Match Thread Everton v Norwich 15th May KO 15:00

[roydo]

I actually think we could and probably will do worse than keep Unsy and Joe (as a duo) until Christmas and see how they do. I know its become a cliche, but Leicester thought of the box and look what happened.

No. Unsworth has done a great job with the kids, keep him there.

 

[Tree13]

Kudos to Unsy and Joe for picking a starting eleven that was by and large the right one.

Amazing what a difference it makes having a right back playing at right back and a left winger playing on the left wing.

 

[Eggs]

I actually think we could and probably will do worse than keep Unsy and Joe (as a duo) until Christmas and see how they do. I know its become a cliche, but Leicester thought of the box and look what happened.

...a key challenge will be managing a transfer kitty in the summer. Unsworth is unproven in respect of that key competency. We need somebody in who can start building.

 

[flibbyflob]

No. Unsworth has done a great job with the kids, keep him there.

This, he does a great job with them and we can let that carry on.

 

[roydo]

This, he does a great job with them and we can let that carry on.

Quite.

How many played today All looked at home. To say the least.

The idea of the academy feeding players to a manager like Jose is maybe a bit fanciful, but pretty neat nevertheless.

 

[RomanReigns]

I actually think we could and probably will do worse than keep Unsy and Joe (as a duo) until Christmas and see how they do. I know its become a cliche, but Leicester thought of the box and look what happened.

That would be one awkward conversation to have with Jose

Moshiri - "erm Jose change of plan, we think we will stick with Rhino and Big Joe, your services are no longer required, hey I heard Watford are looking for a manager tho"

Mourinho - "hello? is this April 1st no?, hello?"

 

[svenboss]

Love Joe Royle and Unsy but lets not forget Martinez bought them back into the fold (He got something right at least).

We need a top manager now to bring in the big signings without the promise of European football.

 

[ianefc]

 

[Nymzee]

Posted this in Barkley thread but thought relevant to the game re: formation and it's affect on certain players:

Difference today was he (Barkley) played as part of a midfield 3 instead of in the hole which means he could receive the ball deeper without having to abandon Lukaku to get it. Having Mirallas and Lennon up with Lukaku meant he was never isolated and looked for more arsd and Barkley can do what he does best which is drive with the ball and try and find some through balls. I think 4-3-3 is miles more appropriate than 4-2-3-1 for our current squad. Teams should always adapt to fit their best players in and we just haven't been doing that. Round pegs went into round holes today.

 

[carolinablue232]

How good were Davies and Baines!! Good to end the season feeling like this. Is that hope?

Before today, I honestly wanted the season to end. Now I wish it would continue. So yes, that is hope...finally.

 

[Philw]

the match thread's my favourite part of the site...almost like being at the game!

the youngsters all doing very well...Rhino's done good work there.

Before we lose our heads let's remember we're playing a team who have been relegated.

That said... we look so good.

Good performance, but the relief, +ve atmosphere, and playing against a relegated side in a meaningless match made it a lot easier to do so. Like people have said, let's not get too carried away. Good time to give the kids a run out tho.

How Everton is it that we get a promising clutch of youth players bursting on to the scene like this, right at the same time as someone turns up with oodles of cash?

Perfect combination if you ask me!

 

[Toffeelover]

Yes, yes, yes, were you watching Roberto? Incredible was it.

 

[Toffeelover]

Out of interest was Moshiri there today and where was he sitting in relation to BK.

 

[Norwegian Cow]

Out of interest was Moshiri there today and where was he sitting in relation to BK.

yes he was. sitting next to BK.

 

[harry]

No. Unsworth has done a great job with the kids, keep him there.

Both sheedy and unsworth should be getting pay rises for the jobs they are doing.