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Bad decision making form the officials but let’s not kid ourselves we’ve been nowhere close.

3 minutes ago, milesey05 said:

I’m still puzzled by the non red card. Last man- denied a goal scoring opportunity!!

when did the rules change that he tried playing the ball so all is okay?? 

A few years back. should have been a retake though as a city player was in the box. 

I get the double jeopardy rule but a certain goal vs a pen? Not exactly fair. 

Should have been a retake on the Pen - typical Everton officiating 

I think the worst thing in this was the communication by the club. I don’t think the first the fans should hear of it is a photo on social media accompanied by a few words. I was disappointed that he wasn’t at GP (even just to do lap of honour) last week to see the fans that had waited all season. There might be a reason for this eg. Covid rules etc but if that’s the case then this should also have been communicated. They’ve not helped the player imo here and this surely would have been anticipated. 

Don’t get me wrong I would love it but it’s extremely unlikely. I don’t buy that the fans won’t care, they may say they don’t but as we know once it’s kicked off they’ll be screaming at the ref and players etc. The players will also want to sign off with a win and the loses to Chelsea are against a team that seems to have their number and are a good step above us. 

2 hours ago, Bailey said:

I can genuinely see an upset in this game.

Man City players will have their eye on the cup final and I just don't see them having anywhere near the intensity you would expect from them. When you take that intensity out of a side like City they become very beatable because they are so open and they put a lot of responsibility on their defenders in 1v1 situations. Don't get me wrong it can all just click and they could score a brilliant goal but we will have the opportunity to score and we just need to do what we have done all season and take advantage against the best teams. It is even the type of game where we could go on and score 2 or 3 if they start unraveling and just pushing forward more than normal.

Of course, we could turn up and play as though we are on the beach and they could turn us over with a couple of easy goals in the first 10 minutes. We should want this more than them and we need to take advantage of that.

I can’t. It’s their party parade and the first time their fans have been in the stadium for over a year. Any player not expecting to start the champions league final will be trying their hardest to showcase their talents to Pep. I really hope I’m wrong but I can only see a comfortable City win. 

1 minute ago, pete0 said:

If he played and ended up injured everyone would lose their shit. 

What because we have one more game this season away at city?

https://twitter.com/everton/status/1395054231212761089?s=21

James a bit tired. Bless him. Glad I’m not there. Those fans going will be furious. 

31 minutes ago, Bailey said:

This is going to be a big preseason.

I think we’ve said that every year for the last decade! 

This sounds awful and not me at all, but not really bothered about this or the City game now. So glad I didn’t go into the ballot for this one due to the time of the game as it’s now essentially a friendly (yes I know that’s there’s money per place). 

On 07/05/2021 at 15:53, Romey 1878 said:

I was only thinking this morning that the one signing we need to make this summer is a defender.

I was thinking the same. We are so blessed with attacking talent, creativity, flair and strength in depth up front. However, we are absolutely threadbare at CB. A definite priority. 

18 hours ago, AlbanyNYToffee said:

We all saw this win coming. Absolutely delighted. Ben Godfrey is not human. Josh King is completely useless. 

I didn’t think Josh King was useless. He’s not had many opportunities and done ok when he’s had a run out. Iwobi has had far more chances with a lot less output. 

19 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said:

coming off a great win, and it's Away!  we love playing away.  we were walloped the last time we played Villa let's hope we can get revenge and stay in the Europe hunt.

 

                             Pickford

        Coleman Keane Godfrey Digne

                              Allan

                Doucoure   Gylfi

            James      DCL       Richarlison

James back fit? 

It’s the hope that kills you! 

He didn’t even give a free kick! 

Typical - stop the game just as we are on a great break. 

On 06/05/2021 at 17:10, MikeO said:

Have all you season ticket holders entered the ballot for the Wolves game yet? Deadline is midday tomorrow, pretty sure this a totally unneccessary reminder but thought I'd chuck it in. Good luck all.

Can’t go because of the daft time of the game. My son is still in school so won’t get up there in time

Terrible and looks disinterested. I find it crazy that some Everton fans seem seem to actually think he’s done ok. 

On 30/04/2021 at 17:02, MikeO said:

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/openhouse/carlo-ancelotti/

Thanks Mike

13 hours ago, MikeO said:

Good that, stand-out moments from his playing/managing career? Winning CL as player and manager and winning the derby at Anfield. What current player does he think is most like him as a player? Tom Davies. Came across really well all the way through, but I expected nothing less. We're so bloody lucky to have him.

It was very interesting as I knew it would be. I missed the end though but saw it was recorded so I’d be interested if it’s available anywhere. 

21 hours ago, Bailey said:

You forgot about Iwobi?

He went in the swap deal! 

1 hour ago, Louis said:

He is doing a web stream (zoom) interview tomorrow evening (6pm-7:15pm) for the University of Liverpool: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-lucrezia-zaina-bequest-in-conversation-with-carlo-ancelotti-tickets-150877906881 

It's free, you just need to register.

It’s tonight. 

2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said:

Not in the squad.

Seriously, was is the point of this loan?