Match Thread Everton v Stoke City . Saturday 12/08/2017. 15.00

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Tin-Tin said:
Thankfully we were not punished for that 1st half experiment, hopefully it will never be used again.

Rooney started off poorly, but seemed to relax a lot after the goal and was excellent.

DCL tried from that right, but looked so much better through the middle. I actually think he has something about him but just needs experience and games.

Pickford/Gana - superb!

All in all a good 3 points.
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We didn't look close to being punished in the 1st half. I agree that the 3 at the back didn't work out well offensively but defensively it worked but like you I don't want to see it again with the same players.
 
Furey1878 said:
Unconvincing first 30 mins but a good team performance after that though.

Agree with you somewhat though, a proper CF, some pace out wide/up top and a bit more quality in midfield will be the difference between grinding out a win against the likes of Stoke at home or winning comfortably like in the 2nd half of last season.
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It'll be a long season if that doesn't happen.
 
banno said:
We didn't look close to being punished in the 1st half. I agree that the 3 at the back didn't work out well offensively but defensively it worked but like you I don't want to see it again with the same players.
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I meant the experiment of DCL as a right wing back, but Gana was covering a lot too - just disjointed and lopsided. Ive no problem with the system but put players in correct positions.
 
bignev23 said:
We start the season with a win and you should be happy it's three points in the bag but instead loads on here overanalysing every aspect of the game and aren't satisfied. Get a life you repugnant Biffs.
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Same biffs claim we haven't improved our squad too. When you compare what Koeman inherited and look now at Pickford, Keane, Gana and Morgan at least we have a spine now unlike before. Actually we were spineless for 18 months previously particularly in defence.
 
blue4eva77 said:
It is relevant though. It showed how very predictable we are.
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Koeman is aware. He wants signings. There were 3 points on offer today and we took them. That doesn't mean there's any less need for signings. But it shows our defensive base is solid.

Clean sheet, Rooney off the mark. Pickford top save. We need to get better, but good number if positives
 
Good 3 points very average performance.

terrible first half but scored a good goal with our only move.

2nd half much better balance to the team.

Pickford and Keane very good.

DCL ( when moved to his correct position ) Rooney and Gana decent.
 
bignev23 said:
We start the season with a win and you should be happy it's three points in the bag but instead loads on here overanalysing every aspect of the game and aren't satisfied. Get a life you repugnant Biffs.
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Well done.

Let's see how you feel after our next 4 games after playing like that. We'll be sliced open and torn to shreds.
 
With the transfer window the way it is, August these days is so unpredictable. It's all about grinding wins, getting points on the board, while all the off field nonsense carries on. Who expected Burnley to win, Palace to lose 3 nil? We got 3 points. It feels good. Now it's back over to the board and onto Europe.
 
blue4eva77 said:
Ha ha

You obviously missed the first half then with Jagielka playing left side of the back three. Embarrassing display.

It looked like a lad using his weaker foot for the first time.
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His passing was ridiculously poor but still did okay martina just stops when attacking to pass sideways annoying is an understatement haha
 
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