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Yeah but I think he's better utilised away from home; no screaming moaners whenever he loses possession or makes a mistake and his pace on the break. Rafa needs to tell him to be direct and to run at his man, it's where his assists for us have come from. When he's getting down the line his crosses are decent, he has to stop putting his foot on top of the ball and turning in wide areas. It happened in the second half last night and it's frustrating as fuck. Sadly so damn true. That said I don't pay the money to attend games much so who am I to judge the decisions of those that do? Annoys the shit out of me when watching our home games though...

Pure love him.

Anyone else reckon Murphy is worth a run of games? I like his direct style, maybe Kenedy/Murphy on the wings with Ritchie as an option off the bench for a few games. Just think Murphy hasn't been given an awful lot of time since joining, yet we he comes in after long stints on the sidelines, he tends to provide us with an assist, or even that goal v City.

Schar - Coloccini - Luiz midfield trio. Never concede a goal again.

Yep. Also prevents Ashley from blaming fan negativity should a takeover not materialise. People responding to TMG with vitriol doesn't bode well for the future, mind.

Aye something like that

I’ve been really impressed by him tbf. I was concerned that he would struggle and be caught out plenty in this league but fair play to him as he’s really stepped up and those long passes are spectacular.

Hopefully 5 at the back, exactly the same system as against Burnley just obviously slightly different personnel. I reckon we will score, can we contain them is another matter. The optimistic me says 1-1 or 2-2. Anything more I would be pleasantly surprised. Looking at Everton against Liverpool, I can easily see us getting outclassed, however.

For the love of god, someone please vouch for Minhosa!

I can’t even be bothered to keep up with this news just forget it, and maybe, maybe one day you can wake up to a nice surprise of the club being sold. It has to happen some day.

Was there, that day. Aye same, Strawberry Corner, couldn't believe what I was seeing, his best goal for us imo.

I miss Ben Arfa

He’s 22 ffs. Some fans expect way too much. He grafts as hard as anyone else in the team, but if it’s not fireworks from him each and every game there’s a portion of supporters who instantly resort to calling him shit. What a load of bollocks, he’s not even close to being shite. Never hides away, is clearly our most skilful player on the ball, always looks to drive us forward - sometimes the only one willing to take responsibility and try make something happen. His defensive contribution for a winger is outstanding, he tracks back effectively. Never afraid to take a shot on and can deliver a good cross into the box. Most of all he gives 100% every game. But he’s shite is he? Piss off man, some of our fans deserve the reputation we have as being too demanding/deluded.

Comfortably the best Everton side in years this, fear we're going to really struggle at Goodison.

Pretty fair assessment. Was one of those where every time they went forward I was thinking they would score. Our line was high and they carved us apart at will with fairly simple along the ground through balls. Hoping we return to our usual solidity against Everton. Me too. But without a left back I fear for our solidity. Interested to see what Rafa does. You would think Clark back in to play 3 (5) at the back again, but with Ritchie out he would need to do some shuffling around still.

Atsu to start I imagine. Glad it's not at home, the fans would be licking their lips at the prospect of jeers & moans.

I thought he was too. We looked a damn sight worse when he went off. He created an actual chance which automatically made him one of our better players. Like Kenedy for example was miles worse, literally did not do one thing memorable Aye not sure was was up with Kenedy, he couldn't even get the ball under control for the most part. Lost track of how many times he stumbled over it & lost possession. Not to single him out like as bar a couple of players, nobody looked particularly good.

Pretty fair assessment. Was one of those where every time they went forward I was thinking they would score. Our line was high and they carved us apart at will with fairly simple along the ground through balls. Hoping we return to our usual solidity against Everton.

Million times this. Thank goodness there's still some sense around, the nonsense aimed at him is absolutely ridiculous and the fans when he got subbed. Cunts. They keep me away from attending matches as much as Ashley tbh. Couldn't bare being there.

Support da lads. A good helping of our home supporters are a complete set of cunts tbh. It's just a matter of fact unfortunately. Then when you hear Janmaat's recent comments, it's like well how can argue with him? He's absolutely right, must be a fucking awful place to play sometimes. We've won three on the bounce yet our supporters are going on like we haven't won a game all season. Can't stand it me.

Fans cheering the announcement Perez's exit. Definitely going to help that lad that like. Yep, great support. Mugs.

Enjoyable half of football I thought. We can definitely get something here, just need our chances to fall to Rondon and not Ayoze as it's not quite been his afternoon despite him taking up good positions and showing some good touches.

He's a full back who has played at left back often though. Can see why he's in the team for sure given the formation.