Sir McGiven

Next week ( 1st Sept )  i shall be celebrating my 15th year as a Toffeetalker, i think its only our site Owner Louis who has been here longer than me.
Its a bit like a marriage, some heated discussions, some arguments, some serious arguments, but like most Marriages you make up,  carry on,  and stay together.
Anybody else coming up to an anniversary, 5  -  10  - 15 years.  ??

Nice thing from that vid is seeing all ten outfield players together after both goals; tells you the spirit and togetherness is there.

To watch brilliant streams I use one app on my computer and one source which is always there as Shukes mentioned.
APP: Acestream for Windows based computers or Soda Player for Macbooks. Basic apps, download and install. Paste the link from the source to the related part in the app and it will start buffering. (If you are still having trouble to find the place where to paste the link, youtube is the answer. There are explanatory short videos) I don't know about the UK's average internet bandwidth but any connection above 16mbps will let you enjoy Everton matches in 540/720 or 1080p quality
Source: Reddit. There is a sub-reddit named r/soccerstreams  Google it, find the sub-reddit and bookmark it. Many matches from many leagues are provided everyday.
P.S.: If using app is not possible, there are also web-based stream links in every match thread.
 
I am not sure if a post like this is allowed here but I tried to explain it without providing any links, if it is still not allowed, please let me know and delete the post. Enjoy!

To watch brilliant streams I use one app on my computer and one source which is always there as Shukes mentioned.
APP: Acestream for Windows based computers or Soda Player for Macbooks. Basic apps, download and install. Paste the link from the source to the related part in the app and it will start buffering. (If you are still having trouble to find the place where to paste the link, youtube is the answer. There are explanatory short videos) I don't know about the UK's average internet bandwidth but any connection above 16mbps will let you enjoy Everton matches in 540/720 or 1080p quality
Source: Reddit. There is a sub-reddit named r/soccerstreams  Google it, find the sub-reddit and bookmark it. Many matches from many leagues are provided everyday.
P.S.: If using app is not possible, there are also web-based stream links in every match thread.
 
I am not sure if a post like this is allowed here but I tried to explain it without providing any links, if it is still not allowed, please let me know and delete the post. Enjoy!

To watch brilliant streams I use one app on my computer and one source which is always there as Shukes mentioned.
APP: Acestream for Windows based computers or Soda Player for Macbooks. Basic apps, download and install. Paste the link from the source to the related part in the app and it will start buffering. (If you are still having trouble to find the place where to paste the link, youtube is the answer. There are explanatory short videos) I don't know about the UK's average internet bandwidth but any connection above 16mbps will let you enjoy Everton matches in 540/720 or 1080p quality
Source: Reddit. There is a sub-reddit named r/soccerstreams  Google it, find the sub-reddit and bookmark it. Many matches from many leagues are provided everyday.
P.S.: If using app is not possible, there are also web-based stream links in every match thread.
 
I am not sure if a post like this is allowed here but I tried to explain it without providing any links, if it is still not allowed, please let me know and delete the post. Enjoy!

To watch brilliant streams I use one app on my computer and one source which is always there as Shukes mentioned.
APP: Acestream for Windows based computers or Soda Player for Macbooks. Basic apps, download and install. Paste the link from the source to the related part in the app and it will start buffering. (If you are still having trouble to find the place where to paste the link, youtube is the answer. There are explanatory short videos) I don't know about the UK's average internet bandwidth but any connection above 16mbps will let you enjoy Everton matches in 540/720 or 1080p quality
Source: Reddit. There is a sub-reddit named r/soccerstreams  Google it, find the sub-reddit and bookmark it. Many matches from many leagues are provided everyday.
P.S.: If using app is not possible, there are also web-based stream links in every match thread.
 
I am not sure if a post like this is allowed here but I tried to explain it without providing any links, if it is still not allowed, please let me know and delete the post. Enjoy!

Sir Mcgiven sent me a great link that I use all the time now. I’ll try and work out how to link and then send it to you. Always get a good stream from it.
 

Reminds me of the German World Cup winning team. Their strikers were basically a foil for Muller to play off. The same with the France World Cup team where Giroud didn’t even have a shot on target but the players around him scored for fun. 

With the way he is being asked to play, I doubt he'll be a 20 goals a season striker BUT, if his performances keep on, he's going to prove valuable in helping the team score more.
He keeps the defenders busy and seems to either look to hold up the ball or go out wide to receive the ball...both seem to allow our other attacking players more space centrally.
Really working his arse off for the team at the moment.

