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Notice Stones heat map stops at the edge of the 18 yard box. Hasn't a clue once he's there.

I think it could be better. If I didn't I'd be happy with the position we are in now. It's pretty similar to where we where under Moyes last year. It's the draws. If we want to be genuine contenders we need to kick the habit. We need to turn draws into wins. Look at the teams above us. A couple less losses than those teams but they have more wins. 1 win and a loss is better than drawing 2! However the quality of squad at Martinez disposal should be able to turn games in our favour. The injuries of late haven't helped, hopefully we can crack on and take 3 points rather than 1. It's a must win at Spurs to keep breathing down Liverpools necks. Once the gap opens a little further it will be goodnight 4th.

Big difference IMO. A score reflecting that in any magnitude at a derby game would be disastourous. Plus the home tie was when a very popular and influential player had broken the dressing room. Sulking for a transfer away. Think the 7-0 I think was a cup game at highbury, against the invincibles.

We are going to finish 5th or 6th. We proved who's the boss for that position at Anfield. Other than taking a hammering in that game we have an habitual habit of getting draws. Just look at the stats.

I think he's a decent centre half on his day. However he has more bad days than good.

Because he a class above. Raw but an incredibly dangerous player.

I've got a massive feeling that the 6ft 8 traore will feature.

Before we all get too carried away with Martinez, I'm waiting to see when the defensive change happens. This defence was built under Moyes, a defensive tactician who got at least one thing right - his back four. Built on solid foundations for Martinez to add his attacking players and knowledge. The big question mark over Martinez will be his ability to replace Moyes back four. If he does this with success then we have a real talent on our hands. However, previously we have seen his sides ship goals. Put it this way you wouldn't see a Moyes side go to Anfield and lose 4-0. On another night it could have been 8-0. A scoreline, that we have seen Martinez sides get beat (or close to). For me this is the major question mark. Let's see who he replaced Distin and Jags with. So far his only defensive signing has a red flag waved over his head. No pace and always injured.

This squad is as good as we've had in a couple of decades. So what's your best 11 based on everyone being fit! Here's mine. Howard Coleman Jagielka Distin Baines McCarthy Barry Deulofeu Barkley Mirallas Lukaku I'm not fussed on Lukaku of late though. So here's a side without him in it. Howard Coleman Jagielka Distin Baines McCarthy Barry Deulofeu Barkley Pienaar Mirallas

Anyone who has considered the departure of Mirallas needs to get the glue out of their eyes. Easily our most dangerous player along with Deulofeu. Mirallas is a better finisher though.

Mcgeady isn't the man to track back IMO. Yesterday he pretty much operated in an advanced role hugging the touchline. I'm not saying he doesn't defend. But he's not someone I would rely on to chase back and make challenges.

Naismith will start up front IMO. Deulofeu and Mcgeady will be the super subs.

Lol if this is in response to me (which I think it is). Thanks for the abuse. Makes you look really cool. 4-0 down at Anfield. Was an away atmosphere massive fucking difference! I doubt you'd know that as you don't go the games. Away atmosphere is consistent singing no matter who we play.

Well I've been going for 15 years mate and the way the team is playing/tempo of the game has a massive affect on atmosphere. Unless it's a big game it's always down to the team to get the crowd going. That's how it works at Goodison, always has!

A lot more confident going into this one than I was with the same fixture last season. They have their own problems at the moment and there is no reason why we shouldn't turn them over. Especially with Deulofeu and Coleman available.

I was offended yesterday when someone told me to "be a real fan". I have a season ticket and get to as many away games as I can. I'm sure that contributes to be a real fan more than sitting behind a TV screen. The comment was from a guy in America. I found it ironic to be honest. I wouldn't go on an MLS forum from England and tell American supporters to be real fans. It didn't sit well with me at all.

You must be a bad omen mate lol. We were shite against spurs too! And yes it was quite but that's because we were playing poorly. However Spurs is never a "big game" at Goodison. United, Chelsea, Liverpool, more recent City. I'd say Spurs are even below Newcastle in terms of a big game for us.

The entire point is he's useless attacking. Our wing backs are very important. I'm sure you'll agree. He's like a broken link in our attack very obvious from both games. I thought he looked brilliant at centre half though!

If it's not a big game the way the team is playing is generally the vibe you'll get from the crowd.

Matt I honestly don't understand how you can't see he's not good enough for our system and really is a poor option. Not trying to sound like a nob but are you American? He consistantly slowed down our attacks by playing it backwards from advanced positions. You watch the difference when Coleman come back.

Not at all. You're missing the point. He stops our attacks. Everyone pushes forward. He gets to the edge of the boss and hasn't got a clue what to do with it so passes it backwards. It's tedious and frustrating. He's not a RB.

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Genuine answer here Matt. It shouldn't need explaining. It's evident he is not a modern day full back. Something which this team thrives upon. He's not good enough to work in the system. Square peg round hole sums it up.

I'm so pleased for the lad. You know what you are getting from him, hard work, movement and finishing. He lacks in other departments but for the stick he's had because he's played out of position for 18months he deserves his goals.

He offers nothing going forward in a team that produces the majority of its success from down the flanks. Square peg round hole.