Rich

Will he score one, two or a few tonight?

People are halfwits. He got a lot of abuse at the game, apparently. I was sat on that side first half and Ritchie was getting most of it around me, rightfully so.

People are halfwits.

3 at the back when Lascelles is back please Rafa. ( )

I can’t feel me toes man lads. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. But seriously, that was about as grim as I can remember. Felt like it was 2005 all over again.

Had his hands full with Richarlison, their most dangerous player, had no help from Lejeune and Ritchie wanted him to deal with Zegelaar because he couldn’t be arsed, just to top it all off. A lot of sympathy for him today.

It’s going to be a long winter. Everything is cold.

So disappointed with him today, atttude and output both stinking.

He’s like early Colo, no communication, some nice bits of football but ultimately too soft up against physical opponents. Barnes and Gray have both given him loads of trouble.

Elliot Yedlin Lejeune Clark Manquillo Murphy Shelvey Merino Ritchie Gayle Joselu 3-2

I’m loving Everton this season. Keep it up laas.

If we didn’t have WBA so soon after I’d think he’d be nailed on to start, as he completed a full session yesterday he’s still got a pretty good chance if he has no adverse reaction. Howay Mikel.

This Jabba looking motherfucker sold us yet or what?

Is this not just fatty trying to smoke out more interest for a bidding war again? The bit about the “exclusivity agreement” seems particularly fishy to me in this regard.

I have a semi.

Mbemba surely? As in “I’d even play Gamez ahead of this fella”. Mbemba goes without saying, more presence, more pace, better on the ball.

I'd play Gamez ahead of this fella.

Our defensive organisation from corners is constantly disturbing, considering how much we hear about how into the "little details" we are. Caught up with us today.

Well that's satisfying.

Bit sloppy again, but came up with the goods. What a player. Hyperbole my arse.

Get this clown back on the bench.

Can't remember that I must admit, but I thought he was one of our better players today. I think he and Merino will make a very decent pairing in time. The key to the their play - and arguably the entire team - will be that upgrade to Ayoze. Didn’t get up to support our initial attack then didn’t get back, at all, just stood there pointing at someone else to cover our right side and then threw a little hissy when we ended up on the back foot. Not sure he’ll ever cut this stuff out, so I guess I’ll just have to accept it.

Did he knack himself on that first sprint out to the right?

Infuriating for the move that led to the penalty. Really can’t warm to him despite his obvious ability.