Match Thread Bournemouth 0-1 Everton. Tue Dec 2. 7.30

[WilliamBoo]

After Saturday game I didn't expect anything different like this. Boring

 

[Seathestars]

This game is like a bad toothache, you have to endure it but just want it to end

 

[Bwana]

Sounds like an afternoon tea offering

Sure, a bit more of that clotted cream would be perfect.

 

[Bluewolf]

Tim very lucky, twice giving the ball away and winning a soft free kick.
Charlie is terrible and shouldn't be starting.
Terrible performance from the whole team so far, very slow.

Wtf is wrong with people?

We've played okay, just struggling with the final ball. Need to commit more men into the box when we have the ball on the wings.

The over dramtics from our fans is ludicrous sometimes

 

[TheBigIguana]

I do sometimes wonder what we do in training.

I like Barry, but I feel like when we have the ball in attacking areas, either Grealish, Ndiaye and KDH play it to the wrong area, or he is not where he is supposed to be.

KDH, gets to the byline, pulls it back to the near post, Barry is on the penalty spot.
Ndiaye on the other side, gets to the byline, fizzes one across goal, Barry is again on the penalty spot.
Grealish cuts inside, chips the ball towards the penalty spot and Barry is at the back post.

On the whole a bit of a stalemate so far, we have had chances from set pieces and got into decent areas, final ball has just been wrong

It annoys me as well when in commentary they say we have had a “let off” because their goal was disallowed. He was miles off side. It’s not a let off, just the right decision, the linesman saw it clearly.

Nobody knows where they are supposed to be. It’s all vibes in the final third

 

[blindbert]

Must be difficult when you know your striker can’t and won’t score goals.

Especially when you are Thierno "goals are my food" Barry - must be lee marvin

 

[Blue Neon]

Not having a right back is really hurting us this season

Lack of a competent striker is hurting more!

 

[Rita_Poon]

comms singled Alcaraz out for giving the ball away cheaply in central positions. We're seeing a lack of discipline/concentration.

 

[Drico]

Someone has got to have a shot on target. Just shoot. It’s not hard.

Been very limp so far.

 

[Sharpattack]

Alcaraz has been a major disappointment tonight. Grealish doesn’t look arsed. Ndaiye seems off the pace and the less said about Barry. 14 appearances and no shots on target. I find that incredible.

 

[PercyPlant]

We aren’t going down, we aren’t getting Europe, they’re the facts, so who really cares? Controversial maybe? But it is what it is.

 

[Bluewolf]

Yea, Alcaraz shoulder barge - free kick, Alcaraz gets shoulder barged - no free kick

Then he gets absolutely flattened on the edge of their area ref doesnt want to know

 

[Seathestars]

Wtf is wrong with people?

We've played okay, just struggling with the final ball. Need to commit more men into the box when we have the ball on the wings.

The over dramtics from our fans is ludicrous sometimes

If thats your idea of Ok then you don't know football

 

[TommyDavo]

Must be difficult when you know your striker can’t and won’t score goals.

Offered nothing. Oh but they never put it on a plate for him. For me the lad is just poor, hope he makes a mockery of me 2nd half

 

[Neiler]

We should be in control on the scoreboard but nothing good has been happening with the final ball.

Still scared when they attack though - being an Everton fan that

Finely poised here mate, Iriola knows we struggle for goals in the box and has it packed - it will be something special from one of the three attacking midfiders or nothing at all.

Bournemouth are going to try hit us on the break and get at the full backs such as they are. Benches may be important.