Match Thread Everton 0-0 Chelsea, Sunday December 22nd, 2pm

[Zatara]

Just tired of defense or nothing, there's zero outlet in this team so defensive performance without the counterattacking aspect which should be the two pillars the system is set upon.

Of course theres outlets, weve seen them several times.

The issue is there is limited quality and zero cutting edge in attack.

Just look at the Doucoure run when he passed sideways to Mangala.

If that had been Cole Palmer we'd be 1 up.

Thats the difference.

 

[matty1878]

I think the plan is to nil nil our way to safety.

seems this

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Hoof ball v wind...

 

[matty1878]

Hoof ball v chelsea

 

[windymiller]

Hoof ball v wind...

The modern equivalent of immovable object Vs irresistible force.

 

[Zatara]

Doucoures pass success 91%

 

[linderoth]

24% possession ffs, if we can't compete at this level we should not be there, sick to death of this anti football. Just inviting them on to us at will. Koff with this football, had enough.

It's 0 - 0 at half time. That's a clear definition of competing.

It's just turgid

 

[Zatara]

More of the same second half

In Sean We Trust

 

[matty1878]

Doucoures pass success 91%

which makes us attack, not hoof it

score goals and win games

NOT

 

[matty1878]

More of the same second half

In Sean YOU Trust

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

I’m not sure how to feel

My heart says I want us to have more of a go

My head says Chelsea are title contenders and a draw would be a point gained

My gut says that if we can hold on then this and the Arsenal match could prove to be vital points come seasons end

 

[lungo]

Thats about what i expected.

There is a large gap in class between the 2 teams, so defending and keeping them more or less quiet is a good job. Typical Dychie kind of football. Against lesser teams where he has to play football you can see that he hasnt got a clue how to organise a team to play decent and adventurous football. I think Harrison is doing a good job on the right defending. Ndiay and Miko have big problems against Neto.

 

[diggerdestroyer]

Doucoures pass success 91%

First time ever id say

 

[formerly manx toffee]

another 45min camped?

I am ok with that. A point would be a good result today.

 

[matty1878]

I am ok with that. A point would be a good result today.

of course a point would

it’s a risky game trying to do it tho