Match Thread Everton v Brighton - Preview, Match Report & MotM Poll

[Tommy Chong]

We started off like a house on fire, then slowly started regressing back to our old ways.

Definitely need another goal before I feel safe.

 

[LinekersLegs]

Solid first half, hope we restrict their possession a little more in the 2nd and another goal would be nice buffer.

 

[mistuhp]

Brighton first half were exactly why people hate tiki taka. Tons of possession but mostly the defenders and keepers passing it amongst themselves.

 

[bernie inn]

So what exactly have Brighton done with their 83% of possession? Oh yes absolutely nothing

 

[DanEFC92]

Harrison, McNeil, Garner poor I thought.

 

[Sharpattack]

This has 1-1 written all over it.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Need to get the wingers on the ball in brightons half, McNeil not getting a sniff and Harrison only a bit part

 

[Mozza1987]

Very good half that. We look solid at the back as well

 

[Tel001]

This ref is ace, love him.

Finally

 

[GrandOldTeam]

We beat them 5-1 away with 22% possession.

 

[Lob]

Mate its not 1970s Brazil we're playing here. Its Billy Gilmor, Adam Llalana and Christian Gross in midfield.

Be that as it may, they are still a miles better side than us so resort to whatever it takes to get a win is fine in my books.

 

[Norwegian Cow]

This half was tedious. Felt like 2 hours

 

[Jamiednm]

Bloody hell you following this on teletext

1-1.

Dunk.

 

[stretford blue]

Brighton first half were exactly why people hate tiki taka. Tons of possession but mostly the defenders and keepers passing it amongst themselves.

Not sure they have had a shot on target with all that possession,we need the wide players creating a bit more

 

[GoldenToffee]

Very happy with that.

They've created nothing and we look solid at the back. Obviously they might cut us once or twice in the second half so another goal is vital. They're a very good possession side so it's no surprise they've had much more of the ball - done nowt with it though and Mitoma hasn't done much so far.

Assume it'll be more of the same second half. Would expect us to score once more if we can get 3 or more decent chances.