Match Thread Everton 2-4 Brentford. Sun Jan 4th. 3pm

[mikel_88]

Thought he would put obrien back in at rb with these using long balls into the box, big game for mcneil who looks like be in the middle the position he wants to play. Happy see Dibling still in the team

 

[Moomin]

Gamble bringing keano back like. JOB and Tarky have been excellent at centre half past two games.

Quicker we get a proper RB the better.

Rohl a bit unlucky too, but with wolves in a few days fair enough.

Past two games? Keane played against Burnley

 

[HalfTimeSayers]

Disappointed that Keane comes straight in for Jake at right back, that instantly makes the right hand side weaker and puts Jake under pressure after such a stellar performance last time out.

Exactly. 9/10 performances from both CBs last game both individually and as a pairing. Bit weird.

Makes some sense if the LB is given license to play like a winger. But our LB isn’t exactly made for that.

 

[RomanReigns]

They call this one the battle of the Ukrainians

 

[Who's_up_for_cumpkins?]

Today will be hard I reckon. Any old scruffy arse win will do.

It's not what we should be setting up for or the target but even a point today if it's followed by 3 against wolves ain't a disaster

 

[Joey66]

Past two games? Keane played against Burnley

What a load of crap we were that day too not just blaming Keane - its the basis of the team set up we can play higher up the field with O'Brien at CB .....

 

[Elvis]

It seems odd to put 6 goalies and defenders on the bench. He must feel Graham is nowhere near ready.

 

[windymiller]

Really don't get the continuing presence of McNeil. Other than that the line up is pretty much as expected.

 

[BigBeto1]

How so?

Hopefully after his recuperation he's back to his initial performances.

I think Brentford are actually a decent side and it will take a moment of magic to get though the lines. Hopefully I’m wrong but I predict us struggling to break them down today

 

[Clarky cat]

Brentford have some big players, love a set piece and long throw so it was inevitable that O’Brien was going right back once Keane was deemed fit.

 

[Moomin]

Exactly. 9/10 performances from both CBs last game both individually and as a pairing. Bit weird.

Makes some sense if the LB is given license to play like a winger. But our LB isn’t exactly made for that.

Moyes clearly trusts having Keane in the team than having Nate the Great start at Right back.

 

[Paul Rideout]

Ah I kind of get it, but it’s so deflating.

 

[johnjoeefc]

Mcneil in cam im happy with looked back on form in the last game. O brien at rb im not happy with and cant understand

 

[SLAVEN BILIC]

Strong words to the lad who gave me the Myko info!!!! Made me look a fool here

 

[Frenk]

Come on McNeil all we ask for is that one pass the cuts through their defence. Just one.