Match Thread Everton 2-0 Mansfield Town. Wed, 27 Aug 19:45

[ClausThomsen]

I know McNeil is naturally left footed, but is he really so incompetent with his right that he can’t punt a cross in?

Several occasions he had it on the right with people to aim at, but he cut back every time to get it on his left, by which time they had recovered and closed him down.

Frustrating to watch.

Yes. Yes he is.

 

[matty1878]

Gana a big miss tonight...he is the only midfielder that can press really high and steal the ball in good positions.

that’s why we need a Cm

 

[BlueStevie35]

1-2 off their game tonight, can see KDH, Ili and Tyler being brought on fairly early second half

Gotta say, purely cos I’m right near them, the Mansfield fans have probably been one of the best away fans in a long time counting Goodison

 

[Efcjake]

We need pace. And a striker that can hold the ball up.

Think Barry has done Ok when he's had the ball tbf

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Alcaraz the stand out player that half, he’s all over the gaff wanting the ball.

 

[TheNinja]

5 now, (8-1)

He's definitely getting sacked after that game

 

[Mozza1987]

I quite like Mansfield when they get the chance to play.

Having said that, batter 'em Everton.

Good aren't they for a League One team. Play some nice stuff

 

[Rita_Poon]

….the Mansfield CBs look quite comfortable, Beto’s more combative and can maybe upset them a bit. Necessity because we can’t let the game drift, important we score the first goal.

It's drive for me, making a defender commit, Illy maybe, we can work the space but we aren't trying to shift em.

We need to show a bit more creativity, because being waited out and running out of ideas against a much lower league side isn't really a good look.

Also, maybe they'll get tired, but I'm not counting on it. Need a bit of variety in the play.

 

[II McColl II]

Any teams fancy hiring Dyche in the next 5 days so we can get a panic call asking for his favourite LM.

 

[Preki]

Well I've loved my first visit to the ground but we have to raise this. So slow in possession and casual at times. I'm not a fan of McNeil and he's doing my head in tonight. So sloppy.

 

[bobbylatch]

Dyche currently updating his CV for the Man Utd job. The only one that can keep them up

 

[dublinbluenose]

Thought Barry had some nice touches to bring others Into play.

 

[NathDogg]

Dwight McNeil makes me wince.

 

[lieneverton]

Think Barry has done Ok when he's had the ball tbf

Can tell, unsurprisingly, a few aren't used to playing with each other.

 

[Curtis]

I know McNeil is naturally left footed, but is he really so incompetent with his right that he can’t punt a cross in?

Several occasions he had it on the right with people to aim at, but he cut back every time to get it on his left, by which time they had recovered and closed him down.

Frustrating to watch.

I don't think I've ever seen him use his right foot regarding a pass or a shot