Match Thread Chelsea v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Golan]

Ye of little faith

I know, seen it too many times!

 

[Lob]

A few good performances today including Digne, Gilfi, Gomes, Mina, Gana but got to give it to Pickford. Kept us in the game with some world class goal keeping and a clean sheet against a very high scoring and unbeaten team. Never expected anything from this game so a point is great imo.

12 games in, played a couple of big teams away and just 2 points away from 6th place. Would definitely have taken that before the season started.

 

[Hellerad]

Nice headline ESPN

 

[1966efc]

Proud of the chaps.

Nice to be able to say that.

 

[COYBL25]

It`s about this time of the day that I like to invite a comment from the Chairman of the Allardyce fan club, you`re thoughts @Kev The Rat ?

 

[ToffeeTim]

Next games up until new years day

Cardiff H
RS A
Newcastle H
Watford H
City A
Spurs H
Burnley A
Brighton A
Leicester H

Let's beat Cardiff

 

[indieman1]

That was a proper grown up performance. Not seen anything like it for years. Feels weird going to the top 6 and not giving so much as an inch. Long may it continue.

 

[bcblue1878]

Was that deserved or a Kevin Friend yellow?

Deserved if it says Ev

 

[Ian]

If we can score goals and keep them out we’ll do well!

Have you considered a career in punditry?

 

[NewRadical]

Thoroughly deserved point I thought.

Really pleased with how comfortable we looked in defence. I gave MOTM to Mina, there were probably others who edged him out, but for a full first team debut away against a top side he looked composed and confident.

The referee was dreadful. Jorginho and Alonso both should have seen red. Morata clearly dived in the box on at least four occasions.

Things are looking up for us, we're slowly getting there. Need a quality centre forward in January or the Summer, that'll make a real difference.

 

[jackyboy]

Away end was great.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

We were impressive BUT didn't trouble their back line at all. Everybody was fine aside from Walcott, again, who was poor. Seems like game plan was played out perfectly.

Would have taken a point before the game, but seeing as we kept their stars quiet I'm disappointed we had no cutting edge at all in the final third and their keeper didn't have to make a single save all match.

Happy with Mina's debut, especially after the incredibly harsh early yellow card that would have made him feel on edge all game. Keane again solid. Won't pick out other individuals, but they were all sound.

Again, the referee was pathetic, highlighted by the way he handled the Bernard 'headbutt' when his back was to the incident and the cameras even showed there was no contact and Rüdiger was simply cheating.

Very fair result, but I think both sides, in hindsight, will know those points were there for the taking.

 

[Toffee in Jandals]

Nice headline ESPN

.... Aside from the poor grammar, ESPN's bias towards the top six is ridiculous. I haven't bothered to read their website for years.

 

[PITA]

Different Everton for sure.
Great point, chances to win it as well.
Don't kid yourselves that Chelsea are sh1te, they will be in the mix and we have just shown our credentials.

I wish we could start the season again with the team playing as they are now.

 

[tungetango]

I thought the ref did ok for a change
Great team performance
Let's rip beelzebubs playthings a new rectum at Analfield

You didnt watch first half then?