Match Thread Everton v West Bromwich Albion - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[abrigael]

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

Insane to think that even in the face of DCL's hat trick I still considered voting James the MOM. What a player.

(But no, the DCL hat trick cannot be denied.)

All due caveats re: WhoScored, here are their numbers:

DCL deserves the rank for his goals but that’s a MOTM quality showing by James and Richy too

WS is kind to Mina but captures how poor Pickford was

 

[Terrarian]

Interesting to note that Yerry Mina and Alex Iwobi lurk on here.

Christ, I hope iwobi stays out of his thread

 

[OneTrueLegend]

A good win in the end, but I said at half time I felt we need another goal and they came straight out and equalised. It was positive to see us continuing to make chances, I know people will say becuse they were down to 10 men, we should have won, but so many times you see the 10 men hold out and get a draw. DCL, James and Richarlison did really well and glad Keane got another goal. I think Pickford and Mina had poor games, I think Mina should have closed down Diangana for the first goal and if Mina had jumped he would have blocked the shot for the second goal. I think pickford could have done better for the first goal, with the second goal, it was a good hit and once it got past the wall, it was right in the top corner

 

[summerisle]

Ha ha

Jeff Stelling on SSN

We won't show the Premier League table as only a handful of clubs have played 2 games

Anybody else thinking what I'm thinking?

Sack him ?

 

[Barnfred 55]

James was always better than Isco tbh

Isco was Spaniard and a media darling and Zidane loves Isco.

But quality wise, it wasn't that close. James was a better player

Take it from me

We don't need any convincing on that score

 

[Zatara]

There was a drop in performance from the spurs game today, particularly down the middle. However coming back from a goal down to score five is remarkable for an Everton side. As others have noted, the goals are going to start coming for Richy too, he looks annoyed he hasn't scored yet. Let's enjoy the rollercoaster.

My guess is that the players are still getting up to fitness as theyve not really had any preseason games.

By the international break they should be up to speed + as we took the gas off weve probably conserved energy today.

Interesting to note that Yerry Mina and Alex Iwobi lurk on here.

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James was always better than Isco tbh

Isco was Spaniard and a media darling and Zidane loves Isco.

But quality wise, it wasn't that close. James was a better player

In this team i imagine Isco would be in Gomes' role.

 

[Vedder]

Just our luck to have a class baller in James when we aren't allowed to attend.
The whole of goodison would of rise to applause the lad.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

Defensively Mina was poor for the first. Doucoure had an underwhelming game too. Everyone else was good to brilliant though. Without the sending off on another day it could’ve turned into a different game, but going forward it’s impossible to deny that we look the best we have in years. Work to be done defensively though you’d have to say. Feet firmly on the ground but enjoying the signs.

 

[Death]

Still top

 

[Bluebonic]

Hopefully thats the difference this season. Don't play great but get all the points. At some points last season this would of been a 2 - 2 all day long. Fingers crossed we pick the pace back up and stop stupid defensive mistakes

You Sir, are spot on!

 

[Death]

Hello from Colombia.. we're 50 million fans supporting Everton and we're happy with James' performance. Mina must get better or she's going to lose the headline. The competition between Sigurdson vs James is good because it will keep them playing at the highest level to secure their place in the starting nominee of the team, this happened with Real Madrid between Isco and James and I end up being key to getting the league and Champions League titles in that year.
Finally let's support james' 10 shirt, as well as Maradona or Messi. Best regards.

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Welcome xx

ps

Sigurdson isn’t fit to lace James’s boots. No competition.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

Only two really let us down today,don’t really have to name names but I’m sure you know who they are and they did their best to make things tough for us,another truly exciting display,onwards and upwards Blues

 

[Groucho]

Defensively Mina was poor for the first. Doucoure had an underwhelming game too. Everyone else was good to brilliant though. Without the sending off on another day it could’ve turned into a different game, but going forward it’s impossible to deny that we look the best we have in years. Work to be done defensively though you’d have to say. Feet firmly on the ground but enjoying the signs.

Our best CB pairing is Keane and Holgate

 

[Harryflashman]

Ha ha.

Beat you to it.

sorry mate ! Great minds