Everton banter 5

20 Sep 2025 14:48:23
Well, not getting that accomplished striker in during the summer window is really coming back to bite us now, missed chances last week and flat performance from Beto again today, Barry very young - needs time to settle and develop. long time til the January window. i just hope Mr Kinnear and Co will prioritise this position as top priority when the time comes! Good effort though today by the lads, especially 2nd half, Grealish really good again. referee needs a new watch for Christmas!

20 Sep 2025 15:02:23
Agree with all of that mate, Beto is becoming a liability for us.

{Ed025's Note - listen guys we have to just admit that Beto and Barry are absolutely crap. Forget the works hard and his a nice guy and potential Shiite..

20 Sep 2025 15:06:23
I know people on here have said its no good putting someone like Braiden Graham in, but what harm could it do. He either struggles or is a hit. Beto was woeful today and it was a like for like swap in terms of striker output today.

20 Sep 2025 15:15:22
Agree whole heartedly, but I don’t think that should take away from a good performance, we can be positive about season i'd say.

20 Sep 2025 15:19:56
Agree Ed, about time we dropped this lump upfront tactic. If nothing else it would stop Pickford launching it to nobody. We have some really good footballers let’s use them.

{Ed025's Note - absolutely BMD..

20 Sep 2025 15:50:31
Still wish we would have took Vardy for a year.

{Ed025's Note - I would take Mr Bean over these 2 Bobslad..

20 Sep 2025 15:50:50
Pickfords kicking has been way below his own standards. Its going to be groundhog day on the striker thing. We have what we have and we all knew we needed a striker. Hopefully something will be done in January. I'm not going to get on Bazzas back but Beto is a donkey. They stopped playing after 35 minutes and we turned around what seemed to be a v bad day. What's the harm in trying the ginger Irish kid? Yeah well maybe a cup game debut to see if he can rise to the challenge? My only gripe was how the F was it only 3 minutes of added time? Considering the ref took a minute per free kick to resume play, I was expecting 6 or 7. Deserved to get a point. Cracking goals and I was entertained. Next!

20 Sep 2025 15:45:24
Said it week in week out he’s worse than useless Beto must be replaced.

20 Sep 2025 16:01:15
Sorry I disagree Ed, and others. Barry will come good, showed some lovely feet when he had the ball. Beto isn't the answer I agree.

How many top strikers are there for sale? How many teams are after them?

We have massively improved our midfield and attacking threat. It will take time to get the other positions sorted.

{Ed025's Note - it’s fine to disagree BB. But let me tell you you mate Barry will not be good striker while he has got a hole in his arse mate..

20 Sep 2025 16:13:13
Anyone think Grealish could play up front, with Ndiaye moving to the left. I know it weakens our output out wide, but he is strong enough and technically good enough to play there.

20 Sep 2025 16:37:24
FBs - although, we played a better 2nd half, we certainly didn't deserve a point. Their performance dropped off, but to be fair they still looked like making 3-1 more than we looked like making it 2-2.

Like you say though, it was an entertaining game.

20 Sep 2025 16:49:11
I think it dropped off because we upped our game they were very nervous at the back mate.

20 Sep 2025 16:51:58
No, Grealish needs to be free. Play 4 2 4 (Dibling) .

20 Sep 2025 20:06:14
Grealish up front? There’s some nonsense on here regularly but that takes the top prize. He’s playing out of his skin where he is, let him be.

20 Sep 2025 23:09:41
JB, I actually stated it would weaken us out wide and agree its not where I would want to see him play, but if we create and don't finish, then its all for nothing. We have a £40m wide player sitting on the bench at the moment.

20 Sep 2025 14:46:53
Far too negative and no reason to be. Moyes back to defending front the off against good sides.

20 Sep 2025 13:25:15
I know it's on your September With Betto upfront it's going to be a long time till January to buy a new striker.

20 Sep 2025 13:55:27
Barry might need developing, but he HAS to start in front Beto from now on.

20 Sep 2025 14:36:17
Beto is clearly not the answer. If anything what little form he had has gone. Just looks slow and cumbersome. Barry not ready and club suggesting they are not looking to spend in January, means Moyes has to come up with a new plan.
Maybe bin the idea of a lump up front and change the style of play. If it stops Pickford just launching it up the pitch then I am all for that.
First half hoofing it looked bloody awful. Second half kept it on the floor and looked so much better.
Over to you Mr Moyes.

20 Sep 2025 14:50:37
Barry has to start going forward. Beto is becoming more of a hindrance than a help.

20 Sep 2025 14:55:43
We are going to have to make do until then. Get the ball on the floor, play balls for Beto to run onto. Give Barry as much game time as possible and pray we start to have a threat up ftont.

