Match Thread Accrington Stanley 1-1 Everton [Pre-Season 2025/26] - Tues 15th July 2025 - 7.45pm KO

[edge]

Tamen looks an absolute unit
Clarke has some lovely touches
Heath looks very composed
Armstrong is just a good player

Liked the look of that Tamen.
Bit raw but that's to be expected

 

[coollino]

I'm 20 mins into my second watch

 

[Bluewolf]

Few players going 90 minutes, unusual in the first game. (Keane, Iroegbunam, Tyrer, Patterson, McNeil)

Moyes was obviously moving Armstrong around - he was left midfield, 10 and then defensive midfield in the second half. Had a decent game.

McNeil and Garner are experienced PL players - would have liked to see more interest from them in the first half (like Keane for example). McNeil showed more when he was moved central for a bit in the second half.

I presume the players who got 90 today wont start against Blackburn and thats why they got 90.

 

[coollino]

You're not going to see any of these youngsters from August lads, stop pretending they will make a difference

 

[Cels]

Nathan Patterson was MotM tonight, without a doubt. I'm feeling encouraged by the performance he put in.

 

[Sona]

GK: Tyrer
RB: Patterson [HT] / Tamen
LB: Mykolenko [HT] / Patterson
CB: Keane [HT] / O’Brien
CB: Branthwaite [HT] / Keane
CM: Iroegbunam
CM: Garner [HT] / Armstrong [80] / Metcalfe
AM: Armstrong [HT] / McNeil
RW: McNeil [HT] / Chermiti [60] / Clarke
LW: Alcaraz [60] / Heath
ST: Chermiti [HT] / Beto

 

[james2805]

Liked the look of that Tamen.
Bit raw but that's to be expected

He was dreadful tbh, passing was horrendous, but I looked him up and apparently he plays centre back so I guess he was out of position.

But I still don't know how you could like the look of him off this particular performance lol

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

You're not going to see any of these youngsters from August lads, stop pretending they will make a difference

I think Heath and maybe even Clarke.

 

[Dwight K Schrute]

I was impressed by Justin Clark in the eleven minute snippet of the match which I was able to watch. He seems unfazed by defenders and will try his best to create openings. Certainly somebody to monitor.

Yeah looked good. Never heard his name mentioned though. Has he just stepped up to the 18s??

 

[BenToffee79]

Fogive me for wanting better for our club. I want people who can actually analyse a game of football, tell how we can improve, tactical info.

Not these 2 jolly old friends making the most mind numbingly obvious statements known to man and insulting our intelligence.

He used to fill most of his commentary with sycophantic chats with his Mr Chairman, a man who laughed at protesters and for me should have been kicked out with the rest of Kenwrights lackeys…Snodin and Stuart too

 

[Neiler]

 

[Sona]

Yeah looked good. Never heard his name mentioned though. Has he just stepped up to the 18s??

Signed for the club in 2024 from AFC Wimbledon according to the official site’s match report.

 

[matty1878]

I know it's fitness, but at what point will you realise that we have to get players to play in this friendly?

At this rate, anyone we get will be having their first start in october, just like every season

well we know this mate

 

[buededw1]

Of the young lads:

Armstrong (not even sure he’s classed as a young lad now!): pure quality. Should be in the first team squad this season sharing minutes in the number 10 role, he looked better there than deeper in the second half, but versatility to do both roles is also a bonus.

Heath: second best performer from the youngsters. Looked tricky out wide on the left and has a good turn of pace. Won the penalty for Beto by driving at the defender.

Clarke: Decent performance on the right wing coming in on his left foot. One lovely bit of skill on the edge of the box to tee up Heath for Patterson to shoot.

Tyrer: Comfortable game at GK, good with his feet, could do nothing for the goal.

Tamen: Quite frankly had a shocker at right back; mistimed tackles, misplaced passes, decision making in and out of possession was poor. One glimpse when he got forward late on, but not a good showing.

Metcalfe: Not enough time to really see what he could do.

Harrison played def midfield for Derby, I’m not sure he is a 10 personally. Would like him in the Garner role.

 

[NathDogg]

Hopefully the match was used to put some of the garbage we have in the shop window for interested Championship/League One clubs.

Here’s my little ray of sunshine! Hope your well miso-citrus.