Everton v Middlesbrough. 17th Sep at 1730.

[Nymzee]

Though he didn't do too much thought Valencia's touch and overall ability look obviously stronger than Kone and Niasse - no qualms bringing him on for Rom.

 

[evilwebby]

Well so far, we are doing exactly what we need to do to have a very successful season, ie win the games that on paper should be winnable.

Loving Koeman more and more each day. There's a very good article about the new regime in today's Guardian.

 

[Ashtonian]

Though he didn't do too much thought Valencia's touch and overall ability look obviously stronger than Kone and Niasse - no qualms bringing him on for Rom.

Didn't think he looked a striker.

But good to run about and enough strength to draw fouls so in a way, the Shane long of the team lol

 

[Norwegian Cow]

whats the point in managers complaining to the 4th official? It isnt like he is going to do anything about anything..

 

[deipnosophist]

Phenomenal game management I thought. I suspect Belgium will very soon be courting Koeman

 

[Zatara]

If any of Lukaku, Barry, Gueye or Baines are injured we have problems

 

[ncblue]

love this. Bolasie and Lukaku seem to have a great friendship.

 

[Jamiednm]

If any of Lukaku, Barry, Gueye or Baines are injured we have problems

Injury problems?

 

[banno]

If any of Lukaku, Barry, Gueye or Baines are injured we have problems

Trying to put a dampener on todays game is not going to work. Be happy.

 

[The Esk]

Comfortable without ever hitting any great heights. Think Koeman will be delighted with result but will know we can improve hugely on that display.

A million miles on from the last two years though, very encouraging.

 

[My Friend George]

Phenomenal game management I thought. I suspect Belgium will very soon be courting Koeman

hands off koeman! Belgium are phenomenal, they don't need Ronald.

 

[deipnosophist]

whats the point in managers complaining to the 4th official? It isnt like he is going to do anything about anything..

I guess it's because the 4th official will be the actual ref next weekend... reminds him that he's under scrutiny and to not balls things up

 

[DownOnTheUpside]

love this. Bolasie and Lukaku seem to have a great friendship.

haha well in bolasie

the way we were all underrating him in the window aswell

state of us

 

[summerisle]

I love Everton, thought I'd just mention it.

 

[zirc]

any word on the fella who was ill during the match and was taken out by the medics?