Well, I've just watched the whole game again. I say, my criticism on Cenk was pretty unfair. His off the ball movements created a lot of chances for both Walcott and Richarlison. Some turned into something and some didn't but their link-up plays were beautiful to watch again. I was like stop-rewind-play it again and "OH"
Check Richarlison's goal again, see Cenk's movement.
Eventually, he needs to start scoring though but he is not as bad as it seems in game. All in all, It was a good win with a little bit sauce of drama. Still better than gravy!

Gana's playing well. Linking up the attack and making forward runs while maintaining good positioning.

Now that’s importance of the team pressing and having proper wingers. I am very excited about the rest of the season.

Thank God Ings is shit, Pickford with a brain fart there

Take a quick look: We’re second in the table. 

my wife went to school for nutrition, i've watched tons of food documentaries, but not that one........yet lol.  honestly in europe your food quality standards are so much higher than anywhere else in the world i don't think you have anything to worry about.  here in america is a different story.  

Saying that here is the contents of an article about him possibly heading to Juve prior to his move to Barca (by a Juve fan)
 
https://blog.wyscout.com/analysis-of-gomes-how-could-he-fit-into-juventus/
 
Juventus, fresh from winning its fifth consecutive championship shield, is making plans for next season.
After three seasons with Lisbon, in the summer of 2014 he transferred to Valencia where he has played in 74 matches so far, scoring a combined total of 7 goals in the various cups. With an excellent physical build (188 cm at 84 kg), he is a modern midfielder, destined to become one of the best in the position in Europe.
But where could he be placed in Massimiliano Allegri’s three-man line-up, a tried and true formation thanks to players such as Khedira, Marchisio and Pogba?
    André Gomes plays primarily on the centre-left, but he can also be adapted as an offensive midfielder and centre halfback. His all-around playing skills are surprising, divvied up equally between build-up, finishing andhe defensive phase.
    His teammates often seek out André Gomes between the lines. Both in the final 25 metres to complete triangles used to finalise the manoeuvre on the wings and the midfield. And on his own half of the pitch, following up the goalkeeper’s return. It is a playing style that supports developing the game play reminiscent of Pogba’s style with Juventus.
    Valencia risks coming under counter-attack by Villarreal, but André Gomes leaves the midfield to sprint quickly toward his own goal and block the deep pass to the opposing forward.
It is a defensive manoeuvre that saves his team and is reminiscent of the shielding move that Marchisio often applies in front of the rear guard.
    André Gomes’ true secret is his completeness. In the play in question, he is the first to mark a man after Valencia lost possession of the ball. He shuts down the opposing team’s initiative and then facilitates Valencia’s counter-attack.
Conclusions:
André Gomes has everything it takes to do well in the Juventus midfield because he can represent yet another fresh new element in the bianconero ranks.
His passing statistics are similar to Pogba’s (in the last championship season: 50 passes per match on average for Pogba, 48.3 for Gomes; 3.2 long balls per match for the former, 3.1 for the latter; 38.4 short balls for the Frenchman, 36.1 for the Portuguese), but Allegri also has everything he needs to be able to set him up as a replacement for Marchisio based on his excellent defensive performance.

This is also worth reading:
http://outsideoftheboot.com/2014/10/21/scout-report-andre-gomes-the-driving-force-behind-the-new-valencia/
 
            Portugal’s disappointing group stage exit at this summer’s World Cup only strengthened the perception that the squad is in desperate need of renewal. New head coach Fernando Santos has been shaking things up a bit, and one beneficiary could turn out to be Valencia midfielder André Gomes, on loan from Benfica. He received his first international cap for Portugal in a Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania back in September and was recently selected for a pair of matches against France and Denmark. The 21-year-old made the move to Spain this summer after three years with Benfica and has played a central role in the resurgence of Los Che under Portuguese manager Nuno Espírito Santo so far this season. His early season performances have already earned him some serious accolades. The 21-year-old was recently named in the La Liga’s Team of the Month for September, alongside international team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
If he does continue along his current trajectory, he could establish himself as a regular starter for Portugal soon. Rui Miguel Martins takes a look at the 21-year-old.

