Match Thread Everton v Brighton - Preview, Match Report & MotM Poll

[lieneverton]

1-1 with 2 days preparation to play against one of the most tightly drilled and technically accomplished teams in this league is a very good result.

Brighton will go away from home to give most of this league a battering.

I think the lack of preparation hasn't been factored into people's assessment, given the, err, limited nature of our squad. Not complaining about it, it's just how it is. They had a full week, we had 2 days.

It does however make Dyches lack of proactivity in changing it even more galling.

 

[Old Blue 2]

Having watched MOTD, no comment was made about the barge in the back of an Everton player in the penalty area in the first half, nor the push on DCL. Robbed again by a ref/VAR...

 

[WA Toffee]

Amazing how others can watch the same game and see something so different

I don't think people are seeing it differently, just emphasising different points.
Brighton had a lot more possession, we didn't try to compete on that front. Their possession was mainly in areas that didn't hurt us. Dyche should have brought on fresh legs earlier.

 

[Terrarian]

Whats more fun: A. Winning 2-0 with 5 shots on goal? Or B. Not winning with 1 shot on goal and 65% possession?

We didn't win though did we?

 

[Mr PEN86]

Still feel a bit disappointed we didn't close that game out. Again Dyche scrimping on subs. Players were getting tired and he didn't change things. Got away with it in the cup but we got found out today. 80/20% suggest they probably deserved something from this game so will take a point. Away day in London next. We're only one point better off than at this stage last season. Same GD too but it feels a bit better now. UTFT

 

[Mr PEN86]

I think the lack of preparation hasn't been factored into people's assessment, given the, err, limited nature of our squad. Not complaining about it, it's just how it is. They had a full week, we had 2 days.

It does however make Dyches lack of proactivity in changing it even more galling.

Yeah he's a reactionary manager lobbing on two subs in the dying embers. He's alright for now but not a long term manager for me

 

[Dougie]

The Burnley game midweek for me was always going to be a factor yesterday. Could see from the 70 min mark we were starting to get deeper and getting slower out to the wide areas. Overall I’m happy with the performance, just think we didn’t make the most of the counter attacks in the second half. It’s frustrating with dyche not willing to make subs, because tactically we were sound. It’s something that we are going to have to accept I feel. I do feel most our players can play 3 games a week, however 3 games in 6 days and we played a fully rested Brighton at the end of it is a little naive for me. The amount of ground are players have covered this week due to the way we play and set up, he needs to trust his subs at times. It shouldn’t be a massive issue as we won’t play 3 games most weeks, but fresher legs on are right side yesterday and we probably get all 3 points. Still think dyche is doing a good job so far and hope it continues.

 

[detonator7]

Thought Mykolenko was brilliant, but gave MotM to Tarks due to his leadership and the way he talked with the ref, thought it was fantastic

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Do people find the way Brighton play entertaining? They pass the ball well and are well drilled but it's quite boring to watch until the ball gets to Mitoma. Reminds me of us under Roberto in his last two seasons.

They're usually very entertaining to watch. We stifled them for the main part and made their possession sterile, again for the main part.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Where's the trophy lad???

Let's celebrate keeping em out, Jesus wept

How many teams won trophies yesterday?

City played brilliantly yesterday and won handsomely. I imagine they must have got one.

Jesus wept.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

better teams will just score then we come out kill is off

unless he learns to make changes ams not make players run out of steam it will keep happening

I would assume most people would say Brentford, West Ham and Brighton are better teams, yet we've taken 7 points off them.

I'd prefer it if we had a more proactive manager. And his reluctance to change things till late on will defo cost us sometimes.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Felt like a loss, probably a fair result. Mykolenko man of the match, just a left back they say as he maraudes forwards and scorers.

 

[siddharth]

Our wingers worked their socks off but did not connect with midfielders or wingbacks as part of their wide play. If that is the game plan, then just hug the line and invite the challenge and win the throw-in.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

I'd be interested to see how many touches of the ball their big centre back no.29 had.

More than Ferguson I'd bet.

 

[Andy is the King]

Other than Mykolenko's goal didn't see any of the match.

Even if we scratched out a win, the stats point to a very boring game on our part.

Possession 20%. That is mind numbing.