Match Thread Everton v Swansea. 24th Jan at 1330.

[Darth Vader]

Dreading the Derby already

The will press us into numerous mistakes

 

[RomanReigns]

stones just fricking belt the ball will yer

 

[Osamabindiesel]

I'd take the money for Stones now and buy a grock and new keeper. We are woeful without the ball and just let them dictate. With the ball we have been harassed and closed down and for the life of me I don't know why we don't do it. Our right side is very weak defensively and they are numbering up against us. Been a stroll in the park so far for Swansea. Whats happened to Lukaku and his improved hold up play...its gone astray over the last few weeks and think he needs to try harder. Our midfield must be the easiest midfield to cut through. Bad half and I am assuming it can only get better.

Honestly as good as Stones can be, you don't need a flashy defender. Defenders main job is to defend, attack corners and set pieces. We could get by without Stones, but losing Barkley Geri or Lukaku would be a much bigger blow. Having said that, I want Stones to stay

 

[Andy McGurk]

The whole team clearly have one eye on the semi this week, everyone has barely made a move all game.

Playing as if it's a friendly.

Also has anyone else noticed that Swansea are also trying to play like Everton, with a bit of closing down we could be 3 goals up, but with no pressure at all, this has now invited Swansea into our half and they haven't really moved.

May have to make at least 2 changes this half. Wait, what? We've already made 2 subs? Well that plan goes out the window.

People moaning about the fans booing, I think the fans are entitled to boo after seeing no effort whatsoever, however I think the fans never made a single bit of noise until after the 1st penalty, as if they as well as the players are thinking about next week.

THE WHOLE OF GOODISON, INCLUDING FANS AND PLAYERS, NEED A KICK UP THE ARSE!!

 

[matty1878]

Great reply mate, really backs up your stance. Much like that other wum, I'll assume what you really mean is "I can't argue my point anymore, I realise I'm wrong, I'll stop jumping down Stones' throat and let him defend like the fifty million pound player he's supposed to be"

No you can have an opinion but when it's invalid it's pointless

 

[RFUS]

Would make a great director of football over seeing transfers

He can't half develop a young player too. I have no doubt Lukaku, Ross, Stones etc would be nowhere near as developed if Moyes was coaching them.

But it just depends what you want out of football. Neutral entertainment? Sure, if it's not my team. But I like my team to win. Hopefully trophies and titles once again, but in the mean time, just some games would be nice. 3 points to Everton only means 3 draws.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Players look almost scared to try anything in case fans get on their backs, everytime Stones or Barkley get on the ball you can hear the groans from the crowd, that's really going to make them want to stay at the club, especially Stones.

 

[Ash Woods]

we are going to win this...but it'll still have been an absolute [Poor language removed] peformance. on top of losing two key players in one half

koff everton

 

[Shibbywiggles]

We'll score one or two and then concede in the 98th minute now. Everton 15/16.

 

[lungo]

Stoke is on their way up. Obviously his head is turned.

Nobody wants Stones with the stuff he is playing . He is Rodewell Mach2 . Looks pretty plays like an 12 years old.

 

[jayden28]

Are you even surprised? How can you possibly play well when every touch is scrutinised and greeted with a boo or unrest. The treatment of Barkley is an absolute disgrace.

Sorry its the crowds fault why we have conceded 22 at home and have won 3 home games all season,ok.

 

[snipellis11]

We can't carry on like this.

 

[sageyefc]

Cleverly looks a little lost in his positioning

 

[billybeeru]

It's dangerous to play like this and put all our hopes on winning the league cup. If we get knocked out of that, our season quickly turns into a total waste.

 

[Librarian]

sake lads, at least hold back some of your piss for full time