Who is André Gomes?
André Gomes joined the youth academy of his hometown club FC Porto in 2005, where he would remain for three seasons before passing through the Pasteleira and Boavista systems.  He would join Benfica in 2011, at the age of 18 and in the summer of 2012, Gomes would experience his first action with the senior club during Benfica’s pre-season campaign.  But with Jorge Jesus’ club loaded with quality players in midfield, Gomes would begin the season with the reserve squad which plays in Portugal’s Segunda Liga.
After a series of spectacular performances for Benfica B, Gomes was unsurprisingly soon promoted to the senior squad. He would have a memorable beginning to his professional career, getting on the scoresheet after coming on as a second half substitute in a Portuguese Cup match against S.C. Freamunde in October, 2012. Soon after, Gomes began to see action in the Primeira Liga and even in the group stage of the Champions League. However, with the Portuguese league going down to the final weeks of the season, Gomes would factor less in the second half of the campaign as boss Jesus would opt for more experienced and reliable  individuals.
In January 2014, Gomes reportedly attracted interest from Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United but no transfer was finalized. Instead, Benfica sold his rights, along with teammate Rodrigo Moreno to Meriton Capital Limited, a third-party investment fund owned by Peter Lim. Lim is currently in the final stages of purchasing Valencia, but at the time, both players were allowed to remain with Benfica. Despite not playing much with the main squad at that point of the season, he suddenly became a regular option for Jorge Jesus. And he would go on to finish the season strong scoring a memorable goal in the second leg of a Portuguese Cup match against his childhood club FC Porto. He took a pass off his chest, before firing a volley past Porto goalkeeper Fabiano.  The goal electrified the Estádio da Luz crowd and helped the club advance to the final.
Gomes was also a big part of Benfica’s Europa League run last season, anchoring the midfield in the final, as the club eventually lost in a penalty kicks to Sevilla. André Gomes’ good performances wouldn’t go unnoticed though, as he would go on to be named in the UEFA Europa League squad of the tournament.
This past summer, Gomes completed his move to Valencia and although officially on-loan from Benfica, the La Liga club has repeatedly stated that his rights will eventually be transferred over to them. The club went into the recent international break sitting second in the table after beating defending champions Atletico Madrid 3-1.
He has been very impressive so far this season, earning many admirers along the way.  César Izquierdo, a football journalist for Valencia-based sports daily Superdeporte praised the youngster during an interview with Portuguese publication Record in late September.
“He [Gomes] is a complete revelation. He has already gained many fans in Valencia. No one expected him to make such an impact so early. [Jorge] Jesus has not taken the time to develop young players like him. His tactical awareness, tempo and creativity have always impressed me,” he said.
Style of Play, Strengths and Weaknesses
André Gomes’ greatest attributes are his impressive technical ability and tactical awareness which has been on full display so far this season at the Mestalla. During a July friendly against Alianza Lima, he would take control of the ball on the left side before dribbling past several defenders. Gomes would then go on to deliver a perfect pass to an on-coming Paco Alcácer with the Spanish striker make no mistake. This combination has worked very well so far this season as the two youngsters have drawn many admirers for their individual displays as well.
Gomes would exchange passes with Alcácer and Rodrigo before scoring Valencia’s second goal in their 3-0 victory against Getafe back in September. With each player under the age of 24, this could be the backbone of a strong Valencia team for years to come.
Gomes has an impressive physique for someone who is just 21 years of age.  Standing at 1.88m, he is learning to use his size and strength during matches. In a recent victory against Atletico Madrid, Gomes would hold off two defenders before walking in and scoring Valencia’s second goal. The impressive Alcácer provided the assist on that goal as well.
His physical strength has also helped him with aerial challenges this season. In addition, the youngster has the rare ability to pass and shoot equally well with each foot. Gomes has all the tools needed to develop into a solid box-to-box midfielder, who could play anywhere in the middle of the pitch.
Despite being in and out of the main squad for two seasons at Benfica, he still insists that the experience helped him mature as a player.  In a recent interview with Portuguese website A Bola, Gomes talked about the influence current Benfica manager Jorge Jesus had on him.
“In terms of tactics, he [Jesus] taught me how to read the game. Of course he is a specialist in that area. One of the best there is. He helped me grow as a footballer, especially when it comes to defensive duties. I am very grateful.”
But like most young midfielders, he is still very much a work in progress. Gomes is not blessed with considerable pace which does leave him vulnerable at times. At no point was this clearer than in the Europa League final with Benfica, where he lost the ball in dangerous areas on a few occasions, struggling to recover. Gomes also needs to improve his decision-making and consistency while his discipline has already been an issue with him this season. He has accumulated three yellows cards through the first seven La Liga matches of the season.

