Match Thread Everton v Man City - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Sharpys top lip]

I'm rather happy we lost last night. Meant nothing to us that game. Could be massive in the title run in.

 

[Milk]

Another 3 points in the bin.

I just hope we get the 6-9 points we need to keep us out of the mire pdq

But I like the disguise we put on throwing the match by conceding in overtime for both goals.

 

[Kippaxblues]

Good luck for the rest of the season thought you played ok last night. please take 3 points of your nearest neighbours you owe them that for klopp running on the pitch after the Pickford error.

 

[everton1953]

I'm rather happy we lost last night. Meant nothing to us that game. Could be massive in the title run in.

Then why bother going then? Your remarks are a disgrace. Full house again and fully behind the team, except you of course.

 

[evertonarntwe]

Then why bother going then? Your remarks are a disgrace. Full house again and fully behind the team, except you of course.

I never went for this reason I didn't want us to win

however, I guarantee a large % of people who went last night wouldn't have been bothered to see city win and go top either

 

[Chegsy]

The RS can't say that we didn't try.

But they will.

Remind them of the Chelsea game at Anfield in 2010 that their fans said they would rather lose than give United a sniff at the title. If memory serves me correct they even had a little banner up. Their fans are hypocrites of the highest order.

 

[everton1953]

I never went for this reason I didn't want us to win

however, I guarantee a large % of people who went last night wouldn't have been bothered to see city win and go top either

This is utter twaddle and your "guarantee" is an insult to Evertonians who always want their side to win.

 

[LEONARD]

Great to see our central defenders just marking thin air for their first goal last night.

Someone needs to have a word with Silva, 'bin the zonal marking, and it might just save ya job'.

 

[evertonarntwe]

This is utter twaddle and your "guarantee" is an insult to Evertonians who always want their side to win.

it's not though is it, it's a genuine fact. literally every single blue mate of mine or people on facebook all wanted city to win, I know most on here did as well given the comments prior to the game

 

[Jeff Jones]

A defeat that was worth it for the greater good.

We didn't throw it and we weren't good enough to win it. The loss won't be worth anything unless City win the league by less than 4 points.

 

[BernieH]

At this point he should be just drilling, drilling and drilling them until it sinks in, never been so disgusted with top flight defenders as i am with this lot.Not happy with Marco for not rectifying it but this is not all on him at all. Basic defending of set pieces have been drilled into these lot since they started playing football, something is getting lost in translation(tactics wise) somewhere imo.

 

[BluePingu]

That felt like a mid season "full stop", so hopefully we can start somewhat afresh at Watford. The scoreline was harsh imo, and for a good while I thought we might nick a 1-1. Some encouraging play and individual performances/attitudes, and was great to hear Goodison find its voice again. Yes we were still very very lacking but it felt way less hopeless than recently.

Very glad to get the match out of the way, as are most blues I suspect. Onwards toffees.

 

[StateSideToffee]

Totally agree with this.
We also need a new goalkeeping coach to teach Pickford when to come off his line for corners and free kicks

The stark contrast between Pickford and Ederson was a real eye opener for me:

The ball Richarlison played to Tosun; which Ederson collected through anticipating and coming off his line, would surely have been conceded had Pickford been the one facing the challenge.

Are these not suppose to be similar Goal Keepers; good athletic shot stoppers who play well with the ball at their feet?

For me the biggest lesson learned from the match is that Pickford is clearly not good enough. The question is do we move on, or do we have to someone on staff able to help him develop?

 

[PhilM]

Come on mate, don't be ridiculous. You know why a section of our fan base wanted us not to win last night.

A small selection maybe but everyone yesterday was hoping for a goal. We need to concentrate on our own fortunes and not trying to impact on theirs!

 

[Parker]

A small selection maybe but everyone yesterday was hoping for a goal. We need to concentrate on our own fortunes and not trying to impact on theirs!

I've got absolutely no problem with that mate. To each their own and as I said in a different post, it seemed like the atmosphere was fine. I just chose to not go this one as I am in the I'd prefer City to win camp.