Pata

Sorry for the tone of my post, guess I'm way more interested in officiating and VAR than most fans. Good to have you back!

After calming down this really was an impressive performance. I really didn't think we were in any trouble until Wood&Murphy were introduced and our attacking threat went to zero. Then you consider who we were missing and the first hour becomes even better. Squad depth is sorely lacking but that's something that can't be fixed in two windows, still praying for a CM or a winger before the window shuts. Howe has done fucking amazing job transforming us so far, exciting times.

Calm down, I answered to you and the follow up wasn't directed solely at you. It has been in use for ages now though.

Of course it was reviewed, how come people still don't understand how VAR works?

Clear and obvious doesn't apply to offsides. I'm not going to complain about offside decisions, just hope the technology improves. Today was another example that the job is way beyond human ability without replays, linesman wasn't even close to the line and 100% guessed it.

You clearly don't understand American football and the other point is just ridiculous tin foil stuff.

@Stifler, please give me one logical reason why it should be a 90 minute running clock? What do we gain from it? Do you enjoy watching time-wasting and players being treated for fake injuries?

He was showing great technique and calmness today after nicking possession. He's a beast and will only get better when he learns more about his new position.

I'm just extra irritated by a Liverpool fan mate spouting shite in a Whatsapp group. We were extremely comfortable until Isak was subbed out and we had zero threat for the last 30 minutes.

6 seconds was like two decades ago and every keeper eats 20-30 seconds in that spot now. Even if you add the full 90 seconds it should have been over when Burn makes the block at 96.35.

I see no reason why Marriner doesn't whistle it when Burn makes the block and we are already 5 seconds over the added added time.

That's bullshit. You're not adding time for every break ie. Liverpool's freekicks. Marriner should have added 60-70 seconds for the Pope treatment and that's it as he's allowed to take 20-30 seconds to get the ball back in the play. No fucking reason to not have a 60 minute stopped clock which might have screwed us anyway today. Would be so much better experience to watch the game without all the unnecessary rolling around and controversies like this.

Pope was down for 90 seconds, he had the ball so would've taken ~30 seconds to put the ball back in play. Ball went out for a corner at 96.35 and IMO that should be it for the game. We were shithousing a lot but I see no reason why Marriner didn't blow the whistle before the corner. Not an egregious error but fucking frustrating.

Shocking refereeing.

Yeah, I thought about the same after writing that post. Real chance some big club goes down this year and it could very well be Everton tbh.

I thought he was the worst player on the pitch in the second half and Patterson completely nullified. Every corner hit the first man too.

I don’t think they are in any danger of going down. Maupay is a perfect backup for DCL and while their signings aren’t sexy they are really good for where Everton are right now. Gordon, Patterson and Iwobi have really impressed me so far too.

Harrison has been terrible tonight IMO.

He’s been class, Joelinton-like renaissance after being moved to CM.

5 in 5 for Mitro and already missed a penalty iirc.

Mitro!!

That's a real freak injury to Rodrigo.

Gutted for the lad. Disappointed Howe chose Carabao Cup over Krafu's health.