NBA coach and appears to be somewhat divisive. Wondering what he is bringing to the table. Thought I would see Mike Gaynes perspective.
As for Saturday, the big question is how will we set up in defence. I know that many are calling for O Brien to move in to replace Tarks but the for me dare I say it, the biggest loss Tarks leadership and direction not on the footballing ability. My biggest fear is that role will now fall to Pickford who in my option causes more confusion and will upset any pair of CH in front of him. At least Tarks could manage Pickford.
Hope I'm wrong but without any leadership in the heart of defence, I think we will be very vulnerable. Maybe its time for Branthwaite to step up and take control. I think it is a little too early for O’Brien to take on that role. Commet the hour, commet the man.

Neil I think that's one for the match day thread when it goes up.

I take one extract from that. "Winning Menality".

Beaten out of us for far to long. Fortunately some of us refused to accept no matter how much we were labelled.

More positive news.

To cite Bob Dylan. The times they are a changin'.

Basketball. Where all the players handle the ball !
If our penalty against column wasnt bad enough.
Perhaps we could ask the league to allow us goalie in and out for next season ?
Welcome to something that will frighten your hair back growing Mr Kidd 😂

Neil 1, I think you are right about the defensive leadership vacuum. JB, for all his qualities, has been helped massively by having Tarks alongside him.

Playing 2 young CBs is not something you see often, but if the alternative is the hapless Mick Kegger, then I don't think there's any other alternative.

Sorry Danny
Just saw previous thread on our new investor which ended up trying to solve the worlds political problems that I decided to avoid and post my thoughts and queries elsewhere. Hence this post which was to firstly find out about Jason Kidd (who I know nothing about but seems to be a divisive character) and to get Mike Gaynes perspective.
However as there was no match preview site, I decided to put my thoughts on Saturdays game to paper. After all it is an Everton Football club website.
I will as you suggest, repost on the match preview whenever it come up.

I hope somebody explains where this sport's net is but he might have some ideas on our set pieces particularly the ali oop corners to the back post, oh, and the bloke allowed to handle the ball is not called guard and it's free kicks or as a shareholder will his "incredible resource" mostly be used as inspiration in the Boardroom.

I agree with you Neil. Now is an opportunity to see what these two excellent young players look like alongside each other.

Providing he doesn’t opt for Keane and keep O’Brian at right back 🤨

ToffeeWeb will be ToffeeWeb Neil. As entertaining as much as it can be educational.

I have no concerns of Kidd’s background in other sports. He’s here to invest and advise.

Whisper it quietly but we are starting to lay the foundations of being professionally run. Hopefully that will trickle down onto the pitch in time.

It shows how determined the Friedkin Group are imposing their preferred Culture on Everton.Anything thing that can replace effectively the previous Everton Culture is the way to go in my opinion.Has been needed for years.

I wonder if Jason Kidd knew who Everton were until a few weeks ago? Must be a good sign as we move to a different era, away from the Everton only "boys club".

As long as he doesn't start singing "Grand Old Team"

I actually like the prospect of being run by people with no Everton connections.

They will learn and respect our heritage, but be looking to capitalise on our potential and future.

It’s going to make a few uncomfortable but no more cosy little Everton is fine by me.

Joe, that song should be scrapped off our playlist.

O'Brian to RCB is the obvious.

RB is the biggest question.

Do you take a chance on Patterson (09 Cup final? That was where they won it) or go safe with Young as I do not think Seamus is fit.
But what message does that give to Nathan?

Glad that is DM's decision and we will slag him off anyway.

Phil
Logical on paper maybe but not so sure it is the obvious choice. Tarks is the fulcrum that dictated how the back line operated. I have seen nothing from Branthwaite yet to see if he can assume that role. Not sure O’Brien would yet command that authority. My concerns are are outlined above and don't need to be repeated. Hopefully if selected together, one of them will take on the leadership role. With PL status now safe, then surely it is time to see if Patterson is worth retaining as a RB.

I know the arena on the Nelson Dock is 4 or 5 years down the road, but is Jason Kidd being brought on board to head up a potential Everton basketball team in the European Super League. If and when it gets built.

Love the way Jason Kidd calls them the Freaking Group.

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I will be be even more excited when we bring sports leaders in with a winning track record in football.

Basketball? I can't think of a worse sport (next to horse racing) to associated with football. A ball that if kicked is a violation and the players generally restricted to people of a favourable vertical disposition. Everything about it is almost the exact opposite of what it needs to create a successful football team and I suspect Europeans would not respond well to the antics of American coaches.