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ToffeeLee1878
Player Valuation: £8m
Baningime very good,Anthony Gordon is beautiful to watch I hope he isn’t involved at Brighton and is with the first team squad for Sheffield United he’s seriously good,great to see Ellis find the net at this level it was a lethal finish!
Ring master
Player Valuation: £90m
Unsworth i think it was, said weeks ago via Interview that Gordon is training with the 1st team every day apart from the day before its a u23s game
Rollo Tomassi
Player Valuation: £15m
Whilst it's impressive to notch double figures in any level of football the Sunderland keeper is shocking.
Good to see Simms scoring again.
Not so good to see older players still being picked.
Not so good to see older players still being picked.
Ring master
Player Valuation: £90m
He defo was,was watching thinking the same for most of them goals lol
Well I couldn’t disagree that experience is needed and helps youngsters, my point is that we didn’t have any inexperienced youngsters amongst the outfield starters tonight, unless you classify Gordon as that which I don’t . Simply put, if you have 10 experienced outfielders starting how can youngsters be benefiting from their experience, they’re all warming the bench. I would be happy for you to provide the names of the youngsters who have started regularly this season who have benefited as you suggest. I’m not having a go at you , just very frustrated when, as I said in the original post, the likes of Astley, Simms, Mampala and Iversen are on the bench, three of whom came on and did a decent job.
Stephenlloyd
Player Valuation: £40m
Only watched the last 10mins, but Astley seemed to win a few headers. I saw a picture of the wales team last week and he seemed quite tall, like He’d shot up in the last 12months.
Ring master
Player Valuation: £90m
David Unsworth praised “natural goalscorer” Ellis Simms’ work-ethic and hunger to learn after the striker came off the bench to hit the winner as Everton Under-23s beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 on Monday night.
Lewis Gibson gave the Toffees a first-half lead before Joseph Rankin-Costello levelled for the away side shortly after the break.
In a game played at relentless tempo at Goodison Park – Everton struck the woodwork three times during the match – Simms’ strike 14 minutes from time secured maximum points for the young Blues.
In-form forward Anthony Gordon had hit five goals in his previous three matches for the Toffees but turned provider for the game’s decisive moment – brilliantly spinning Rovers midfielder Brad Lyons before threading a perfectly-weighted through pass to set Simms bearing in on goal.
The striker showcased his deadly composure, taking the ball in his stride with one deft touch before placing the ball past Joe Hilton with a crisp, accurate finish.
The victory moves Unsworth’s unbeaten team up to third in Premier League 2.
“It was a hard-fought win,” the manager told evertontv. “Blackburn are a good side and they have a lot of good young players.
“We could have been out of sight by half-time, but we weren’t quite as clinical as we were against Southampton [an 8-2 win on 30 August].
“But all credit to the players for grinding the result out.
“I can’t praise Ellis enough for the work he has done since we came back for pre-season on 1 July.
“He is a work in progress, but he is a natural goalscorer.
“We’re asking to him to play in a way that brings others into the game, too, showing work-rate and holding up the play.
“His movement when he came on tonight was exactly what we’ve been working on with him, and we’re delighted with that.
“The goal will do his confidence the world of good, but I was more excited about his movement to get in behind and get that opportunity.
“And when he gets into those positions, we know he’ll finish.”
Antony Evans supplied three assists in that 8-2 victory against the Saints – and he again displayed his exceptional ability from dead-ball scenarios to create the young Blues’ opener 21 minutes in.
The 20-year-old’s free-kick from the right had a potent combination of swerve, dip and power. It was begging for a finishing touch and centre-back Gibson obliged - showing his own impressive technique to side-foot a first-time finish past Hilton.
Everton has already carved out numerous chances by this point. The electric Gordon forced former Toffees Under-23s stopper Hilton into smart stop when he shot firmly at goal after being played in by Nathangelo Markelo.
England Under-19 international Gordon also saw a venomous 25-yard effort whistle fractions over the bar. Hilton was rooted to the spot.
Everton skipper Morgan Feeney planted a header against the post after a terrific centre from Evans – but it was far from one-way traffic
Rovers skipper Joseph Grayson headed over from no more than six yards with the game just 10 minutes old, while full-back Samuel Hart lashed an effort wide as his team searched for an equaliser following Gibson’s opener.
Everton could have extended their advantage before the break, though, Gordon glancing a header over the bar from Matty Foulds’ cross.
Blackburn flew out of the traps in the second half and struck a leveller on 48 minutes, Rankin-Costello swivelling in the box before placing a shot into the bottom corner.
Everton came within the width of a post of reasserting their advantage 10 minutes later when Evans’ well-hit effort from 20 yards cannoned off the woodwork.
The Toffees continued to commit men forward, and manager Unsworth’s made his intentions clear when he replaced defenders Alex Denny and Gibson with forward talents Manasse Mampala and Simms.
And Simms was to prove the match-winner for Everton – latching onto to a through pass by Gordon and coolly slotting past Hilton.
The pair linked up again in the game’s dying moments, Gordon cutting the ball back to Simms who was unfortunate to see his low drive strike the inside of the post and come out.
No matter, the Toffees saw out the game to ensure they head into Friday’s game at Brighton & Hove Albion with their unbeaten record intact.
“We showed some good passages of play but we’re not at the level we can be yet,” Unsworth added.
