Match Thread Everton vs West Ham United - Preview, Match Report & MotM Poll

[Ollie d]

Went for Iwobi on MOTM poll, could easily of been Patterson or Gueye

That touch Patterson got when Cornet was about to side foot it was immense. Changed the flight of the ball and likely a goal against.
The boy done well again

 

[Toffeeback]

Went with Patterson for his overall solid game but mostly for saving the game at the end by taking it off Cornet's foot right before he would have slotted it in. Could have easily gone for Iwobi or Tarkowski, though.

Thought Gray had his best game in a very long time. Actually tried to link up with other players instead of just putting his head down and running with the ball every single time. Hope he can keep that up.

I know Lampard still has some detractors among the fanbase (not one of them myself, obviously), but that's now five games unbeaten, and at least a couple of those draws would have been wins if he'd been given a striker earlier. The defense and midfield are just so much more solid than we've had in awhile. Get another player or two in to provide more of a spark in the attack, whether that's in January or next summer, and we'll really start making some noise.

 

[GrimbolandBlue]

A return to 04/05 Everton? 1-0 victories for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Fine by me

 

[Bigduke1234]

Finally off the mark with a win!

Big win that, hopefully we can just get on with playing football now without the pressure of being near the bottom.

 

[Joey66]

The woodwork had another great game LOL....

 

[Parker]

Good news is, so far we are looking like getting something from the game and I’d be delighted if we could nick it by the odd goal. A win would do wonders for the belief of all of us.!!

Smashed it lad

 

[Northeastblue]

Could have gone for Iwobi, who was magnificent yet again, Gueye, Gray or Tarks but went for Patterson. He wasn't perfect by any means, but his energy and determination, plus a couple of vital defensive interceptions won me over completely.

 

[PhilM]

@AndyC has confirmed that if you don’t vote for my boy Iwobi again - for the fifteenth time in a row - you’ll be put on the mod central watch list.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

[LinekersLegs]

They do seem to have gelled together quickly

 

[Martin Alvito]

Just a legitimate richarlison replacement from being a contender for the euro conference spot...

Chelsea and United are not in a good way, and the RS are shaky. Fourth place is up for grabs this season, but it doesn't much look like anyone will walk through the open door. It certainly won't be us - we play the defense of a European contender, but lack the goal threat.

 

[GT77]

A return to 04/05 Everton? 1-0 victories for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Fine by me

My cardiac doctor does not like this post.

 

[Eggs]

That touch Patterson got when Cornet was about to side foot it was immense. Changed the flight of the ball and likely a goal against.
The boy done well again

…it’s exactly what I mean when I keep saying we need players with ‘powers of recovery’. Defenders like that are a nuisance to play against because you’re never truly free of them.

As you say, it was such a vital touch.

 

[Blue Piper]

Went for Maupay as without him would probably have gotten another draw. UTFT

 

[atrottel]

Would have voted for Iwobi but had to give it to Gray for his effort and play today. Thumbs up for Maupay's first goal, the overall defence and Gueye. Not sure about Onana today, seemed to be coasting a bit and would have liked to see more attacking play from him.

 

[Eggs]

….the fact nobody is mentioning Begovic is a reflection of how well he did on the occasions he was called upon.