Match Ratings

[RFUS]

Howard - 8: Not called into action much in the first half, but he was sharp and alert in the second. And I loved how he kept rolling it out, letting us play it on the ground.

Neville - 7: Good captain's performance. Still looks lost past the half way line, but well in nonetheless.

Jags - 8: Thought he was ace today. Had Torres in his back pocket, although that accolade isn't as impressive anymore, but still he was great.

Distin - 7: Excellent defensively, really was, but some terrible wayward passes.

Baines - 7.5: Another solid performance from Baines, and his delivery is ace. Needs to be the first choice corner/free kick man, imo.

Coleman - 7.5: He's like one of those windup toys you had when you were little. Wind it up, point it forward, and watch it charge. Great assist as well. Love him to bits.

Arteta - 8: Shame he went off because he was calm throughout, and feisty when needed. He's not Spanish anymore, he's scouse.

Heitinga - 7: Decent from him, if a bit average really. Hope his injury ain't serious.

Osman - 7: Good to be fair, and well, well up for it. Yet again, hope his injury's okay.

Cahill - 9: I could bum him. Great goal, calm play with good passing, and well up for it to the extreme. He's as blue as any of us.

Yakubu - 8: 9 for the first half, he was spectacular. Confused me a bit second half, looking for the foul too often when it was clear Webb was allowing a physical game. His shoulder barge gave me a hard on though.


Subs:

Bily - 7: Lost the ball a bit and made the wrong decision when he passed to Beckford (should have threaded it through, not played it behind him), but it was great to see him out there and -- at one point -- even smiling! He was tracking back and defending well too.

Hibbert - 7: Well he did what Hibbert does -- defends. Quite well in fact.

Beckford - 6: Unlucky to be booked, but ran them ragged for a bit and eased the pressure. Looked too eager though, because he should have ran with it a bit before the shot, instead he missed the chance.

Moyes - 9: Pretty much spot on, Moylesie. Keep Jol on the backburner then

Webb - 8: Good performance, but like the WC he often booked the wrong people, but on the whole the bookings were fair. Glad he let the physical side of the game play out.

 

[spikeman]

I think those ratings are spot on. Very impressed with the blues today.

 

[TheBlueGibbon]

Only thing I'd disagree with is Coleman's rating. I'd give him an 8 for the assistr, and the fact he didn't stop running.
It was nice to see Bilya have a good game, he lookjed like he enjoyed it, and although he was a bit anonymous at times, overall he had a good game. I agree about the pass for Beckford mind.

 

[RFUS]

Only thing I'd disagree with is Coleman's rating. I'd give him an 8 for the assistr, and the fact he didn't stop running.
It was nice to see Bilya have a good game, he lookjed like he enjoyed it, and although he was a bit anonymous at times, overall he had a good game. I agree about the pass for Beckford mind.

Pedantic as it is, I'll concede that one. Not sure why I didn't give Seamus an 8, because despite his slow start (few wayward touches at the beginning), he was rampant. Well in Seamie lad.

 

[neonleon]

Distin was incredible for me today.

Whilst some aspects of his game are amiss, he was solid defensively against Torres and Gerrard both playing in their natural positions. You can blame it on their loss of form, but he didn't give them a sniff.

As one of his critics I hold my hand up that this was a fine performance.

 

[ijjysmith]

Bit harsh on Beckford too. He did a good job and gave them something different to think about.

 

[RFUS]

Distin was incredible for me today.

Whilst some aspects of his game are amiss, he was solid defensively against Torres and Gerrard both playing in their natural positions. You can blame it on their loss of form, but he didn't give them a sniff.

As one of his critics I hold my hand up that this was a fine performance.

I was particularly happy, as (what often feels like) Distin's biggest supporter, that he managed to prove himself against top quality players. Torres is not playing well, but he's still Torres, and Gerrard as much as I hate him is a great player, but between Jags and Distin, they didn't get a sniff.

 

[Gwladys Nights]

Distin and Jags were immense. Howard had a great game I thought. Arteta gave his best performance in a derby, thought Heitinga was fine. Cahill was Super Tim. Osman was great I thought, some nice touches and well up for it. Coleman played well and probably won it for us with that assist. Neville was fine and probably gave his biggest contribution with his mouth. Yakubu looked great first half and fine the second.

Thought Bily looked lost myself, bad touches galore, the only bad performance from an Everton player. Shame about Beckford on another day he might've found himself in some good positions to score.

Moyes got it spot on, what a man. My RS best mate very graciously admitted we worked harder and looked 'legitimately more talented in every position.' Great day to be blue.

 

[Rook]

Howard 7.5 - made all of the saves in the 2nd half look easy. Positioning was great. Also was helped out by a good game from Jags/Distin.

Jags/Distin 8 - best match they played as a pair all year.

Neville 7 - I don't know why we always play better when he's in the side we just do. The RS got nothing down the right side paired with Coleman.

Baines 7 - no surprise here. Baines is always a 7

Arteta 7 - Plays with a edge I haven't saw since last year is also not afraid of playing physical anymore. Wish he'd retire himself from corners.

Hetinga 5 - didn't see to be involved that much however the D was rarely attacked before he left so I guess he didn't have to be involved.

Osman 6 - I liked his defensive play, almost created a few chances. I think its time to get him doing corners now.

Coleman 8 - we all know he can create goals, however defensively I didn't see one mistake from him all day.

Cahill 8 - how many is that against the RS now?

Yak 8 - only reason it wasn't higher was that he tired out (understandably) and didn't score. Everything else, awesome.

Billy 3.5 - was I wrong in thinking Billy was [Poor language removed]? Still looks lost on defense.

Hibbo 5 was beat by Torres for a good shot on goal, then again Torres will do that.

