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

[Devanski]

Koulibaly v Simms

 

[TyphooToffee]

Tarks what are you doing

James fell over him. I'll be surprised if the MotD gang think it was a penalty.

 

[davek]

True. Not always great to watch, and the lack of talent in key areas still obvious, but effort, application, structure and discipline all now evident.

We have our style and we play it. Consistently. Everyone knows what they have to do. They all know they have to defend, they're all told to go out and score.

It's proving to be largely successful.

That bounce backability found at a top club in their back yard is telling. It'll be that resolve that drags us over the line.

 

[Super Kevin sheedy]

Safe journey home everyone, that was for you

 

[Dario Terracotta]

No way would that penalty be given the other end another 50/50 marginal decision that looked like it would cost us, thankfully not, excellent result,very dogged performance,gave motm to Simms although Doucoure probably edged it!!!

 

[summerisle]

I take it that's good.

 

[eurosrees]

My 50pence:

The players seem to know what to do on counter attacks these days, they seem calmer on the ball and there’s a structure to it.

For the first time in ages, the players look confident that they can score a goal when we attack, no idea how Dyche has changed that so quickly.

 

[Amw79]

We have our style and we play it. Consistently. Everyon knows what they have to do. They all know they have to defend, they're all told to go out and score.

It's proving to be largely successful.

That bounce backability found at a top club in their back yard is telling. It'll be that resolve that drags us over the line.

Totally agree. Getting the basics right - effort, structure - goes a long way.

 

[everton fan number one]

My 50pence:

The players seem to know what to do on counter attacks these days, they seem calmer on the ball and there’s a structure to it.

For the first time in ages, the players look confident that they can score a goal when we attack, no idea how Dyche has changed that so quickly.

Everything is indeed quicker and less thinking time is good for our players.

 

[davek]

Totally agree. Getting the basics right - effort, structure - goes a long way.

If we beat Spurs it's all downhill to the finishing line IMO.

 

[Bayboy]

Can't speak. Just grinning like a Cheshire cat.
Oh, and I'm in love with Sean Dyche

 

[T LEAFE]

If we beat Spurs it's all downhill to the finishing line IMO.

Please can you let me know what juice you are drinking to make me feel as confident as you

 

[PhilM]

I thought they were all on strike today meaning the away heroes couldn't even have that luxury. Another "Everton that"

Ah, sorry you're right. They're on strike today aren't they.

 

[Amw79]

If we beat Spurs it's all downhill to the finishing line IMO.

Big “If”.

But yeah, I thought 3 points from these 3 tough games, would get us in a position to close the deal. Good start today, but beating Spurs, making the most of home advantage, I think I’d feel a lot more comfortable (although the players shouldn’t have that mentality).

 

[T LEAFE]

I watched the game with my son in law who is a Chelsea fan
I'm running around trying not to scream too loudly