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

[Mark Bisson]

McNeil rusty AF needs minutes

 

[lieneverton]

Can I ask what the people moaning about Barry are expecting to see?

Once again, for the third match straight we are creating absolutely naff all for the striker.

Do we expect him to run through their entire side?

When he's had the ball he's laid it off nicely but we didn't give him anything in the final third to attack.

The one time he was poised to score Armstrong chose the wrong option too. That's certainly not on him.

There's a major lack of cohesion behind him, which isn't surprising to an extent.

 

[tellmema]

Dibbles and skilly ... Make space for the baz to bag.

 

[davids]

Chill the fume please

Been miles the better team and should probably be 2 or 3 to the good. McNeill and Grealo both had good chances and Armstrong should have squared it for a TB tap in

Yeah they had 5 mins at the end but these have had no possession and will tire after 60. We'll end up winning 3-0.

Played well: Armstrong, Garner, TB, Alcaraz

Must do better: Grealish

Played badly: McNeill

I'd add Coleman to the played well list.

 

[GT77]

No i dont...we really lack quality up top.

We dont have a Premier league strike force..full stop.

Loads of Premier Leagues don't have 9s, have you seen the bunfight for them? It's ridiculous.

 

[Nymzee]

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

He’s okay, but still just don’t see it myself. Looks like he can be polished but two raw strikers in a squad is rough.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

60% possession and did FA with it with a fairly strong squad...not good.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Can I ask what the people moaning about Barry are expecting to see?

Once again, for the third match straight we are creating absolutely naff all for the striker.

Do we expect him to run through their entire side?

When he's had the ball he's laid it off nicely but we didn't give him anything in the final third to attack.

Should've had a tap in were it not for Harrison Armstrong's inexperience..

 

[Marius57]

I like him too but I’ve never seen him play well on the right and I’m not sure there’s a place in the squad for him anymore

He’s behind Grealish and Ndiaye on the left
He’s behind Alcaraz, Grealish, Alcaraz, Dibling, KDH in the centre
He’s behind Dibling, Ndiaye, Alcaraz and probably even James Garner on the right

I said this after the Brighton game and got a load of grief.

He is 4th choice in his own position, and 4th choice at RW.
And centrally you also have Tim that gets on ahead of him so he is like 6th choice.

Moyes doesn’t really fancy him. He has been a starter for years but all of a sudden will barely get a sniff and in his prime years. Half’s like that won’t help him stake a claim and change the managers mind.

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

You can see there's a player in there with Barry

This is what I want to see from our young guys. Actual potential.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Can I ask what the people moaning about Barry are expecting to see?

Once again, for the third match straight we are creating absolutely naff all for the striker.

Do we expect him to run through their entire side?

When he's had the ball he's laid it off nicely but we didn't give him anything in the final third to attack.

Think he’s done fine tbh, people forget this is his second start, he’ll come good once that first goal comes

 

[lieneverton]

McNeil rusty AF needs minutes

He shouldn't be. He has a huge opportunity to impress against a League 1 team and doesn't look bothered so far, to be honest.

 

[Nymzee]

We have 5 shots so that’s a little rich but we’ve done enough to be ahead.

How is it rich when we’ve missed 3 of the easiest chances going?

Are you watching or did you google the stats and see shots attempted.

 

[maccavennie]

Alcaraz shot, amazing save.
McNeil sitter.
Grealish sitter.
Armstrong square sitter.

Honestly should be 3-0.

Can't believe Harrison didn't square that for a tap in for Barry

 

[Efcjake]

alcaraz nearly scored

When? With the long shot the keeper saved with ease?

He's played some good passes and some bad passes. Mixed bag for me. He's trying though at least.