Match Thread Everton 1-1 Leeds. Mon Jan 26th. 8pm

[terryefc]

Its happened far too many first halves now where we've been completely bullied all over the pitch at home. Its a recurring theme and one that Moyes needs to sort out.

It has nothing to do with the new stadium (as he seems to keep mentioning that it's always difficult when moving to a new stadium) and everything to do with the set up of the team.

As ridiculous as it sounds - the new pitch seems too big for us.
More space tends to allow better players to perform - and highlight those who do not have much ability.
I think a few of ours are showing just how limited they are.
To not be able to cross a ball as a PL player is unforgivable.
We'll improve at home when we have better players available - proper ballers like KDH, Branners and Illy.

 

[HappyJack]

As ridiculous as it sounds - the new pitch seems too big for us.
More space tends to allow better players to perform - and highlight those who do not have much ability.
I think a few of ours are showing just how limited they are.
To not be able to cross a ball as a PL player is unforgivable.
We'll improve at home when we have better players available - proper ballers like KDH, Branners and Illy.

Agreed. I think Aznou would suit the pitch with pace and being direct. McNeil is more suited to a five a side league in a hall after work…

 

[heatmeiser]

I would answer but if you think Gana was injured it is a bit like talking to the wall .

Rather than be pedantic at an obvious mistake - they were missing was my clear point - try answering the question?

 

[Bluboyz]

Of course we should want Europe or whats the point of dreaming. We got knocked back by countless players in the Summer because of a lack of European competition. One or two decent players this week and the same in the Summer and we d be well set. COYB!

 

[Jeff Jones]

Dibling actually looks homesick

How much more is he earning here than at Southampton? I think would help.

 

[smileychap]

Opinions, opinions. Disagree entirely with the comment that Leeds were poor. They most certainly were not poor.
The comments about frustrated European ambitions are way out of place. Take a look at the various fixtures week after week for those in Europe. No way is our squad remotely big enough to cope with Europe. Maybe in a year or two if we recruit heavily.

Qualifying for Europe makes those points ( all true ) a lot easier!

More cash, more TV, more quality players.

 

[Toffeelover]

Its happened far too many first halves now where we've been completely bullied all over the pitch at home. Its a recurring theme and one that Moyes needs to sort out.

It has nothing to do with the new stadium (as he seems to keep mentioning that it's always difficult when moving to a new stadium) and everything to do with the set up of the team.

That is the responsibility of the manager.

Load of bull pooh.

 

[hallamblue]

Next team selection going to be very interesting, do we go with the 3 at the back to accommodate brainthwaite? Never a fan of a back 3 but thahts a strong 3 and it could inadvertently fix the full back problem as it may open the door to the likes of aznou or even rohl or Armstrong playing there, a system that has myko and Patterson not starting will only make us stronger......we may as well try it as we haven't been in a free hit position before and personally not pushed on europe this year as we need to incrementally keep building the squad and that takes time; do it davey ......JB option to step into the middle from the back

Pickford
O'brien Brantwaithe Tarks
Rohl Aznou
Garner KDH

Armstrong/Dibling N’diaye
Barry

You're forgetting Keane will be back for the next match. It wouldn't surprise me if Moyes said something about giving the fans what they'd been asking for by dropping Mykolenko and playing Branthwaite, Keane, Tarkowski and O'Brien as the back 4!

 

[Griffin]

Everton should have won the game if KDH and Branthwaite had started.

 

[Voodoo Billy]

Agreed. I think Aznou would suit the pitch with pace and being direct. McNeil is more suited to a five a side league in a hall after work…

Agree completely, a church hall with a bunch of pensioners.

 

[Jeff Jones]

Yep, celebrate but do it on the way back to the centre circle.

Cahill used to run over to the corner and punch the flag half a dozen times. Remember? Great celebration, but even so.

 

[davids]

Cahill used to run over to the corner and punch the flag half a dozen times. Remember? Great celebration, but even so.

It depends on the time of the celebration. The third goal to put us three nil up,dance Swan Lake. If it's a 70th minute equaliser and you want to go on to win, a quick version of the Birdie Dance with the ball under his arm while running back to restart is a wiser choice.

 

[IllinoisBlue]

As ridiculous as it sounds - the new pitch seems too big for us.
More space tends to allow better players to perform - and highlight those who do not have much ability.
I think a few of ours are showing just how limited they are.
To not be able to cross a ball as a PL player is unforgivable.
We'll improve at home when we have better players available - proper ballers like KDH, Branners and Illy.

Agree with the above.

I think the pitch size is what allows us to host competitive international games, which I think will help with more international
recognition of our Evertons’ awesomeness.

It should become an advantage to us once we get used to it as visiting teams with smaller pitches may struggle.

 

[Paul Rideout]

Agreed. I think Aznou would suit the pitch with pace and being direct. McNeil is more suited to a five a side league in a hall after work…

Strong disagree… he needs about a 5 a side pitch length and 40000 steps to get up to ‘full speed’

 

[thekid33]

BETO!!!