Not something we saw a lot of last season!
 

Hoping for a fired up side that wants it.  Pull off Cenk for sandro and go for pace on the break.  Walcott up top

Well either a fan or not, Tosun is the best scoring threat at the moment. Niasse is a good asset but doesn’t have the required capabilities to be a starting striker and we all know about DCL.
Another striker wasn’t the priority and as we’ve seen they all focused on the emerging positions, it was a hard work until the end of the transfer window. So, that’s what he have right now. He needs to use him, at least until the mid-year transfer window.
He said himself how strong he is in the box and he admires his finishing skills, meaning, he knows his strength. He will and needs to re-design his playbook accordingly.
On the other hand, Cenk needs to prove himself. If he can work hard on the pitch and produce goals and assists, there is no way Silva will waste him quickly and it will be a huge relief for all the fans.
I just don’t understand the love of pace. Some people have it some doesn’t have. Some people score regardless, some people can’t. Cenk is a great finisher and he has shown it during his limited time so far and I have no doubt he’ll show more. Question is, will it be enough? That’s what we are going to see and discuss during the season. Give him and new transfers time to adapt and get used to their teammates, they’ll all show what they have. Without patience, in every transfer window you’ll be shouting for new transfers which will lead you to the doom. The money is not infinite, even in EPL.
I am really pleased with the latest transfers. They arrived a little bit late and it will cause some problems in early season but it will be ok, hopefully.

Well either a fan or not, Tosun is the best scoring threat at the moment. Niasse is a good asset but doesn’t have the required capabilities to be a starting striker and we all know about DCL.
Another striker wasn’t the priority and as we’ve seen they all focused on the emerging positions, it was a hard work until the end of the transfer window. So, that’s what he have right now. He needs to use him, at least until the mid-year transfer window.
He said himself how strong he is in the box and he admires his finishing skills, meaning, he knows his strength. He will and needs to re-design his playbook accordingly.
On the other hand, Cenk needs to prove himself. If he can work hard on the pitch and produce goals and assists, there is no way Silva will waste him quickly and it will be a huge relief for all the fans.
I just don’t understand the love of pace. Some people have it some doesn’t have. Some people score regardless, some people can’t. Cenk is a great finisher and he has shown it during his limited time so far and I have no doubt he’ll show more. Question is, will it be enough? That’s what we are going to see and discuss during the season. Give him and new transfers time to adapt and get used to their teammates, they’ll all show what they have. Without patience, in every transfer window you’ll be shouting for new transfers which will lead you to the doom. The money is not infinite, even in EPL.
I am really pleased with the latest transfers. They arrived a little bit late and it will cause some problems in early season but it will be ok, hopefully.

I'm a Tosun fan its just it will be interesting to see if he puts Bernard on the left and Richarlison upfront for somegames. I agree  i'm super excited should finally get to watch some good football the number of times i flicked over to goal rush because it was making my eyes bleed last season was far too many.

Well either a fan or not, Tosun is the best scoring threat at the moment. Niasse is a good asset but doesn’t have the required capabilities to be a starting striker and we all know about DCL.
Another striker wasn’t the priority and as we’ve seen they all focused on the emerging positions, it was a hard work until the end of the transfer window. So, that’s what he have right now. He needs to use him, at least until the mid-year transfer window.
He said himself how strong he is in the box and he admires his finishing skills, meaning, he knows his strength. He will and needs to re-design his playbook accordingly.
On the other hand, Cenk needs to prove himself. If he can work hard on the pitch and produce goals and assists, there is no way Silva will waste him quickly and it will be a huge relief for all the fans.
I just don’t understand the love of pace. Some people have it some doesn’t have. Some people score regardless, some people can’t. Cenk is a great finisher and he has shown it during his limited time so far and I have no doubt he’ll show more. Question is, will it be enough? That’s what we are going to see and discuss during the season. Give him and new transfers time to adapt and get used to their teammates, they’ll all show what they have. Without patience, in every transfer window you’ll be shouting for new transfers which will lead you to the doom. The money is not infinite, even in EPL.
I am really pleased with the latest transfers. They arrived a little bit late and it will cause some problems in early season but it will be ok, hopefully.