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I can't vouch for the man's character that's for sure.

Man, this is a disgrace for Dyche.

Every game I watch he's so involved in a lot of their play going forward. I like him, but he's still considered to be shit by so many, it's interesting. Linked well with Palmer for that first goal, Palmers second comes from the rebound off his shot, set up Mudryk brilliantly just now. Guy is everywhere causing problems.

Yes, he played with Deloufeu dropping off him. He's really someone you want to get the ball to in space or in behind. Like his goal against us in transition, where he got on the ball , stiff armed Schar and scored. Think Dyche has just seen his size and thought he could use as him as a lump upfront, but he's not a hold up striker or back to goal guy like that.

So let's talk about Nicholas Jackson, another 'donkey' striker. Still considered shit too?

I'll say it again, I liked him at Udinese a lot. In better circumstances a far more effective striker than he has shown at Everton.

Yeah, the penalty taker should just take the penalties, especially when the guy hasn't ever missed one. The one time he let Sterling take one instead, the plonker went and missed.

Even on a good night, Chelsea have embarrassed themselves with this penalty farce

Doucoure is brain dead. Loads of options ahead of him and dribbling on the edge of his box. Just crazy.

They look like they average around three passes per possession before losing it everytime. That Gomes midfielder they have improved their build up a lot when he came on against us, but they never start him.

Pickford's arms have shrunk even further.

I would hate to be Southgate this summer. The amount of English talent emerging is crazy. Let's see what he does with it all!

What do you think the conversations about him are like back at Man City? Looking a terrible decision to not give him more of an opportunity. Or do you think they just don't care anyway?

Anyone else captain Cole Palmer this week?

I really liked Beto at Udinese, but this Everton stint has been rough so far. Everton's play is so terrible though. They can barely pass the ball and don't consistently create chances, and he is not someone you can rely on to score from a few chances or half chances a game. It won't work out for him at all in this Everton team with Dyche.

Seems okay, though I've seen him fluff some decent chances, so I know what you mean. He's similar to Isak in that he is really comfortable on the ball and quick for his height, and so can drop and get on the ball and run at defenders and create chances. It's my favourite part of his game.

Yeah, Barnes could have had at least 3 assists on the day. There was the one he played over the defence to Isak in the box but he didn't quite manage to get it under control. Gordon does a good job of playing others in too, like he did Isak for the first, and when Isak drops and gets on the ball he can also create, as we saw him do for Barnes against West Ham. Neither of them tend to play with their heads down and try to do too much when on the ball.

Ah, so I think the Sesko idea was based on Wilson not being around anymore. If Wilson stays any other striker would have to be a younger, versatile type that is more developmental and doesn't have as big expectations on playing time.

If we don't figure out a way to have another quality striker we are in big trouble. A big part of making the Champions League was how well both Isak and Wilson played throughout the season, including the option of pairing them together at times. We have to have a similar setup with a quality alternative going forward because Isak will miss games through injury.

Wow ... wouldn't be surprised if true. The thing I like about this trio is they are all selfless players and capable of finding each other. Be so interesting to see how it all comes together going forward.

I see what you're saying, but I don't think Isak is the type of striker to push that hard, as I could see him start breaking down if so. When we've had both Isak and Wilson available, they were both being rotated quite consistently and both were firing on all cylinders. Could see a similar approach going forward if we had the right kind of options at striker.

Sesko isn't pushing Son out of the team. If he went to Spurs he'd start off behind both Son and Richarlison. He's still quite raw from what I've seen of him. Hugely exciting talent though.

He wasn't a guaranteed starter for them over the season though, and he didn't exactly hit the heights for them. It's a bit like Hojlund, who I like, shows flashes but could do with being rotated with a more established striker. They are both very inexperienced.

He wouldn't automatically go in ahead of Son and/or Richarlison.

But this wasn't even the case at Leipzig. Why would he be guaranteed to start at CL clubs?