Belfast Mags Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I don't even think the second half was that much better. Introducing Cabaye brought about a slight improvement; it increased our tempo and made us look vaguely capable of producing something going forward. But Everton switched off for long spells of that half and that's what let us on. That second half hasn't papered over any cracks at all. I'm with you man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 If Ben Arfa isn't injured then his 2nd half performance was fucking shocking He took Anita off also for some strange reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellious Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Sissoko seemed disinterested tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm not sure what to think about the 2nd half. Was a much better performance by us but Everton went to sleep for me. They did but we pressed them, amazing that a passing team doesn't like being pressed. Sitting back in the first half killed us, letting them play. And Pardew doesn't deserve credit for getting us to do what we should have done from the 1st whistle. Bimpy your spot on. The way we defend makes no sense. We don't press We don't get tight We aren't compact It's so fucking wishy washy, the players don't have a fucking clue what they are meant to do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Strange one. Obviously you never stand a change if you give the game away inside 30 minutes. I don't think anything in the preparation it tactics can legislate for players just not even trying to defend. Shocking really. Showed character in the second half, but we need to learn to play something approaching football for a full 90 minutes. kinda agree with this, there were some shocking errors by Mbwia in particular that gave away goals in the first half and how much can anyone legislate for a player screwing up that badly on his own. We looked a hell of a lot more solid with Williamson on the pitch. Fucking defend the indefensible you two will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 For a big lad, Sissoko is a big wet floppy douche bag. I think my 7 year old daughter could push him about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm not sure what to think about the 2nd half. Was a much better performance by us but Everton went to sleep for me. They did but we pressed them, amazing that a passing team doesn't like being pressed. Sitting back in the first half killed us, letting them play. And Pardew doesn't deserve credit for getting us to do what we should have done from the 1st whistle. I wouldn't give him any credit for doing the right thing once we were 3-0 down mind. I didn't Mole, tis why i said he doesn't deserve any in my post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The only reason there was even an opportunity for the cracks to be papered over was because Everton not only took their foot off the gear, but got out of the car and went for a walk. Second half means next to nothing tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebuchyAndTheBeast Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The thing is we have the quality to score good goals against most teams but the only thing that will determine where we finish is our defending, especially if we concede first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I don't even think the second half was that much better. Introducing Cabaye brought about a slight improvement; it increased our tempo and made us look vaguely capable of producing something going forward. But Everton switched off for long spells of that half and that's what let us on. That second half hasn't papered over any cracks at all. Would agree with this. Everton still had plenty of decent opportunities 2nd half but seemed to be 1st gear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Williamson did a job when he came on. On the ball though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Why was Cabs licking everyone Everton's arsehole when they went to ground in the second half? And again at the full time whistle?? He looked f***ing delighted at when it was overtbh... Maybe he is arranging a move in January, or the most likely scenario, he did what most footballers do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Everton were shocking second half. We were worse than shocking first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Half an hour's very decent showing followed by nearly an hour of total complacency - some of the worst I've seen in many years at Goodison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The only reason there was even an opportunity for the cracks to be papered over was because Everton not only took their foot off the gear, but got out of the car and went for a walk. Second half means next to nothing tbh. that is fair enough. after their 3rd goal it was supper time for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Nice to see a bit of fight rather than getting absolutely hammered but it doesn't bode well. Poor performances from players and really poor decisions from Pardew, even in the second. Also, why didn't we press them in the first? Why let a possession side have time on the ball. It was exactly the same against Swansea away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The game was finished at half time, Everton had the cigars out second half. The 'improvement' was circumstantial imo, they'd switched off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Look at Pardew gettign excited on the touchline like he's done something. What an asshole. Has he not changed the second half round? I forgot he only gets the blame for s***. Never credit for the smallest of positives. He told the players to attack at 3-0 down after sending them out at kick off to try and limit the damage and you reckon we should be singing his praises? Absolutely embarrassing. After conceding three at home against Hull it's understandable to try and keep it tight away to Everton. With Remy and HBA we can score in any game. That failed terribly thanks to horrible defending by MYM, Colo, Santon and Krul. I'm pretty sure they weren't doing what Pardew told them. Decent second half against half-arsed Everton but it was still decent. I hope no one calls me Parderer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The only reason there was even an opportunity for the cracks to be papered over was because Everton not only took their foot off the gear, but got out of the car and went for a walk. Second half means next to nothing tbh. Next to nothing is right, as opposed to just 'nothing'. If we'd continued to get trampled on it would absolutely obliterate the confidence. For all it isn't really warranted, the players will probably leave Goodison with a shred of morale after that second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Everton sat back a lot in the second half, we weren't amazing by any chalk... one wondergoal by cabaye and a scrappy effort with perseverance by remy. Remy looked far more effective coming in from the side tbh. Wow! Williamson was top! What a difference when somebody challenges for the ball... Shows just how bad MYM was. colo upped his game aswell and put in a shift. Santon was crap again in the second half, should have been subbed for Dummet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm not sure what to think about the 2nd half. Was a much better performance by us but Everton went to sleep for me. They did but we pressed them, amazing that a passing team doesn't like being pressed. Sitting back in the first half killed us, letting them play. And Pardew doesn't deserve credit for getting us to do what we should have done from the 1st whistle. Bimpy your spot on. The way we defend makes no sense. We don't press We don't get tight We aren't compact It's so fucking wishy washy, the players don't have a fucking clue what they are meant to do It's like we make it up as we go along. It's been said by so many on here but it's true. We lack a pattern, an identity as a team. And after 3 years here Pardew will never find it and should be ashamed he hasn't tbh. And yet some still think he'll turn it around, it's baffling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Look at Pardew gettign excited on the touchline like he's done something. What an asshole. Has he not changed the second half round? I forgot he only gets the blame for s***. Never credit for the smallest of positives. He told the players to attack at 3-0 down after sending them out at kick off to try and limit the damage and you reckon we should be singing his praises? Absolutely embarrassing. After conceding three at home against Hull it's understandable to try and keep it tight away to Everton. With Remy and HBA we can score in any game. That failed terribly thanks to horrible defending by MYM, Colo, Santon and Krul. I'm pretty sure they weren't doing what Pardew told them. Decent second half against half-arsed Everton but it was still decent. I hope no one calls me Parderer. It really isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Pardews job was never in danger; even if we had been beat 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Everton were shocking second half. Not really.... and they wasn't fantastic in the first half either. They looked good because we allowed them to be and they looked bad in the 2nd half because we didn't allow them to play. The same could be said vice versa tbf, but the point is let a passing team play and your asking for trouble put them under pressure and they won't like it. As the old saying goes..... any team can look good if the opposition allows them to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppaz Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Fitness and lack of it in our squad in many areas is a problem. There is a big disparity IMO amongst our squad. Everton were so better balanced in this respect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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