SC Paderborn 9th August

[eamo]

Wasn't that a nickname from his Chelsea days? He was alright for us, but no fan-favourite and no diamond.

Really? Graham Stuart was a fan favourite and holds us in good regard too. Just saying!
Still remember him with the new shirt under that tree in the traing ground on the cover of the Everton mag

 

[BNJ1878]

This isn't a 'Hibbo bash' but one moment summed up why he's not a Martinez attacking full back.

Half way through first half, recieves the ball, comms team:

"Here's Hibbert, plenty of space in front of him!"

He traps the ball, looks around, strokes it back to Jags who got closed down and hoofed it downfield.

Being a 'great servant' isn't what we need to progress.

 

[EFCPaul]

Would take Besic off for McCarthy 2nd half, the lad is going to break the record for most fouls in a single game and maybe even break someone's leg.

Is Barkley even on the pitch? Sitting back in the traditional centre-midfielder role isn't for him at all, he's been completely ineffective playing there all pre-season. Either move him up behind the striker or just take him off as well.

We still look rusty, but definitely an improvement from the Porto and Celta Vigo games. It's the weak players we're fielding that are hindering us I feel, not so much fitness.

 

[toffeejack]

My theory is RM is willing to risk us possibly dropping points in the first 2-3 games so we can be more fit for the long season ahead.

Sorry but we look around 3 weeks off pace

he'd never do that. there's a reason we're building a big squad.

who's to say the rest of the prem don't look as rusty? it's not been ideal for anyone with the WC i don't think.

 

[AaronTheBlue]

Besic needs to do more than just rein his game in, he needs to quit trying these hollywood passes. He has connected on one to McGeady and the rest have lost us possession on the only counters we have had.

Must be watching different game as every 'hollywood ball' he has done has went right to the players feet.

 

[maccavennie]

Wasn't that a nickname from his Chelsea days? He was alright for us, but no fan-favourite and no diamond.

Not too sure about that mate. I think any Evertonian, myself included if we met him would like to shake that mans hand and buy him a pint after his 2 goals against Wimbledon. Took balls to take that pen that day plus he's an FA cup winner with us so in my eyes he will always be a favourite of mine, good player for us he was.

 

[Goat]

it's actually the same 2 or 3 posters constantly going on and on and on and on with the same boring drivel every time

@bizzaro

 

[Anna]

The self inflicted mistakes we need to cut out, bit more communication between them and they all need to remember how to pass a ball. The big concern for me though is we just aren't getting the ball in the box enough, we haven't done all pre-season, I know he's just a kid but Long just showed exactly what we are capable of if we get the ball to him in the box, brush up on that and we'll be just fine this season

 

[toffeejack]

we've missed osman

lol

 

[tommye]

Hibbert has been utter gash mate. Terrible.

I don't criticise for criticism sake. He's been awful

but if it concerns Hibbert, you'll gladly make the exception, over and over and over again.

 

[when i score we riot]

If we drop the ball against Leicester first day we will certainly struggle against Arsenaul and Chelski. Fumes will ensue if we don't pick up our game.

 

[eamo]

Not too sure about that mate. I think any Evertonian, myself included if we met him would like to shake that mans hand and buy him a pint after his 2 goals against Wimbledon. Took balls to take that pen that day plus he's an FA cup winner with us so in my eyes he will always be a favourite of mine, good player for us he was.

here here

 

[dholliday]

Not too sure about that mate. I think any Evertonian, myself included if we met him would like to shake that mans hand and buy him a pint after his 2 goals against Wimbledon. Took balls to take that pen that day plus he's an FA cup winner with us so in my eyes he will always be a favourite of mine, good player for us he was.

Good post that. I stand corrected on Stuart.

Reminds me of my own favourite Tony Cottee and being bewildered why hardly anyone else liked him

 

[bizzaro]

it's actually the same 2 or 3 posters constantly going on and on and on and on with the same boring drivel every time

Drivel is a good word to describe Hibbert's preseason performance

 

[tommye]

Drivel is a good word to describe Hibbert's preseason performance

and your posts.