Everton Banter Archive September 27 2014

27 Sep 2014 19:58:14
Yes we were not as classy as we were for long periods last season but just think how we would be feeling today and most likely all week if they had beaten us. I really believe this could be a turning point. We can get all 3 points at Man U next week especially as Evertonian Rooney decided today was a good day to get sent off to give us a little extra boost. I've watched Lukaku very closely and agree his first touch has been very poor all season but can't agree that was the case today, I actually saw him hold it up far better today and I think Eto'o's influence is rubbing off. Chin up all blues, there's a long way to go

And thank you Bass that is the spirit mate we all need a lift at the moment fair play mate.

Getting points despite having a bad day is always a good result, chin up everyone remember what happened last time we went to anfield

27 Sep 2014 19:29:18
Here are my player ratings:

Howard 6.5, was at fault for the goal, most keepers would have saved that slow poorly place FK, however some goof saves and positioned himself well.

Hibbert 4.5, torn apart and looks so cumbersome, not good enough anymore, luckily didn't cost us any goals!

Jags 7, Epic goal! Played well today actually, positioning was good and partnered stones well.

Stones 8, what a game for him, sure he wasn't perfect bit imo played really well and for his age was amazing in a game of such high calliber.

Baines 7, had some good attacks and almost found us a winning assist at the end, however he did give away the free kick and wasn't amazing defensively.

Besic 7, didn't get on the ball as much as I would have liked but he did seem confident on the ball when he did recieve it and linked up with Baines well early on.

Barry 6, Lost the ball a lot! Wasn't at his game today, been disappointed with him so far this season.

McCarthy 6.5, Slightly better then Barry didn't lose it as much but didn't break up the play enough or start many attacks, needs to take games by the horns.

Lukaku 5, Awful. Lost the ball so much, doesn't look creative whatsoever, passing and touch were atrocious. A few good runs and stregnth keep him from dropping to Hibbert level this game.

Naismith 6.5, Didn't get the ball often at all but was energetic as ever.

Mirallas 6.5, Played well when he was on and could have been imense if he had played the full match, we will miss him hope he is back soon!


McGeady 5, Lost the ball, tries skills that never work and delivery is poor at best, don't rate him.

Browning 7, Played well when he came on and again is yet another young talent, wish he had played the full match looks 10X the player Hibbert is, impressed.

Eto'o 6, didn't get much time or the ball often but looks quick and a threat so didn't want to be to harsh.

Thoughts guys? What would you change?

28 Sep 2014 00:31:21
I didn't think hibbert had that bad a game but browning definitely looked good

28 Sep 2014 10:02:12
mine would be this:
howard: 7
hibbert: 5
Stones: 9
Jagielka: 8
Baines: 7
McCarthy: 7.5
Barry: 6
Besic: 7.5
Lukaku: 7
Mirallas: 8
Naismith: 7.5

McGeedy: 5
Browning: 7.5
Etoo: 7.5

27 Sep 2014 18:27:48
Hibbo didn't close down his winger enough for me - stood well off until the player received the ball

Barry struggled a bit - however, I haven't seen the replay but surely he was fouled before Liverpool's goal - he was tripped form behind and it was not a free kick to them anyway and ballotelli just dived for the foul

But how come we've got a quite a few players who can't seem to pass a ball properly - some of our basic ball skills were very poor today
But we tried to keep it tight and that's one less derby that Gerrard will play in as he gets older and jag's goal will live in the memory for a long time so well done lads
Lets just pick it up a bit on the ball skills and, against lesser opposition in coming games can we try to move the ball forwards with a bit more speed - we're way to slow going forwards in possession which let's defensive minded teams get all, their players back and park the bus

27 Sep 2014 16:26:48
C'mon Folks. The Nattering Nabobs of Negativity are in full force today.

1. An Everton Club in a slump visits the Devil's Den at Anfield.
2. The Reds have a greater overall talent and depth, and good players they paid great sums for that will get better as the season progresses.
3. Coleman out, Distan out (and likely past the prime), SuperKev goes out.
4. At home, Brenda wants to make a statement and is aggressive from the opening. We are denied a Lukaku PK. They run the tempo.
5. RM knows this, and we play a generally good defensive game. Stones is one heck of a cornerstone (could say a rock but that might be a bit over the top).
6. We didn't give up, and Phil blasts a career goal. 1-1 at Anfield in a slump. A great day.
7. Hibbert I thought was solid but not spectacular. Barry was a 1/2 step slow, Besic will be fine. Eto'o is up, and Atsu is on deck. Get Lukaku back to the middle so he can post up like a basketball center.
8. Glad the Capital Cup is gone, just another game on top of Europa, FA Cup, and Premier League to worry about for little gain.

I think this can turn the season around. Last year, better team. 0-4 at Anfield.

COYB

Totally agree great post to much negativity at the moment. Defence looked solid stones class again. Finger crossed mirallas ok however mcgeady played well. In my opinion

27 Sep 2014 15:00:48
Does anyone like the revamped official club website (evertonfc.com)?
I think it's absolute rubbish compared to the previous version. Impossible to navigate around the live match details and get team news.
IMHO it's another debacle like last years's badge fiasco.

One word: Fail.

27 Sep 2014 14:39:06
Great goal from jags! Overall though disappointed just didn't seem with it hope we improve.

29 Sep 2014 17:24:20
Etoo has to start against the Mancs.lukaku has worst first touch than Geoff nutty?

27 Sep 2014 14:21:48
1-0 down and we swap right backs, so browning is ready for a merseyside derby at anfield but not against Swansea in the 'Mickey mouse cup', well done martinez, I think he's actually lost it

Totally agree swan hibbert didn't wanna tackle or track the run, the whole things bizarre at times

27 Sep 2014 13:36:30
First half we have been poor, no urgency no fluidity poor balls poor touches, lucky not to concede.
Hibbert backs off too much, stones quality tho.

I'd take a scrappy goal

27 Sep 2014 11:02:03
Had the weirdest dream last night that the blues beat the reds 12-14.
Think it relates to the Ryder cup but with two dodgy defences in Derby, not sure!