Match Thread Everton v Manchester United : Sun 4 Dec : KO 1600

[BlueToff]

He stretches play and holds his width so much better and his movement is good. Bolasie was pure unadulterated garbage again today. I'm no big Deleuofeu fan but at least he tries to do the right things and can provide a spark.

The one thing you can't knock Bolasie for is not trying.

I'm not sure how anybody can view Del's display today as disciplined or good tbh Tim, but it's down to opinions, I understand that.

Del very much annoyed me today - the first time I've really, really been frustrated by him.

If Bolasie is out next week and Del does indeed start, then I hope he puts in a great display and replicates the form he was showing in pre-season.

 

[ToffeeTim]

The one thing you can't knock Bolasie for is not trying.

I'm not sure how anybody can view Del's display today as disciplined or good tbh Tim, but it's down to opinions, I understand that.

Del very much annoyed me today - the first time I've really, really been frustrated by him.

If Bolasie is out next week and Del does indeed start, then I hope he puts in a great display and replicates the form he was showing in pre-season.

Bolasie tries, just not the right things. He never gets his head up. Deleuofeu always gets his head up. He doesn't deliver enough either but at least he looks like he's got a football brain. I think he deserves a run.

 

[4737carlin]

MOTD2 on

 

[Catfish Blues]

Good report Andy
Mirallas was my MOTM, Gana was a close second.

 

[whiteshadow]

He got in loads of decent positions today pal, yet didn't put in a decent ball.

I agree he has more potential and ability, but his aptitude is awful. He doesn't apply himself enough, and I'm sick of him getting let off the hook for his dire performances.

He came on today and stunk the place out. I'm not the only one who thinks like that.

I want him to succeed and want him to fulfil his potential. But he needs to step up, and that isn't down to Koeman.

I agree he needs to step up, but maybe he needs better coaching too. I'm not convinced the current setup are getting the best out of any of our attacking players.

 

[evertony]

Three changes....Lennon nowhere to be seen.

Gana......very impressive again.

 

[BlueToff]

Bolasie tries, just not the right things. He never gets his head up. Deleuofeu always gets his head up. He doesn't deliver enough either but at least he looks like he's got a football brain. I think he deserves a run.

I didn't see Del get his head up once today mate, he just lost possession and fell over a few times.

One thing he did do was stretch Utd, though that being said, Valencia has the biggest impact in that regard imo.

 

[BlueToff]

I agree he needs to step up, but maybe he needs better coaching too. I'm not convinced the current setup are getting the best out of any of our attacking players.

And I think you'd be correct in that statement, but neither could the previous set-up for 6 months earlier this year.

We bypass the midfield too much, and our attackers aren't suited for long ball/direct football.

 

[DrEFC]

That MOTD analysis was absolute turd. they seemed disgusted we didn't lie down for Zlatgod et al.

 

[EvertonRhys]

I shouldn't be surprised with Jermaine Jenas, a dull-sounding (to put it lightly) Troy Deeney and United fan Mark Chapman, but the MOTD team must have watched a different game to me. Wave after wave United attack? They controlled the game? Deeney thought United would have been out of sight if Herrera had scored (ignoring the Mirallas chance beforehand.)

Great comedy to follow up the funniest of the night in the Liverpool game.

 

[AndyC]

That MOTD analysis was absolute turd. they seemed disgusted we didn't lie down for Zlatgod et al.

MotD is best watched with the sound turned off mate, especially when we're being critiqued.

 

[nsno-chris]

That MOTD analysis was absolute turd. they seemed disgusted we didn't lie down for Zlatgod et al.

The analysis of Everton was right, no optionsgoing forward and couldn't string 2 passes together. It was quite worrying seeing it from a far on how far apart they were.

We lack movement and someone like pienaar

 

[GwladysBlue]

Gueye by a million miles.

Thought Mirallas was 2nd best based on his second half performance.

 

[chrissyjack]

How I enjoy Everton stealing a point after getting battered.

How many saves did De Gea have to make , hmmm

 

[Blues Harp]

just feck off Jenas ..RS supporter - see his tears after the first game [Poor language removed]