Match Thread Everton 2-0 Fulham. Sat 8th November. 3pm.

[Woolverhampton_Blue]

Mad that every other team in the league will have to play them as well.

The point is that although we are certainly improved from last season, the real measure of our progress is not winning games like today’s.

 

[Mr Happy]

The point is that although we are certainly improved from last season, the real measure of our progress is not winning games like today’s.

Doesn't really make sense.

Progress = not winning games ? Bit muddled.

 

[MikeH72]

The point is that although we are certainly improved from last season, the real measure of our progress is not winning games like today’s.

No but you said we were lucky to be playing against them. But they are a team in the Premier League that everyone will have to play against so in what universe could that be lucky?

 

[Tommy Chong]

That KDH disallowed goal was ridiculous

Nothing wrong with DH goal too ,,,

Why wasn’t there a VAR check for either? I don’t understand?

 

[Blue Roo]

Chalking that up as 3-0 feeling closer to 4.
Played with a team energy from the start and kept it going, at least in intent, the whole match. Some really good passages of play, drawing a feel of Pienaar et al.
Rohl looks a spanner.
If the goals from the 9s keep going missing a centre attack combination of Rohl and Ndaiye could be a way, the potential to draw on and improve Moyes' Fellani and Cahill.
If it ain't clicking...

 

[Joey66]

Why wasn’t there even a VAR check? I don’t understand,

Evidently the linesman flag was used today incorrectly on the DH goal - VAR will not go against the onfield officials it's very rare they do !
Usually the assistant referees leave it to VAR - not today !
Barry was pushed into an offside position imo !

 

[Tommy Chong]

Evidently the linesman flag was used today incorrectly on the DH goal - VAR will not go against the onfield officials it's very rare they do !
Usually the assistant referees leave it to VAR - not today !

Typical Joseph. Typical!

 

[Blue Neon]

Did anyone else notice or is it me, that thru balls down the middle were almost non existent as if the midfield players didnt have much faith / trust with that play. Complete opposite of play provided to Haaland that comes from all directions.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Was out watching a game so missed this today. Sounds like a good performance and a good result that could have been a wider margin. Definitely needed those points to move up the league and get back on track. Makes a big difference being on 15 from 11 rather than 12 or 13

 

[JobForTheMoyes]

Evidently the linesman flag was used today incorrectly on the DH goal - VAR will not go against the onfield officials it's very rare they do !
Usually the assistant referees leave it to VAR - not today !
Barry was pushed into an offside position imo !

Who said that? They need to have a clear procedure in place.

 

[Joey66]

Who said that? They need to have a clear procedure in place.

It has always been the case if it is a close decision that DH was close particularly when Barry was pushed offside...

 

[Blue Roo]

How poor were Fulham? A good 3 points but we’re still way off. Worst team we’ve played at Bramley by a mile.

You can play around em alright, but you're going to get beat up doing it. Bassey's a beast hard to contain. Ndaiye and Garner did well, Garner faded but in the end help kept the beast at bay.
(A fresh JOB was a delight, no more beatings or else.)

 

[Rita_Poon]

I think that's Peter Reid in front of them with the hat. I like that we have plenty of former players turn up and help push our profile.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Not beating about the bush!

Straight talking and to the point of being blunt. Better than an ocean of drivel about intensity and philosophy.

 

[sexualchocolate]

Evidently the linesman flag was used today incorrectly on the DH goal - VAR will not go against the onfield officials it's very rare they do !
Usually the assistant referees leave it to VAR - not today !
Barry was pushed into an offside position imo !

So why does the flag not go up straight away then? Thought the whole [ridiculous]idea of not putting the flag up was to let play develop in case the linesman got it wrong?