Match Thread Everton v Brighton. Match Preview, Report and MotM Poll

[Deco]

Thoroughly enjoyed that performance. That second half in particular was one of the best 45 minutes we've played in years. Constant pressure, crisp passing with intent, chances being created, no chances being conceded.

Richarlison grabbing two playing up top is great for his confidence. Took both of them brilliantly but the second goal was class. What a run and finish.

I would say that everyone played well today but Keane in particular was class. He dominated as soon as they were in our half and played some great passes forward. I've been a big critic of his and he's basically a new player for us this season.

 

[The_Street_End]

Tar mate

 

[johnnydawg68]

Crazy to look up and find we’re only 4 points off 4th. With all the dropped points this year...

Thought today was our best performance start to finish. There was never really a moment where I didn’t think we were in complete control.

Gomez is a beast. He and Gana together are the glue that allows everything to flow.

 

[Howards tipple]

Exciting times at Goodison.

A confident composed performance which makes me look forward to the next games.

I bet we have already identified targets for the next window and the plan is ready.

I actually believe things are really changing and it is not another false dawn.

 

[onlyme]

I really like the fact that we just pummeled them into submission. No messing about , just a mentality of "we're better so we're going to win"

Said at HT this is what Silva should tell the team, looks like he did which appears to be his mentality. Onward Evertonians.

 

[Marius57]

Don’t think anyone played badly today. Theo looked much improved but probably should have scored but it did come at him fast. Hopefully Coleman’s goal with bring his form back. Gueye motm for me but Keane and richarlison were both excellent as well.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Silva’s got us rolling now. That could have been 7 or 8. Brighton are decent too.

 

[Abraders]

Everton.

Good times.

 

[brieverton]

Great win, racking them up now which is nice.

Slightly ahead of expectations I'd say, with more to come but keeping feet on the ground.

We have some real quality and good options, it's the base we need to move forward.

Can go to Chelsea with genuine confidence and have a good go at them.

Richarlison a real gem, and Gomes can only get better.

It's a great feeling to celebrate 3 points at 5pm on a Saturday evening, no other feeling like it.

COYB!

 

[Eggs]

...far superior to the opposition, playing on the front foot and being creative. Without being disrespectful, thats what we want against Premiership teams at home.

I thought Gueye was terrific. He’s always at least 7/10 but so much is about partnership and blend and the introduction of Gomes seems to lifted him to 8/10. Chuffed for Richarlison, I wouldn’t have played him central but he did very well.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Made up. Thanks Everton.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

And also put our chances away against the lesser teams......

Deffo mate, it sounded like we should have had a couple before we actually got our first.

 

[roydo]

Ian Wright is seriously impressed with how we look.

 

[deipnosophist]

What the hell are Brighton moaning to the officials about?

I suppose I can understand why: if I played for Brighton, I'd moan as well

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

I’m 36 years old but still getting proper chufties over Richarlison. Don’t recall feeling like this since Cahill, and before that Kanchelskis.