Everton v Crystal Palace. 16th April at 19.45.

[marnie]

That's the first twist and I'm sure it won't be the last. If Hull do us a favour and we turn Moyes over we're back in the driving seat...

Glass half full for me x

 

[Azzurri]

Tried too hard there.

Don't worry lids, still pyar boss.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

A stupid tactical error, quickly rectified by bringing on Naismith, and then again with osman and McCarthy.

We are still learning, he won't make that error again.

 

[Del]

Palace were the better side

Why is that so hard to grasp

When did we turn into one of Europe's greatest teams were its a hudge shock if we get beaten by a team 6 places below us

City drew with the leagues bottom side tonight, It happens

 

[bicycleheader]

Might have been brought up in other threads, but in my opinion tonight's result screams complacency.

I don't think it's the expectancy on the Top 4 Position - more the upcoming Manchester United game. Due to the fact they haven't played during the week, we knew we had to be more fresh.

Now don't get me wrong, Top 4 is important - however every Everton player knows the return of David Moyes is one of the biggest games for our fans during this season.

So judging by our lack of chasing, drive & resting a few players - I think Everton simply thought Palace would be a walk over and was looking far too forward, instead of concentrating on tonight's game.

Does anyone else think this? Or is it simply The Top 4 pressure got too much?

neither

 

[hktoffee]

I just think Palace were better than many were willing to give them (and Pulis) credit for. We didn't play well to be sure but Palace had a lot to do with that result. Fair play to them.

I simply think our failure was purely down to the selection. If we keep McCarthy and Barry together. Naismith got a start ahead of one the Del boy or McGeady then it would be a easy win for me. Our starting lineup was too offensive ...in hindsight...

 

[The Esk]

The sloppiest period was just after they scored so Martinez is spot on there. There were a lot of balls into nowhere and players panicking on the ball which is not what we have doing at all this season. Even in the poorer performances the passing was crisp and players were still taking responsibility but during that period especially the players rushed passes.

There was a lack of movement also,but let's face it, you only know how good a team is when the pressure is really on, and when it was on tonight we came up short.

Tonight will be a learning experience, and hopefully one we will benefit from for the rest of the season, or if not next.

Progression is never in a straight line, it has ups and downs. Without equivocation we have progressed hugely this season, still hopefully sufficiently to get a CL place...

 

[Matthew mcdonnell]

so he makes one blatant mistake and all of a sudden you want him out the team?

some people on here need their heads testing, he's been a fantastic player year after year, stop talking nonsense.

not just 1 mistake no, attacking he is brilliant but he just lacks pace and he's a full back and given RM isnt a huge fan of wingers tracking back it puts more pressure on him when defending so he could do with more pace, oviedo is much better defending and will learn the attacking trade under RM, of course probs not become as good offensively as baines but i still prefer oviedo and i've said that all season, not just today

 

[Ara]

Palace were the better side

Why is that so hard to grasp

When did we turn into one of Europe's greatest teams were its a hudge shock if we get beaten by a team 6 places below us

City drew with the leagues bottom side tonight, It happens

Not to mention it was a jammy own goal that gave us 3 points on saturday

 

[TX Bill]

Palace were the better side

Why is that so hard to grasp

When did we turn into one of Europe's greatest teams were its a hudge shock if we get beaten by a team 6 places below us

City drew with the leagues bottom side tonight, It happens

You're speaking too much sense there.

I liked it better when you were telling crying 9 month old kids that "If you can't do the time, don't do the crime."

 

[Mr. F]

Credit to Crystal Palace and Tony Pulis. They have their brand of football simple as it may be it's honest and straightforward, we should commend their hard work and effort and move on. Next time we play them we will have learned, and they will get more respect.

 

[Joey66]

You are both right

In the first half we had TWO left wingers and a big hole in midfield - so yes the team selection was poor and RM will learn from this!

 

[TomDixie]

Palace were the better side

Why is that so hard to grasp

When did we turn into one of Europe's greatest teams were its a hudge shock if we get beaten by a team 6 places below us

City drew with the leagues bottom side tonight, It happens

Of course its a huge shock. Palace started the night 30 points below us after 33 matches, we had won 7 league matches on the spin and 9 (I think) in a row at Goodison. Plus not one Palace player is good enough for Everton.

Fair play to them though, they had an obvious gameplan and it worked.

 

[harris78]

If anything tonight's results show that anything can happen in the league. All is not lost and im pretty sure Arsenal will not get 12 points from 4 games. Its all to play for and we need to strap ourselves in for a bumpy ride.

Keep the faith lads, its still on!

 

[Del]

You're speaking too much sense there.

I liked it better when you were telling crying 9 month old kids that "If you can't do the time, don't do the crime."

Turned over a new leaf TX

*Lies*