Wiggytop

I don’t think anyone would agree that they are happy with the last. 10 games,  and that Dyche could be doing better, what were asking Hafnia and Palfy is who do you realistically think we could get in now, before our next game, who will be better, and would you accept yet another severance payout, which is part of the mess we’re in.

ATM i rate Gary ONeill for what he did at Bournemouth and what he’s doing at Wolves, would he come here, no I don’t think he would with potential relegation, and  almost certain dismissal with new owners, until the ownership is sorted we need to crept our position, we may not like it but it’s a reality IMO.

17 hours ago, Sibdane said:

My first 10-pointer of the season. Hooray. 

Not sure it’s something to be celebrated tbh

I’d prefer DCL starting, he holds the ball and brings others in to play much better than Beto, bring Beto on with 20 mins to go with his unorthodox style on a tiring defence. Anyhow what do I know, let’s just hope for a much needed result, I don’t want another weekend looking at the other teams around us, hoping they loose.

United 0 Everton 1

Tarks

10 hours ago, Matt said:

It's alright, repetition hones sharpness. It'll click eventually  

 

10 minutes ago, Matt said:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68459390.amp

"According to statistics website whoscored.com, the performance of West Ham's Alphonse Areola (9.74) was the highest by a Premier League goalkeeper this season.

In fact, the top three rankings for performances by keepers this season have also come against Everton, with Wolves' Jose Sa (9.42) and Fulham's Bernd Leno (9.11) just behind Areola."

 

 

My lad told me this on the way home on Saturday, 1 error by each keeper, and we could be looking at 9 additional points. Granted if we hit the ball straight at the keeper, he’s going to save it, but that’s not always the case IMO.

Just a quick response.

My first game 1970, I was 10 we beat Chelsea 5-0, sat in the main stand with my dad, the only game we ever went to together.

fast forward to August 2014, walking past Everton 2, I went in with my 10 year old son, after looking at shirts we went upstairs to see if we get tickets to a game, we got tickets for top balcony upcoming Chelsea game, ooops,  0-2 within minutes, 3-6 full time, had to tell my lad it’s not always this exciting.

Now in our 7th year of ST, it’s going to be very emotional leaving Goodison.

Everton 2 W Ham 0

Edit to Beto as DCL isn’t starting 

16 minutes ago, Palfy said:

Don’t create a lot, maybe not so much in the last 6 or so games, but we have been close to the top of the league for chances created this season, some games have been as high as 19 chances. How many do you need before you start converting them on a regular basis, DCL hasn’t scored in 19 not because the lack of opportunities but because of poor execution of his opportunities, and yet without doubt he is still our best forward because of what else he offers the team.  
Just a shame he’s not doing the most important bit by putting the ball in the net every now and then.  

We created loads of chances in the early games of the season, guess who was leading the line, yep Maupay, DCL came back for the Villa game and put his head on the line and got concussion, missed a few more games and has been getting his fitness back, during that time we’ve not provided  as many chances, some yes but not as many. I have given him Harrison’s chest skim, Harrison knew nothing about it, it should be recorded as DCLs.

6 minutes ago, Palfy said:

The Emirates pitch is a mixture of fake and real grass, I saw what they did to form their pitch when the stadium was being built. 

Goodison is a mix of fake and real, they talk about it when you do the stadium tour, I think most PL are now as it gives a better lasting surface.

Club statement below, looks we might be looking to claim more

Everton can confirm an Appeal Board has concluded that the points deduction imposed by an independent Premier League Commission in November be reduced from 10 points to six points, with immediate effect.

While the Club is still digesting the Appeal Board’s decision, we are satisfied our appeal has resulted in a reduction in the points sanction.

We understand the Appeal Board considered the 10-point deduction originally imposed to be inappropriate when assessed against the available benchmarks of which the Club made the Commission aware, including the position under the relevant EFL regulations, and the 9-point deduction that is imposed under the Premier League’s own rules in the event of insolvency. 

