MikeO Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bailey said: We can't not beat that Liverpool side. Care for a wager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, MikeO said: Care for a wager? Absolutely not! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 If Rooney and Schneiderlin deliver we win but if they have poor games we lose, I pray Schneiderlin has a blinder for us and himself it's time he steps up and what an opportunity today is to prove he wants us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chach Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Knob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Did our coach arrive in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Big chance for Solanke. Keane already struggling against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Just shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Not sure exactly who was responsible but there were big mixups in midfield/defence there. Rooney and Baines looking around trying to work out what has gone on. Another big save from Pickford. Solanke with another clear cut chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 We look like we are playing away from home. Hippo head needs to walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 God knows what Seamus was thinking for that chance. Our midfield is being given the run around. They are just running off the back of them every time and they are always attracted to the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Bailey said: Interesting read. I had looked at the PL games they have struggled in but haven't paid attention that much to Klopp in his time at Dortmund. Looking at the teams that they have struggled against, the main theme has been that they have played relatively narrow. Against Utd, Rashford was the only midfielder wider than the centre circle, Palace only really had Zaha in his usual wide position with Townsend tucking in, no-one from Spurs in either game played wide in the midfield (albeit they played with 5 at the back in the first game) and its only really Burnley who have kept their usual shape which was a massive surprise to me. I think this is why Pep changed his approach midweek and "bottled it" as instead of playing with Sterling wide he played Gundogan and this was the monstrosity it created (from a purist City/Pep point of view). It wasnt like the tactic didnt work for City, they all individually had a shocker and they just couldnt make things stick. I think they had a guilt edged chance at 1-0 and then another goal wrongly disallowed at 3-0 which freed Sane, much the same way Palace were using Zaha. My own personal issue with a side like this is there is no balance and ultimately I think they will tell over 90 minutes and if you set up to attack down one side, you will also ultimately be attacked down that side which is what Liverpool did to City with Ox pushing right up between Sane and Laporte. I think City could have afforded to play they usual game against Liverpool and gone toe to toe, however we cant and adopting a shape like this, or like Spurs is the way to go in my opinion. When I hear Gary Neville on commentary against Liverpool he always talks about the confidence to play, especially through the middle of the park, because the reality is once you have beat the press you are up against a shaky exposed defence. Its easier to say than do, because Klopp's whole game plan is based on turning the ball over early and as you say, setting those traps to stop a team playing through them so its a real game of cat and mouse but we dont have the players to play long ball, hold it up and bring others into the game. We dont have the midfield to put pressure onto Liverpool's. We dont really have the defence to deal with the pace of Liverpool either. All of this is relatively pointless as i expect to see a back 9 with 1 striker positioned in our half 90% of the game. it is always good to see your analysis mate, I enjoy your posts. it would have been great to make more brainstorming if I have had time to create my post earlier than the matchday morning, lol. Yeah, in general, I do agree, Everton doesn't have a squad or tactical manager to deal with Liverpool. But it shows, how terrible Everton on central midfield position and how inconsistent defenders they have. So, what I am saying is, these kinds of matches and big challenges should show what are the weak spots in the team and should shape up the transfer strategy during the summer. To be honest, I don't think these matters we discuss as fans, as football lovers are not the case for the people who run the team. But somebody needs to pay attention and Moshiri needs to decide, even he doesn't make it public for now, on either if he is going with Sam or somebody else. If somebody else, let him and potential DoF watch your games and prepare a pre-transfer strategy... I think if club leaves it for the summer, fire sam, hire the new one, let him analyze the team etc... it is going to be too late and will take time to see changes making any effect on the team. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 COYB let’s beat these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Oh c'mon, such a rotely pass it was Davies... See the man running before you pass it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Good curling shot from Bolasie. Schneiderlin playing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Great shot bolasie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 No excuse for the pedestrian pace. We should be bombarding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 lot of true blues in that lineup that knows what this game means, baines Jags Coleman rooney davies. We need that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Great save Pickford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Rooney is constantly in no mans land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 I hate the way Allardyce has us playing, no control of the game, no protecting possession, all kick and rush. Rooney in midfield is a mistake, gives the ball away far too often and does not have the positional sense that is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 There is a positive side so far, Liverpool being pushed for long balls time to time but Everton needs to do better on gathering second balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Why is Walcott not trying to roast Klavan 1 v 1 every time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Someone just needs to sit on Wijnaldum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 With a little pressure on their defenders, they are trying panic passes and losing the ball. It's been like that 3 times, need to do the same more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 If Bolasie is going to sit that deep he has to be sprinting forward in support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 We have no one wide in attack as an outlet. We are simply defending and leaving cenk up too isolated. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Bolasie and Rooney off, they have booth been very poor. Everyone else playing ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Who rathers Bolasie to Lookman? Bolasie isn’t up to it. No support for Tousan either. So far another poor performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Bailey said: If Bolasie is going to sit that deep he has to be sprinting forward in support. Cenk going too deep on defense as well, it is not that necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Just now, barryj said: Who rathers Bolasie to Lookman? Bolasie isn’t up to it. No support for Tousan either. So far another poor performance We aren' even attempting to play through midfield and that' why he has no support. So many times the ball has been at the back and we have gone long despite options. They are scared to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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