Chelsea v Everton. 11th Feb at 19.45.

[Fansince1988]

Naismith had won the ball back quite a few times,but moves just break down when he's involved.

 

[USABlue]

And gave it away.

actually he forced cech to make a save with his feet but whatver makes you happy mate

 

[carolinablue232]

Barry's on a yellow too, though Roberto probably trusts Barry more to not get a red.

I was wrong about the formation, looks more like a 4-2-3-1 with Barkley in the hole, seems reasonably effective. Naismith has been poor, don't think he'll come off though because he's a set-piece threat, and that's our best bet for stealing this. Expect him to be better in the 2nd half at any rate, seems like nerves more than anything else (slipping, etc.)

As I said before, we have a good chance of getting something out of this now that we made it to halftime with the clean sheet. Expect we'll focus on maintaining concentration, bring on McCarthy for a player on a yellow, and maybe bring Mirallas on if we go behind, or in the last 5 to try and steal it.

LOL

 

[tim cahill]

Yes he has. Although Rom has given the ball away just as much, he is on the front line and looks dangerous. Naismith is giving the ball away in midfield. It is so difficult to build attacks when you have someone playing in midfield that cant pass a football. The dynamic of the game would completely change if we had someone more technically gifted in there.

I'd like to see the stats but Rom seems to have given it away every time it's come to him. At least Naismith will work hard and close players down.

 

[deipnosophist]

Picks his favourites no matter what, plays at the big teams grounds like he is terrified of them, bums bill, all feeling rather familiar

I heard that he was candidate for a future Barca manager role. I would not want that to happen as he would probably take our Naisy with him...and we would lose our most potent player. No Bobby, you stay right where you are. I want to watch Naisy and Barry for at least 3 more years, and with you around, I will

 

[atrottel]

I don't think Oviedo is better than Baines, but he's blocked more crosses in this game than any that Baines has been involved in. Think Garbutt might have been done for pace and inexperience in this game.

We're doing alright at the moment against a team that costs a fortune and hardly ever loses at home. Loved Lennon tracking back from one side of the field to the other.

 

[sageyefc]

Would do McCarthy for barry and Kone for Rom

 

[The Equaliser]

Daverto Moyetinez

Robtavey Martsiah

 

[FTY]

Osman's out of the team?

Lol Naismith's getting it then.

 

[kenada_blue]

Can't be upset with how we're playing. Chelsea are just a class side that not losing here is worth it.

 

[USABlue]

Yes, a striker needs service further up the field

exactly. I don't know what people expect rom to do without decent service in attacking position. he's not going to go on crazy runs like hazard or something

 

[Jxg]

Not watching this second half. We will have a man sent of and just be sitting to deep for 45 minutes

That's the wrong attitude!

Kevin Sheedy ‏@kevin11sheedy 3m3 minutes ago
A good solid first half performance. We will get chances second half.@Everton

That's the right attitude!

 

[tadpole]

Barry's on a yellow too, though Roberto probably trusts Barry more to not get a red.

Well I don't ! As the game goes on he's going to become more and more of a liability with his lack of pace. Really hope he comes off before the 90 minutes.

 

[Joey66]

Midfield too deep inviting trouble , and Barry as watched the game go by!

 

[beachy]

I'm getting Jack Rodwell concerned about Ross. Step it up lad.