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

[Dublin blue 75]

Penned back by Norwich here. It’s going to be a grim period up to January.

 

[MikeH72]

I wouldn’t go that far. Seem to be trying to see the match out without over exertion or injuries which is probably correct but may backfire!

It’s not correct because it’s only 1-0.

 

[whiteshadow]

Don't get what Rafael thinks Rondon is doing that's of value on the pitch atm.

 

[Bedfordblue]

Mina playing well today (so far) winning everything in the air

 

[BlueToff]

Yes, but it's Tom Davies.

I know, but if Davies' role is just to sit in front of the defence and be scrappy, he's okay. We saw that enough times last year to know it's what he does

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Terrible advert for our academy.

We were throwing Iwobi and Delph left back and including 2 'keepers on the bench ahead of Small and people wondered why he was so keen to get off?

Simms etc must look at Rondon and think c'mon...

 

[Tubey]

Maybe he has zero confidence in the accumulated garbage on the bench?

I can't see an obvious sub personally. I think that bench is there solely in case an injury happens and we have to.

Simms for Rondon the obvious one, but everything else? Varying degrees of pointless.

 

[Death]

Feel sorry for anyone that thought we’d batter these tbh.

Thier footballing rational doesn't go further than 'they Noridge, we Ev, smash'

 

[hktoffee]

Take Rondon off.

 

[BlueToff]

I don't play Sunday league so no idea what the entails.

I'm looking for a team that plays in a way that maximizes their ability to win. For me we've done that to a reasonable extent so far.

I ain't talking about looking like prime Barcelona or anything.

Just want us to play with some measure of quality and control and, yes, intensity.

 

[Dublin blue 75]

Keane again - win your clearances properly you lump

 

[GoldenToffee]

Fully expecting us to concede a late goal. The state of Rondon out there, might as well not be playing.

 

[BlueToff]

Change of shape for Norwich, btw

 

[Nymzee]

Terrible advert for our academy.

We were throwing Iwobi and Delph left back and including 2 'keepers on the bench ahead of Small and people wondered why he was so keen to get off?

Simms etc must look at Rondon and think c'mon...

Simms ain’t fit yet. Dobbin though would do more.

 

[Jebus_lives]

This is poor management.

How has he not changed this ?!?!?!

For those moaning about Ancelloti having his favourites with James and Allan, can see the same with Benitez and Rondon here.