Match Thread Ebepton v Woolwich - Tuesday 13th 19:45

[Fansince1988]

So after that excitable 20 minutes are we all agreed that we'll concede 2 minutes into the second half? This is what Everton have done to me.

Even if we lose, the manager or players can't say they haven't got it in them to fight, what amazed me is there were even flashes that Lukaku is up for a fight, rather than his usual 80 min nap.

 

[The Cowboy]

The challenge is getting these players to be physical. Martinez didn't believe in aggression, pressing and hoofing. He created a team of weak players who didn't like it up them and were unfit.

A challenge that Koeman hasn't risen to thus far.

 

[Prevenger17]

Barkley was making mistakes early doors but is much improved and is starting to play well.

Aye, he's like a barometer for the rest of the team

 

[Duncan Disordely]

Finally some fight and aggression.

 

[AndyZ]

"drop Coleman for Holgate" wah wah.. buncha numpties.

 

[Prevenger17]

McCarthy and Gueye looking well in the middle

 

[BlueToff]

Off the ball.
But what about on it?
Because on it we are still absolutely guff.

It'll come. We've got no confidence but we're getting there.

Effort and intensity is the minimum that we should all expect. Once we have that, the better play will come.

 

[flibbyflob]

Lennon has been good too, fair play to him

Surprised he hasn't played more given that Koeman likes work rate and that is the main part of Lennon's game.

 

[Prevenger17]

"drop Coleman for Holgate" wah wah.. buncha numpties.

We're going to get around to those lads later, don't worry

 

[Mickey]

This Arsenal don't like it up'em. Wengers sides never have.

 

[Bluebonic]

You sod! If I've roined my iPad spitting coffee all over it, I'll sue you!

 

[blue to the bone]

Mccarthy just needs to keep his head now. He's puttin himself about which is good but we can't afford a red

 

[Milkman]

Last 20 minutes were excellent. It's really not hard to get Goodison going, just needs a few signs of effort. The first 20 mins were a disgrace though.

You can see why Walsh earmarked Valencia as a cheap fix, he's fast and he puts the effort in. And Gana is just on another level.

Cue McCarthy getting sent off and us conceding 7.

 

[Neiziro]

We've been brilliant without Barry - McCarthy excellent but imo, our MOTM is Valencia.

 

[Prevenger17]

Surprised he hasn't played more given that Koeman likes work rate and that is the main part of Lennon's game.

Lennon can't keep up that level of energy, wouldn't be surprised to see Del on in the 65th, but if he can keep harassing them for a another while, we've got a great chance. His pace is something else