Beckford 5 - ran at people and made himself a bit of a nuscence. Don't like the diving though.

 

[faddy the blue]

Moyes after a long long time got his subs right...at the right time and in the right game!

Otherwise he would have brough the yak off and brought hibbert on with cahill the lone striker. He didn't do that today and that was great to watch. he was one step ahead of the oppositions tactics and made the changes before hodgson which gave hodgson more headache cos he had to change his tactics continuously!

Great job moyesy, more of that please!

Take a bow Coleman for that assist!

 

[RFUS]

Moyes after a long long time got his subs right...at the right time and in the right game!

Otherwise he would have brough the yak off and brought hibbert on with cahill the lone striker. He didn't do that today and that was great to watch. he was one step ahead of the oppositions tactics and made the changes before hodgson which gave hodgson more headache cos he had to change his tactics continuously!

Great job moyesy, more of that please!

Take a bow Coleman for that assist!

Just watched it again. Dribbled past 3, and took out another with the cross. Cost what? Half a week's wages for Joe "as good as Messi" Cole?

 

[ijjysmith]

Howard 7.5 - made all of the saves in the 2nd half look easy. Positioning was great. Also was helped out by a good game from Jags/Distin.

Jags/Distin 8 - best match they played as a pair all year.

Neville 7 - I don't know why we always play better when he's in the side we just do. The RS got nothing down the right side paired with Coleman.

Baines 7 - no surprise here. Baines is always a 7

Arteta 7 - Plays with a edge I haven't saw since last year is also not afraid of playing physical anymore. Wish he'd retire himself from corners.

Hetinga 5 - didn't see to be involved that much however the D was rarely attacked before he left so I guess he didn't have to be involved.

Osman 6 - I liked his defensive play, almost created a few chances. I think its time to get him doing corners now.

Coleman 8 - we all know he can create goals, however defensively I didn't see one mistake from him all day.

Cahill 8 - how many is that against the RS now?

Yak 8 - only reason it wasn't higher was that he tired out (understandably) and didn't score. Everything else, awesome.

Billy 3.5 - was I wrong in thinking Billy was [Poor language removed]? Still looks lost on defense.

Hibbo 5 was beat by Torres for a good shot on goal, then again Torres will do that.

Beckford 5 - ran at people and made himself a bit of a nuscence. Don't like the diving though.

Blimey!! Bit harsh there I think.

 

[Bigloco]

Howard 7.5 - made all of the saves in the 2nd half look easy. Positioning was great. Also was helped out by a good game from Jags/Distin.

Jags/Distin 8 - best match they played as a pair all year.

Neville 7 - I don't know why we always play better when he's in the side we just do. The RS got nothing down the right side paired with Coleman.

Baines 7 - no surprise here. Baines is always a 7

Arteta 7 - Plays with a edge I haven't saw since last year is also not afraid of playing physical anymore. Wish he'd retire himself from corners.

Hetinga 5 - didn't see to be involved that much however the D was rarely attacked before he left so I guess he didn't have to be involved.

Osman 6 - I liked his defensive play, almost created a few chances. I think its time to get him doing corners now.

Coleman 8 - we all know he can create goals, however defensively I didn't see one mistake from him all day.

Cahill 8 - how many is that against the RS now?

Yak 8 - only reason it wasn't higher was that he tired out (understandably) and didn't score. Everything else, awesome.

Billy 3.5 - was I wrong in thinking Billy was [Poor language removed]? Still looks lost on defense.

Hibbo 5 was beat by Torres for a good shot on goal, then again Torres will do that.

Beckford 5 - ran at people and made himself a bit of a nuscence. Don't like the diving though.

Agree except Billy...he won a corner (or 2?) and he did make a nice clear on defense. I thought he was better than other appearances this season...

 

[jamesc]

Howard 7.5 - made all of the saves in the 2nd half look easy. Positioning was great. Also was helped out by a good game from Jags/Distin.

Jags/Distin 8 - best match they played as a pair all year.

Neville 7 - I don't know why we always play better when he's in the side we just do. The RS got nothing down the right side paired with Coleman.

Baines 7 - no surprise here. Baines is always a 7

Arteta 7 - Plays with a edge I haven't saw since last year is also not afraid of playing physical anymore. Wish he'd retire himself from corners.

Hetinga 5 - didn't see to be involved that much however the D was rarely attacked before he left so I guess he didn't have to be involved.

Osman 6 - I liked his defensive play, almost created a few chances. I think its time to get him doing corners now.

Coleman 8 - we all know he can create goals, however defensively I didn't see one mistake from him all day.

Cahill 8 - how many is that against the RS now?

Yak 8 - only reason it wasn't higher was that he tired out (understandably) and didn't score. Everything else, awesome.

Billy 3.5 - was I wrong in thinking Billy was [Poor language removed]? Still looks lost on defense.

Hibbo 5 was beat by Torres for a good shot on goal, then again Torres will do that.

Beckford 5 - ran at people and made himself a bit of a nuscence. Don't like the diving though.

I was thinking the same when I read other people's messages about him? He did alright, but how many times did he loose the ball in the short amount of time he was on? Every time he had the ball I panicked. Still time left for him to prove himself though, and didn't give up to be fair to him..

 

[Allezfan]

Distin was incredible for me today.

Whilst some aspects of his game are amiss, he was solid defensively against Torres and Gerrard both playing in their natural positions. You can blame it on their loss of form, but he didn't give them a sniff.

As one of his critics I hold my hand up that this was a fine performance.

Solid defender but my god the amounts of moves that broke down because he can't make a simple ten yard pass. Worst passer of the ball I've seen in an Everton shirt.

Having said that he made up for it with his defensive work but there's a reason we all want Johnny in that role instead.