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

[BigBeto1]

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

2 reasons. Played well last week and secondly, we have nobody else. Rohl isn’t a 10 and isn’t fit

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Could be the game has come too quick for Patterson given lack of minutes.

 

[TyphooToffee]

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

I have a feeling he'll have a good game today.

 

[Igrok]

Keano will score…

 

[preposterousvelios]

Because we don’t have a right back

Garner temporary right back with Armstrong/Rohl covering midfield with Tim is preferable to me.

We'll prob be alright today as Brentford not a massively pacy side, but frustrating to see Keane coming back in when we look so much better with Jake and Tarks as a pairing imo.

 

[Bebeto]

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

Being moyes ready seems to be a massive task nowadays. Not sure what criteria he is applying to know if a player is ready for pl minutes. You dont have pl experience, and it is near impossible to get your chance unless the manager's hand is forced

 

[Davideeyore]

We have Wolves on Wednesday Sunderland Saturday we're gonna need all players at some point

 

[windymiller]

2 reasons. Played well last week and secondly, we have nobody else. Rohl isn’t a 10 and isn’t fit

He played fine against Forest, he didn't really do anything of note, tbh. We don't have to play with a 10, there are other formations.

 

[windymiller]

I have a feeling he'll have a good game today.

Hope so.

 

[perth_blue]

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.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure their manager used to be the set piece coach when Frank was there.

 

[TyphooToffee]

Keano will score…

Having him, Tarks and JOB for set pieces - theirs as well as ours - is a big plus. Maybe that's why JOB's been kept in the side.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

The golden rule of never change a winning team DM has broken again ....

For me today requires our strongest team Joe.

I'd say that's our Strongest team, Defensively anyway.

 

[Clarky cat]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure their manager used to be the set piece coach when Frank was there.

They both look like they sniff bicycle seats in the gym as well

 

[Bryan+]

I’m wondering if tiredhsss is playing part and he’ll start Wednesday Saturday. 3 games in 6 day

I’d like to think he comes in and at least adds some competition if not a certain starter, he did nothing wrong last week.

 

[Clarky cat]

Garner temporary right back with Armstrong/Rohl covering midfield with Tim is preferable to me.

We'll prob be alright today as Brentford not a massively pacy side, but frustrating to see Keane coming back in when we look so much better with Jake and Tarks as a pairing imo.

He’s our best central midfielder by an absolute mile, I wouldn’t be moving him from there whatsoever. Everton have had a “temporary” right back for about 5 years now as well