Match Thread Everton v Watford - Carabao Cup 4th rd - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[TXRick]

When is the draw for the next round?

 

[Acrobat]

Ugh. Iwobi, I guess. But Id rather stick red hot pokers in my eyes than watch the turgid excuse for football we pay right now. Absolutely awful, just awful.

And yay, we are in the hat. Will get drawn at Anfield or Etihad, and get beat 8-0 next.

The life of an Evertonian.

 

[degsy]

Poor performance but we’re in the hat. Can’t be arsed dissecting it further.

This.
Who's bright idea was it to put in Mina so soon.

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

I wouldn't give Digne MOTM and I'm a little irked with how he plays and how we use him.

We go to him on the attack so often, and he always swings in crosses. He's skilled to keep the ball on the floor and/or dribble, and we have guys up front who can play like that. I'd like to see him cut inside or get to the goal line more, rather than send crosses to the opposing RB all the time.

 

[little elfin]

Colchester at home or away to Oxford, please

 

[Furey1878]

Is it just me who thinks it was only the first half that was turgid and second half we were actually alright?

Lots of people making out the full 90 was eye torture.

 

[Goat]

Is it just me who thinks it was only the first half that was turgid and second half we were actually alright?

Lots of people making out the full 90 was eye torture.

We were poo.

But only winning matters, give me crap wins every week.

 

[atrottel]

Mina was by far and away the best player on the pitch when he was playing. Richarlison probably next up. Gomes and Digne worryingly playing through relative bad patches.

 

[Death]

What's a trophy for beards look like?

 

[Death]

Been out with my son tonight so was only able to get updates of goals.

Pleased to get through to the next round.

No offence sir but does your kid support the rs?

And don't you dare come at me with 'I only see him once a week by court order' so it makes me look like a see you next Tuesday.

 

[bluelegend]

Surprised with the Iwobi shouts as I thought he was awful in the first half. Made up for it a bit in the second but his first half showing was shocking. Great to see Tosun get some gametime and create Richarlisons goal. Bad management with Mina and Kean.

 

[Eggs]

...made hard work of it, but the important thing was getting through. A lacklustre first half during which we never looked liked getting behind either full back. The half-time substitution was correct. Better 2nd half with the tempo increased, their goalkeeper much busier.

Mina was terrific, he’s looking the real leader and effective defender I always thought he’d be. His knee injury is a concern. Despite a poor start, Iwobi probed and looked most likely to unlock their defence. Gomes and Delph were fine.

I went for Holgate as my MoM, he was adequate defensively but he’s competitive and plays like the game matters. I admit to not being his biggest fan and I doubt he’ll ever be a regular first teamer but the game will probably be best remembered for his first Everton goal.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Amazing how much better I slept last night due to an Everton win.

Poor performance like but I’m all for grinding out results right now.

 

[st.domingo]

Much better second half (from a low base, obvs). Forgetting the first half, when pretty much everyone was toilet, it was a toss up between Iwobi & Holgate for MOM for me - gave it to the latter.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

...made hard work of it, but the important thing was getting through. A lacklustre first half during which we never looked liked getting behind either full back. The half-time substitution was correct. Better 2nd half with the tempo increased, their goalkeeper much busier.

Mina was terrific, he’s looking the real leader and effective defender I always thought he’d be. His knee injury is a concern. Despite a poor start, Iwobi probed and looked most likely to unlock their defence. Gomes and Delph were fine.

I went for Holgate as my MoM, he was adequate defensively but he’s competitive and plays like the game matters. I admit to not being his biggest fan and I doubt he’ll ever be a regular first teamer but the game will probably be best remembered for his first Everton goal.

Holgate’s pace at the back is what stands out most. Him and Mina deserve a run together if Yerry can shake off the injury.