“But it still early in the season and it is great for these boys to win games.
“We’re certainly moving in the right direction.”
Lewis Gibson gave the Toffees a first-half lead before Joseph Rankin-Costello levelled for the away side shortly after the break.
In a game played at relentless tempo at Goodison Park – Everton struck the woodwork three times during the match – Simms’ strike 14 minutes from time secured maximum points for the young Blues.
In-form forward Anthony Gordon had hit five goals in his previous three matches for the Toffees but turned provider for the game’s decisive moment – brilliantly spinning Rovers midfielder Brad Lyons before threading a perfectly-weighted through pass to set Simms bearing in on goal.
The striker showcased his deadly composure, taking the ball in his stride with one deft touch before placing the ball past Joe Hilton with a crisp, accurate finish.
The victory moves Unsworth’s unbeaten team up to third in Premier League 2.
“It was a hard-fought win,” the manager told evertontv. “Blackburn are a good side and they have a lot of good young players.
“We could have been out of sight by half-time, but we weren’t quite as clinical as we were against Southampton [an 8-2 win on 30 August].
“But all credit to the players for grinding the result out.
“I can’t praise Ellis enough for the work he has done since we came back for pre-season on 1 July.
“He is a work in progress, but he is a natural goalscorer.
“We’re asking to him to play in a way that brings others into the game, too, showing work-rate and holding up the play.
“His movement when he came on tonight was exactly what we’ve been working on with him, and we’re delighted with that.
“The goal will do his confidence the world of good, but I was more excited about his movement to get in behind and get that opportunity.
“And when he gets into those positions, we know he’ll finish.”
Antony Evans supplied three assists in that 8-2 victory against the Saints – and he again displayed his exceptional ability from dead-ball scenarios to create the young Blues’ opener 21 minutes in.
The 20-year-old’s free-kick from the right had a potent combination of swerve, dip and power. It was begging for a finishing touch and centre-back Gibson obliged - showing his own impressive technique to side-foot a first-time finish past Hilton.
Everton has already carved out numerous chances by this point. The electric Gordon forced former Toffees Under-23s stopper Hilton into smart stop when he shot firmly at goal after being played in by Nathangelo Markelo.
England Under-19 international Gordon also saw a venomous 25-yard effort whistle fractions over the bar. Hilton was rooted to the spot.
Everton skipper Morgan Feeney planted a header against the post after a terrific centre from Evans – but it was far from one-way traffic
Rovers skipper Joseph Grayson headed over from no more than six yards with the game just 10 minutes old, while full-back Samuel Hart lashed an effort wide as his team searched for an equaliser following Gibson’s opener.
Everton could have extended their advantage before the break, though, Gordon glancing a header over the bar from Matty Foulds’ cross.
Blackburn flew out of the traps in the second half and struck a leveller on 48 minutes, Rankin-Costello swivelling in the box before placing a shot into the bottom corner.
Everton came within the width of a post of reasserting their advantage 10 minutes later when Evans’ well-hit effort from 20 yards cannoned off the woodwork.
The Toffees continued to commit men forward, and manager Unsworth’s made his intentions clear when he replaced defenders Alex Denny and Gibson with forward talents Manasse Mampala and Simms.
And Simms was to prove the match-winner for Everton – latching onto to a through pass by Gordon and coolly slotting past Hilton.
The pair linked up again in the game’s dying moments, Gordon cutting the ball back to Simms who was unfortunate to see his low drive strike the inside of the post and come out.
No matter, the Toffees saw out the game to ensure they head into Friday’s game at Brighton & Hove Albion with their unbeaten record intact.
“We showed some good passages of play but we’re not at the level we can be yet,” Unsworth added.
“But it still early in the season and it is great for these boys to win games.
“We’re certainly moving in the right direction.”
onlyme
Player Valuation: £10m
I didn't suggest any player has benefited. I'm playing devil's advocate in trying to second guess Unsworths strategy.
Crillster1878
Player Valuation: £225k
Anothony Gordon really is an exciting talent.. that through ball was lovely
Yeah I saw possibly the same pic, not quite as tall as the goalkeeper Webb whos the same age and comparable with Boyes of the RS who's 18 and in a year above. It’s always difficult to gauge how big they’ll grow but physically he’s on the right track.
Probably based on old positions but Unsworth has picked a side containing 1 GK (thankfully) 3 CB’s, 3 DM’s, 2 CM’s, 2 AM’s
Interesting selections though I’m aware Denny (CDM), Charsley (CM) & Evans (CAM) have been very much utility players for a while, Foulds could probably now being considered a genuine LB as well.
Interesting selections though I’m aware Denny (CDM), Charsley (CM) & Evans (CAM) have been very much utility players for a while, Foulds could probably now being considered a genuine LB as well.
I’m not in anyway agreeing with it, but looking on paper he would have played RW? Our U23 squad looks like such a weird one with zero wingers in it except for make shift/could be wingers like Evans & Charsley... even the players who look closest to stepping up from the 18’s are CM’s (Carroll & Hunt)
I wonder if letting Bowler & Adedoyin leave on loan has been the reason for Charsley coming back.
TheBigIguana
Player Valuation: £100m
I feel like playing Carroll or Hunt would be more beneficial even if they're not all the way ready