Match Thread Leeds 1-0 Everton, Mon 18 Aug, 8.00pm

[Old Blue 2]

Hyperbole. Not sure I’ve said anywhere that he has nothing to do with who gets picked. My point was the use of the word disgrace was extreme, IMO. What was disgraceful was the first half performance. I put the players primarily at fault for that. No way that was the performance Moyes asked for in the first 45z

Away to a team just promoted. Their first (home) game of the season. They were definitely to go at us in a 100% barnstorming fashion. Did you expect anything less? We weathered that first half storm, and got into the game in the second half, only to be cheated by the Ref. Get real!

 

[Bedfordblue]

Anywhere to get stats for the number of passes backwards?

 

[JobForTheMoyes]

In a world of constant change it is good to see one thing stubbornly remaining faithful to its ideals and steadfastly sticking to being dire.

“We have standards to uphold!”

 

[Tipp blue]

Like I said, it all comes down to consistency. They are quick to comment how it is a penalty but had it been the RS , City, United. They’d be screaming their heads off that it isn’t a penalty

They'd never have to, It's never given against them no chance.

 

[JohnRoss23]

They'd never have to, It's never given against them no chance.

True that

 

[Ikatron51]

Anywhere to get stats for the number of passes backwards?

It must be in the millions.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Away to a team just promoted. Their first (home) game of the season. They were definitely to go at us in a 100% barnstorming fashion. Did you expect anything less? We weathered that first half storm, and got into the game in the second half, only to be cheated by the Ref. Get real!

So you expected 0 shots at goal, 0 shots on target and 0 touches in the box, to go with 0 of everything else and 30% possession of the ball for a full half then?

 

[Tim's tourettes]

But, hang on, according to a few on here we are only 1 signing away from competing for Europe!
Boring game. Thought JOB was good and hats off to Garner for a professional display out of position against a lively winger.
Ridiculous penalty. 0 0 would have been a fair result.
Toothless up front, Beto anonymous.
Sign a decent RW before 1/9 and we'll have a decent season.
No wet bedsheets needed, but a good dose of reality to some on here.
We have a paperthin squad and we have a mountain to climb in terms of gettin back up with the big boys. That said, we've got better building blocks than we've had in many years.
Keep calm and carry on

 

[Neiler]

They did lots of running with no great effect. Pure adrenaline. They will struggle this year on that performance.

Theyl struggle for goals at this level mate, people in glasses house mind.

From our point of view you can have all the Grealish’s in the world, but you have to win the fight, midfield and individual battles.

I’m not going to kick of half the forum, but games like tonight you’ll miss the Duke off the ball.

 

[summerisle]

 

[buededw1]

Dyche level tactics in the first half, it was like watching a ghost. Really poor from Moyes, however since he has been here he has been great, first big cross for me.

 

[Neiler]

Agree totally, less keen on the writing off of the season after one game which I’m seeing.

Temporary glitch in our European pursuit mate!

 

[Tipp blue]

Anywhere to get stats for the number of passes backwards?

They have a guy counting backward passes but he only can count to a thousand so we'll never know.

 

[Only-Blue-toffees]

Too much bloody hoofing and passing back. Mistakes happen if passing back so much and get punished. There was zero urgency to get forward and make quick passes. Shocking stuff

 

[DuncansPigeons]

Utterly horrible tonight. Players out of position, awful shape, terrible refereeing decisions, sloppy passing, zero chances and never looked like scoring