Match Thread Arsenal 2-0 Everton. Sat March 14th. 5.30

[PhilRegan]

Sorry to do this to you all.

This game felt eerily familiar. And it was. man utd 3 - Everton 0. 7th October 2002.
Scholes 86
van nistelrooy 90
Scholes 90 + 2

We'd played well that game to.

Take your pick theres plenty of these unlucky games

 

[smileychap]

We played well.

I can't pretend I'm not disappointed with the result, but there's a lot more to come from us.

I felt you like this whole game, we just gassed a bit and the 1st goal ( effectively the winner ) was a goalie error.

 

[banno]

MOTM for me was between Jim & Tim. Jimmy Garner has been excellent all season and is now one of our most trusted players. Tim is slightly inconsistent but there is certainly a good player in him. He can play great then play below par but has all the attributes to be a cracking player as he was today. Tim just edged it for me today. I like him

 

[PhilRegan]

Agree, not expecting a match winner ( esp off our bench )but we basically conceded midfield to them 2nd half.

Garner to the middle, with Patterson to cover in natural RB slot might've helped).

Tyrique might have added pace to counter. Rohl has scarcely kicked a ball all season, that won't have changed after tonight

Harrison off it for the first, albeit not to blame, asking a lot for a 5 yr old to get to the pace of the game Vs Arsenal away, as they're pressing for a goal.

Just weird late subs that added nothing to us and exposed young players.

Its because he dithered too long then the whole system fell apart . If he changes the correct players early enough we potentially win that game on the counter attack.

Again though how many times have we been here.

 

[hallamblue]

Moyes is cursed at Arsenal. Remember when Pienaar scored that dink in the snow in the 90th minute and they immediately went up the other end and equalised.

 

[StateSideToffee]

looks alright on paper but paper doesn't win games. So you think Armstrong is better than Gana and who would play at RB. If it was all so simple we would all be managers. What instructions would you give to each player or would you just say go and enjoy yourselves.

Yes, Armstrong played as an attacking midfielder in a trio with Garner & KDH is better than Gana in this weird press whenever you feel like role.

I’d play a RB at RB. It’s unfortunate that Patterson is the best available but at least he can play the position without limiting our ability to overlap on the right wing or pull our most important midfielder out of position.

You’re giving these managers too much credit. The only thing separating them from us common folk is they had the good fortune of being in the right place at the right time, and with good relationships with the right people.

Given the same opportunities over the last 30 years I’m certain you’d do a comparable job to Moyes.

 

[MACCA75]

Maybe it happens now and it's 1:1, then what?

Maybe a pig flies in and scores a winner. Then what?

 

[Scally1878]

Prepare to be getting reminded of that ending on highlight videos for years to come

 

[deipnosophist]

just seen the score and vid highlights. A bit of an 'Everton that' outcome, but I thought we played well. I'm expecting to finish about 10th which is a massive improvement over the past few seasons.
Onwards and upwards...(hopefully)

 

[MercuryBlue88]

Gutted for the lads. None of them deserve that result.

 

[smileychap]

Its because he dithered too long then the whole system fell apart . If he changes the correct players early enough we potentially win that game on the counter attack.

Again though how many times have we been here.

Yeah. Bit painful. Creditable and at the same time exposed all our long term flaws!

No FBs to help counter, garner out of position, over run in midfield.

And none of our expensive summer business on the pitch until 85 minute, just in time to concede.

 

[Swartzy]

Honestly, if you're seriously questioning tonight you need to bang your head against a wall..

 

[carolinablue232]

Thought McNeil done ok but he was busted after 60 minutes that’s when we needed George

Obvious to see his legs were gone even on tv. One of Moyes biggest annoying traits is ignoring obvious signs. McNeill did well again though. So that’s a plus.

 

[StateSideToffee]

Arguably our best performance this season under the circumstance. Think you're a bit of a wind up. Clearly also never played football or have deep routed tactical understanding.

I was a 4 year starter in central midfield at university, but whether or not I have a deep routed tactical understanding is extremely subjective, and self-admittedly uncertain.

I would obviously argue in opposition of that being among the positive performances the boys have had this season.

 

[Mr Happy]

Yes, Armstrong played as an attacking midfielder in a trio with Garner & KDH is better than Gana in this weird press whenever you feel like role.

I’d play a RB at RB. It’s unfortunate that Patterson is the best available but at least he can play the position without limiting our ability to overlap on the right wing or pull our most important midfielder out of position.

You’re giving these managers too much credit. The only thing separating them from us common folk is they had the good fortune of being in the right place at the right time, and with good relationships with the right people.

Given the same opportunities over the last 30 years I’m certain you’d do a comparable job to Moyes.

If you're so anti Moyes who are you bringing in to do a better job with this squad?

Jesse Marsch or Bob Bradley maybe? Utter lunatic you lad.