Match Thread Everton v Watford. 8th Aug at 15.00.

[KevMirallas]

Not good enough that.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

Worse than last season.

What's the point?

 

[TomDixie]

Poor result but a decent second half with us delivering the ball into the box early and looking better for it.

Kone made the difference.

 

[ToffeeMark]

ah well, a point. Not great but having Barkley and Kone both score could really boost their confidence and could prove to be a really important moment for us this year.

Hate playing promoted teams 1st game of the season.

 

[Gwlacticos]

Ok ok could have been worse. I'll take that. Potential banana skin.

 

[wfc]

Good game - two evenly matched sides put on a good show. Welcome to the relegation race....

 

[TheAlmightyFloater]

I can't see that as being a one-off first game back type of deal.

I think we'll see a lot more of that nonsense over the coming season.

Oh how I miss 13/14.

 

[Eric Djemba-Djemba]

Nothing's changed. Very poor from Martinez.

 

[nsno-chris]

Simply not good enough

That first half performance was one of the worst I've witnessed.

2nd half performance was a massive improvement but still nowhere the standard required

 

[Abraders]

glad we drew, but ultimately disappointed

 

[Anna]

2 points dropped, it amazes me we have to play 45 mins before we even start to get going.

I'd like to think Martinez may learn for next week but I can just about guarantee Barry will be there starting once again and Lukaku will be up top on his own.

 

[hktoffee]

We definiately need a CB. We have no option other than Jags and Stones.

This is bad. A point at home to a team that is very likely to go down but at least we didn't lose.

 

[Tramps_mate]

If Martinez says phenominal during his post match, then im gonna flip..

 

[billytoffee]

Early days I know - but still quite worrying when its Kone that makes the difference!

A few that didn't look like they could be bothered to get a sweat on!!

 

[flibbyflob]

Lucky to get a point.

Going to be a long season.