05 Oct 2018 18:38:05
Like it or not Marco Silva is the gaffer for the foreseeable future and we have to trust he and his team will get it right. There are definite signs of improvement compared to the last few seasons, but we still need to be stronger in defence and more ruthless in front of goal. At least now though we look like a team that wants to play not one that just hopes we don't lose. I'm going for either a 2 - 2 draw or a cheeky 2 - 3 win for us against Leicester.
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06 Oct 2018 04:23:17
I'm going to go for a 2-1 win. It won't be easy but I expect a response to the disappointment of Southampton
No pressure then Marcus?
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06 Oct 2018 10:28:57
Depends on the defence. Although we have looked a little stronger in that area, we are still conceding too many. We must stop and then we may pick up more points.
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06 Oct 2018 17:48:36
Good call bw hope you had a wee bet on it friend.
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06 Oct 2018 18:16:43
I didn't Blues Brothers but the satisfaction with the performance made up for it.
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05 Oct 2018 17:19:46
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new player profile about, Raul Jimenez
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05 Oct 2018 12:20:05
Good post below Big Nev, i have also been an Everton fan for over 60 yrs and what Big Nev is saying is spot on, with the present owner board and management this first 6 or 7 games have been a 100% improvement on the dross we had to endure last season and more, we are now definitely a work in progress at this time so let's all chill out and give Marco sufficient time with a couple of additions in the January window to change thigs around which I am sure he can do.
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05 Oct 2018 13:29:48
I think people are looking at the first 6 games with only arsenal in the top 6 from last season, 2 of them came up, another 2 Huddersfield and West Ham were in the bottom 3. I think people had a lot of expectations for them games but there gone so onwards and upwards COYB.
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05 Oct 2018 17:19:13
We are showing signs of improvement allover the pitch, even the defence looks better (although still conceding too many goals from dead balls). But they’re playing a new system so it'll take time for the players too adjust to it. Attacking isn't even comparable to last season now because of the improvements. We can still improve, like every other team in World football and I think we will as the season progresses.
I'm sure all Evertonians aren’t happy with the results so far. But I’d like to ask the fans that are not happy with Silva what you realistically expected before Silva was appointed? Do you think another Manager would have came in, bought better players and got us up into top 6 or even top 4?
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05 Oct 2018 07:05:23
doom merchants. looks like this is the new saying on this site for anyone who disagrees . I don't have a go at anybody on theses pages I just say what I think about the team the club the management we should all be able to say what we think without it all getting personal after over 50 years of watching football it is starting to all get a bit? No I won't start a new saying.
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05 Oct 2018 11:38:34
Well after 50yrs of watching football you should have realised by now that nothing gets fixed overnight. We all know there have been problems at the club for a while and we have all prayed for change. Well finally, that change is happening. It will take time to come to fruition fully, and there will be setbacks and disappointments along the way. If it turns out that Silva can only take us so far I have no doubt he will be replaced but as I keep saying you have to give the guy a chance. let's see where we are at Christmas/ New year and take it from there.
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05 Oct 2018 17:17:33
Ok but by Xmas or new year that will be an other year wasted because of bad advice given to the board I just hope I don't have to come back on and say told you so. And I am proven wrong . I will still be there at the game on Saturday to cheer my team on in the meantime.
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05 Oct 2018 19:46:47
How on Earth do you know the Board have been given bad advice mate.
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05 Oct 2018 21:14:21
By the past three managers for starters.
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05 Oct 2018 21:16:00
Sorry the last four manager's.
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06 Oct 2018 04:33:13
We are all Everton supporters Skylark and we all hope we never have to hear you say 'I told you so' unless you have a epiphany and start saying something positive about the team
What is your answer? Who should we have appointed? Why would they be doing better? Now we have Silva for the foreseeable why can't you show him any support or constructive advice?
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06 Oct 2018 07:11:59
Exactly the point bw mate they never do, they are only happy when they are moaning good post mate.
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06 Oct 2018 08:59:35
I'm on my way to Leicester to support my team and chear them and the manager on i don't boo them like some do I only say what i think on this site if that's ok . bw.
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06 Oct 2018 10:06:26
That's fine Skylark mate, opinions is what this site is all about, good luck this afternoon give the lads a cheer from me.
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06 Oct 2018 10:22:56
I live in Thailand now Skylark so won't be joining you at the game but hope it is a cracker and you come back happy with the team and the result.
Of course you are entitled to your opinions on this site. I just wish that any criticism could be constructive criticism and that people don't look for miracles overnight but appreciate where we were and where we are now.
Of course the management and the board have made mistakes, they are human, but I do think we had a good close season, both signings and moving people on, and can continue to improve this season as the team and some still un-played signings get to know the new system that the manager wants.
I believe every manager is a gamble, look at Mourhino at Man U after 2 full seasons and massive investment I also believe that 7 league games is nowhere near enough time to start judging Silva. Give him time. I think we will both be feeling better come the New Year
Enjoy the game
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06 Oct 2018 10:40:03
Skylark this is a very emotional site where we all only want one thing. improvement for EFC. Sometimes it is hard to see that things are improving. but even I accept that the quality of players that came in this last window are a great improvement on previous seasons (Lukaku and one or two others aside) . Silva still has wet ink on his contract, but look at how we are playing much more open and attacking football. That is a basis for tightening up the defence and starting to get more results. somewhat different to the Allardyce way of building a defence to then hope to sneak a winner. I know the old saying is that you should start with the defence and work outwards but look at the likes of Cardiff. we are improving the squad. Mina has not even featured yet and surely his height will be useful defensively and attacking wise? Maybe he is the one player we need to start getting results? Siggy's set pieces with a giant like Mina will suddenly have opposition defences quaking. Also Mina should help defend the set pieces that we currently look so vulverable at. Our smallish keeper weakens us at set pieces. and although Keane has improved of late, we seem very weak in this one department. I am hoping that Mina plugs an obvious gap and with Holgate along side him has the pace to have a defence somewhat like Mountfield and the Rat!
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06 Oct 2018 12:57:27
Ok boys I give in for now ✌🏿.
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06 Oct 2018 14:32:28
I wasn't jumping up and down when Silva was appointed but it is what it is and, as fans, we need to get behind him and his squad every time they cross the white lines. Defensively, we are not there yet and I'm not too sure how good Silva is setting up his back line. Attacking wise, we have nothing to groan about really. I agree that we should have scored more in certain games, possibly turning draws into victories, but we should all be in agreement that our attacking threat is far more potent than last season. Under Sam, we were lucky to see 4 shots on target over 4 games!
But it's a bit early to be judging Silva after a handful of games. Whether we like it or not, a new manager needs time to bed in, to get his ideas and philosophy across to the squad. These things rarely fall into place overnight so we should afford the manager both the time and respect to change and shape our team. It's perfectly ok to have an opinion on the team you support but, please, let's be realistic boys!
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05 Oct 2018 07:29:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 5th October 2018
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