Match Thread Nottingham Forest vs Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

Some frankly incredible positive interviews post match from players. They have all been hypnotised by Mystic Woan in the changing room that it’s a start of an away form resurgence rather than 2 points thrown in the toilet. What a crazy club we are.

Tbf it’s both.

 

[Cool_Blue]

I’ve never seen an Everton midfield with so many rubber shinned players. Nobody can get the ball under control first time and lay it off, so we just can’t attack with any pace.

 

[KindofBlue]

I fear for us. We are very bad even when we play "well".

 

[ForestBlue]

Fought hard for our point but ..
Disappointed we couldn't keep a lead (x2)
Only Gaye ever wins a tackle or a 50/50 out of our midfielders.
Still too many needless mistakes and a lot cost us goals
We looked goosed around 80mins

 

[IV(AC)]

Least we didn’t lose, on the back of a hammering last time out. Played well at times. One game at a time, sweet Jesus

 

[heatmeiser]

@Mr Soap voting for Keane is a touch left field

 

[windymiller]

Frustrating as I would have taken a point before kick off but also feel like we could have taken all three. We looked so much better with Gray up front, despite him being maddeningly frustrating at times, as we looked more mobile and dynamic. First half, I thought the midfield looked sharp and aggressive but tired and lost concentration in the second. Keane still looks like a rabbit in the headlights. Thought Iwobi played well and was surprised when it was him who was hooked near the end. Probably more positives than negatives today but I still don't think we'll have enough to stay up as, other than set pieces, I'm not sure we'll score a lot of goals, maybe we'll have more threat with Garner and Patterson in the team. What I would give for a player like Brennan Johnson.

 

[Dixieslaces]

Feels like a loss.

 

[Sarnia Kevin]

Doucoure went from hero to villan, scored a goal and then gives the ball away for Forest's second. Mind you he wasn't the only one of our players who can't pass the ball past an opposition player in a one on one situation. We should have had a go at them when we were 2-1 up to get a couple more.

I went for Iwobi for MoM, just wish he would have a crack at goal now and then.

Think we should have had another penalty when Seamus was brought down, but a rubbish ref as usual.

 

[Del-boy]

These haven’t lost at home since September, just for some perspective. Yes it’s disappointing to lead twice and not win. A few weeks ago we would have easily lost that and not scored a goal.

As for the subs not being made until the 89th minute. For me it’s clear he doesn’t rate what he has on the bench.

 

[windymiller]

@Mr Soap voting for Keane is a touch left field

Family member, innit.

 

[Drico]

These haven’t lost at home since September, just for some perspective. Yes it’s disappointing to lead twice and not win. A few weeks ago we would have easily lost that and not scored a goal.

But we can find reasons for not beating any side.

I mean, you're right, but we actually need wins now.

 

[Dixieslaces]

6 teams, above and below, have 1 game in hand.

I just can't see us escaping this time.

 

[Del-boy]

But we can find reasons for not beating any side.

I mean, you're right, but we actually need wins now.

Oh I fully agree on the wins. We all know about our lack of goals and lack of quality we have up top. The concern for me is the amount of goals we have been conceding. I would have expected a few more 0-0s.

 

[DanB90]

It’s all rather precarious.