Everton banter 5

22 Mar 2026 14:03:28
Would anyone here take Estupinian the left back who used to be at Brighton? From memory he was very good and doesn’t appear to be getting much game time at AC Milan. Got to be an upgrade on Mykolenko?

22 Mar 2026 16:58:39
He was one of the best full backs in the league a few seasons ago, then fell away, picked up a few injuries. Could do a lot worse.

23 Mar 2026 05:46:10
We have an 'upgrade' on Mykolenko in Aznou, although for me he is more of a lwb.

22 Mar 2026 11:26:19
Interesting how the season has progressed. Many times during the first half of the season we have allowed the opposition to dominate possession for the first half of the game, showing more respect to the opposition than was deserved, leading to lost points at home. Since we reached sufficient points and presumably safety, we have been more aggressive from the start and the team seems to have more belief in themselves and has flourished especially yesterday.


I believe that Moyes is learning, not being afraid to lose and he and the team are beginning to realize that we have a core of some very good players and that we can attack well as well as defend.
Yes, we have positions that need addressing like striker and full-backs but continue to have the self-belief and the game tactics that we showed yesterday and we can get points from any team and Europe is within our reach.

22 Mar 2026 12:17:12
Agree, it was nice to see the team pressing high up the pitch, putting the pressure on them, and it nearly paid off when Beto had a chance. Hopefully, this continues in all our remaining home games now.

22 Mar 2026 18:14:21
He's just pragmatic, which has served us well since he arrived. No one wants the regular battle at the bottom. Will it ever win us something? Doubt it.

Much thanks to him, though, for steering us clear of the worry of relegation.

22 Mar 2026 18:38:02
He won WHU a European title. He's pragmatic, but with a decent summer recruitment, I feel he could win us a cup next year.

22 Mar 2026 20:36:05
Would like to see that, PHH.

Pickford alone deserves to win something with us.

23 Mar 2026 03:35:27
If we lose our next two games, Moyes for the sack, & the players are s****. The joys of being an Evertonian. ?
We are two seasons & maybe four players away from a team that can challenge for the top five.

Moyes has brought stability, & his first priority was progress. I think we all agree he's ticked both boxes. Let's see how he's backed in the summer & judge him at the end of next season.

UTFT NSNO IMWT.

23 Mar 2026 08:28:50
Feels to me like this game was a complete shift in attitude. We have been cautious all season, always fearful of being sucked into that relegation tussle in what is a very congested mid-table.

Moyes, for the first time I've heard this season, actually said we are now definitely targeting Europe, and we played like that.

When we went 1-0 up, we kept going for it and showed that we can push harder without leaving ourselves vulnerable at the back.

Gueye seems like a player reborn playing alongside Garner. He is so much intent on getting the ball forward, which seems like such a small change, but for me that's the change that affects everything.

22 Mar 2026 07:39:02
{Ed's Note - BlueNose1878 has posted a new article entitled, Everton Finally Look Like a Proper Unit

22 Mar 2026 19:33:33
Top notch as always, BN. Enjoyable read, and plenty of valid points, mate.

I'd say McNeil has looked more like the player he was in previous seasons in the last few games. I really believe his drop off in form was due to the serious illness his Mrs. was going through. Hopefully she is healthier now and he can kick on from here. We need them all to continue to up their game and grind out the results that can propel us into Europe.

23 Mar 2026 13:50:04
Cheers, BP.

Fingers crossed it is behind them, mate. Can't be easy to deal with. Hopefully, the improvement in his form allows us to recoup the transfer fee we spent on him, as I would still like to see him moved on, and get somebody in with more footballing ability. If only we could clone Ndiaye, hey mate.

22 Mar 2026 00:24:29
I mean how bad was that performance? Just couldn't get going, sloppy passes and out muscled many times off the ball. But enough about Chelsea.

Beto getting a brace I totally didn't expect to see especially after witnessing a lot of his play early on in the game which was poor. He is good at 1v1 normally and for the first goal it showed. He got lucky with his second goal but we'll take it regardless. Garner's through ball was absolutely sublime for the first goal. James Garner totally deserves his recent England call up as he's been arguably our best player this season.




Jordan Pickford made some spectacular saves to keep the clean sheet alive and refused to be beaten.
All the players deserve some praise for the performance and they stuck to the game plan. It could possibly be seem the best performance this season maybe? It was certainly a very good result for us. Back down to 8th after the Brentford v Leeds draw after going 7th earlier on but still in with a good chance to push for Europe. Hopefully we can finish in those places and strengthen the squad come the summer. We still have something to play for and Moyes wants it as much as the fans.

