Big Dunc testimonial - EFC vs Villareal at Goodison, Sun Aug 2nd

[chicoazul]

....but even in the first half I don't recall their keeper having much to do.

Neither keeper really had much to do apart from Howard twice in the second half.

 

[Garrick]

I don't think I'm quite ready for the disappointment that will be Everton 15/16.

 

[Stutheblue]

We were the better team until Mirallas went off, he was very lively and was threatening. Second half, especially with McCarthy going off we lost it a bit, but Rooney and Dunc coming on got the crowd going and we grew back into it.

Not half as worrying as some are making out. The boss has said Lukaku will be fit and Mirallas and Stones must have been taken off as a precaution. Cleverly is impressing me and a sharp Baines is proper boss.

There's still a month of the transfer window left. Chill your collective beans.

Trying to stay calm mate but struggling. Don't want to see us with 2 points from first 4 games with Chelsea next up as game number 5. Sort of expecting it now though.

 

[ijjysmith]

Wayne was given a hearty welcome. It's petty to deny it.

That's him rehabilitated ahead of the inevitable move back here next season.

Doubt he'll join a Championship team mate.

 

[kenada_blue]

I think if there's one big positive in pre-season. Kone hasn't offered any false hope.

Martinez needs to sign another striker and a good one.

I don't know about that either. Rom will still get 10+ goals for us this season. He got 20 in all comps last season and was poor, so he'll slot. Naismith does a job and to be honest unless we bag a bargain we'll be talking £10+million for a striker who will probably get the same goals as him.

The big thing for me is sorting Mirallas out and getting a good attacking midfielder/wide player for the left who can fill in for Kev when he's crocked.

We will get players in, I'm just unsure who

 

[Titus Bramble]

Aye same view as me but I do think we need to speed up finding some players to help us in the final third as the sooner the better.

Agree, but we all know all the major movement starts in late August throughout the league.

 

[when i score we riot]

An iconic number 9 who wore his heart on his sleeve for us an iconic player, when times were bad, never a legend, a major icon fans favourite imo loved him coming on today lifted the game, looked better than anything else upfront today!

Legend is an overused term these days, but as far as the last 20 years go only Duncan and Cahill come close.

 

[davek]

On 250'000 per week?

Obviously not those wages. But we got Eto'o here so we can do this stuff.

 

[ElPorto]

Fair play to Rooney, he checked Kenwrights pockets for the Arteta money...

 

[blue76]

Negging's gone so I'm saying it - I'm going straight down the bookies tomorrow and putting 20 squid on relegation for us.

Just like I did after the Newcastle game last xmas.

It's 50/1 right now at Coral but just watch the price plummet after Watford snot us 4-0 next week.

Nice one. What were your winnings?

 

[EvertonRhys]

Definitely a match befitting of the big man- terrible game with his presence being the precursor to something a bit better. Get the sneaky feeling we'll be a lot better come next week, but with the lack of squad depth I'm still worried. Can't be relying on Naismith/ Kone up front when Lukaku's injured. Still a defender, a fit winger, play maker and striker needed. Can't see it happening. Still, was great to give big Dunc his day. Rooney/ Kone swap as well please.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Well that rounded off a good preseason really didn't it. Lost half of the games we played with our only wins being hearts Dundee and Swindon.Still clearly not match fit as we got schooled by a team who are weeks behind us in terms of being ready for the season and weren't even at it themselves. Injured Besic, Hibbert Deulofeu, Pienaar, Lukaku, Stones and Mirallas, aside from a Ross Barkley wonder belt we haven't scored from open play against top tier opposition in three attempts. To add to that we haven't rectified any of the weaknesses from last season in the transfer window. I'm sure it will all be fine though come next weekend.

 

[chicoazul]

Agree, but we all know all the major movement starts in late August throughout the league.

Sadly aye you're right.

 

[chicoazul]

Well that rounded off a good preseason really didn't it. Lost half of the games we played with our only wins being hearts Dundee and Swindon.Still clearly not match fit as we got schooled by a team who are weeks behind us in terms of being ready for the season and weren't even at it themselves. Injured Besic, Hibbert Deulofeu, Pienaar, Lukaku, Stones and Mirallas, aside from a Ross Barkley wonder belt we haven't scored from open play against top tier opposition in three attempts. To add to that we haven't rectified any of the weaknesses from last season in the transfer window. I'm sure it will all be fine though come next weekend.

Ladies and gentleman, the sky is falling.

Run, save yourselves.

 

[BlueToff]

Wayne was given a hearty welcome. It's petty to deny it.

That's him rehabilitated ahead of the inevitable move back here next season.

And you wouldn't be happy for him to come back? He's past his best but even so, he's still better than any player currently in our squad and will still be in a year's time (if this 'inevitable' move did happen).