Everton vs Southampton... Match Report and MotM Poll

[Michael Tsui]

He has to go for theatrics otherwise some defender will chop his leg off. When you play that much 1 vs 1 game, you have to put pressure on the ref and the defender so that it will not be that easy to foul and stop you. When you get immediately up and run after the ball the referee will just resume the game, no matter how hard the tackle is. The only person who can take this much of beating and still continue is Messi, he is probably made of plastics anyway.

No less than 4 players got booked for a challenge on him so this is well played. Don't think they are just theatrics either, it really hurts to be kicked like that.

 

[Bluebonic]

I voted for Gana, but could just as easily have voted for Siggy or Cenk. All three must have needed oxygen when they went off! That performance had its flaws, but the heart and spirit that has been so absent in recent seasons was there is shedloads, and i am so happy about that! I am genuinely excited to see how we are performing come January once Silva has truly moulded them to the way hewants us to play!

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

My vote goes to Mason Holgate. His defensive display, particularly in the second half, was key to preserving our lead. I've seen a few people around the forum say we controlled things but that's not what I saw in the second half.

 

[jazzy]

Love these reports, and massive kudos for getting them up so quickly, @AndyC

Was out with the kids today so didn’t really have any context behind the numbers. Good to hear the centre midfield in general seemed to play well - It will be good for Gomes and Bernard to have to play their way in rather than getting starts by default.

What is the consensus on Cenk’s performance? I thought this style and these players would suit him down to the ground, but is he in danger of becoming our Plan B?

Yeah it's an interesting one.
He works hard but doesn't really get involved in the build up play.
If he doesn't score I'm not sure you get much out of him.
He can't rotate with the other front 2.
I would not be suprised to see Richy play more central and Bernard wide left at some stage in the season.

 

[jazzy]

This! Actually laughed out loud when I heard his interview. He chats utter, utter mince.

I thought theywere lucky to keep 11 men on the field with their persistent fouling.
It was obvious that they had singled Richarlison out for treatment.

 

[Khalekan]

Iceland for me.

He looks so much better now he is be8ng played where he can be most effective and has high speed, purposeful movement ahead of him.

 

[Tel001]

No I don't think so Cenk was involved in most of the good moves. Held the ball up well. Had a header on a corner kick. Does well letting people run off of him and laying the ball into their path. Thought he did ok myself. I'm sure others will disagree

I won’t , I thought he was very good tbh and showed that he can contribute even if he’s not scoring . Agree with everything you said in your post there mate

 

[Tel001]

hard to chose ,but I will go with Sigurdsson. he didn't stop pressing , was very clever on and off the ball and linked defence to attack brilliantly.

I went for siggy too, beialliant edfort and positioning and on another day would have had an assist for Walcott and he had a few efforts from his set prices that on another day could have gone in , could have ended up with 2-3 assists on another day and Walcott could have had a hat trick . Bit nervous toward the end and as much I as dislike Morgan , we deffo looked like a different side when he went off. I actually enjoyed watching us play for the first time in what seems like years. Forward passing with a decent target man and pace down both flanks. Hoedullu by the time our “easy” fixtures are up we will have integrated some new players in and ironed out any problems at the back.

 

[Blue Roo]

No less than 4 players got booked for a challenge on him so this is well played. Don't think they are just theatrics either, it really hurts to be kicked like that.

Agree. He's going to get players sent off playing in tight spaces.
But getting injured is a worry. Need to play more down the right and free him up.

 

[Zezti]

I know people aren't huge fans of Garth Crooks but seeing Ev players in his Team of the Week does give me a little pride.

Jordan Pickford: What a save it was by Jordan Pickford to deny Southampton striker Danny Ings. The Everton goalkeeper struggled to hold an initial shot from Cedric Soares, though it didn't seem too hot to handle, but reacted brilliantly.

Afterwards, Saints boss Mark Hughes insisted the England keeper should have been sent off for his involvement in a 50-50 contest, which he won, though I can't remember Hughes ever pulling out of such a tackle in his long, illustrious career.

I don't know why he would expect Pickford to either. Poor show, Mark. Poor show.

Gylfi Sigurdsson: Gylfi Sigurdsson didn't set the world alight for Everton under Ronald Koeman and Sam Allardyce last season, after a big-money move to Goodison. However, this season - under Marco Silva - he might.

The Iceland international was outstanding against Southampton and, for me, the best player on the park. The position just behind the striker seems to bring the best out of Sigurdsson and, on this occasion, Everton as well.

I just hope Everton fans treat Silva better than they treated Allardyce.

 

[4737carlin]

Gana for me, was great and really worked hard when Morgan went off, Baines was also really good

 

[upthetoffees]

Yeah it's an interesting one.
He works hard but doesn't really get involved in the build up play.
If he doesn't score I'm not sure you get much out of him.
He can't rotate with the other front 2.
I would not be suprised to see Richy play more central and Bernard wide left at some stage in the season.

Agree with you but think Cenk has some really great hold-up play ability. Made a couple great plays by just staying strong on the edge of the box.

Could definitely see Richy in as a second striker/centre forward which he did sometimes play as at Watford, particularly in the game he scored on us, I believe.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I won’t , I thought he was very good tbh and showed that he can contribute even if he’s not scoring . Agree with everything you said in your post there mate

These are the sort of games he'll do well in. OK he didn't score but on other days he will.

I can however see some games, away from home to teams that like to monopolise the ball, when we need to play a bit deeper and attack on the counter when Siva may pick Riki or Theo, or maybe even DCL if he shows improvement, up top ahead of him. But for most of our matches I see him as plan A

 

[AndyC]

Plenty of time to vote if you haven't yet... poll closes at 5.09pm on Friday

 

[Toffe3m4n]