22 Mar 2026 00:19:56.
Beto played well, and not just his goals, by contrast Barry was dreadful, just wondered around, no tackles, no purposeful running, almost an air of disinterest, and that is exactly the same as his "contribution" against Arsenal, had we left Beto on think we might have come away with a point.


So if we are going to move one of our strikers in the summer, for me Barry would be first out the door.

22 Mar 2026 10:08:07
Makes you wonder why he bothered bringing him on.

21 Mar 2026 23:48:07
Destroy Chelsea and still the sh*** on MoD first.

22 Mar 2026 06:21:17
Just fast forward.

22 Mar 2026 10:09:03
I would be happy if we were on last as long as we're winning.

21 Mar 2026 23:22:37
Ed25 hope your ok and just pished after that amazing performance today because I've never known u so quiet after a game!

{Ed025's Note - i was at my sister in laws 70th mate and did not see the last goal , but i was with you in spirit my old friend..

22 Mar 2026 07:57:44
Why couldn't she turn 70 on Friday?

22 Mar 2026 11:55:12
You can see your sister any time, but to miss out a moment of magic, oh the sam!

21 Mar 2026 23:20:24
Garner rightly praised on MOTD and was MOTM! But shouts out to all 11 today!
Pickie back to usual after last week's below par performance. Tbh Jordan Pickford is dynamite! ?
Michael Keane was immense! I couldn't believe we gave him another contract but he's proved me wrong this season with really solid stuff! And today was one of his best orfirmances!
Myk another one I feel isn't good enough at LB but thought he was brilliant today against Palmer et al.
Now midfield. McNeill has turned things round the last 4 games including today. KDH we all know he's class. Garner, showed today why he shouldn't just be in England squad but team in CM.
N'D just a magician and WOWSERS what a finish!
Beto best performance for us ever and looks stronger and more confident the past few games.


Moyes I didn't want him back and have had a go this season due to negative tactics and no substitutions BUT OMG where he has us is unbelievable, Arsenal will prob win league with Moyes tactics so I'm wrong again!
Finally, the crowd. I was at first game at BMD which we won but I thought we were finding our feet and loud at times. Today, UNBELIEVABLE! I was at Ten Streets Social a few hours before match then outside Titanic hotel stuck
In the crowds cheering Yak and team out! Loved it! Thanks to the 3 blue boys and gave me a free beer despite being down to their last 5. Another reason I love our support!
UTFT! Fellow blues - your thoughts in today and season?

{Ed025's Note - great stuff PHH..

22 Mar 2026 06:01:56
For me it's been a great season. I know a lot of people have been slating Moyes for one reason or another. Personally, I wanted him back because I felt he's a safe bet. Looking at the last 3 or 4 seasons, I just couldn't see us having those issues with Moyes, and that is what we needed. It's better than I thought it would be. I hoped we would be safe in the top 12, and looked at this season as one of steadying a sinking ship. Instead, we got a decent, solid team that's hard to beat, and, hand on heart, I never in a million years expected us to beat Man Utd or Chelsea, or give Arsenal (the would-be champions) one of the hardest games they had this season, and never dreamt we would be challenging for a European place.

I think fans need to be realistic, this season, compared to the last 3, is like night and day. If we don't make Europe, fine, but if nothing else, we've steadied the ship while building a decent team. Stick a couple of decent signings in there, definitely a consistent striker, and I think next season we should be challenging for Europe, the expectation will be higher. But let's enjoy this season for what it realistically is, a big step up the ladder! COYB.

22 Mar 2026 06:11:53
Never believed we have a problem on the left (all we buy are left footers ?) . When the big lads go up top for corners and free kicks, have a look and see who is last man. It happens a good chunk of games.

22 Mar 2026 06:23:15
Gueye, Garner, KDH, Ndiaye were all very good. Garner's England inclusion is because of his versatility. KDH is very good, but he is one of a long queue in his position for England. Does he want to play for England or Ireland?

21 Mar 2026 23:09:13
Excellent 1-11 top class.
I said Moyes out 3 weeks ago - I think he understands now can’t just hope for a win. Very impressed going for the win.

So…. I’m Moyes in - he’s a good guy and Everton mad - plus Beto - he’s pretty crap but I love him!

21 Mar 2026 23:26:46
Sums most of us blue boys. Sobs. ????

21 Mar 2026 23:07:24
Moyes out!