Match Thread Everton v Leeds - Preview, Match Report and Motm Poll

[Timbucktoo]

Fantastic result today. Hopefully just the start of a run of better performances till the end of the season.

 

[BlueToff]

Well it's based on more than 1 game. He was very good for an Ajax team that won at Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Of course, but for Everton...

Barry won what, two PL titles, an FA Cup etc? He was an excellent player in his career and for us. VdB was very very good today and I'm chuffed we've signed him with a plan of how to use him.

 

[MACCA75]

In a lot of ways the second half display was better than the first. We couldn’t play at that tempo the full match so the game management was important. We slowed it down, turned it scrappy and didn’t give them a chance of getting back in the game.

 

[BlueToff]

don't think that anybody is going overboard. Speaking for myself I've supported Everton for far to long to go overboard about anything. The only time that I ( we ) sort of knew that Everton would win , was in the mid 1980s . And that team usually did oblige. So I suppose back then I went overboard in my expectations . But not today. Let's see how next week pans out.
But there was a lot of good play in show today. A clean sheet. Coleman and Keane playing ok. DVDB. Gordon. Twenty one shots. Ten on target.
And three points. So not going overboard. But this old supporter is have just a wee punch in the air. Job done today. Up The Toffees.

I'm buzzing mate, was so worried today and they all stepped up and it was a good performance. Need more of it. I also hate Leeds, so I'm happier about that than most on here probably given 90% of my mates are Leeds fans!

 

[Amw79]

Just got back. Get in Blues!!

 

[AndyC]

Folks, Allan has now been added to the MotM Poll, so if you want to change your vote - go for it.

 

[blueblue]

I voted Gordon but felt like giving it to Iwobi.

 

[catcherintherye]

Of course, but for Everton...

Barry won what, two PL titles, an FA Cup etc? He was an excellent player in his career and for us. VdB was very very good today and I'm chuffed we've signed him with a plan of how to use him.

Barry was brilliant. I think Van De Beek can be better.

 

[Whiteandblue]

All things considered, MOM could very well be Kenny as well. He well and truly bossed it out there!

 

[john_r]

Just seen the extended highlights...Everton looked a totally different team to the feckless, spineless outfit that have taken the pitch for the vast majority of the season. I normally vote for Crab Iwobi as MotM, on the basis I feel sorry for how useless he is. But today he was very good...so I voted for the young Gordon lad...he's got a bit about him, that lad

Whereare the extended highlights?

 

[TommyDavo]

True, but that's not the target

But a keeper tips a shot around the post that was going wide anyway and that counts as on target

 

[Grogu the blue]

Can’t get to Goodison tomorrow due to family issues and to be honest I’ll be tied up for the hours we’re playing, I’m thinking of just turning all off connections and just wait until 6pm and check out the score

Reply to my own own quote so you understand what I mean, couldn’t go today like I said, missed the Arsenal game and missed the Burnley game. I’m starting to see a trend them I’m the jinx

 

[LostLegend]

It's easy to say how poor Leeds were today and how they are missing a lot of key players, but these are the games we need to be winning regardless of the quality of the opponents.

Other than the couple of near moments of magic from Rodrigo, they never looked like really bothering us defensively, the defensive unit looked confident and composed and our attacking play was (bar 15 mins or so in the second half) relentless.

Tougher match against the Saints next time out, they've won 4 out of 6 matches so far this year (a draw with City as well amongst that), though 3 of their wins have been against Swansea, Coventry (both in the cup) and Brentford.

Not sure if we can replicate the intensity away, but if we can keep the composure at the back we showed today and continue to improve in our build up play, no reason we cant get a result there - and that should give us a bit of room to breathe.

 

[BenToffee79]

Everyone outstanding! Van de Beek got my mom but Iwobi and Kenny were two real plus points both players fantastic

 

[kiss the crest]

Best team performance of the season and very hard to pick out one player for the MOTM performance.
Special praise to
Kenny
DVB
Allan
Iwobi
Gordon
DCL
Richy
One of them