Everton Banter

11 Jan 2026 09:04:21
Sell Beto in the January window and buy Jorgen Strand Larsen, this will make everyone happy.

11 Jan 2026 08:21:17
Best post below I have read and sums up me, my son and many others experience around us I suspect:

Watching on TV may be different to seeing it live.
I was convinced that McNeil had been substituted in the second half until I heard his name mentioned.

Having seen him in the rout at Bradford, I have been saying that there is a footballer in Aznou. I'm not convinced he's a full-back, but he offered more in 35 minutes as a winger than Dibling and McNeil have combined all season.

I was pleased to see Patterson again play well. For a little used player, cramp after nearly 2 hours is not a disgrace.

I can not understand criticism of the manager for this one. He played the only team available to him, with the exception of Beto for Barry.

He used the substitutes as he had to. And the 3 powder-puff penalties were not his fault.

Personally, I think any penalty that is not capable of making the net bulge shouldn't happen. Hard and fast and if the keeper guesses right good luck to him.

As has been said, we will get players back in the next few weeks. we may still need to improve at full-back, but today showed that maybe we do not need to panic buy.

If a half-decent striker is available, we definitely need an upgrade on Beto. But I am happy to play what we have and re-assess in June.

But whatever it takes, get the Garner contract signed!

11 Jan 2026 01:01:02
Alright lads, well another shocker today. Worrying that two of our better players in Armstrong and Aznou only got a look in because Moyes had no other option. Yes we need players but unless we can bring in quality then what would be the point? To think we brought in Beto and Barry and gave away Simms who in my opinion is better than both of them, just doesn’t make sense.


Still seasons over now unless that is this lot carry on with a losing streak, and we nosedive down the league. UTFT!

10 Jan 2026 23:40:50
As a final note, dry January/Everton are putting a lot of pressure on walking past the Pub.

{Ed025's Note - and the local church DMS.. :)

10 Jan 2026 22:39:26
We came back to 1-1 and looked okay, we have all said it before but our second Team would have been okay with a striker, it got so ridiculous at Beto's clumsiness people were actually laughing, I kid you not.

The most incredulous thing though was the penalties in all my years and I expect a huge proportion of us older ones I have never seen such stupidity, I wouldn't have patted those two's backs.

11 Jan 2026 00:44:59
Beto stood on the half way line and watched Barry do a hop, skip and a jump before rolling the ball into the keepers waiting arms. So he steps up and does the exact same thing. Worst penalties I’ve seen since Onanas against Fulham for us a few years ago.

As hard as it is to believe but Beto is getting worse as the season goes on.

10 Jan 2026 21:13:48
Aznou made Moyes look a right t*** today. Full-blooded challenges, desire and endeavour from the first minute.

Imagine having your schooling at the likes of Barcelona and Munich and then seeing Mykolenko get picked ahead of you for months on end, without even a sniff of a game, even off the bench.

Congratulations to him for backing up his social media post on the pitch.

I don't know what you have to do to get a chance either mate. Well played today young man.

10 Jan 2026 21:51:54
played left wing, technically good, won a lucky penalty (that ref was giving us nothing) had two easier shouts. Did well a bit headless at times. Who did he run straight to for a hug when the pen was given? If you want him to replace anyone put him out wide instead of McNeil or Dibling.

For context Armstrong (played well) 81 percent accuracy 38 passes, Mykolenko 82 percent 39 passes. Both 100 percent tackles won. Our RB had a good game but worse stats.

10 Jan 2026 22:16:54
These pass stats mean nothing. Half the time it’s a short pass sideways or backwards. As for a 100% tackles just how many was that. I could make one tackle win it then do nothing but would have 100% tackle success🤷‍♂️.

10 Jan 2026 22:17:11
Just nice to see somebody with a bit of bite tbh Dms. He also helps cover the LB well (naturally) , certainly much more than McNeil does. That lad offers absolutely nothing. Every single time, he checks back on to his left foot and puts a sh**e ball in, that more often than not gets blocked.

