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

[kenada_blue]

Rooney got better.

Gana playing about 7 positions.

Keane solid.

Everyone else pap. Slow, no movement, no creativity.

 

[Zezti]

When our midfielders and forwards link up like I think Koeman plans them to, it works very nicely...

 

[navidson]

1-0 up in spite of Koeman's terrible team selection - Not because of it

 

[Encoder]

great header from wayne, hopefully that'll fire us up somewhat

 

[Aldin Karabeg]

What a goal by Rooney. My God, what a beauty!

Meanwhile, WHAT THE HELL is going on in other matches!!!??? Chelsea down 0-3 AT HOME against BURNLEY!!! And Huddersfield 2-0 up away against Palace! And Watford tying against Liverpool! What is going on?!

 

[DualityNSNO]

So now that we've scored, does that take us out of the bottom 14 and put us straight in with a shout for the title or what?

@ProZ ????????????

 

[blue4eva77]

bedwetter heads falling off all over the shop

gwed wayne

Rightfully so

We are lucky to go in 1-0 up.

Slow. Sloppy and hoof ball football.

Nobody running off the ball. Our passing has been between our back 3. It's clear Jagielka has no left foot and it's embarrassing to watch.

If we come out in this 2nd half with that same formation, I'd be amazed and worried.

 

[longers]

that was poor but I've got big smile on face from Rooney scoring so not arsed at moment !

 

[Osamabindiesel]

But...he can't play on the wing - I know because GOT knowledgeable ones told me so.

He is used as a fail-safe option for Pickford. When in doubt, boot it to DCL

 

[Rook]

Thank budda we got matched up on opening day against a truly awful side.

 

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[sandman77]

Worst home game in a while, but good defensive control, and moment of brilliance from DCL is all we need. Imagine when Cuco is match fit as well, we will be unstoppable!

 

[gmb]

Ugly half. Thrilled to get the goal. I'd like to see Davies brought on.

 

[BigBlueConk]

Worst disjointed half of football that.
But we take the lead and that is all that matters!

 

[Blue83]

3-1 Sandro, Lookman and Rooney with the goals, Williams with an own goal because he's the new Cleverley

Just need Sandro, Lookman and Williams to score now