20 Sep 2025 15:13:36
Put Ndiaye up top and Alcaraz or Dibbling on RW. We aren't a long ball team anymore so no need for 6ft4 or 6ft5 strikers who look clumsy.

20 Sep 2025 16:56:31
What did he do to be in front of Beto? Both need benching. McNeil?

20 Sep 2025 19:46:30
I'm all for the Beto Bazza swap but fans need to be aware he's one for the future and not kill him. Beto bashing is totally justified. I didn't agree with the mob calling for that 16 year kid a few weeks ago but maybe its time to give him a spot on the bench? Is he ready for the physicality of mens footy? Does it do more harm than good? I've no idea how he compares in height and weigbt but we are desperate for a new idea up top. Though I'm totally against this false9 nonsense and or wasting Ndiaye as a 9. Opposition CBs would have it easy with a lightweight target man. The kid from saints looked good and is clearly pushing for more minutes.

21 Sep 2025 01:20:12
The mob were just calling out for anyone other than beto as nobody could be any worse. His first touch outs under too much pressure and it can be like playing with ten men. It's about time even his most ardent supporters admit he's gash.

20 Sep 2025 11:50:47
Picked up a slight injury in training, said Moyes.

20 Sep 2025 11:40:57
Heading to the pub, will be heavily outnumbered, so can't wait to shout loud and proud if we win. If.

Its our best team up against them for a long time, we've always struggled with ball retention against them in the past. Hopefully can have a better control within the game a get a result.

UTFT.

20 Sep 2025 11:23:34
Rohl not in the squad anyone know why?

20 Sep 2025 11:45:37
Got to be an injury which is worrying.

20 Sep 2025 12:13:30
Picked up a knock in training according to Moyes.

20 Sep 2025 12:18:53
Apparently Moyes thinks Tim is a better option off the bench? Have to say from what I have seen I think he has got that one wrong. My main worry is if Micky doesn't see the game out then Garner has to drop back, leaving us with Gana and Tim holding. Worrying, especially as Moyes has said Micky probably won't last the 90?

20 Sep 2025 10:47:27
In 2002 Wayne Rooney made his Everton debut aged 16.

We have a young striker called Braiden Graham who's 17 and looks very impressive. Hopefully he gets integrated into the first team at some point because he's definitely a step up from what's there atm.

UTFT NSNO IMWT.

20 Sep 2025 11:59:43
Said the same thing mate.

20 Sep 2025 13:22:33
Hopefully alongside the likes of Harrison Armstrong we'll save millions next season.

20 Sep 2025 09:11:38
Liverpool won 5 on the trot but lost 2 2-goal lead on 4 occasions so far this season and they had a hard game just over 2 days ago - cracks are showing and their balance of team is wrong. Full weeks prep can't be underestimated plus our team is very strong and balanced right now. Shouldnt forget we are a top 6 team over the past 9 months. If we play with confidence and talent seen over the past months can only see points today. Never been confident coyb.

20 Sep 2025 00:54:23
Good. amd informative interview with Kinnear on toffee TV, well worth a watch ladies and gents. Few insights into transfer dealings, the stadium and how the club is now structured. Not too sure of it's on all social media platforms, I watched it on you tube.

19 Sep 2025 12:46:03
if burnley win the compensation, do they have to pay back the parachute payment of £44.4 million?

19 Sep 2025 16:23:33
Why? All this is to do with the Premier League running a two tier League. We got punished with a points deduction, as per the rules. If they have a grudge with anyone then it should be the Premier League.

19 Sep 2025 08:55:29
It’s that familiar “Derby knot” in my stomach today. At least the match is early tomorrow, so whatever the result, I don’t have the waiting hanging over me all weekend.

Even as an atheist, I’m praying to the football gods for a little bit of magic tomorrow. For the first time in a while, I actually fancy us not to leave Anfield empty-handed.

19 Sep 2025 09:07:15
Points to be had mate best Team we have had in years.

19 Sep 2025 18:53:50
True GB but the reds have strengthened this Sunmer. Our chance may come if they haven’t quite gelled yet and we can steal a march on them. I’d happily take another 2-2 win.

19 Sep 2025 19:38:33
I’m sticking with a win for us mate, they are not firing on all cylinders yet so now’s our big chance mate.

19 Sep 2025 22:30:08
Happy to take a draw. Let's see how we do against a real Team for a mark.

19 Sep 2025 23:47:53
Liverpool aren't playing great but still managing late winners. We always go to pot in last 5 mins of a game so I hope we have a goal or 2 cushion.

20 Sep 2025 07:58:01
That was the old Everton mate.