Elston Gunnn

Amen. Numerous poor passes, from various culprits, in every imaginable sitaution.

Deulofeu, because he showed energy and got in a few (adequate?) crosses. Valencia had a positive impact, and I think he should start on Tuesday. Maybe Lukaku deserves it for the goals. Our entire back line deserve Watford's M(en)OTM.

Such a dismaying, because accurate, description of our long run of matches.

Announcers say this is quietest crowd they've seen. Louder in a public library.

Lovely pass from Barry!

McCarthy will a failed basic pass there. Frustrating, our passing overall.

Maybe Gana will be expected both to play further up the pitch -- so as to draw a penalty like last week -- and also be expected to be all over the pitch -- as per usual. Gotta exhaust him before he's off to AFCON.

Are you arsed? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Surgery for Bolasie. http://www.thescore.com/epl/news/1175264-bolasie-to-undergo-knee-surgery-for-serious-ligament-concern

I vote Gana. Holgate continues to impress. Thought Mirallas played pretty well, and only a fine De Gea save stopped his rocket shot.

Not Premier League quality passing.

Cleverley off, please. Please.

Energy seems much better, but the passing is not Premier League. Barry's wasted several passes today. And if Cleverley is going to be outhustled - as happened twice in the last 15 minutes - then he can't keep his place, as that's his key (only??) strength. Barkley warming up, in for Cleverley? Looks like a 4-4-2, but no diamond, flat 4 across the middle. Bolasie good on right, except for that one too-strong cross. But he's pretty solid over there.

And yes, you're right that we rarely have enough players in the box. A consistent, maddening problem.

I thought Bolasie's cross had far too much pace. In fact, for me, that cross typifies some fundamental skills we lack.

It seems crazy to be thinking about 40 points, rather than 5th or 6th place. And hoping maybe 35 or 36 will do. Except it doesn't seem crazy.

Listless, against a team that played in Prague Thursday night. Dismaying is a massive understatement. Like to see Davies and Holgate next week.

Get Mirallas on for Barry. Need pace and forward movement, shots. Can't wait and hope. We criticised Roberto for refusing to use subs. Now it's Koeman.

Although Barry is a valuable player, we're chasing the game and need pace and forward movement. Can't afford 2 DMs. Get Mirallas or Deulofeu on now, not at 80 minutes.

Listless.

Didn't take 20 minutes. More like 20 seconds.

Koeman said in a brief pre-match interview that Southampton had difficult travel midweek, implying that Everton should be the more energetic team from the opening whistle. Yes, we should be. We'll know in the next 20 minutes.

http://www.espnfc.us/club/everton/368/blog/post/3004234/lifeless-everton-need-to-change-as-ronald-koeman-faces-southampton "Lifeless"? Well, against Chelsea and first half last week, yes. As Southampton played in Prague last night, Everton should have an energy-advantage on Sunday. Our players - and manager - have no excuse if we look "lifeless" in what should be an emotional match.

Looking forward to a strong performance by Everton today. I'm pleased Lennon gets a start. If he's ineffective, bring on Deulofeu or Mirallas at start of second half - no waiting around. I hope McCarthy isn't back too soon, and I'm just a little disappointed that Davies hasn't made the bench. Expect Gana to pick up where he left off - irrepressible, relentless energy.

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