Match Thread Everton Vs Chelsea - FA Cup Quarter Final - Sat 12th March - KO 17:30

[Verbal Kint]

2 teams are set up defensively, we looked terrified to make a mistake. Mikle and Matic aren't giving Barkley any space. Alright first half only disappointment for me so far has been McCarthy has to be better on the ball.

 

[toffee matt]

Jammy mancs

 

[The Equaliser]

With both teams defending well this is going to be decided by a set piece you would think.

 

[Jags..class]

2 teams are set up defensively, we looked terrified to make a mistake. Mikle and Matic aren't giving Barkley any space. Alright first half only disappointment for me so far has been McCarthy has to be better on the ball.

This is where Martinez needs to step up and find a solution for Barkley. Another player should be taking advantage of this

 

[BlueToff]

2 teams are set up defensively, we looked terrified to make a mistake. Mikle and Matic aren't giving Barkley any space. Alright first half only disappointment for me so far has been McCarthy has to be better on the ball.

His defensive work/pressing has been good though. Was awesome in that first 20. We've only looked in danger when we've dropped off and sat back/Jags and Barry given the ball away

 

[FisherEFC]

We've lost two games away from home all season....

This is their only chance of winning a pot this season and they are unbeaten outside of the CL since mourinho was hooked. No chance we are beating them there we struggle at the bridge at the best of times.

 

[Petit]

To be honest this is just what we´ve been requesting. Steadier, more responsible football where we don´t concede because we´ve thrown caution to the wind and thrown everyone forward. We gave them a bit too much time in midfield 2nd half of the half and Cleverly and Barkley can and should both step it up but imho this is as good as we could´ve expected.

Has anyone seen Moshiri btw?

 

[BlueToff]

This is where Martinez needs to step up and find a solution for Barkley. Another player should be taking advantage of this

Besic would be my thought. Get him on for Clevs (if not at half time soon after). Clevs not playing bad but Besic has that extra pace and skill to drive at their defence.

Barkley also needs to step up and look a bit more lively, same with Rom.

 

[Professor Toffee]

Amberleigh house, bizarre

 

[KopitesAreGobshi+es22]

Wo

Our away form is better then our home form.
I'd rather a replay then be out tonight

Wouldn't everyone?

 

[neil999]

Horse

 

[Ashtonian]

Why is there a horse there?

 

[Dubai Blue]

Great shot of Goodison at HT

 

[roydo]

Our away form is better then our home form.
I'd rather a replay then be out tonight

Yeah, me too.

 

[BlueToff]

To be honest this is just what we´ve been requesting. Steadier, more responsible football where we don´t concede because we´ve thrown caution to the wind and thrown everyone forward. We gave them a bit too much time in midfield 2nd half of the half and Cleverly and Barkley can and should both step it up but imho this is as good as we could´ve expected.

Has anyone seen Moshiri btw?

Yep this spot on. Just lacked a bit of final quality so far but reminds me a lot of the Spurs (H) game in January this.

Besic came on in that game and changed it...

And yeh he's next to Bill