Lots of stories handing out mid-term grades of late, here's ours from Martin Rogers covering soccer for Yahoo Sports:
8. Everton: C
Everton could use Landon Donovan more than ever but won’t have the American forward to call upon this winter after he opted to rest in sunny California instead. David Moyes’ side has suffered from a lack of firepower in attack, resulting in dismal home form (just two wins from nine games at Goodison). A decent level of overall talent hasn’t translated into points, and there are signs of a lost campaign.
To make you feel better:
6. Liverpool: D
Months of misery have put Roy Hodgson’s job in severe doubt. If you wondered just how bad things were, consider this: Many fans want Rafael Benitez back in charge. Uncertainty over the club’s ownership situation created turmoil and eventually ended with John W. Henry’s takeover, but Hodgson’s squad has still turned in some dire performances. A resurgence in the season’s second half would only mask some deep-rooted problems.
