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title: "Everton: Fans erupt as Mason Holgate may be dropped"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2021-05-09T13:05:48Z"
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# Everton: Fans erupt as Mason Holgate may be dropped

**Many Everton fans have been giving their thoughts as Phil Kirkbride has claimed that Mason Holgate may be dropped against West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.**

However, the Liverpool Echo journalist [suggested](https://twitter.com/philkecho/status/1390952488073842689) that the defender needs time to regain his form, which caused quite a stir among some members of the Goodison Park faithful.

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Holgate has made costly errors in recent games for the Toffees, [dwelling on the ball](https://www.skysports.com/football/everton-vs-aston-villa/429171) which allowed Ollie Watkins to score for Aston Villa last week, while [two lapses of judgement](https://www.skysports.com/football/everton-vs-tottenham-hotspur/429150) alongside Michael Keane allowed Harry Kane to score twice for Tottenham in April.

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It seems as if many Everton supporters have simply had enough of the defender and subsequently do not want him to start in what is a crucial match away to the Hammers as Carlo Ancelotti’s side chase a European finish.

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### Everton fans on Holgate claim

These fans made their feelings clear after Kirkbride made the claim on Twitter, as they were particularly critical of Holgate’s recent performances.

**“His performances lately have been shocking. He should be dropped. No room for sentiment”**

[Credit: @JACKDEL15](https://twitter.com/JACKDEL15/status/1391096148182683649)

**“Probably get slated for this but he should be sold in the summer. We need players with a winning mentality”**

[Credit: @offerson76](https://twitter.com/offerson76/status/1391102627509903366)

**“Needs a change of attitude & mental aptitude. Too cocky & thinks he’s better than what he is. Only seems to turn it on when we play a bigger team. Frustrating, had his chance, definitely should be dropped for the rest of the season unless injuries hit.”**

[Credit: @rob\_fisher\_efc](https://twitter.com/rob_fisher_efc/status/1390968421848866819)

**“Need to cash in this summer, he hasn’t improved, makes too many mistakes & terrible on the ball. Anything over £10m would be a great deal for us.”**

[Credit: @iamawayrightnow](https://twitter.com/iamawayrightnow/status/1390959024426913796)

**“Liability, attitude got the better of him”**

[Credit: @evertonno1](https://twitter.com/evertonno1/status/1390964031335419907)

**“He can have all the time he needs at another club. Nowhere near good enough and stagnated.”**

[Credit: @LeaderRound](https://twitter.com/LeaderRound/status/1390970062362877953)

***In other news,*** [***find out what early team news has left some Everton fans fuming.***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/team-news-west-ham-james-rodriguez/)