38 minutes ago, Hafnia said:

What’s all this “Keane was covering Holgate” nonsense then?

can we not just accept that we have two of the worst centre halves in the league and not try and offer excuses up for the one considered less completely shit than the other.

the whole “unfortunate weight on wrong foot” bollocks with the Man City goal was baffling.  If it was an out of shape 35 year old bloke playing in the zingari league you could accept it…. Not a bloody professional. 
 

its like some “I know the art of defending and will prove so be making obscure observations “ workshop. 
 

coleman shite, Keane shite, Holgate shite, kenny not good enough but he’s having a go in the wrong position. 
 

the players can’t defend because they  can’t concentrate and because they are also lazy. 

 

 

So according to you we are definitely going down with that attack on our whole defence. 

I’ll be shocked if Gordon doesn’t play I know Patterson won’t play but I hope he’s on the bench 1 thing we can’t do is play JJK at left back give Mykolenko his chance let’s get some balance in the team. 
I’d be tempted to leave Dom out. 

Gutted sold out I didn't expect that 

21 minutes ago, MikeO said:

Just having a ticket I'd have thought..

OS, "The Club has secured a limited number of coaches which will be free of charge, and these will depart from Goodison at 5am. Supporters will be able to select spaces for these coaches through the usual purchasing channels."

Sound thanks 

I think there’ll be plenty of tickets going spare I should get mine this afternoon. 

Does anyone know the criteria for free coach travel to Palace. 

8 hours ago, Btay said:

The last paragraph could be because Keane’s normally been his partner and that’s explains that by itself really.

Keane is far better than Holgate and can actually head a ball plus his passing is much better 

1 hour ago, RPG said:

For Wolves, I would go with a back four of Kenny  Keane  Godfrey & Mykolenko

If Keane is not available or not selected for whatever reason, then Holgate in his place and keep your fingers crossed.

Keep your fingers crossed is right. 
I think Lampard will go with 3 at the back with Coleman and Mykolenko on the flanks we’re at home and have got to attack. 

On 09/03/2022 at 07:21, Matt said:

Normally that's my answer too. But I think this time it is the only answer. 

Name your defence then.

Keane never trained all week before the city game he was ill but still played it we go with a new defence against Wolves it's suicide our last home performances have been decent we can win at home with just a couple of changes.

Could only be local

Free ticket family enclosure meet at ground

4 minutes ago, Gwlad all over said:

I had no idea who Steve Walsh was 

He was Mickey Walsh's brother

Would anyone consider selling DCL now and invest in a new striker I think Doms head has been turned now and won't be bothered if we go down we could actually go for Broja, 

That's if the reported fees are true 60m is a fair amount.

On 04/11/2021 at 10:12, Romey 1878 said:

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2327079/young-goalkeeper-nash-signs-for-everton

Welcome to obscurity.

He might be highly rated but he looks far too small to me.

On 25/01/2022 at 14:08, Sibdane said:

Good to know the left back problem extends to the junior team. 

John was playing left back to enable Patterson to play right back we have left backs in fact we have a 15 year old playing in the youth team who is excellent Sam Smith.

20 minutes ago, SpartyBlue said:

Grhay?

Predictive text ? 
and does it really matter 

2 hours ago, SpartyBlue said:

That’s not true at all. Pickford, Gray, DCL, Doucoure etc..all awful? We shouldn’t lose our objectivity because the results aren’t what we want. 

I never said they were all awful some players have had good spells but don't forget the way we dropped from 2nd in the table to mid table and by the way I think Digne is a very good player but he was average last season like many others 

1 hour ago, Hafnia said:

I think the man of the match thread can hide some better performances and hide some poor performances.

someone like Digne should be getting far more motm votes than he has.

Not a patch on baines but you would think he was based on the reaction to him going. Was very good for 2 years. Been distinctly average at best and that’s including his occasional attacking excellence. 

The whole team has been average to poor for 2 years

11 minutes ago, Matt said:

So long as its being taken with a tankerload of salt, then fine. It's pure opinion, inconsistent in activity and we often have wildly different opinions especially when some have nailed their flag to the mast (not aimed at anyone in particular). It shows nothing about a player declining either, more down to other players doing better or, as case most likely is in the last 12 months, no one is worth voting for...

I expect Digne to prove himself to be as good as any left back in the prem while at Villa. 

6 minutes ago, AlbanyNYToffee said:

Sorry but had to find out for sure. Turns out we're both right haha. They absolutely had bigger players than us but our average was a lot better as they had the 3 smallest players on the pitch. I forgot how big of a pain in the arse Eaves was in the air. 

Hull starting outfield players: McLoughlin (6'3)  Eaves (6'3) Bernard (6'2) Greaves (6'1)

Smallwood (5'11) Docherty (5'10) Smith (5'10) Williams (5'8) Honeyman (5'8) Lewis-Potter (5'7)

Everton starting outfield players: Keane (6'2) Gomes (6'2) Rondon (6'2) Godfrey (6'0) Gordon (6'0)

Mykolenko (5'11) Gray (5'11) Coleman (5'10) Kenny (5'9) Allan (5'9)

Last point on height though and this exercise helps solidify. Would anyone on this forum have guessed Keane Gomes and Rondon were the same height? Keane's best attribute is his aerial defending while I wouldn't trust Gomes or Rondon to win a header against my grandma. 

Also sorry for the imperial measuring system. The USA is dumb. 

Haha it’s the only measuring system I know. 
I’m not having Gomez as 6ft 2

Benitez has done a great job of turning the fans against Digne hook line and sinker. 

1 hour ago, AlbanyNYToffee said:

Your point is well taken but height is not the best determinant of aerial prowess/defending. Those two traits are jumping ability and aggression. Us blues should know as Tim Cahill was a legend. Give me a 5'10 pitbull over 6'2 poodle every day of the weekday. We lost seemingly every set piece against Hull and I guarantee you we were the taller side. 

No way where we the taller side there’s only Keane in that team who was over 6 feet tall

1 hour ago, Palfy said:

Fucking postponed again. 

Teams are abusing the covid now apparently Liverpool had 13 false positives which is not possible in a squad that size. 

12 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said:

I would think the opposite is true nowadays, as there's more focus on possession and every player on the pitch being able to play with the ball at your feet. Less of a need for those big, lumbering center backs. 

It’s ok having possession but you still have to defend free kicks and corners. 
City Liverpool I’d say no one has more possession but they don’t have small centre backs. 

16 minutes ago, c1982 said:

Fabio Cannavaro

The game has progressed since he played in the prem. 

if you look at the top 6 most have big centre backs the game is changing.