Match Thread Everton v Fulham (Sat 29th 15:00)

[Sharpattack]

That team is utter madness.

I like it!

 

[efcjames]

It's just weird how he's not starting Tosun with Richarlison back. He at least gave assists, whereas DCL just wastes every chance he has.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Lookman hasn’t played.

There's a reason. In his sub appearances he has been anonymous and barely touched the ball.

 

[BlueToff]

You’re just as laughable sometimes with your condescending tripe Blue. I’m fine with the lineup. You’re just being obnoxious.

I wasn't meaning to be condescending, so apologies.

But you said 'it's clear Silva's written the season off'.

I don't think it's condescending to point out that's tripe, no?

 

[Barnfred 55]

No he isn't.

Fulham play a high line - usually - and DCL can get in behind. Tosun can't. Tosun has also been playing poorly.

So, it's then whether he risks moving Richarlison central, and then what if he has a bad game there?

Fans wouldn't be happy either way.

Agreed.

For me it wasn't a question of whether he played Tosun or DCL up front. It was whether he replaced DCL with Richarlison to accommodate Bernard on the left. I've liked what I've seen so far of Bernard's cameos and would have liked to see him start this game.

But the way Fulham play I can certainly see the pace of DCL, Richarlison and Walcott causing them no end of problems this afternoon. I really hope DCL slots a couple just to shut a few people up for a day or two.

 

[Everton_Gary]

DCL to miss two sitters, Everton lose 2-1. Not sure what Silva sees but the kid doesn't score and looks championship level. Would rather have Tosun, he at least gets the wide players involved and they run off him.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

I wasn't meaning to be condescending, so apologies.

But you said 'it's clear Silva's written the season off'.

I don't think it's condescending to point out that's tripe, no?

It means he is focused on growing/long term which is fine by me. His main focus isn’t winning games right now

 

[Mosh Pit]

Why Lookman. Genuinely? What's he done?

He gets people on the edge of their seats. He's exciting when on the ball. He makes things happen. He looks to run at the opposition.

He's entertaining & football = entertainment.

(though i should state that I'm not sure where i stand on his sulking antics & also mildly hate him)

 

[Ducans elbow]

I’m thinking positive I’m thinking positive I’m thinking positive

 

[ToffeeTim]

He gets people on the edge of their seats. He's exciting when on the ball. He makes things happen. He looks to run at the opposition.

He's entertaining & football = entertainment.

1 PL goal. 0 assists.

 

[BigDuncFunk]

There's a reason. In his sub appearances he has been anonymous and barely touched the ball.

Baffling that we turned down £25 million for a player who cant get a game.

The club stinks.

 

[BlueToff]

It means he is focused on growing/long term which is fine by me. His main focus isn’t winning games right now

But it is, of course it is.

 

[Aberblue]

Please just win this one, Everton.

 

[BlueToff]

Baffling that we turned down £25 million for a player who cant get a game.

The club stinks.

Oh ffs

We wanted to keep him so we have options.

He's on the bench. It's a squad game. One injury and he's starting.

 

[BlueToff]

He gets people on the edge of their seats. He's exciting when on the ball. He makes things happen. He looks to run at the opposition.

He's entertaining & football = entertainment.

Richarlison and Walcott are far better and both deserve to start.