Match Thread Everton v Salford City, Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[catcherintherye]

Nkounkou

He's very good isn't he. 19. Free Transfer.

Who said Brands isn't doing his job.

He and Brainthwaite look real gems to me.

 

[BlueDraka]

Apparently Carlo watched him and wanted him at Napoli.

Was he a free transfer. Thought we paid over a million for him. Does that rule about paying money for under 23s not apply to the EU?

 

[Osamabindiesel]

Bit of an odd title assessment given the scoreline, # shots and the woodwork hits

Everton complete Carabao Cup win over Salford but defensive injury problems grow

The Merseysiders may head into this weekend with only two fit centre-halves

www.telegraph.co.uk

Almost agenda-ish- especially considering it was our second team

 

[The Trinity.]

Very good result, surprised with how well the team played, we had no defensive midfielder, but we didn't need it, they never really troubled us. Took the lead on 8 minutes from a corner, great delivery and header from Keane. Branthwait got injured and we brought Digne on a CB and seemed to slow the pace down and I thought we were going to be content to get a 1-0. We kept plugging away though and got that 2nd through good work on the left from Gordon and a smart finish from Sigurdsson. It was good to see us keep going and put pressure on them, Gordon again, brought down for the pen. Kean dispatched the pen. Gordon and Nkounkou looked great. Kean toiled he hit the bar a couple of times and the post. Gordon hit the post as well twice within a coupe of seconds.
One weird thing I noticed was that Keane looked really happy when he scored, whereas Sigurdsson and Kean did not look at all bothered. I don't know if that is just the fact that there are no fans in the stadium or the competition or the fact that it was a lower level opposition.

agree about the two guys that "didn't look bothered". Maybe it's because they know that they won't feature much this season. They are not first team material.
Siggy is imo a squad player at best. Not to be seen unless we are coasting a match. Kean can move on..........can't see him coming good for us.
Let him go and bring in a proper goalscorer to back up Richarlson and DCL.
That guy from Celtic will do. Even Morales from Rangers will do.....
Both imo better prospects that Kean.
Kean will score goals in Italy.......But he doesn't look like he wants to be at Everton...

 

[BlueDraka]

2 games, 2 wins, 2 clean sheets.

Yep just confirm for me. This is Everton isn't it?

 

[Encoder]

Bit of an odd title assessment given the scoreline, # shots and the woodwork hits

Everton complete Carabao Cup win over Salford but defensive injury problems grow

The Merseysiders may head into this weekend with only two fit centre-halves

www.telegraph.co.uk

Bit needlessly negative, was the easiest game I can remember and we barely needed to get out of second gear

 

[Barnfred 55]

Apparently Carlo watched him and wanted him at Napoli.

OK

Who said Carlo isn't doing his job

 

[JimmyJeffers]

One word that says so much.

That’s why I love us Macca. I live for this. A laboured 1-0 victory against Fleetwood before being knocked out on pennos away to Stoke. Nothing quite beats it.

 

[BlueDraka]

He and Brainthwaite look real gems to me.

And Gordon too

 

[Shibbywiggles]

One weird thing I noticed was that Keane looked really happy when he scored, whereas Sigurdsson and Kean did not look at all bothered. I don't know if that is just the fact that there are no fans in the stadium or the competition or the fact that it was a lower level opposition.

sigurdsson probably gutted he’s now in the reserve team that plays league 2 in the cup. He will definitely think he should be achieving more than scoring and assisting simple goals against Salford!
Kean I think knows he didn’t have a great game and definitely did nothing to convince Carlo he’s an option ahead of DCL. If he’d have put those two headers away and then rounded off a hat trick from the spot at least Carlo might raise an eyebrow.
Whereas Keane is loving life right now, got a new kid, first choice CB, chipping in with goals from corners, good for him!

 

[Dario Terracotta]

Easier to say who let us down I think,Walcott,Kean,Davies and Bernard,you have to take into account the level of opposition,Walcott offered little or nothing,Kean was dreadful, his first touch was a tackle all game!!Bernard flitted in and out and there lies the crux, he should dominate a game like this with his ability,Tom?well if all he can offer us in a game like this is to continually look to give the ball back to the back four after having received it from them then I really don't see a future for him here.

 

[Duncan’s Pigeon Loft]

Decent enough performance. Only criticism is that we took until 74 minutes to wrap it up - we had a hat full of chances before that - but at least we’re creating the chances.

Gordon was my mom. He looks a great prospect. Always looks dangerous cutting in side and he linked up will with Nkounkou

 

[sladen90]

And Gordon too

I think he means the fact that those 2 got brought to our club. Obviously Gordon's an academy player, but yes, he is also a massive massive gem.

 

[marnie]

I WAS DOING bingo......Yes Bingo in Faliraki tonight (NEEDS MUST) Game was on the tv behind me.Goal went in and next number out was sixty twooooooooooooooooooooo. Not proud of myself by any means.

 

[LinekersLegs]

Bit needlessly negative, was the easiest game I can remember and we barely needed to get out of second gear

And Keane scored 8mins in - wasn’t like we were in the 80th minute before breaking them down. Sure we needed the 2nd to be truly comfortable but still!

In contrast the Guardian has this

Everton gain a head start from Michael Keane as they ease past Salford

Everton ran out 3-0 winners at home to Salford, helped by an early header from Michael Keane before Gylfi Sigurdsson’s 74th-minute strike and a late Moise Kean penalty

www.theguardian.com