Match Thread Everton Vs Chelsea - FA Cup Quarter Final - Sat 12th March - KO 17:30

[No8Bally]

Lineakers gob looks like a poorly shaved lady garden

 

[Jags..class]

Barkley is not doing enough defending or attacking, what is he offering so far? Besic needs to come on very soon as he our best midfielder. Baines needs to attack more but not finding enough space or lennon.

 

[nsno-chris]

Enjoyed the pressing and high line, really closing down the space quick and allowed us to pick up the second ball.

However, once the tiredness set in and we needed to drop off you could see Chelsea easily finding gaps and it's no surprise why we've conceded so many by only defending at our 20 yard line

 

[TheAlmightyFloater]

Good to see the defence not taking any chances for once (apart from Jagielka's poor pass).

Booting the ball out and away instead of twisting and turning.

Makes such a difference, especially against a team like Chelsea

 

[ilikecheese]

Where's mirallas when you need him

Getting red cards

 

[Darth Vader]

Should bring Barkley on

 

[BigBlueConk]

Another way of looking at it is that we are cancelling out the resurgent league champions.

Come on Everton!

 

[wearerich]

Far too many passengers today I am afraid. Barkley appalling! Jagielka, Cleverley, Baines all completely anonymous, Jagielka in particular very, very poor. Replay at best if this continues

 

[D410]

Barkley looks he,s scared to get injured for the euros

 

[Eggs]

.....very circumspect, very safe. Ironically it's the type of shape to employ when you are 2 goals ahead. Nothing in the top third, nobody getting behind the full backs but it's ok if we get ahead.

 

[Darth Vader]

Good closing down and putting them under as soon as they have the ball

That's about it

 

[MichaelEFC96]

Settle down, this isn't RAWK.

Thanks for letting me know

 

[matty1878]

We look nervy Every single player. Stray passes we don't know to go forward or defend. Lukaku in isolation to. Not looking good this

 

[Jozzy]

If this is a draw there'll be a replay, correct? Or does it go to extra time/pens?

 

[blue to the bone]

Different approach from us . More pressing and defensive minded. Looks like we are playing not to lose. Will need fresh legs to keep up that type of game. Ross needs to get on the ball more . Rom totally isolated .