Everton banter 7

01 Mar 2026 06:26:41
Can someone please tell me why Pickford gets so much stick from other supporters he's England's no1 and by God he deserves respect.

01 Mar 2026 09:50:02
I can remember, over the time that I've watched international football, that all England keepers get stick from their fans. Pickford for being a bit annoying, Seaman for his dodgy ponytail, and Shilton for not being Big Nev. Plus, plenty from the others who haven't held the position as long as these have.

01 Mar 2026 12:21:25
I go to games at all levels, not Sunday morning. Goalkeepers get given stick no matter where.

28 Feb 2026 23:47:48
Another great away win - why oh why can we not replicate this at home (I do think the bigger pitch plays some part) . Massive game on Tuesday to follow now on Tuesday with a much needed home win against Burnley.

Still don't understand the reluctance to give the new players minutes. Will now reaching the magic 40 points lead to a slight change.

My main issue isn't that Moyes doesn't start the new players but that he's reluctannt to give them any minutes, even a 5 minute cameo.

From what I've seen of Rohl he is more than capable, and, as well as Gueye played, surely would have been better to get fresh legs on?! Is the lack of minutes for Rohl maybe down to the terms of his loan and the potential for signing him for cheaper?!

Anyway, we're on 40 points in February, which has been unthinkable in the last few seasons and a good end to the season could see us in Europe next year - which I think has more pros than cons in keeping our best players and enticing new and quality players! So it's not all doom and gloom!

UTFT.

01 Mar 2026 07:45:02
Starting 11, not so much a mystery when comparing 1 to 1. Are the ones sitting on the bench better than the ones on the pitch? McNeil did okay yesterday, but arguably in his case there were better on the bench, especially Armstrong. Grandson is a PNE supporter; he reckons they began their present bad form when Armstrong left.

In their job, these guys (even Dyche) are experienced managers/coaches. Yes, they have favourites and certainly preferred set ups and way of playing. That is normal in all walks. We are not even in the same room/house of finished article yet, we are in the same street, we will progress.

28 Feb 2026 22:15:57
McNeil assist
Beto goal
Barry goal.

{Ed025's Note - and Santa Claus comes...all things that dont happen very often.. :)

28 Feb 2026 23:39:34
No wonder, seen the size of his sack.

01 Mar 2026 06:17:25
Ed ha ha ha

28 Feb 2026 20:56:50
Just back home watching full game back Newcastle v Everton after spending the day watching a non league Team and then a Championship Team game. Non league looked championship and championship non league. Dibling, Armstrong, George on the bench, McNeil in the side (what does he offer) . Where is Aznou?

28 Feb 2026 21:18:44
Correcting myself as I watch Beto's goal down to McNeil.

28 Feb 2026 23:20:42
Beto's goal down to poor goalkeeping.

28 Feb 2026 23:41:11
McNeil's shot initiated goalkeeper's fumble, Beto's reaction = goal.

01 Mar 2026 00:54:59
On his toes, good following up, exactly what we want a striker to do.

01 Mar 2026 08:47:18
It was a mistake by the keeper. Stop trying to make it any more than that. Beto's reaction to the keeper's mistake got him the goal. Next you'll be giving McNeil the assist.

01 Mar 2026 10:44:18
Why are you even arguing over a goal? Nobody's said Beto is Haaland. He scored; it does not say on the score sheet it was a tap-in or a 30-yard worldie, i.e. he was in the right place at the right time. That's what strikers should do, and he did, but he needs to do that every game, not once in a 3 month period.

28 Feb 2026 19:09:54
40 points by the end of Feb not bad for our Manager who knows nothing according to a couple on here.

28 Feb 2026 19:54:05
Great away win. Well done to the lads. Burnley at home next. I'm taking my dad, and it will be our 1st time at Bramley Moor. Hope for an entertaining draw, lol (we never seem to win at home!) .

{Ed025's Note - i hope you have a great time Witty mate..

28 Feb 2026 20:06:22
Cheers, Ed, appreciate that. My dad is 80 now. He had a quadruple bypass a couple of years back, he's doing well now, but I know that he's been longing to go to the new stadium. He's been a Blue all his life and been to some of the great games, including the 66 Cup Final.

We were both really disillusioned by the state of the club from 2017 to probably when Dyche took over. I get people's frustration with some of the results this season, but Rome wasn't built in a day and I think we have a team I'm proud to support and a manager that loves our club.

{Ed025's Note - im sure you will have a great time Witty, the ground is amazing mate..

28 Feb 2026 20:20:17
Hi Witty, please tell your Dad that I was also at the 1966 Cup Final. I hope that your Dad continues to do well. I'm just 86, and OK for an old fart.

28 Feb 2026 21:03:22
I joined up that year, Witty, nearly missed my attestation. ???

01 Mar 2026 06:24:13
Just going to say Utft Coybb.

02 Mar 2026 02:16:07
Brilliant Witty, let's hope you and your Dad are good luck charms and we get the 3pts. Have a great night Coyb!

28 Feb 2026 18:58:57
World class save from Pickers, best I've seen.

28 Feb 2026 19:07:23
That is save of the season. Genuinely incredible.

28 Feb 2026 19:13:10
Agree, GB! Thought Pickford, Branthwaite and N'Diaye were pure class today. Thought Tarks and KDH were good too. Beto had his best game for us and Barry got the winner. Always a tough place to go, with the home crowd, but thought we kept them quiet early on, and then scoring within 2 minutes each time after they equalised kept our amazing away support in fine voice.

UTFT! COYB!

28 Feb 2026 18:56:16
Just read the posts from pre match and it shows why Moyes is in charge and not is. I don't want him long term but 40 points in February is a rare joy lately.

UTFT NSNO IMWT

28 Feb 2026 19:07:56
Yep, all thanks to our illustrious manager. ????

28 Feb 2026 20:27:24
Earlier in the week a couple of posters were suggesting Eddie Howe as a suitable manager for us going forward. A large number of Newcastle supporters are apparently calling for him to be sacked.

28 Feb 2026 20:40:27
Exactly, FG, but they know best. Hmmmm.

28 Feb 2026 23:38:59
Behave, short memories here. What was the score when we played them at home? Good result today, game of two keepers. One was poor and one was brilliant.

01 Mar 2026 00:57:04
But we can all remember we're 8th in the table right?

28 Feb 2026 18:07:49
Really good game today Beto stood out, all the goals were good and a world class save from Pickers, looking better for Europe now.

28 Feb 2026 17:55:31
Been saying it for years that Pickford is the most underated keeper (by other clubs and pundits) that i have ever known.
We as a club owe that lad so much.

28 Feb 2026 21:01:05
Exactly Bob, that is why he is England's number one goalkeeper by far and nobody else in touching distance of him.

28 Feb 2026 17:52:36
Pickford Just gets better as he gets older. I know he tends to leather the ball down the pitch but surely this is something he told to do as he keeps doing it. But his saves recently have been superb.