Neil

FACT: people who end their sentence with FACT make their FACT sound more important. FACT. http://images.chemistdirect.co.uk/images/productimages/large/dettol_anti-bacterial_multi-action_cleaner_152407.jpg It does exactly what it says on... no, sorry, wrong one.

FACT: people who end their sentence with FACT make their FACT sound more important. FACT.

This is strange to say but I think it's long been true: Cahill's contributions are of course significant, but we have, and will continue to do fine without him. Finally Moyes is playing 2 up front, and more importantly, is finally giving Beckford a proper chance which personally I've been calling for, for quite a while. He's come up 2 leagues, he needs some confidence so finally it seems Moyes is showing faith in him. That's not to say I don't want a striker brought in and this supposed Bent deal will probably irk a few of us Evertonians - he is exactly the sort of player we need and I'm pretty sure he'd come (unless there is a very specific reason for him wanting to go to Villa) but there's not a cat in hell's chance of getting him, unless Sunderland are willing to accept a multi-pack of Party Rings and a lifetime supply of Victor Anichebe. And Cronky: that's the frustrating thing. We did improve massively in the 2nd half - probably with an ear-bashing from Moyes the cause - and we are very capable of playing some pretty good football (albeit pace has been an issue); but it's a case of what if? The reason we required such an improvement was because in the first half we yet again produced our standard Anfield spineless surrender. If we had taken it to them like that from the off I think we could well have won it. Anyway, looking ahead, broken record time but we'll climb the table IMO. As bizarre as this sounds, Sunderland should be our target. I never thought I'd hear myself saying that 22 games into the season but hey, I sure want to be 6th and if we can put a run together like I know we can then a lot of things are still possible from this season, due to the open nature of the table. Edit: Arteta was injured for about a year since the Newcastle game of Feb 2009, Parky; this season he's simply not been near his best.

For someone who has scored consistently over the past 5 years (bar perhaps his first season at Spurs), £18m seems about right. Not that 'right' prices exist, it's merely relatively subjective.

He's lucky to be in the Everton job ffs. We're underperforming massively. This is the type of opinion were often accused of having, one day your going to get JFK as manager then you will beg Moyes to come back. tight table man, interested to know where everton fans think they should be this season? presumably above us and the mackems, right up with spurs... have they backed moyes enough to achieve that year in year out, there's not much standing still goes on in top flight football, if you're not developing the squad and moving forwards, more often than not you're going backwards There's no doubt our total lack of finances plays a big part, yes, and it would be foolish to not recognise that. However the point is, this squad Moyes has, "the best I've had at Everton" to quote the man himself, is not performing anywhere near where they should be - which I consider to be in and around the top 6. That said, you're quite right, the tightness of the table means our season isn't over yet but it's been a clear underperformance to which most of the staff - players and management - need to take responsibility for.

He's lucky to be in the Everton job ffs. We're underperforming massively. This is the type of opinion were often accused of having, one day your going to get JFK as manager then you will beg Moyes to come back. I know - being unhappy with 12th place with this squad is outrageous. I've praised Moyes countless times but his limitations are becoming increasingly prevalent. At times it feels like our financial situation isn't holding him back as much as he's holding us back. He's a good manager and he's done very well with us, but it's starting to get stale.

Good thing you didn't see the first.

Christ, that's bad. Fwiw, since when was it a hugely important game? My perception is, sure, it's a game between 2 good teams, with the visitors probably the champions-elect but I didn't see any massive significance to any result from it today. Was everyone hoping for a Spurs win so they could be catapulted into the title race that they're not in?

Agree, massively. Shocking comment, but in line with Pearce's growing sense of self-importance. You're a football commentator man, say what you see. This is not Robot Wars. But oh, how I wish it was. Sir Killalot tapping in from 6 yards.

It was high on ENERGY and COMMITMENT.

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the night we spanked West Ham 5 nowt they started with the already televised 0-0 between Arsenal and Man City. Because they cater to the notion that people are more interested in the so-called bigger and better clubs. I can't see it changing anytime soon, the ordering of MOTD highlights is usually subject to much debate and backhanded humour but for the foreseeable future, if Man Utd/Chelsea/Arsenal have played, then regardless of the result, 9 times out of 10, they'll be shown before the likes of Newcastle and Everton.

Go on then, why is this game on before the Brum derby? I assume you mean Brazil 1970 vs. UNITED? Well it's Spurs and UNITED, silly.

They probably started at Liverpool vs. Everton because it, er, had the most goals? Actually quite surprised they didnt begin with Spurs 0-0 Man Utd.

Lizzie not on?

Idiot. I don't get it. The guy has got a vendetta against Carroll. Thinks he's some kind of lower league plodder, grouping him with D.J f'ing Campbell. It's fair to say very few could have predicted both would do so well this year, so I don't see much wrong with it. There isn't really much of a comparison, like.

Idiot. I don't get it.

Ancelotti does like a good moment or 2.

Peach of a strike.

The BBC commentator was praising WBA-Blackpool as a fantastic game of football. But no, routine Arsenal win it is.

"When your luck's not going for you...." Err, it was bloody shite finishing.

Those odds aren't great value, but they of course look good after the teams win.

My first reaction to that was, "Eh? They've put him sitting on the MOTD sofa, in the intro?"

Based on? absolutely fuck all. fact i doubt neesy will ever answer you He did, and he's right IMO. It's all subjective of course but he seems to have acted with a great deal of dignity and kept his head low despite seemingly being treated like shit.