Match Thread Everton v AFC Bournemouth - Preview, Match Report & MotM Poll

[Zezti]

Pickford - 7 - Distribution shocking but excellent goalkeeping in the second half. Rushing out, getting the ball, getting back up and then clearing it was great.

Coleman - 5 - Didn't offer too much going forward but did do a decent job defensively.

Keane - 8 - Nearly scored, got caught trying to play Brooks offside but other than that was solid. Great tackle at the end.

Zouma - 7 - Caught in possession in build up to Brooks' chance, not as solid as Keane but scored a great header.

Digne - 6 - Was caught up the field a lot and Bmouth targetted the space he left but that cross was inch perfect for Zouma's goal.

Gana - 6 - Did his typical job well which almost goes unnoticed we're so used to it but nothing too special from him.

Gomes - 5 - I loved the aggression but it nearly (probably should have) got him sent off. Passing in the first half was way off and gave the ball away in dangerous areas.

Lookman - 8 - Start to finish constantly in the game. Quick feet and deft touches gives us a real threat in tight areas. That performance should cement his place in the side for next game. Won't be long until the goals come for him.

Siggy - 6 - Like everyone else was badly underperforming in the first half but got back to that high press in the second and played in some very good balls which were close to goals.

Bernard - 5 - He works hard but it ends up going wrong. That header has summed him up lately. He has the best touch and control of anyone in the side and he went for a diving header while in space in front of goal. Think he's best as an impact sub for now.

Richarlison - 7 - Chased and put pressure on the defence whenever he could. Would have had 1 or 2 goals himself on another day.

 

[BlueToff]

He was a weak link today.....

Hmm, not really for me.

How much did Fraser have of the ball in dangerous areas? Very little.

Their threat came from Brooks - in the first half - drifting wide, mainly to our left, and pulling the CBs with him.

Coleman didn't do much wrong at all. It was just that particular chance that stood out as a wasted opportunity had the pass been better.

Defensively Seamus was solid.

 

[BlueToff]

Pickford - 7 - Distribution shocking but excellent goalkeeping in the second half. Rushing out, getting the ball, getting back up and then clearing it was great.

Coleman - 5 - Didn't offer too much going forward but did do a decent job defensively.

Keane - 8 - Nearly scored, got caught trying to play Brooks offside but other than that was solid. Great tackle at the end.

Zouma - 7 - Caught in possession in build up to Brooks' chance, not as solid as Keane but scored a great header.

Digne - 6 - Was caught up the field a lot and Bmouth targetted the space he left but that cross was inch perfect for Zouma's goal.

Gana - 6 - Did his typical job well which almost goes unnoticed we're so used to it but nothing too special from him.

Gomes - 5 - I loved the aggression but it nearly (probably should have) got him sent off. Passing in the first half was way off and gave the ball away in dangerous areas.

Lookman - 8 - Start to finish constantly in the game. Quick feet and deft touches gives us a real threat in tight areas. That performance should cement his place in the side for next game. Won't be long until the goals come for him.

Siggy - 6 - Like everyone else was badly underperforming in the first half but got back to that high press in the second and played in some very good balls which were close to goals.

Bernard - 5 - He works hard but it ends up going wrong. That header has summed him up lately. He has the best touch and control of anyone in the side and he went for a diving header while in space in front of goal. Think he's best as an impact sub for now.

Richarlison - 7 - Chased and put pressure on the defence whenever he could. Would have had 1 or 2 goals himself on another day.

Thought Bernard was one of our best players tbh

 

[Tel001]

We should have had a pen just before we scored Ake basically punching the ball out for a corner

Was never a pen , of it was then zouma should have given one away for them .

 

[deipnosophist]

I had a feeling the post AGM buzz would manifest itself in a great result ...and so it came to pass.
The feel good factor around L4 should see us press for the coveted 7th place trophy.

 

[liamefc91]

Pickford - 7 - Distribution shocking but excellent goalkeeping in the second half. Rushing out, getting the ball, getting back up and then clearing it was great.

