Match Thread Everton v Southampton - Preview, Match Report and MotM poll

[when i score we riot]

Like a donkey i put seamus, douc and richy in the fantasy team

 

[kleew]

All the preseason hard work should show now

 

[ADT]

So refreshing to see a cross actually go where it’s meant to

 

[Nyhus]

I like Townsend. I wanted us to sign him over Lennon years ago, still seems decent. Quick, awake and putting in decent crosses. Couldve had 2-3 assists already if we finished better. Lets hope it means we NEVER see Iwobi play on the right for us ever again.

 

[BiggyRat]

Defo. Way too early to tell, but there are signs there that they are at least better than what we had. Baby steps and all that

They haven't been touched by Everton yet.

 

[TheBigIguana]

So much more fluid with Gray on the left

 

[Shibbywiggles]

Kenwright with a face like ‘yeah we equalised but he’s still a kopite like’

 

[LeeCarsley]

oi is that my Everton playing liquid footy?

 

[ChesterBlue]

Like a completely different team this half

 

[AmericasToffee]

Gray's got that spark of pace and acceleration. Crazy how he can go from 0-100

 

[Sassy Colombian]

We don't know whether there was communication. We don't know what was or was not said. I'd have Yerri in my side, given the alternatives, but we need proper options at the back. Whatever hope Benitez has of keeping his job will depend largely on who he can get in before the window shuts. Mina might be one of his better options to sell to get those options in.

We do know. A few days ago when Yerri had a conversation in Twitch with James when asked about the new manager he said “To be honest I have talked to the profe very little but I’m hoping to get along with him, to have a good relationship. Specially so we can meet the goals that the Club is aiming for this season” so Mina has said it, there has been very little communication between them. Maybe the lack of communication is because Benitez doesn’t count on him and that’s fine if the Club feels it is time to sell Mina but this should be informed to him. Benitez no taking the time to communicate with one of his player, not letting him know what’s his plans are for him this season seems wrong and are very poor managerial skills.

 

[Half Time Bovril]

Like I said Townsend and Gray sending more crosses in than we've seen in three years

 

[when i score we riot]

Like I said Townsend and Gray sending more crosses in than we've seen in three years

Indeed hasnt been like this since moyes

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

Digne needs to get some air under those corners

Again that’s 4

 

[Shibbywiggles]

I’ve enjoyed this ten minutes of all action football!