Coffee_Johnny

Everton are playing the same as against Liverpool. We just need to do what we’re doing and wear them down.

We had a couple of decent chances, as did they. 63% possession, cried close to turning and I think if we score first they will lose hope.

Nah. We fucking annihilated them and tonight they’ve taken their first points (this season) from one of the top teams (who are, by their standards, faltering). Villa are not the ones the worry about.

Tanned face, pasty heed. What’s that about?

Is this our last game at Goodison Park?

I’ve added Spurs, to the comparison with our Top 4 rivals. Looking at relative difficulty of games to date and where points have come from so far. We have had a harder start than either MU or AV: 8 games against Tier 1&2 sides (6 at home and 2 away) compared to 6 for MU (3H 3A) and 5 for AV (1H 4A). TH have had a more comparable start to us: 7 games against T1&2 sides (4 at home and 3 away). In terms of points accrued we have 15 from T1&T2 (all home). MU have 3pts (H) and AV have 9pts (3H 6A) all from T2 sides. Neither of them have taken any points from T1 sides. TH have taken 9pts from T1&2 (6H, 3A). On form to date, Spurs look like strongest competition for fourth. Though they don’t look the same team without Maddison (no points in Nov, when ‘should’ have accrued 5 or 6) whereas we’ve limped along quite nicely (so far). They also have a killer run end of 4 games in Apr-May: New A, Ars H, MC H, Liv A which might determine their season. Tiers based largely on league position last year (T1=MC, Ars, MU, NU, Liv; T2=Bri, AV, TH, Bre, Che etc.).

Are you psychic? Almost spot on, except it’s a garret with a single cracked single glazing pane (looks bright out…) and overflowing B&H blue.

Just wish I could go the whole hog and have an 1860s ‘sepia & torn’ look!

Thought I would look at a couple of our Top 4 rivals, in terms of the relative difficulty of their games to date (haven’t checked Spurs yet) and where the points, to date, have come from. We have had a harder start than either: 8 games against Tier 1&2 sides (6 at home and 2 away) compared to 6 for MU (3H 3A) and 5 for AV (1H 4A). In terms of points accrued we have 15 from T1&T2 (all home). MU have 3pts (H) and AV have 9pts (3H 6A all T2). So neither of the other two have taken any points from T1 sides (based on league position last year (T1= Ars, MC, MU, NU, Liv).

Player of the year in Italy (Players player?) and looks like one of the few individuals who would immediately push us up a level.

Nice! You’re no doubt nailed on for a ticket. I wonder if there are any ‘options’ for us lesser mortals. I’ve seen three games there (well, two were at RP), in the wrong end, and one in our end. Would walk there to be in the ground.

Good point re atmosphere. As much as we/everyone likes to talk-up the passion of this game, not sure if noise levels are going to be any more intimidating than Paris, Dortmund and Milan. Not to mention some of the noisier Premier League grounds the whole squad are used to.

Three.

How are you feeling about the change of manager? But too reactive? Or right decision in the medium/long term?

I can still recall the delight of singing ‘Watford 8 bastards 0, hallelujah’. Would prefer that scoreline and some kind of (unwanted) record for Heckingbottom.

Yes me too, on both counts. Which is why I wouldn’t be surprised to see us try for Phillips if a loan was available. Even if surplus to requirements, when everyone is fully fit, we wanted Tonali (well I think we really wanted Szoboszlai) and squad size is a bit like portion size for food: you’d rather be looking at it than for it.

I guess I have imagined more of a central fluid pairing. For example, it was someone like Phillips, perhaps with him more often than not, sticking and enabling Bruno to approach the opposition box. Take your point though, that requires a tweak to current midfield roles.

Was just going to post our link with him (Football Insider/BBC). Plus De Gea (free agent) and Ramsdale. Off to ogle the 16 goals.

Gameweek 15 Wolves 2-1 Burnley Luton 2-3 Arsenal Brighton 2-2 Brentford Palace 1-1 Bournemouth Fulham 1-1 Forest Sheff United 0-2 Liverpool Villa 2-3 Man City Man United 1-2 Chelsea Everton 1-2 Newcastle Spurs 3-1 West Ham

Christ, even amongst some of the games I’ve missed out on this season, it’s going to be tough not being there (…unless I come up with a cunning plan!).

Would, for obvious reasons, love to see Anderson, Longstaff and Miley start this. Plus Dummett and Murphy and BDB!

Whoop-whoop! ??

I don’t recall a misplaced pass… ?

Agree with all you say. And do think everyone has a price, especially those of a certain age, just can’t see Murphy going. They/we all trust him, he’s happy with his role, and he’s apparently an integral part of the team spirit.

Has the team celebration pic been posted?