Match Thread Everton v Aston Villa - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Dixieslaces]

Well someone has to win a cup with us mate and if Carlo can’t then I’m afraid, with how the game is now, that we’ll be as far away as we’ve ever been if we let him go. As sound as it was watching Duncan cuddle ball boys and all that, I just wouldn’t want him running this club, especially acting like that. It would get old very quickly. I want the best for Everton, and at the moment I believe that is Carlo ancelotti.

How can having that passion, belief and love for a club get old very quick?

We want to win, we need that in the club, top down, simple.

 

[BlueToff]

Carlo needs another window.

It's clear

He also needs to stop making stupid decisions though.

We need more than one window. But he's compounded some issues.

 

[wainy]

How can having that passion, belief and love for a club get old very quick?

We want to win, we need that in the club, top down, simple.

Because I don’t want to see my manager out of control, hugging ball boys and celebrating a draw at old Trafford like we have won the league. And I don’t think the players would respond to that kind of management for long either, far more to winning football games than blind passion.

 

[Dixieslaces]

Because I don’t want to see my manager out of control, hugging ball boys and celebrating a draw at old Trafford like we have won the league. And I don’t think the players would respond to that kind of management for long either, far more to winning football games than blind passion.

So Sir Alex, Keegan, Klopp, Pep never show passion!!

Behave lad

 

[mrb85]

Other than Moyes, who else has overachieved this season?

Well, Solkjaer for one, given for the first 5 months of the season he was best bet for getting the sack. But he has gradually tinkered around, motivated his squad, made formation changes, and got Utd to top 4 and the brink of a trophy win. I'd also say the Villa manager has over achieved, as have Bielsa and Rogers.
Take the opening 5 games out the equation and Ancelotti's record is 39 pts from 28 games, scoring just 30 goals (conceding 33). And we're supposed to accept that!?

 

[tim cahill]

we are 2 players away from being a big relegation favourite. Remember Sheffield got over 50 points last season. They also got (like Everton ) a terrible goal difference last season. Winning a lot of games by luck doesnt mean the same happens next season!

The sky is not falling mate. You don't have to tell the king.

 

[deipnosophist]

I wonder what panto our brave lionhearts are performing this Blue Chrimbo. I suggest it will be a cracker since it’s evident our brave lionhearts’ minds are more on what pixie outfit they’ll be wearing, than on matters football. And yes, I can empathise with the frustrations of many on here who think football is a more important consideration than Chrimbo pantomimes...but it is nice to reflect on the Yuletide joy our brave lionhearts will bring to the children of Merseyside’s numerous orphanages, borstals, and work houses.

NSNO

 

[wainy]

So Sir Alex, Keegan, Klopp, Pep never show passion!!

Behave lad

Didn’t see them celebrating draws like it was the World Cup. And why are you comparing Duncan Ferguson to Alex Ferguson, Pep and Klopp lol

 

[Dixieslaces]

Didn’t see them celebrating draws like it was the World Cup. And why are you comparing Duncan Ferguson to Alex Ferguson, Pep and Klopp lol

I'm comparing the passion and desire mate, gone over your head like

 

[Johnniepk]

Ancelotti is a proven world class manager.
Everton are dreadful.
How does he fix this mess?
Attitude is wrong? Ffs why!? I am lost at why villa players would to a man run, chase and block for 94 minutes but our players dont

 

[mceverton]

It feels like there is nothing to get behind or get excited about at the moment.

At least in normal times I could yell out my frustrations to them in person but doesn’t feel the same screaming at the TV

 

[wainy]

I'm comparing the passion and desire mate, gone over your head like

It’s been a long day mate

 

[Dixieslaces]

It’s been a long day mate

It has!

UTFT

 

[mrb85]

Oh come on. Look at the squad Solksjaer inherited and what he's been able to add to it. Then compare it to ours. It's impressive that were only 15 points behind them. Carlo would've had Manu challenging City this season.

Not denying the superior playing resources, but the improvement he has produced from his squad has been outstanding. Have we improved any? I can't see any. Even worse, what I do see is a massive deterioration in entertainment. Play turgid stuff and winning is one thing - playing absolute garbage and consistently losing, is another.

 

[hallamblue]

Well, Solkjaer for one, given for the first 5 months of the season he was best bet for getting the sack. But he has gradually tinkered around, motivated his squad, made formation changes, and got Utd to top 4 and the brink of a trophy win. I'd also say the Villa manager has over achieved, as have Bielsa and Rogers.
Take the opening 5 games out the equation and Ancelotti's record is 39 pts from 28 games, scoring just 30 goals (conceding 33). And we're supposed to accept that!?

Solskjaer has a squad that should be challenging for Champions League. Rogers has done well but they're 18 months ahead of us. Bielsa is a good manager who's never won a trophy. We've had a lot of injuries this season, so I would certainly give Ancelotti another season and see where we are.