Everton Banter Archive January 13 2019

13 Jan 2019 22:39:07
I think the clean sheet was also a good positive out of this game, JP made better decisions today, and going long from the back also stopped Bournemouth’s pressing game and they struggled to adapt to that tactic. I think teams press up when we do play out from the back and Gomez isn’t on form at the moment to make that extra man and bring it through the middle. However Richarlison isn’t a target man and the physicality of that role isn’t his game he got no protection from the ref today or any decision unless we were in our own half.

14 Jan 2019 07:17:05
He also continues to make stupid mistakes. Part of the problem is that it would appear he has no competition for his place.

14 Jan 2019 09:19:56
what stupid mistakes did he make yesterday, absolutely kept us in the game the last 10 mins or so him and keane kept us in with a chance of all 3 pts. Get on him when he cocks up by all means if that's the type of fan u r but when he has a good game and keeps a clean sheet give him some credit mate.

14 Jan 2019 09:21:44
made 7 saves and kept a clean sheet and u still want to moan lad c'mon now sort it out some fans of rs are bordering on pathetic now.

13 Jan 2019 21:44:19
i no gomes went a bit too far today and got away with getting sent off but wasnt it nice to see someone have that passion and willingness to fight for the ball, bring back jimmy mc in the team we need an angry cm who will get in peoples faces.

14 Jan 2019 07:19:50
He was knackered not passionate, frustrated at giving the ball away and beaten to the tackle. It was obvious against Leicester he needed a rest, when the ball comes to him the game almost stops.

14 Jan 2019 07:56:53
I agree he looked tired mate but too many of our players shy away from confrontation and don't get in the refs ear, yesterday whenever he got kicked himself he was up having a go at the opposition and the ref. Sometimes i think wer too nice on the pitch mate and need someone who is willing to get at the ref which he tried to do yesterday but totally agree he needs a break, as av said previously i would give him a rest put siggy next to ganna and have lookman bernard and richie behind DCL.

13 Jan 2019 20:17:04
It's funny that the two smallest players on the pitch today (Lookman and Bernard) were the most technically effective ones. I really like Bernard, his touch is so good. But He's Brazilian, Standard. Whereas Lookmans touch is amazing for a very youthful Brit. We must keep this guy and develope him, he's going to be one of the best players in the league. Left foot, right foot, first touch, two touch. The kid has it all.

{Ed025's Note - i agree on ademola ace but bernard does not fill me with confidence though i must say, he loses the ball too easily and though he certainly has the talent i think he is struggling with the physicality of this league, hopefully that will change the longer he stays and im certainly not giving up on him just yet mate..

13 Jan 2019 20:38:07
Got to agree with Ed25, Lookman showing what he can do today, always knew what he could do, watched him in Germany and had good reports from family. Bernard better off as an AM if we need to play him. Much rather have Richarlison where he is most effective in my view and Lookman on the other flank. Little bit worried about Gomez to be honest, does not look anything like the player that started his season. Mina as well for me, in my humble not worth the money we laid out. Maybe better alongside Keane with Zouma in front of them (if you can envisage what I am getting at) . Poor very poor first half, started slow but unlike Leicester game, gained in confidence and held it for long periods until the panic for a result kicked in toward the final minutes. DCL, an enigma, should we give him a few games, I mean we have 16 games to go and now have 30 points.

13 Jan 2019 20:51:57
I see your point Ed. And I think it’s evident that he needs to improve physically as Silva never plays him beyond 70 mins. I do think he is technically very good though. DFS, I just think Gomez needs a rest. He is used to having a mid season break. He hasn’t had a proper pre season. He hit the ground running like nothing I have seen before. So taking your point about where we are points wise with games remaining, I would likely give him two weeks off so as to get the most out of him for the remainder after that of the campaign. DCL is a bit inconsistent for me, although he is young and my goodness he took his goal well. If we don’t sell Tosun in the TW then I’d give him a run. I just don’t thing we have given him the run he needs to get into the grove of scoring.

13 Jan 2019 21:01:01
Think Digne was excellent as well mate.

13 Jan 2019 19:58:16
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool - A Liverpool Perspective

13 Jan 2019 18:06:29
How is Fraser Hornby, is he back playing yet. He was progressing well. Also I wonder when Niasse went to Hull on loan MS played him all the time, yet he is not even a squad player now, why?

13 Jan 2019 18:32:53
Hi ed025, that's one down 4 to go out of my 5 mate. Lookman man of the match.

{Ed025's Note - right on both counts penysarn, first half we looked very nervous and the crowd did not help, but second half was much better mate and although we looked shaky late on it was a well deserved very important result..

