Match Thread Man Utd V Everton. Sun 3 Aug - 22:00 BST

[Lineker]

Garner great in open play but can he learn how to take a corner. Terrible set pieces all game.

The free kick he took where JOB put the rebound off the post was pretty decent, I thought.

 

[9LeagueTitles5FACups]

Much better performance tonight and a deserved point for us. Whilst we got extremely lucky with that own goal, we played quite well and looked like a team that could offer something to a match when playing in a back four.

Two things annoyed me: the referee and the commentators. Both seemed to favour Man Utd (what's new there?) The referee ignored multiple fouls and Barry's injury, with the commentators never missing an opportunity to hype up a fairly average Man Utd side.

On a side note, that stadium is superb, besides the pitch and of course the red seats. I liked the steepness of the stands, which you could see when the camera angle behind the goal was shown, and the quite unique roof was a sight to behold as well. Personally I think it is a much better stadium than the MetLife, where next year's World Cup final is set to be held.

 

[maccavennie]

For the American Evertonians making the effort to go the game today, genuinely hope you enjoyed that and the team have done you proud.

Always amazes me that we have fans abroad still supporting us and loving the chance to see us live

 

[SJB]

Don't be daft, with var no chance on earth that's a pen

Open hand on him twice, Tarks clearly knows the rules as he was telling the ref he didn't grab him. VAR deffo sends the ref to the monitor for another look at that one.

 

[MaximusEvertonius]

Definitely an improvement today for sure. With Branthwaite in we’re much improved. I wouldn’t mind seeing Aznou as midfield. Get a right winger and we’re in a much better place.

 

[Davideeyore]

I'm going to bed now.

But just a quick one.

Two things annoyed me: the referee and the commentators. Both seemed to favour Man Utd (what's new there?) The referee ignored multiple fouls and Barry's injury, with the commentators never missing an opportunity to hype up a fairly average Man Utd side.

This is good. They're not things we can't control and not going to face most of the time. Let it woosh over your head.

Up the Toffees.

 

[NathDogg]

So, are we liking Everton in all blue?

Always have. Always get the kids the all blue gear, mainly because they are little tramps and cover their clothes in all kinds of [Poor language removed].

They are now 11 and 14, still happening.

 

[allen]

Always amazes me that we have fans abroad still supporting us and loving the chance to see us live

I don’t think distance plays too much of a part - wherever we are in the world, we’re stuck with this nonsense for life.

 

[MaximusEvertonius]

I’ve always been a fan of the white shorts as opposed to the blue.

 

[Ruairi77]

We were rubbish...team performance 4/10..

na, I thought we did well.
It's clear that he wants to play 4 at the back and we look much more comfortable.
I thought we had slightly the better of the first half,
Never a penalty. I thought they were poor bar a couple of slick passes.
It all changed after 60 when tark had to be taken off and we had to go 3/5 at the back,
Mount is a great player and the squad difference was huge
But even our threadbare bench did well,
Wasnt pretty but I saw the bones of a team there,
I thought Gana did great and liked Tim further forward.
Also like Armstrong.
Good way to end the tour.
Branthwaite back and some quality signings and we'll be fine.
I do worry about the striker department. You get what ya pay for.

 

[Nymzee]

The free kick he took where JOB put the rebound off the post was pretty decent, I thought.

As was the one Beto should have hit first time.

 

[9LeagueTitles5FACups]

I’ve always been a fan of the white shorts as opposed to the blue.

I do not like it when we play in blue shorts. As ridiculous as it sounds, I get the impression that we play worse in blue shorts. White shorts look better with the kit too.

 

[BullensRoad]

What an absolute crap surface.

Sorry that both sides were forced to play on that.

It's good that you've apologised, but take it as your last warning. Don't do it again.

 

[Ruairi77]

Didn't we get stuffed by Arsenal and Adrian Heath's Minnesota team last time out?

Yeah, was at that Arsenal game in Baltimore. Tarks debut. lost 2-0

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

Much better performance tonight and a deserved point for us. Whilst we got extremely lucky with that own goal, we played quite well and looked like a team that could offer something to a match when playing in a back four.

Two things annoyed me: the referee and the commentators. Both seemed to favour Man Utd (what's new there?) The referee ignored multiple fouls and Barry's injury, with the commentators never missing an opportunity to hype up a fairly average Man Utd side.

On a side note, that stadium is superb, besides the pitch and of course the red seats. I liked the steepness of the stands, which you could see when the camera angle behind the goal was shown, and the quite unique roof was a sight to behold as well. Personally I think it is a much better stadium than the MetLife, where next year's World Cup final is set to be held.

MetLife is a horrible stadium in all respects. Never been here before today and was wowed. But it’s a turf field for NFL and they have to improve the grass pitch.