Everton match thread

[ksrclaret]

I'll just be intrigued to see how we fare without Cullen on Sat when he's suspended.

[FCBurnley]

Everton just hitting hit long against a non existent defense Easy for Sean. VK looking more and more despondent. Think he is realizing he has screwed up

[Barry_Chuckle]

His name was Phil Malley

[Vino blanco]

Also, it's not the first it has happened. Against Spurs didn't we have Vitihno marking someone like Dier at the backpost leading to to a simple head back across goal for an easy tap in?

[CoolClaret]

I know we zonal mark, but we know what the Everton tactic would be from set pieces. It's insane to have Cullen being the man to cover that back stick area when we know exactly what the plan is.

Zonal marking is just crap. You have to back your best headers against theirs.

The only people that should be in ‘zone’ are front/back post or someone outside the area

[jojomk1]

Too small, too light, too slow, too weak.
The Prem is brutal, sadly he is not up to it.

If he is suspended for Sat he shouldn't be on the pitch

[burnleymik]

Tresor has been poor all round. He just doesn't look like he has the fight in him that we are going to need. His set pieces have been poor too.

[boatshed bill]

Everton just hitting hit long against a non existent defense Easy for Sean. VK looking more and more despondent. Think he is realizing he has screwed up

Or maybe he's just missing his best 2 CBs

[jedi_master]

Amdouni and Zaroury coming on

[jojomk1]

I'll just be intrigued to see how we fare without Cullen on Sat when he's suspended.

Not sure we are going to miss him
One things for sure - Cork will still be on the bench

[IanMcL]

Can't help thinking that Redmond and Townsend would have made a difference.

[warksclaret]

You cant blame Cullen for being outjumped, but the set piece coach needs to have a proper talking too, and VK needs one too from Pace. Even Alan will know Tarks is Everton's main weapon at set pieces

[fidelcastro]

No confidence, no leadership, no identity.

Kompany can go for me.

[TommyPicks]

Was worried about this in the summer and said it a couple times now he reminds me of David Jones just with a bit more pressing. Great tempo setting midfielder who can pull strings in the championship, hugely struggles to step up and neutered in the Prem.

I know what you mean. I feel like he needs/thinks he has an extra second or two on the ball in tight areas, and the opposition at this level are just that bit quicker

[claretgimmer]

Are some of our players on tranquilisers they don`t seem to have the ability to understand the word urgency

[Goalposts]

Should have been 3

[CoolClaret]

One of the worst centre half performances I’ve seen for us. DCL has absolutely battered both of them

[spt_claret]

Zonal marking is great when you're the bully team. You need bigger, faster, more experienced/naturally savvy lads for it to work. Kompany seems like he's a bit stuck in the City mindset honestly, we were the bullies most of the time last year, less so this year.

Don’t understand the managers reluctance to use Cork. Cullen is a waste of space atm.

Cork would be run ragged by everyone in this setup he hasn't the legs for anything other than a static sitting DM with two runners just in front. I can't understand not trying Massengo personally.

[Newcastleclaret93]

This really is men Vs boys unfortunately.

Calvert Lewin really is a top player when fit

[Darthlaw]

Our two CB's are incredibly weak. Emile Heskey levels of 'how is a big man so weak'

[fidelcastro]

I'll just be intrigued to see how we fare without Cullen on Sat when he's suspended.

If we're any worse, then we really do have problems.

[ksrclaret]

One of the worst centre half performances I’ve seen for us. DCL has absolutely battered both of them

Both ought to be nowhere near a PL team.

Desperate pair.

[IanMcL]

That was close! O'Shea to save the day

[jojomk1]

Larsen certainly got lost as the game went on

[RVclaret]

Thought Tresor has done okay. Not sure why folk seem to be digging him out. Redmond was more wasteful than him tonight. Would still like to see him on the left.

[Greekclaret]

DCL absolutely murdering both CB’s at the same time

[jedi_master]

O’Shea remedies his horrific error

[Darthlaw]

JBL subbed off as punishment for having the audacity to look like a decent player.

[ClaretLoup]

Yep Redmond and Townsend. If we are going to run a kindergarten for wingers at least have some teachers on hand to learn from.

[IanMcL]

Amdouni for Rodriguez
Zaroury for Redmond
Oderbert for Bruun Larsen

[expoultryboy]

3 subs and tresor stays on

[RVclaret]

DCL is a top player and pretty much the perfect Sean Dyche striker.

[Florian]

3 subs and tresor stays on

Tresors been one of our better players

[Carlos the Great]

There has been lot of positives from this side .. but highlighted we are naive in defence even with Muric in nets

[ClaretAL]

The first 11 done mikes better than we have seen lately and absolutely more intent and forward passing and movement

[CoolClaret]

Zonal marking is great when you're the bully team. You need bigger, faster, more experienced/naturally savvy lads for it to work. Kompany seems like he's a bit stuck in the City mindset honestly, we were the bullies most of the time last year, less so this year.


Cork would be run ragged by everyone in this setup he hasn't the legs for anything other than a static sitting DM with two runners just in front. I can't understand not trying Massengo personally.

Still never been a fan of it. Easy way to get someone to run on to a header challenged only by static defenders.

Agreed, I’d like to see Massengo in there with Berge

[HahaYeah]

Tresor is twinkletoed but too lightweight.

[jojomk1]

Cork would be run ragged by everyone in this setup he hasn't the legs for anything other than a static sitting DM with two runners just in front.

Sounds like Cullen as well

[Boss Hogg]

We’ve been appalling all over the pitch all season. Nothing improves from game to game. Not surprising at all. I expect a defeat very game. We are just so weak.

[AGENT_CLARET]

68 mins in and no shots on target ffs

[IanMcL]

Tresor has done some good work at times

[spt_claret]

Thought Tresor has done okay. Not sure why folk seem to be digging him out. Redmond was more wasteful than him tonight. Would still like to see him on the left.

Can't agree. Tresor had one bright moment but otherwise lost the ball a lot, Redmond or Larsen looked the best of a poor front four to me, Larsen was quieter than previous games, faded and patchy but not sure the lefts his best position.

[Murger]

Cork would be run ragged by everyone in this setup he hasn't the legs for anything other than a static sitting DM with two runners just in front. I can't understand not trying Massengo personally.

I just don’t believe Cork can’t play for an hour.

[CoolClaret]

Both ought to be nowhere near a PL team.

Desperate pair.

Agreed. We’d be better with Caldwell and Carlisle

[IanMcL]

Big Beto on. God help us!

[Jacko]

Was worried about this in the summer and said it a couple times now he reminds me of David Jones just with a bit more pressing. Great tempo setting midfielder who can pull strings in the championship, hugely struggles to step up and neutered in the Prem.

Cullen hasn't got anywhere near the credit in the bank that David Jones accrued. He was great for us. And he wasn't short or weak, although far from speedy.

[ClaretAL]

I must be watching a different match to some on here

[IanMcL]

On balance, Everton are better than Salford

[Pickles]

Vitinho. Got to be the least Brazilian Brazilian we could've found. Wouldn't mind but he can't defend either. Less Copacabana, more Co-Op.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Tresors been one of our better players

Agreed