Match Thread Brighton v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Eggs]

…..so important to;

1) Get our first away win early in the season.
2) Win ahead of the international break.

 

[Nymzee]

 

[kleew]

Players ratings:

Pickford 9- Couple of great saves and keeping clean sheet

Digne, Coleman, Keane, Holgate 8 - an organized back line with minimal mistakes

Townsend 8- work hard offensively as well as running his axx off in getting back to make crucial block

Doucoure 8- ambitious going forward, in and around the box, recovered a crucial rebound from Pickford save

Allan 9- seem to turn back age clock by couple of years, full of running, neat through pass to Gray for the goal, and nice back heel to CL

Gray 9- what a bargain of a transfer, could cost nearly as much to Ronaldo for all I care, and what a Goal
Richarlison 8- took half point off for the pen debacle, other than that, love him for his desire to score and relentless efforts across the field

CL 8- clinical pen

Iwobi 8.5- clever running and doing Ronaldinho moments around the box, a player starting to shine under Rafael*

Rafael- 9- clearly knows what he is doing, coaching and molding an organised, fit team. For once we are seeing the players perform on par with their worth. His instruction to make one touch and pass, the run after the pass, the run to fill up strategic points etc his instructions are precise and detail - This helps the team move forward as soon as we gain possession (and we are talking 36% possession, yet it looked even on our eyes as we are so effective). And he clearly brings enjoyment out of players as they are fitter and able to express their skills on the field. Its a good time to be Evertonian.

COYB, UTFT

 

[Dario Terracotta]

What's our name?

E-V-E-R-T-O-N

 

[Chegsy]

So much for Brighton being a better team than us anyway.

 

[kev]

So much for Brighton being a better team than us anyway.

Potterball though innit

 

[deipnosophist]

well in Everton...excellent performance.

 

[Runub]

So much for Brighton being a better team than us anyway.

I actually think Brighton are a decent side, certainly one which should not be concerned with relegation. So given their positive start to the season it makes Everton’s performance today all the more creditable

 

[Dario Terracotta]

I can't see Pickford's thread, but that was a great save from the deflected free kick.

Two good stops, crucial.

 

[Ring master]

 

[Ivo]

Just looking at sky's listings tomorrow morning... Are we the only game not to get a highlights show??

 

[RomanReigns]

Potterball eh

What a load of crap

 

[roy vernon]

Played very well today especially when you consider the amount of players unavailable. I thought Allan was tremendous, he ran the game.

I would have to say we have started a lot better than I had feared. Fair play to Benitez. Still can't stand him but I hope he keeps winning and makes me look stupid.

 

[Tipp blue]

Didn't people want him as our manager. he can't even beat Everton.

 

[everton1953]

Chelsea should have won to complete our day.