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

[Bob Latchford]

And that’s fine if you see it that way. I don’t think you’re wrong and I’m right, it’s just that my opinion differs.

I see an inconsistent player, prone to lapses in concentration, unable to read the game very well, who’s athleticism get’s him out of a lot of problems.

He’s like Pickford for me, decent but if we aspire to bigger and better things, shouldn’t be anywhere near the starting XI.

I think thats a bit harsh. I think young centre backs will have the occasional game when they don't play well, he certainly wasn't alone today and I'm sure he will continue to improve. He's had too many good MoM games recently for it to have been a fluke. I dont think playing alongside Keane helps him but the whole team was a shadow of anything we have seen recently and i'm hoping things improve for the next game. Generally as players mature their concentration etc improve so maybe Mason will too.

 

[roy vernon]

Mumma said there'd be days like this

 

[Alan D]

Can we vote for the pitch invader as motm ?

 

[Bob Latchford]

3-5-2.? Think youve missed the 1 out. Id go 13-15-12 and give us a better chance.

4-4-2 was working well for Duncan and Carlo. Today was just a shocking day. I suppose teams at this level should be able to adapt and change their formation with a reasonable level of fluidity.

The unfortunate thing today was that we couldn't even string a pass together and the team played like they all had advanced anthrax

 

[RomanReigns]

we drew 1-1 at old trafford so we are better than man city

up the usmanov bluesssssssss

 

[Bob Latchford]

Can we vote for the pitch invader as motm ?

he was a bit static when he came on.
had both hands up and no one even tried to find him with a pass. Frauds!

 

[Gwladysstreetlad]

We accepted bids for Niasse in January but he wouldn't go because he thinks he's too good for the championship. How can you have a clear out if they won't go? It's something only time can sort out, only once the contracts are up they'll be gone.. 2-3 years

Well of that's case then the club needs to start playing nasty. Tell the useless half-wits to stay away from finch farm and watch as their career dies a slow death.

It was different with Niasse, he had six months left on his contract and has little to no future at anything approaching premier league level again. Other players on our books won't want to totally isolate themselves away from the club.

It's time to stop playing nice now. They either move on or hurt their own career long term. They want to stay? Sound, lets see how they feel after a season of being made to stay away from all first team activity, lets see how they feel as they watch their own career slowly die as everyone forgets about them.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

Even Ancelotti cannot make a silk purse out of a sows ear, probably only Pickford,Holgate,Digne,Gomes,Richarlison and Calvert Lewin will be anywhere near the starting eleven for the first game of next season.

 

[Catfish Blues]

Well, that was awful, but at least the train back hasn't been cancelled.

Walcott put two decent crosses in, so I voted for him because I knew no-one else would.

 

[Uncle Vitor]

Not at all and i didnt mean to offend you.

I dont agree that we are playing 'Big Sam' football.

I just think that we have seen this from these players before and to dig Anchelotti out for that as hes a dinosaur was very unfair. The last two game have shown improved second half performances and both matches should have been won. I blame the players today as too many had off days. Carlo is world class, I don't agree that hes clapped out or that because he was at Napoli rather than Juve means he's not up to it but as you say its all about opinions.

Not a good day today - no offence meant.

It’s fine mate no offence caused at all

 

[Gaffa]

Can we vote for the pitch invader as motm ?

the fact when the steward got him he still took his phone out to take a picture was hilarious

 

[jaybx1878]

walked out at 4-0, total shambles of a performance, on the plus side we took advantage of the rail chaos to get there and back for free.

 

[Gaffa]

Team next week for me needs to be

Pickford
Holgate Mina Keane Baines
Delph Gomes
Bernard Iwobi Rich
DCL

go back to what we know best and players who want to play

 

[T LEAFE]

the fact when the steward got him he still took his phone out to take a picture was hilarious

Was he an Everton fan?If so why didn’t he try and swap shirts with Siggy?

 

[Richard Alex]

End of season can’t come soon enough for me
Our midfield has been poor for a long time and that is the Achilles heel. This needs addressing ASAP in the summer.
No pace,not getting in the oppositions faces
No aggression either. In fact today’s body language from the players was a disgrace.
This has been the case for years but this club keep on letting the fans down with average signings and poor scouting
Everton as a club don’t deserve the support they get. Especially our away fans. Our following away from home is tremendous.