Match Thread Everton v Southampton Sunday 27th Nov KO 16:30

[Ashtonian]

Ever noticed our formation always looks like a christmas tree?

 

[BlueToff]

Loads of wingers, absolute nonsense as backups for the striker or midfield position.

which shows how imbalanced the squad is and it's clear what needs addressing.

And while I wanted more changes, we haven't got them, so the team gets my full support.

If we play with any intensity and desire we're good enough to get a result. So lets hope the kick up the arse they undoubtedly got has worked.

 

[BlueToff]

I think today's line up would be our strongest with Mirallas for Lennon maybe?

Probably Groucho. Maybe an in-form Del over either of them.

 

[Blues Harp]

Bottom line is that the players need to put in a 90 min shift, work hard and show some commitment - is it too much to ask ??

 

[canuckblue]

Ever noticed our formation always looks like a christmas tree?

Fitting, seeing as we keep gifting points away.

 

[maccavennie]

Where would you play Holgate? Put him up against Austin, or take out Coleman who was one of the only players to perform last week?

He obviously doesn't think Davies is ready, and as he sees him every game in training he probably knows better than you or I.

Del has been tosh.

Holgate cb with Williams
that team is stale and has been for far too long
totally agree Del has been tosh, so why not try him behind Lukaku to see if we can actually give some service to Lukaku instead of sticking him on the wing where he's done nothing.
it's like me saying "I hate my job but I can't be arsed changing it". It's up to the manager to change things around so this group of no marks don't feel their position is safe.

 

[Eggs]

The top7 teams in the premiership are actually in the top 7. Which tells me that its a strong league this year with all the good teams. We need to keep up with them try get a few wins going into the window cause we are in danger of dropping into a midtable scrap fast. Get to the window still with something to go for in the league and spend spend spend. Let's limp towards Jan with a win today. COYB.

.....from the games I've seen, I think there's a lot of ordinary teams and it's not a 'strong' league at all.

 

[bilyaletdinov_]

Lennon will offer us a lot on the back foot and encourage Coleman to get forward more, I would have started Del and Funes but not a terrible team! COYB

 

[flibbyflob]

Where is McCarthy? He only can play for Ireland?

Was he that bad last week to deserve dropping from squad?

Must be injured again.

 

[davek]

But who playes instead? FM has been dreadful recently.

No one could be worse than Jagielka.

He's done him no favours today. If he stinks again then there's going to be a real sense of dislike around Jagielka.

 

[bluestevon]

Where would you play Holgate? Put him up against Austin, or take out Coleman who was one of the only players to perform last week?

He obviously doesn't think Davies is ready, and as he sees him every game in training he probably knows better than you or I.

Del has been tosh.

tbf though mate, he has also thisseason thought cleverley 'was' ready, so yeah his judgement isn't prefect is it

Jags playing again - odds on a pen for saints?

 

[hktoffee]

Was he that bad last week to deserve dropping from squad?

Must be injured again.

Can see Koeman buys a CM in January.

 

[Lee Smith]

Jags. FFS.

 

[Groucho]

Probably Groucho. Maybe an in-form Del over either of them.

Yeah

 

[bicycleheader]

Bottom line is that the players need to put in a 90 min shift, work hard and show some commitment - is it too much to ask ??

I think 90 minutes of the whole team really competing and showing a spark up front would cheer a lot of fans up whether we win, lose or draw.