Match Thread Everton v Leeds United - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Cecil]

Did you watch the match?

No, why would I?

 

[barneygumble]

My opinion is that I don’t think we were very good today, but because Leeds were so dismal we looked a bit better than it showed.

There were stages where we were at Walking pace and it felt like the “old”’unwanted Everton.

We created all of the opportunities, with for me Gana and Doucoure having amazingly strong performances.

Iwobi isn’t a winger, I’m still not convinced on McNeil, although I do really appreciate his hard work.

If what it takes for us to survive is hard, grotty 1-0’s at home then so be it.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

It was truly poor fare for the fans,in fact at times really like watching kids,but who cares now.

 

[Rook]

Coleman for MOM: because it wasn't a cross and he really did notice the GK in no man's land.

 

[Amokachi1995]

My opinion is that I don’t think we were very good today, but because Leeds were so dismal we looked a bit better than it showed.

There were stages where we were at Walking pace and it felt like the “old”’unwanted Everton.

We created all of the opportunities, with for me Gana and Doucoure having amazingly strong performances.

Iwobi isn’t a winger, I’m still not convinced on McNeil, although I do really appreciate his hard work.

If what it takes for us to survive is hard, grotty 1-0’s at home then so be it.

We weren't amazing but that's two home matches where we've created chances and looked OK defensively. Rest of this season will be a grind but hopefully enough to see us safe.

 

[Toffeelover]

Thank goodness a win, need to build on that now.

Well done Sean.

 

[barneygumble]

We weren't amazing but that's two home matches where we've created chances and looked OK defensively. Rest of this season will be a grind but hopefully enough to see us safe.

We’ve got winnable home games, because the fans will be behind us.

I reckon 5 more wins and a couple of draws and we’ll get ourselves into a safe position.

I’ll bite your hand off for those 5 wins being gritty, ugly wins.

 

[RomanReigns]

Er twenty was it, or did he get touched and fall to the ground in agony?

can someone translate?

 

[blueblood]

Doucoure, Gana and Onana as a 3 have been very good in the games today and v Arsenal. Didn’t impose themselves enough in the derby. Massively helps to protect the back 4.
Dyche has used Iwobi and McNeil to support our full backs to double up on opposition wingers. That’s why he’s not playing Gray at the moment. At least looks like there’s some organisation and plan now which was badly lacking under Lampard. Plenty to build on.

 

[jinkyali]

I appreciate we won.
But..

My god I can't wait to see the back of Pickford, Davies, Iwobi, Gana, Coleman .. infact most of them.

Just such poor players.

 

[stretford blue]

We weren't amazing but that's two home matches where we've created chances and looked OK defensively. Rest of this season will be a grind but hopefully enough to see us safe.

Both home games we could have been at least a couple of goals up on chances created ,never really looked in any danger of conceding today good shape about us but have to say Leeds lacked any cutting edge and a lack of energy going forward

 

[deipnosophist]

Yes indeed, full of unpredictable twists and turns, and pure torture to sit through!!

Everton, aren't we?

 

[terryefc]

I appreciate we won.
But..

My god I can't wait to see the back of Pickford, Davies, Iwobi, Gana, Coleman .. infact most of them.

Just such poor players.

I tend to agree with the general sentiment - but cannot include Seamus in this.

 

[jinkyali]

I tend to agree with the general sentiment - but cannot include Seamus in this.

I know what your saying. I'd rather he was being eased out gently because he at times is showing his age and truly terrible.

But I don't think he'd want to end it this way.

 

[matty1878]

Told ye Matty ..just come out the ground buzzing

you did matey