Coleman - 5 - Didn't offer too much going forward but did do a decent job defensively.

Keane - 8 - Nearly scored, got caught trying to play Brooks offside but other than that was solid. Great tackle at the end.

Zouma - 7 - Caught in possession in build up to Brooks' chance, not as solid as Keane but scored a great header.

Digne - 6 - Was caught up the field a lot and Bmouth targetted the space he left but that cross was inch perfect for Zouma's goal.

Gana - 6 - Did his typical job well which almost goes unnoticed we're so used to it but nothing too special from him.

Gomes - 5 - I loved the aggression but it nearly (probably should have) got him sent off. Passing in the first half was way off and gave the ball away in dangerous areas.

Lookman - 8 - Start to finish constantly in the game. Quick feet and deft touches gives us a real threat in tight areas. That performance should cement his place in the side for next game. Won't be long until the goals come for him.

Siggy - 6 - Like everyone else was badly underperforming in the first half but got back to that high press in the second and played in some very good balls which were close to goals.

Bernard - 5 - He works hard but it ends up going wrong. That header has summed him up lately. He has the best touch and control of anyone in the side and he went for a diving header while in space in front of goal. Think he's best as an impact sub for now.

Richarlison - 7 - Chased and put pressure on the defence whenever he could. Would have had 1 or 2 goals himself on another day.

Mad how bernard gets a 5 and richalison a 7.
Also dont think zouma put a foot wrong and digne at least a 7.5 again today

 

[TheBigIguana]

It was a strange game. The proverbial tale of two halves except the halves were for us the 30-75th minutes with them dominating the other 45 minutes. We need to start playing complete games and rid ourselves of the spells of 15 minutes or more where we can barely string 3 passes together. But the good 45 minutes really were quite good. More play like that and we will start to resemble a proper side.

 

[Zezti]

Thought Bernard was one of our best players tbh

Mad how bernard gets a 5 and richalison a 7.
Also dont think zouma put a foot wrong and digne at least a 7.5 again today

Not mad, my opinion.
Richarlison got shots on target, only a goal line clearance stopped him, and came close with his header. Bernard's goal effort was poor. I'd give him credit for his work rate but the truth is he got muscled off mostly today. Not a terrible performance from him but far from our best player.
Zouma didn't do much wrong, Keane got an extra point for me because of that late tackle.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I thought Seamus was much better, not perfect but better

He was, kept Frazer quiet and got forward himself.

 

[msb]

Not mad, my opinion.
Richarlison got shots on target, only a goal line clearance stopped him, and came close with his header. Bernard's goal effort was poor. I'd give him credit for his work rate but the truth is he got muscled off mostly today. Not a terrible performance from him but far from our best player.
Zouma didn't do much wrong, Keane got an extra point for me because of that late tackle.

I am delighted every time I see Bernard take a high ball and control it in one touch, his skill level is amazing. He will get better as he gets used to the pace and physicality of the Premier League. Just watching him yesterday was worth the entrance money.

 

[msb]

Coleman was, kept Frazer quiet and got forward himself.

His touch that put the ball out for a corner when we under real pressure in the end, was diabolical. Had it been Keane, he would be slaughtered by some on here.

 

[msb]

Oh, thought the referee was atrocious. I really thought Gomes was going to get a red in the end and he could not have been any happier to book Richarlison. Booked 5 of ours and none of theirs, despite some brutish tackles from some of them.

Just pee poor reffing all the way through.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

His touch that put the ball out for a corner when we under real pressure in the end, was diabolical. Had it been Keane, he would be slaughtered by some on here.

He did get rightly criticised for it on here though.

 

[Jeff Jones]

He doesn't help himself tbh by throwing himself to the floor and rolling around in agony every time there is a touch on him.

I agree, but Suarez got away with it for years. Probably still does.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

His touch that put the ball out for a corner when we under real pressure in the end, was diabolical. Had it been Keane, he would be slaughtered by some on here.

I'm definitely gonna boo the house (my house cos I don't go the game) down next time he's in the side. Awful touch that was.