Hafnia Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 After watching what was a great opening 20 minutes on Saturday I have to get back to a major sticking point (now try to forget the fact that we won and we are doing well at the moment) The problem is that the team has an issue in taking advantage when going a goal ahead. We can not seem to get the Arsenal/Blackburn/West Ham mentality of finishing teams off by continually attacking when going a goal ahead. Man City were awful but we still offered them too many chances to get a goal they didn't deserve. We sat back and let them have a go. Now it's great that we got the 3 points but on another day against another team we may lose unless we get that ruthless mentality. On the positive side - Leon proved what I have always said about him that he is not far away from international class (won't get in England unless he plays for RS, Mancs or Chelsea/Arsenal) - nearest player we have had to Trevor Steven. Stubbs marshalled the back line and Tony defended termendously. Arteta was also great when we were great. Richard Wright... well let's just not comment. Not a full on moan but it is something I would like to see us improve on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I know what you mean hafnia, I thought the game was a bit stuffy. But, it happens, the old adage of "A good team can play badly and still win" applies here. We didn't play that well but got the points. I'll take that, if we play great against Blackburn next week and beattie scorse a hat trick That said, it is a bit of a tightrope we are working with these 1 nilers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Now it's great that we got the 3 points but on another day against another team we may lose unless we get that ruthless mentality. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> said, it is a bit of a tightrope we are working with these 1 nilers <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wednesday night is a perfect example, if we score and sit back they will kill us at the bridge!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I know what everybody is saying. However, I think it is a fine line. Once we get in front very few teams do manage to pull a goal back against us. When we go ahead it is rear for teams to get even a draw from us. If you look at the stats - we had drawn very few games (over the last few seasons). Now you can say if we push on a little more for the second or third goal the odds are that we would be more likley to conceed an equalizer. Just taking a 50%-50% - one week you get the second goal, the next you conceed an equaliser. Simply over three games - I would rather three 1-0 victories (9 points) than one 2-0 victory, a 1-0 win and a 1-1 draw (7 points) Mulipy that out over a season and it could be a fair few point. We haven't yet got the squad to get carried away to think we can steam roller teams - I will take 1-0 wins all season with the current squad of players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I know what everybody is saying. However, I think it is a fine line. Once we get in front very few teams do manage to pull a goal back against us. When we go ahead it is rear for teams to get even a draw from us. If you look at the stats - we had drawn very few games (over the last few seasons). Now you can say if we push on a little more for the second or third goal the odds are that we would be more likley to conceed an equalizer. Just taking a 50%-50% - one week you get the second goal, the next you conceed an equaliser. Simply over three games - I would rather three 1-0 victories (9 points) than one 2-0 victory, a 1-0 win and a 1-1 draw (7 points) Mulipy that out over a season and it could be a fair few point. We haven't yet got the squad to get carried away to think we can steam roller teams - I will take 1-0 wins all season with the current squad of players. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes know what your saying but loosing 2 points in the 87th min is a kick in the nuts and we look so close to doing it at times. Plus sendings off or injurys can also weaken the team to a dangerous point! Then take Wednesday, if we let them cum at us for the second half and they snatch a goal will we be able to last extra time? Especialy considering they could bring on Duff, Gudjohnson & Maniche with fresh legs. Scary proposition to any team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 To be honest it is Chelsea you are talking about - at the Bridge we will do as good as any other team has done there this season if we get to 90mins on level terms. Never mind talking of taking them on on their home patch and pushing for a second killer goal - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Chelse 0 - 3 Everton at half time me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsaint Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 chelsea 0-3 Everton?? u must be kiding!!! i think its 1-5 Everton ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Chelse 0 - 3 Everton at half time me thinks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are going to this game arent you. Do you know if we are taking a lot of support? Hope its a grand day out anyway. Think there will be lots of empty chelski seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 You are going to this game arent you. Do you know if we are taking a lot of support? Hope its a grand day out anyway. Think there will be lots of empty chelski seats <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dont know how many we are taking but our coach will make enough noise for the boys Seriously though i do think we can do this, have confidence fellow Evertonians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomness Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 well we've rocked them in the two meetings so far so..... lets make it a hat trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droobie Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 chelsea 0-3 Everton?? u must be kiding!!! i think its 1-5 Everton ! lol <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ABSOLUTE RUBBISH... that's never going to happen. How could you think they could score 1 against us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomness Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 (edited) ^ writings on the wall, they just sent the RS packing so now blue boys are in town To Maul them Edited February 6, 2006 by Randomness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsaint Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 ABSOLUTE RUBBISH... that's never going to happen. How could you think they could score 1 against us? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hahahaha not chelsea score one againts us...but the refree scorring one for them using his middle leg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droobie Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 hahahaha not chelsea score one againts us...but the refree scorring one for them using his middle leg! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh... well... that's different then of course! Seriously... it's going to be a tough game, with or without the referee's middle wicket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 If this game goes to form, its going to hinge on a Diabolical decision from the Referee, and we know which way thats going to go. Can see us playing a backs to the wall heroic game only to be ROBBED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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