Match Thread Everton 1-1 Sunderland 12:15 Saturday 10th January 2026 (FA Cup Third Round)

[Bluechris31]

One positive today was nathan patterson. I was made up with his efforts today. That kind of performance surely always warrants him starting ahead of o'brien at rb

Agree with this, thought he did ok today

 

[GoldenToffee]

Absolutely kin disgraceful.

 

[PhilEFC]

Really, we are 8 points above Forest.

But 15 above West Ham mate.

 

[Bluewolf]

Moyes is the complete overhaul of the Moyes-Kenwright axis of mediocrity that has dominated this running of the club for the last 20 years? He is the culmination of it coming full circle, with fans once again starting to say that 12-17th is acceptable for a few seasons whilst other clubs progress and the traditional big 6 decline.

The overhaul of that system will be when we go and pick an attacking manager who doesn’t have repeated failures on their cv and back them to do it even if it means a period of adjustment.

So what would they have on this cv?

A history of taking relegation battling sides and making them consistent European challengers and with a European trophy under their belt? Oh, wait...

Or would you rather be a Bournemouth? looks nice for 5 games then get smashed off the park for 10 then look boss for 5 then get smashed off the park for 10. Nah, im alright been there done that.

Watched a attacking manager take the best side we've had for years and turning us into relegation fodder.

I couldn't stand kenwright and the way he ran things but moyes isnt the issue at this club

 

[Nymzee]

Really, we are 8 points above Forest.

Considering they're not in a relegation position why does this matter?

 

[Toffeelover]

But 15 above West Ham mate.

True could and should have been better, add to that we are out of the FA Cup because two strikers can't score penalties.

Moyes was their manager before joining us hardly great credentials.

 

[Bluewolf]

Really, we are 8 points above Forest.

Are forest in the relegation zone? No

We are 16 points above the relegation zone.

Also 8 points is a huge points deficit at this point in the league. Do you think forest will finiah above us?

 

[coollino]

The game finished 4 hours ago, move on and say hi to your kids

 

[SAFCInPeace]

Sunderland had a load of players missing as well mate.

Tbf, we played a stronger team than I expected, with Sadiki back from AFCON too. We weren’t a trillion miles off our full strength PL side. Obviously quite knackered though.

 

[Toffeelover]

Are forest in the relegation zone? No

We are 16 points above the relegation zone.

Also 8 points is a huge points deficit at this point in the league. Do you think forest will finiah above us?

We shall see how the season pans out.

 

[Simo]

What's with the Pickford xhaka exchange after his pen?

 

[davek]

Today's match programme.

Lol.

 

[everton1953]

We shall see how the season pans out.

Sounds like you are rubbing your hands at the vague prospect of a relegation struggle?

 

[Ged G]

Sunderland fan in peace here.

Pleased with the outcome but it was a much changed team for both so i'm not sure how much you can look into it when so many changes are made, we made 5 changes in the league cup at home vs huddersfield this season and got dumped out. I was pleased to avoid ndaiye and grealish today as both were excellent at the sol this season. Luckily sadiki was back after getting knocked out of afcon, he was an unreal find for us and linked up really well with xhaka .

Ref was shocking all game for both sides and crazy penalty decision just summed him up.

I'm sure it will be a very different game in the league when we meet in may, until then good luck with the season.

BTW.... love the new ground but will always prefer goodison, it was my favourite away ground as it is mostly a larger version of roker park.

Thanks mate

 

[Ged G]

Playing the Two Ronnies up front really isn't working, apart from the comedic value. And don't get me started on the pens, it's as if they turned up to the initial 'How to take a Penalty' training session of the series titled 'How not to do it' and failed to turn up the following weeks for the 'How To' follow-ups. And our lack of pace in every area is shocking, we can clear the South Stand quicker than any of our players can get from our third to the final third of the pitch.

Poor comparison that... the Two Ronnies make me laugh, our Two make me weep...