Match Thread Everton v Leeds United - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Pittsburgh Footy]

I am assuming that if we play against these teams like we did the second half against Fulham we are done.

That was arguably the worst half of football we've played in the last 5 years which included some of the disgusting stuff played under Bobby Mo's last season, RonKoe and Silva.

Talk about an overreaction

 

[Amokachi1995]

Where’s the Spirit of the Blues gone? Appreciate we’ve had a blip but we were never going to go from the dirge of last season to world beaters.

When our front 3 play we have goals which is massive.

Of course we need to tighten up at the back. Hasn’t been helped by injuries but it should be achievable. Arguably easier to achieve than getting a team to score goals.

 

[Death]

I am freaking out... .

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Smash. Them. All Ev

 

[UptheTofees]

That was arguably the worst half of football we've played in the last 5 years which included some of the disgusting stuff played under Bobby Mo's last season, RonKoe and Silva.

Talk about an overreaction

It was also a result of a tactical set up. We sat back, brought James and Richy further back and the idea was probably to counter. It didn't work. But we need to stop giving it so much attention

 

[Bluebirdie]

Where’s the Spirit of the Blues gone? Appreciate we’ve had a blip but we were never going to go from the dirge of last season to world beaters.

When our front 3 play we have goals which is massive.

Of course we need to tighten up at the back. Hasn’t been helped by injuries but it should be achievable. Arguably easier to achieve than getting a team to score goals.

Very good point. I would like to think that with our first choice midfield and attack we won't have to be over reliant on, let's face it, an international class defence.

 

[mikel_88]

See no reason why we cant beat them are a decent side but we have enough quality to beat them.

 

[Ragnarok]

Leeds will be open for being picked apart by our Columbian superstar. 5-1 Everton , coyb

 

[allen]

I have a bad feeling about this. Leeds scare me a bit.

 

[Toffeelover]

It was also a result of a tactical set up. We sat back, brought James and Richy further back and the idea was probably to counter. It didn't work. But we need to stop giving it so much attention

Wonder what Carlo said to them at half time, sit back and hold as you are tired, or keep pressing to get another goal or two. However I think Parker gave his players a good talking, changed his tactics and his subs were good far better than our pair.

Hope a lesson has been learnt for this game.

PS I have always hated Leeds going back to the Revie time.

 

[Rob17896]

Depends what version of which team turns up

incisive

 

[toffeepie1878]

Not sure what all the hype is with Leeds, they are a decent enough side but if Everton play any way decent they should have enough in the locker to [Poor language removed] these - Everton will be in the top 4 and Leeds 4 off the drop. We just need to go at them and tighten up at the back so my squad (again)

Pickford
Holgate Keane Godfrey Digne
Doucoure Allan
Iwobi
James Richarlison
Lewindowski

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

Not a easy game at all. They will take the game to us. Fearful if Mina plays to be honest.

 

[Bullens Rd]

Got to smash these. Full week of training at last, a fully fit James and Richi. Defensive mistakes hopefully improved in training, Holgate in for Mina. No excuses to drop points.

 

[toffeepie1878]

Not a easy game at all. They will take the game to us. Fearful if Mina plays to be honest.

No chance will Mina play - if he does I will run naked around the block

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Not a easy game at all. They will take the game to us. Fearful if Mina plays to be honest.

I suspected he put Mina in thinking Mitrovic was going to play.

Leeds are on a par with Fulham player wise. They've just got a far better manager.