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

[Jamo Martinez]

…no real concerns although the 2nd goal was most welcome.

Tarkowski, Alcaraz and Armstrong deserve a mention in despatches but I thought our best player was James Garner who looks on the same wavelength as Grealish. Terrific ball into Armstrong for the 2nd goal.

Looks like he enjoys playing with better players.

 

[summerisle]

 

[The Penalty Box Dancer]

I think we need a Striker. I don't think Beto should be a long term option here. Its the hardest position to fill though so can see the frustration

 

[Jeff Jones]

48k I think

Is that a record for a 1st round League Cup tie? It probably is for this century, at least.

 

[_jamlev]

Don't wanna be negative after a win but there's such a clear disparity now between players who can and can't receive the ball quickly (and actually get it under control).

Maybe a bit less of a concern with Barry as he's still so young and had a few nice touches, but the lack of agility up front is a bit of a concern for me.

 

[matty1878]

Is that a record for a 1st round League Cup tie? It probably is for this century, at least.

for us you mean

 

[NewRadical]

Pleased with the win. Professional performance.

I'm glad to still be unbeaten at home without conceding.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Just got back, very professional performance from the lads, clean sheet to boot, don’t think Travers could have asked for a better proper debut, don’t think he had a save to make

Two really decent goals, glad to have Seamus and Myko back and nice to see Dibling get some minutes so soon after signing

Full credit to the Mansfield fans, didn’t stop singing all night, the best and worst kind of lower league fan, annoying but funny

 

[LinekersLegs]

Is that a record for a 1st round League Cup tie? It probably is for this century, at least.

 

[witchdoc187]

Think he's asking if it's the biggest attendance overall for a round 2 match

 

[Who's_up_for_cumpkins?]

Back in from the match a wholely predictable performance. Disjointed and uninspiring with the changes but generally comfortable.

Would be nice for once for us to absolutely smash one of these lower league teams. But main thing is in the hat for the next round

Thought Alcaraz goal aside was nice and busy, plenty of bite.

Seamus also had a decent game. The rest of the defence pretty steady aswell. Nice to see Myko get minutes unscathed.

On the other hand Dwight McNeil was absolutely shocking on the right wing, hope he never plays there again. Utter Garbage.

 

[Blue Neon]

Don't wanna be negative after a win but there's such a clear disparity now between players who can and can't receive the ball quickly (and actually get it under control).

Maybe a bit less of a concern with Barry as he's still so young and had a few nice touches, but the lack of agility up front is a bit of a concern for me.

Striker problem is going to cost us this season. Not many days left to find one!

 

[Duncansback]

good win clean sheet but we need a striker that will get 12 or 16 goals a season and we don't have one at the club.

 

[Who's_up_for_cumpkins?]

Just got back, very professional performance from the lads, clean sheet to boot, don’t think Travers could have asked for a better proper debut, don’t think he had a save to make

Two really decent goals, glad to have Seamus and Myko back and nice to see Dibling get some minutes so soon after signing

Full credit to the Mansfield fans, didn’t stop singing all night, the best and worst kind of lower league fan, annoying but funny

Yeah they ran through the full songbook of cliché lower league cringey songs.

Tbf give them their due they didn't do the goalkeeper "you're **** ah" one

 

[mmmmsnouts]

I was hoping Mansfield scored in the last minute of injury time. I know! I know! But would have liked a team such as them be the first away side to score at our new gaff.

Was wondering if there might be a comment like this. I was surprised they didn’t have more of a go with that little piece of history available to them. 3 shots, none on target.