Everton Banter Archive February 04 2017

04 Feb 2017 20:20:23
Brilliant result. Would have dropped those points last year when pressure came on, that's the biggest change for me under RK. Well done Niasse too, that was a top flight touch and finish from the lad, hope he keeps going like that!

04 Feb 2017 19:35:39
If carlsberg did saturdays . Hahaha go niasse my son.

{Ed025's Note - love it KK..

04 Feb 2017 19:16:32
Niasse is always going to score against the poorer teams in the league :-) .

04 Feb 2017 19:15:02
Wow what a game!
I was ecstatic at half time and feeling optimistic for a rout. Then we come out second half and become complacent.

I thought the substitution of McCarthy was a strange one considering he was offering energy going forward and also protection, and I was questioning Koemans reasoning for it when he then left Barry on and conceded due to our lack of pace in the centre of midfield.

James McCarthy for me has transformed himself from a headless chicken under Martinez to a player who is thriving under the new system and can certainly be a box to box midfielder who can offer us more than just tackles. His passing today was solid his movement off the ball was good and his defending was also what is expected with the pressing, this was why i was baffled when he went off, maybe the manager is protecting him due to recent injury problems.

Onto the next substitution of Lookman for Mirralas, what I noticed was Baines was being more exposed when Ibe came on and Lookman tired as the half went on, Kev didn't offer any protection for Baines and I can't see him being here beyond this season.

Then just as I start feeling the Martinez curse was striking with bad subs, Koeman goes and brings Holgate on and reverts to a back 3 and shows me why he is the manager and I am just a know it all supporter. RK really is a top manager and tactician and with this man in charge with a team/ squad of players that he wants we really will go places.

I never doubted we would win today but was fearful the manager didn't see the writing on the wall, what do I know he knew all along what the problem was and fixed it.

Joel, McCarthy, Coleman and Mori have all became better players with the belief and confidence instilled in them by RK.
Onwards and upwards blues.

I never felt more like singing the blues when Everton win and Liverpool lose, oh Everton you got me singing the blues.

04 Feb 2017 17:22:41
Great result today and fair play to Bournemouth they gave everything.

Barkley was simply stunning today and his goal with his arms raised was priceless. Lukaku was industrious and supportive of his team mates plus deadly un front of goal.
Lookman looks a great prospect but is going to have to learn about making that ball precious and ours. He is like Barkley at the moment when Koeman was having a go at him.

Koeman was MOM for me though. Made big changes that baffled us but ended up being genius. Then at 3-2 he changes to 3 at the back and we took control again.

Final word to Robles. He was let down today by his defence and he kept our head above water. He is turning into a quality number 1.

Brlliant game and goodison was the best I've heard in 3 years. Ferocious!

04 Feb 2017 19:12:56
Agree with every bit of that blue John. And Ross's overall game has changed dramatically. Especially his tackling and desire to win ball back. He's got his confidence back and what a player he looks. I think koeman clearly demonstrated he understands tactics and has multiple plans. Really enjoyed performance!

{Ed025's Note - i think ross got told a few home truth,s jcl and its done him the world of good mate..

04 Feb 2017 19:38:05
Absolutely Ed. But it's been a pleasure watching him mature. Always been behind the lad. given he's a local boy and Everton fan. some of the fans forgot it at times, and u can tell it hurt him.

04 Feb 2017 17:14:14
Hi Ed haven't seen the match today but really chuffed we won 6.3, but R K will not be happy about letting 3 goals in today, i saw the match against Stoke and we seemed quite tight at the back, what was the reason today any ideas cheers, GuernseyBlue.

{Ed025's Note - the defence was poor GB, and the midfield attacking wise were very good but defensively inept, we panicked a bit to be honest mate..

04 Feb 2017 17:26:32
Thanks Ed, GuernseyBlue.

{Ed025's Note - no probs GB..

04 Feb 2017 18:26:28
I agree Ed025. Their 2 goals rattled us. We were stunned by it. The 2 goals were very bad defensively by us. Players just not clued in mentaly if you ask me. Probably felt too comfortable being 3 goals up.

What impressed me most about today was how we recovered. It was brilliant. It took a while for the players to settle after conceding the 2 but then the players hit back and dug deep to get a convincing win in the end. Koeman is brilliant with subs. Not sure about taking McCarthy, as in was it because of injury or what. He did score one and assisted another so I'd be surprised if it wasn't to do with an injury.

We truly have the grit and determination we were so lacking before. Koeman getting his methods in place. People saying we might catch Utd. I don't think we will. More like we might catch the other half. They are on the slide. They'll be lucky to finish in top 6 the way they are going. Utd overall are I proving a lot this last couple of months. Expect them to climb over the dark side and maybe even City.

We have a good momentum. After today no doubt defense will be worked on. Maybe even a return for Jags. I bet he's chomping at the bit to get back in.

04 Feb 2017 19:05:34
Hi NBTB good post mate, but I would love to pass Man U as well as those reds across the park cheers, GuernseyBlue.

04 Feb 2017 19:40:45
It's interesting how in the two games McCarthy has started recently we lost control of the midfield when he was subbed (the reds and today) .

Think the contribution he makes is hugely underestimated (especially by a lot of our supporters) so it's good to see him getting recognition lately.

{Ed025's Note - he just like ross has had the koeman treatment CT, they have been told a few home truth,s and told that if they dont buck their ideas up then they are out the door...and its working a treat mate..

04 Feb 2017 22:43:32
Agree CToffee. His contribution goes unnoticed. Think Koeman has got a proper sense of the players and have changed his mind slightly on McCarthy. He changed his mind on Deloufeu. Started good but hasn't got much of a look in. Looks like the reverse for McCarthy.

05 Feb 2017 10:26:05
Just think we have too many defensive mids. nothing personally against McCarthy. but the manager has achoice of McCarthy, Barry, Gana and Davies to fill one or two positions. that is just healthy competition and something we never had before.

04 Feb 2017 16:42:37
Lukakuuuuuuu And Niasssssssseee lol.

04 Feb 2017 14:09:39
Just seen the team news and can't believe Davis is dropped for Barry!

Davis has improved Barkley and I hope his form doesn't drop.

04 Feb 2017 14:36:43
I agree, totally ridiculous. I suppose that Koeman is trying not to burn Davies out but with Barry and McCarthy in mid-field I can't see much attacking promise. We will see but not as exciting as it would have been with Davies in the team.

04 Feb 2017 14:29:58
I thought it strange. Don't think schneiderlin will have 90 mins in him just yet. could be to introduce Gana and Davies second have to give midfielder more energy.

04 Feb 2017 17:14:10
Ahaha. Hindsight is the most hilarious thing for forums.

What do we know hey guys. Great result.

{Ed025's Note - great game for the neutrals as well john..

04 Feb 2017 13:29:29
Here is one for everyone name one everton player that you really liked but for some reason it didn't work out for him or didn't feel he had a opportunity?
Matteo Ferrari.

04 Feb 2017 14:07:44
Mikeal madar. what hair.

04 Feb 2017 14:31:55
Big straq. 100% every game, just not suited to the prem or maybe our style of play.

04 Feb 2017 10:09:38
Does anyone know what the status is with Rom's new contract? There seemed to be lot of talk about it a few weeks ago and now it's all gone quiet.

04 Feb 2017 12:08:42
Still the same, their was no official announcement he signed a new deal so I'm assuming that this is the case.

04 Feb 2017 13:52:26
Would love to see him and Barkley tied down to new long term contracts. Other clubs have done so recently. Namely Arsenal.