Armstrong played well again today but was out on his feet in the 2nd half. Really does show the difference between the Championship and the PL, as he has played a lot of football this season.

Was more speaking on the entire season regarding Aznou/Mykolenko, as opposed to todays game.

10 Jan 2026 22:21:10
I was at the Roma pre-season friendly when Aznou came on for the injured Mykolenco. He looked like a rabbit in headlights - terrified and way out of his depth. I’m really pleased he did well today but let’s see him in a Premier League game for a full 90 minutes.

Moyes has said he has the technical ability but has lacked the physicality. I really hope he makes it but he’s never really played first team football and so has a steep learning curve.

10 Jan 2026 22:58:22
If I had just put Armstrong up there BMD you would have said brilliant but adding Mykolenko facts in there, it becomes irrelevant.

10 Jan 2026 23:00:09
Exactly Pojo, the lad had a right go and you can see the talent.

{Ed025's Note - he done well but lets not go overboard here DMS, it was a cameo performance over a number of minutes and that is miles away from a full game mate, im not trying to piss on his chips or anything but its a fact, he is one for development but will have to be introduced gradually imo, give him a half when we are either winning comfortably or getting beaten out of sight i would say and take it from there, well thats what i think..

10 Jan 2026 23:14:59
Never take pre-season into account personally. Get world beaters that then don't play a minute and get lads that are unfit and need to get up to speed.

Certainly looked physically capable to me today. Went full throttle into Mukiele and won the ball no questions asked like prime Hibbo.

He played very well in his half a season for Valladolid and you don't come through at La Masia and Munich if you can't play a bit.

10 Jan 2026 23:33:24
That's what pojo and I were saying ED.

{Ed025's Note - then we are on the same page DMS, we all want what is best for the club but without being experts...even though we think we are at times, COYB..

10 Jan 2026 21:01:16
What would people prefer to happen?

Keep our powder dry this window and get to the end of the season in a moderate position in the table, shake Moyes' hand and get somebody else in with a full "war chest" .

Get some players in this window to try and finish as high as possible and potential squeak into the Europa Conference league?

{Ed025's Note - option 1 for me BN, this season is gone now and if we do sack Moyes the new incumbent will be saddled with players he may not want, plus we are not equipped for Europe next season even if we do buy a couple of players mate..

10 Jan 2026 21:53:32
I couldn't have put that better myself Ed. I think it is true that finishing in Europe will make us a more appealing proposition for players but I think Europe would hinder us too much at this stage.

Any thoughts on a manager Ed?

{Ed025's Note - i would actually like Eddie Howe BN, an Evertonian and a good man manager who plays a nice brand of football, could well be lined up to be the next England manager so the prospects of getting him seem slim mate..

10 Jan 2026 21:57:42
Would not sack Moyes at season end (we will finish top 10) but not going to get anyone in Jan so keep our funds for summer window. Wouldn't buy Grealish £50 mill either, rather go younger for less - Aznou? . The lad did a little bit of Ndiaye today.

10 Jan 2026 22:18:08
Ditto Ed, let’s not keep following the same pattern and hope for a different result.

10 Jan 2026 23:17:47
I agree Ed, Howe is a very good manager. I have close friends who worked for him at Bournemouth and now Newcastle and he isn't very well-liked. By all accounts he is extremely arrogant and up his own jacksie but I guess if he wins football matches .

{Ed025's Note - i thought he was very amiable BN but i cant doubt your info mate, i suppose you have to have a bit of steel in this business but he does come across very well in the press, who would your choice be?..

11 Jan 2026 08:57:29
At the moment and realistic choices on who we could get - remembering this lot are not going to throw money at a situation - Moshiri style - I stick with Moyes.

