Match Thread Brighton 1-1 Everton. Sat Jan 31st. 3pm

[Joey66]

They have fast wingers the will not hoof it , but we will ......

 

[Librarian]

The blue wall

 

[StateSideToffee]

Worth waiting to see if there are reasons? If Myko and Aznou are both perfectly fit and just left out of the squad then fair enough. If both unavailable then bit different, no?

I understand the logic in that perspective. However:

There is no excuse for putting Michael Keane in a starting 11. None. Ever.

This is not hyperbole. Statistically, Keane has negatively impacted EFC more than any footballer to ever wear the shirt.

 

[blueboy72]

Starting to think any promising player will think twice about coming here given the situations of Dibling and Aznou

Moyes is thinking short term

And why he will be gone in tbe summer

 

[brittcop1]

Maybe it's to protect against long throws into the box and set pieces?

You are joking right??

 

[Chegsy]

Jake O’Brien as a wing back is something I certainly don’t want to look at ever.

The more I look at it, the more I'm leaning towards 3 at the back. So it's either O'Brien or Branthwaite at wingback with Garner playing the other side. Certainly not ideal if that's the case. I'm far from anti Moyes but just play one of Aznou or Patterson ffs. If it's 4 at the back I have no words.

Will probably go out and win to shut us up.

 

[when i score we riot]

Positives: Mcneils not starting, Armstrong getting more game time

Negatives: We are starting 4 CBS, We have two RBs on the bench, Röhl is appearantly banned from the XI as long as Armstrong exists

 

[TheNinja]

You are joking right??

No

 

[Joey66]

he had a great midfield trio in our last game ? if it isn't broke don't meddle with it ?

 

[blulouie]

Obrien as a wing back thats very very poor decision. 4 big cbs at the back...dyche would be proud .

Dyche wouldnt play Obrien when he was here.
I cant think of any modern day manager putting a line up out like that.
Absolutely baffling.

 

[Nymzee]

I've had to go outside for a little walk to try blank that lineup from my mind.

 

[Vaughan]

its also the fact that the social media team have gone with keane’s photo for the graphic as if we’d all be made up to see him back in the side

 

[Lob]

Strange line up but COYB's. Win please.

 

[Joey66]

Positives: Mcneils not starting, Armstrong getting more game time

Negatives: We are starting 4 CBS, We have two RBs on the bench, Röhl is appearantly banned from the XI as long as Armstrong exists

Not away at Villa - the best trio I have watched play for Everton for years ....

 

[Sharpies volley]

O'brien has been superb at centre back. I don't get it.