First Half was awful, we never got going until the second. Once Jelavic and Naismith were subbed we looked a bigger threat going forward. Lukaku had that impression about him. I thought Oviedo played well when he came on, he'll be a great player if given enough game time. Barry and McCarthy both done their jobs well. Baines was amazing, to score two free kicks in both corners was like he was takin the pee out of Jaaskelainen, World class.
Great second half performance but there is still room for improvement. We are getting there and we are unbeaten! Second half performance of good quality and hard work. Well done Everton!
This to a tee mate!.
We are still a work in progress but were plugging along nicely, starting to get wins whilst we adjust to a new way of playing, very good signs IMO!.
Lukaku really did make the difference yesterday, thought it whilst at the game and certainly think after watching highlights!. He seemed to bring out the best in a number of players, mainly the likes of Mirallas, Barkley and Baines. All three seemed to have a spring in there step when he came on and all 3 linked very well with Lukaku.
He had the strength and power to hold up the ball and either bring others into play or turn and beat a man and make things happen for us in the final third. Players knew they could play it into him and it would stick and he'd give a good pass back and we'd build dangerously from there!.
He could come short and hold the ball up and pick out good options, or he was a threat in behind due to his pace, for me, he seems to have the lot and he's going to change alot about our attacks definitely, we just looked a different animal with him upfront, more potent and dangerous and long may that continue!.
Liked the look of McCarthy in midfield too, we seemed more composed and solid in there with him and Barry linking up. Do think we'll get even better when Gibbo is fully fit and in the side though as with him and Barry, we'll have 2 very composed players in CM!. Barry sits deep and is very assured on the ball and with Gibson in the side, he can spot a good forward pass early and play it and with the likes of Barkley, Lukaku & Mirallas further forward, we will hit teams quicker when attacking and i can see us doing some damage in games this season IF we keep all our main players fit for long periods of the season!.
There's alot to be positive about Everton this season and were still a team in transition, a team in progress!.
And btw, Bainesy's 2 strikes yesterday alone makes him worth £20m!. The lad as everything and Moyesy fcuking knows it and to insult us, but mainly Baines, with a silly £12m bid this summer is scandulous!.