13 Jan 2019 19:04:43
What do you think the chances are of starting with both Lookman and Calvert Lewin for the next game mate and yes they were bad in the first half.

{Ed025's Note - i hope ademola gets a good run now penysarn, DCL seems to be more effective coming from the bench but in sue he does not feel that way mate..

13 Jan 2019 19:06:01
Agreed Ed. A much needed win which will hopefully boost the teams confidence.

{Ed025's Note - that plus better organisation would be good BigH, we still gave the ball away too easily for me mate and need more intensity, but a win,s a win and i will take that at the moment..

13 Jan 2019 20:46:25
Keep the same team for the next 4/ 5 games and let's build some understanding between this starting 11.

13 Jan 2019 17:02:49
Probably one of the worst refereeing performances I have seen in the premier league. Wrong decisions on both sides and not in control of the game.

13 Jan 2019 17:21:51
He tried too hard to keep players on the pitch, including ours. Gomez should have had 2 reds. It seemed he was missing everything.

13 Jan 2019 17:32:45
Worst performance of the game. Hasn't sent anyone off for 22 games and it shows why.
Everton were guilty of poor conduct but the ref and assistants were nothing short of terrible.

13 Jan 2019 19:15:29
I'm not saying we didn't deserve them, we could have had a couple of reds too, but 5 yellows for us and none for them?

13 Jan 2019 20:07:40
Good point BigH. That stat alone tells its own story. Ref had a shocker today. It’s my strong belief that if you have to book someone for descent then the ref has probably got it wrong. It looked like 2 of our players were yellowed for disagreeing with him. I could be wrong though.

{Ed025's Note - i think your right ace..

13 Jan 2019 20:48:39
He was certainly 'Down' in my estimation Toffee Ace!

13 Jan 2019 16:32:47
My god that was ugly. 3 points in the bag is what we needed. Lookman by far best on the park. Gomes looks like he is running on empty and angry. Quite easily could have been sent off.

13 Jan 2019 17:07:11
Gomes not been the same since injury. Mina bought on goal he scored against England. Of the 3 from Barcelona Digne has proved to be worth it. Lookman looked to have shown he is the better choice at RW. Coleman more disciplined but still believe Kenny better option. Bernard did okay for me but need a striker so Richarlison back to LW. Have to stop now, hard to focus.

13 Jan 2019 17:29:20
I agree dfs mate, we definitely need a striker and too many mistakes by too many players, thought Lookman and Digne played well hopefully good enough to get a another start in Lookmans case.

13 Jan 2019 17:35:58
Agree with most of that. We do need a RB though and competition for Pickford until he's 28.
We won't be consistently 7th or 6th with Gana as 1st choice. When Gomes or another CM is having an off day, we need a CM who can take the game by the scruff of the neck.

13 Jan 2019 16:22:13
Much better second half but 2-0 flatters us, Gomes really off his game today.

13 Jan 2019 16:35:01
We should be bossing these type of games GB and as much as I love Gana, we will always be a man down on the attack with him inn the team.
We nèed to be ambitious against the teams outside the top 6 and play either Davies or Siggy alongside Gomes.

13 Jan 2019 16:41:14
yes mate.

13 Jan 2019 17:00:57
Defo Smit mate, will be tough against Southampton though.

13 Jan 2019 19:18:41
Gomez looked like someone had peed in his paella. grrr ;-p.

{Ed025's Note - he was a bit angry today, nice to see and i would like to see a bit more of that some of the others mate..

13 Jan 2019 15:10:43
There's no getting away from it, Bournemouth have caused us one or two problems. Apart from the last 10 minutes we've looked second best all over the pitch. Siggy and Digne have been quiet so far. Better second half required.

13 Jan 2019 16:14:34
Hanging on there a bit towards the end and I thought 'Oh No' but great goale from Zouma and DCL. I hope this hard fought win gives the lads some confidence to push on.

13 Jan 2019 16:35:54
Confidence is the key word.

13 Jan 2019 09:49:58
I'm not going to make a specific prediction today. Hasn't worked out too well recently. Suffice to say it should be a good game with us slight favourites to win. COYB!

13 Jan 2019 10:07:00
Off to gym then the game, but I hope you are right BigH, most of all I want to see signs of real purpose and thought. Cross a ball, make sure it misses first man for instance. Do the basics well and everything else will slot in. COYB.

13 Jan 2019 12:25:27
4-3 win for the blues.

13 Jan 2019 12:54:42
We will win 3-1.