Match Thread Arsenal v Everton. 24th Oct at 1730.

[Norwegian Cow]

Tim ****** Howard proving once again that Tourette's is ****** contagious the ****** soft *****

no need to bring his tourette's into this.

 

[tsubaki]

I agree Galloway has been good defensively, but he is lacking alot going forward. and I cant wait for Baines to come back.

The one thing you can fault him for is his finishing - he should have scored today, should have scored against Chelsea and has been a bad first touch away a couple more times. However Baines does not get in those positions to begin with.

 

[Fearthainn]

If we played like we did in the second half the entire game we would've won this comfortably. Jagielka is done. Mori looks an absolute gem. We need a new GK, Robles will do for the time. Martinez take a bow you got your tactics spot on, especially in the second.

I find myself saying that most weeks. I have no idea why we only show some intensity after half time. No Europa League excuses this season.

 

[EvertonRhys]

The amount of times we've had to try and rescue games this season has been ridiculous. We've shown we've got the fitness by finishing games well, so no excuse. Got to be Martinez drilling that into them to ensure quicker starts.

That was the most frustrating game of the season by far. So sloppy.

 

[daz4matty]

If we played like we did in the second half the entire game we would've won this comfortably. Jagielka is done. Mori looks an absolute gem. We need a new GK, Robles will do for the time. Martinez take a bow you got your tactics spot on, especially in the second.

I thought for a minute you said martinez got his tactics spot on
We were all over the shop and apart from a few chances looked clueless going forward.
The munich game took a lot out of them and we should have played with a lot higher tempo in the 1st half

 

[Dithering Dougie]

Bit harsh, we were unlucky not to score a second. Granted Arsenal made some decent chances in the second half but that was always going to be expected given the onus was on us to get forward after conceding those poor goals in the first half.

We had our chances yeah but for me nobody except Galloway stood up to them.

 

[hktoffee]

Stones ??????

For me. Yes.

Mori to start with either Jags or Stones.

 

[Norwegian Cow]

and we're boring again

tought it was exciting in the 2 half, but that might be just me.

 

[Norwegian Cow]

Jags is crap when dealing with high ball.

also when passing.

 

[orly]

Bit of a shame that, but thought we were decent second half.

The team is a long way off being in the top four I think in the current climate

 

[Smodger]

McCarthy and Lennon may as well have not bothered today.

Don't forget the balloon in goal.

 

[Abraders]

Mirallas and delboy should be starting we were far more dangerous then.

Galloway is decent atm but the baines sized hole is showing further every week due to his attacking prowess. Hopefully young Galloway will learn much from him when he's back, or be able to play his game at cb.

Howard needs replacing or/someone better to compete with he really isn't confident on crosses and teams will continue to exploit us if he doesn't improve in that aspect.

Finally, Barry being sent off could be a blessing in disguise - meaning we might not play two defensive midfielders for a couple of games.

 

[Efcbradley89]

Don't forget the balloon in goal.

That goes without saying these days mate.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Will he miss the cup game tho and not Norwich lol. I think he's been good this season tbf

Yeah, I meant not having the 2 in there together by decree. He has been betteer than MacCarthy this season tbf. Should pull Barkley back and try Kone behind Rom.

 

[hktoffee]

also when passing.

Ha true. I thought he is also a playmaker. All these crap high ball...