11 Jan 2026 09:09:35
Sorry chaps but o cannot see Howe coming to Everton. He is doing well at Newcastle, if he leaves there it will be for one of the top top clubs I'm afraid.
Look at West Ham before wishing Moyes away.

10 Jan 2026 20:49:34
That right back Holm who we are linked with is missing for his team's game today and reason is unknown. Might be worth keeping an eye on.

10 Jan 2026 22:35:09
Need stability we can’t go on changing managers, Baines can learn a lot from Moyes over the next few years, maybe a seamless transition, given time and money we saw what Moyes did for West Ham and look where they are now and where we are and where we were before Moyes. I know it’s not been great the last couple of games but injuries, AFCON and suspensions have stripped us bare. Fortunately the upside has let us see Armstrong and now Aznou as real options . Don’t know what’s up with Dibbling, he looked amazing when he played against us for Southampton it’s like he’s lost all confidence, in fairness saw some flashes of his talent today but unfortunately we were chasing the game and he lost the ball and the groan around the ground was loud.

When the opportunity presents itself he needs taking out of the firing line and to come on when we’re comfortably winning and he can express himself. On a final note credit to Beto and Barry for stepping up to take a penalty but for future reference next time don’t let them anywhere near a penalty,
Next time hopefully we’ll have Ndyai, KDH, Keane, Grealish and Garner to take them.

10 Jan 2026 23:38:11
Bit harsh but I credit them with nothing, to me it looked like they had both rehearsed taking the piss.

10 Jan 2026 20:46:51
Thank the lord we’re out of that Mickey Mouse cup. I see what Dave’s doing, we can now push for Europe without distraction!

10 Jan 2026 21:35:09
I don’t know if he’s that devious, but our battered and thin squad will have less to worry about. Now play the kids Dave!

10 Jan 2026 20:09:33
Keep Armstrong send Dibling/McNeil to Preston.

11 Jan 2026 02:29:36
What have Preston ever done to you.

11 Jan 2026 08:28:14
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love PNE but Everton I sleep with.

10 Jan 2026 19:57:07
Just got back from playing golf, spoilt the round by looking at my phone every five minutes. Did shoot an 83 which is several years lower than my age.
Just watched a replay of the penalty kicks, all I can say is how did we recruit two players as center-forwards who can't even score from the penalty spot. It's not that the goalie made spectacular saves, I could have saved those shots. Neither should ever play for Everton again.
Evidently Aznou played well when he came on, we have been told repeatedly that he is not ready blah, blah, blah. Also we have to keep Armstrong, not let him go back to Preston.


Moyes will last until the end of the season, he has steadied the ship, for now. However if it was my money I would not give him a penny to spend this January. It would be a waste of money to either recruit rubbish or someone who will sit on the bench.
Get a new Manager in the summer and let him bring in his own recruiting staff, don't ask me who, I am not earning the big bucks to make such a decision but we need to change something otherwise it will be more years of mediocracy and I don't have that much time or patience left.

{Ed025's Note - nor me Mike, great round though mate..kudos..

10 Jan 2026 20:13:42
Agree Mike we can’t just keep employing managers to keep us up. The whole system has to change. And if people are correct in saying we won’t go down then keep any transfer money we have, don’t waste it on more average players.

10 Jan 2026 20:39:27
Blue Mike - agree - can’t be trusted with money - club like ours cannot have so many misses in the transfer and loan dept and not addressing full back situation criminal.
Plus we are bloody boring to watch and can’t score.
Give Moyes some sort of role as think he is Everton through and through - just nowhere near the recruitment / playing squads though.

10 Jan 2026 22:36:56
Moyes Everton through and through? So why did he go to Manchester? get rid end of season.

11 Jan 2026 08:34:21
Young and ambitious went with Kenwrights blessing. Still Everton through and through. I watch Everton but also go to non-league. You need to get out more Lee1616.

11 Jan 2026 09:41:54
DM you must be his Daughter lol, Moyes has made about 20mil out of getting sacked so many times, not bad for failing.