Everton v Birmingham City. Wednesday 9th March @ 20.00.

[fozzy]

fooking highlight was pissing myself at the cardless ref!! ffs!








ok jonnys goal was ok too but.........

 

[efcforever]

I don't know what Billy was expected to do for the last 4 minutes! Pointless substitution. He should've come on with about 25 mins to go, what does that lad have to do to get a game!

 

[Sheedy's Third]

The Brums came not to lose .We had 59% poss.11 shots on to there 3 . 9 corners to 1 . Negative footy from the Brums we couldn´t break down. Still up to 9th. Fingers crossed for Arteta.

 

[quasi modo]

When Arteta went off, did we have any players left on the pitch that could actually play a decent forward ball, ie pass into feet, not a long ball

 

[toffeebhoy]

Rodwell wasn't particularly poor tonight at all. He consistently offered options and was often left helpless due to the lack of options anyone else was giving him.

I think a key weakness we have is the lack of confidence Jags has at the moment. He just doesn't seem willing to bring the ball out 10-15 yards and play the ball into the midfield. He must have hoofed it away under little pressure half a dozen or so times tongiht.

if you listen to the bench during the games MOYES ias consistently telling him to do this and even when he doesnt come off he still applauds him

 

[billycopper]

We're not doing the basics well: cutting out crosses, picking up men in the box, closing down shots, playing to feet, looking for space, shooting when the opportunity arises....

 

[Sheedy's Third]

When Arteta went off, did we have any players left on the pitch that could actually play a decent forward ball, ie pass into feet, not a long ball

9 minutes .Looks like a hamstring.

 

[Blue 1]

I cant wait until this season is over. Never thought I'd say that at the start of the season. So much hope, and nothing!

This^^.

It's so predictable, it's horrible to watch, and it isn't improving any. Whoever said "groundhog day" nailed it.

Sick of it at the moment.

 

[fozzy]

jesus its worse than being water boarded this season!!!!

 

[efcforever]

We're not doing the basics well: cutting out crosses, picking up men in the box, closing down shots, playing to feet, looking for space, shooting when the opportunity arises....

I agree, makes me wonder what the hell they do in training!

 

[kenada_blue]

Rodwell wasn't particularly poor tonight at all. He consistently offered options and was often left helpless due to the lack of options anyone else was giving him.

I think a key weakness we have is the lack of confidence Jags has at the moment. He just doesn't seem willing to bring the ball out 10-15 yards and play the ball into the midfield. He must have hoofed it away under little pressure half a dozen or so times tongiht.

True. Rodwell did what he was told to do, clean up, and he did it well. He did an impression of Arteta in the middle this season - kept it ticking, passing to the wings.

But when Arteta went off it was plain to see we'd run out of ideas and being that there's no plan B it was bound to happen.

Back 4 was shiote.

And if anyone can tell me what Vic does when he comes on, I'd like to know. Thanks

 

[wellillwill]

Everton: we do do boring

 

[Deleted member 28206]

turgid.

 

[billycopper]

I agree, makes me wonder what the hell they do in training!

I've said that myself. Why aren't these things being picked up on and ironed out?

 

[cadex]

The Brums came not to lose .We had 59% poss.11 shots on to there 3 . 9 corners to 1 . Negative footy from the Brums we couldn´t break down. Still up to 9th. Fingers crossed for Arteta.

Mate, most of the time stats only tell you half the story. Our forward play is so slow and predictable, it's almost laughable. 11 shots on goal? I wonder how many of those really tested their keeper.