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

[Wizard]

I actually thought the Brownhill foul early on was more dangerous. You are absolutely not allowed to scissor tackle someone from behind as the chances of breaking an ankle are pretty high.

Tarkowski’s was a definitely yellow for me but the player has a chance to jump out the way. The one from behind the player has no chance to prepare for the impact.

Similar to the one on Elliot yesterday. He gets the ball but it’s reckless and we can see from the outcome why.

 

[blueconverse]

Even Neville was questioning the decisions shame they wouldn't just say "Atkinson is not fit to ref" Tarkowski is a inbred big eared mess

 

[Wizard]

Great response from the team after going one down. Could have been 4 or 5 in the end.

Really good to see Doucoure, Gray and Townsend chipping in with goals and assists. Something we really missed last season.

 

[Cameron Manning]

Spot on, it's like going back in time where better players would be "reduced" early in the game. It was so similar to that ankle breaker on Harvey where a red card was given. Atkinson was bang wrong to let it go.

Along with quite a few more Burnley fouls he turned a bind eye to.

 

[DOMNOLAN]

Only got to watch the second half. Great watch. Doucs was great, Townsend two bits of real quality. Gomes changed it coming on

Love to see it

 

[Davideeyore]

Something went wrong with my telly.

I was watching the usual Everton performance when it just switched over to Bayern Munich for some odd reason.

Bayern won 3-1. How did Everton get on?

Everton beat Bayern Lee 3-1

 

[TheBigIguana]

I actually thought the Brownhill foul early on was more dangerous. You are absolutely not allowed to scissor tackle someone from behind as the chances of breaking an ankle are pretty high.

Tarkowski’s was a definitely yellow for me but the player has a chance to jump out the way. The one from behind the player has no chance to prepare for the impact.

Similar to the one on Elliot yesterday. He gets the ball but it’s reckless and we can see from the outcome why.

It's basically the Elliot tackle but because it doesn't end disastrous it is seen as a basic foul. That's not a new way of doing the rules but I'm not sure it is the right way.

 

[BlueToff]

Because we have more available defenders than attackers?

It’s just a bit mad it’s been played in the two games the onus was actually on us to control the ball mate

it didn’t even really work as it should have done defensively as Burnley got plenty of crosses in.

I don’t mind the system but we can’t play it with two CMs and then three attackers who aren’t capable of dictating play. It’s actually a system I think James could drop into really well as a false 9 almost, dropping in to get the ball. That’s how Chelsea play it, albeit with more mobile players

the switch in system worked great because we got a grip in midfield and in turn Doucoure could push on

 

[Everton_Gary]

Townsend being provider and eventually scorer. People complain about grafters but they are getting the job done when it matters. Townsend and Gray are good pickups so far.

 

[BlueToff]

That’s where it’s not working with this formation. Both fullbacks need to be attacking more or it becomes ineffective.

For that mate you need someone dropping into midfield to get the ball and build through the lines

I actually think that system works if you drop James into it. You’ve got defensive numbers, and someone to dictate the play, and pace up top in Gray/Rich/Dom.

townsend was basically caught in no man’s land in the first half. He was excellent once the system change

 

[PhilM]

If that's not a contradiction in terms I'm Rafael's bumboy lol

Lube or no lube?

 

[Ring master]

Benitez MOTD Interview​

Benitez praises Townsend and Gray 'quality' after Everton comeback win

Everton manager Rafael Benitez says he is "really pleased" after his side's 3-1 win against Burnley, which included a brilliant goal by Andros Townsend.

www.bbc.co.uk

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DYCHE MOTD Interview​

'Mad' six minutes cost Burnley - Dyche

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says his side were "hurt" by their own mistakes after Everton came from behind to beat the Clarets 3-1 in the Premier League.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[TheBigIguana]

Townsend being provider and eventually scorer. People complain about grafters but they are getting the job done when it matters. Townsend and Gray are good pickups so far.

This was a switcheroo from Andros. He couldn't stop Taylor and his foul ultimately led to their goal but he was amazing on the goal and assist.

 

[Runub]

Even Neville was questioning the decisions shame they wouldn't just say "Atkinson is not fit to ref" Tarkowski is a inbred big eared mess

I never noticed his ears until you mentioned them....you’re not wrong

 

[EFCPaul]

I'm a fan of Dyche but Burnley are one proper smelly team and group of supporters. Imagine an orangutan's armpit, that's them.