The Club is also particularly pleased with the Appeal Board’s decision to overturn the original Commission’s finding that the Club failed to act in utmost good faith. That decision, along with reducing the points deduction, was an incredibly important point of principle for the Club on appeal. The Club, therefore, feels vindicated in pursuing its appeal. 

Notwithstanding the Appeal Board’s decision, and the positive outcome, the Club remains fully committed to cooperating with the Premier League in respect of the ongoing proceedings brought for the accounting period ending in June 2023.

The Club is still considering the wider implications of the decision and will make no further comment at this time other than to place on record its thanks to our Fan Advisory Board and other fan groups throughout this process, and to all Evertonians for their ongoing support and patience.

He continues to confirm my opinion of him.

3 hours ago, Hafnia said:

Onana was pathetic in last 10 minutes. Silly risks then basically stood aside to let dunk get a free run and jump on Godfrey.

sell him to the highest bidder, don't like him 

Haven’t seen it but if it’s true that’s two goals in 2 games he’s been soft, not good enough, and I don’t think he ever will be.

Only managed to listen to the game, but once again we’re a bag of nerves, to not hold on to the lead was awful, why couldn’t t we have just played simple passes and retain the ball?

Brighton 1 Everton 2

DCL

Ok here’s my take so far from seeing every home game bar Spurs this season

Beto, rough around the edges, not a like for like with DCL, needs to learn how to hold the ball up and bring others into play, can’t fault his enthusiasm.

Chimitti, or Chermiti, not seen enough on him as expected, not sure why we paid the money on him when we have Dobbin and had Simms and Cannon, Cannon seemed the more likely to succeed.

Young, bought as cover, not happy he’s played so much, hasn’t brought the experience he should have shown, if anything he’s like a headless chicken

Harrison, my bright hope, blows hot and cold, I do like his pressing and energy, would like to see him replicate his first season with Leeds in the PL goal wise, his assists are OK

Danjuma shows potential but doesn’t know how to be a team player, needs to get his head up and find others in better positions.

12 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Because we play far too slowly for any of those players to get in a good position to do it and if they do get in a good position to do it we’ve taken too long to get there so when the ball comes in DCL has 2 or 3 defenders with him. 

We do generally, and then on the rare occasion we snap out of the comatose style and speed up, we did so in the first half on Monday and created a great chance, why we don’t do it more often is my frustration.

1 minute ago, Palfy said:

Under Ancelotti we worked the ball too get to the byline and put in crosses high and low for him to run onto, which he thrived on that season. 

I don’t understand why we’re not doing that more now, McNeil, Harrison, Myko, Garner, Patterson, Coleman can put decent balls in, not always of course, and I enjoy seeing that type of play.

2 hours ago, Hafnia said:

seems to be sensitive for someone who likes to piss people off does Maupay. 

Agree 100% he’s the grand master of being a little shit, but clearly a bit precious when it’s aimed at him. 
I know it’s wrong to troll, and I don’t, but there’s always going to be some dickheads who think it’s cool, players should be able to distance themselves from social media.

39 minutes ago, Hafnia said:

That wasn't lost on me.... disgraceful.  I get the general feeling he doesn't give a shit - him and chermitti laughing their bollocks off at garners free kick wasn't a good look either. 
 

 

I can’t see the bench from where I sit, but that’s not the sign of a team player, and I agree he always seems more concerned at pimping himself up over putting in POM performances, which I don’t think he’s ever won on TT.

He is still our best option imo, none of the others have the ability to win and hold the ball up as he does, and we need to feed him better balls more often, his two missed chances show he will get on the end of a decent ball in.

It would have been nice if he had put a tackle in to prevent their goal. 
Generally he doesn’t do enough for me in all games, apart from waving his arms at the crowd.

Everton 3 Palace 0

DCL

I still want my actual bit of wood I plonk my arse on every game, time to email the club and ask how it can be sorted.

45 minutes ago, Matt said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-68288991

What a prick 

Of the highest order