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6 minutes ago, Bailey said:

Bit better since but its mainly due to McNeil and Garner getting more touches.

I know it’s only a friendly but so far it is terrible. 

11 minutes ago, Btay said:

Has this kicked off yet? Waiting for the stream on EvertonTv

Stoke have. Not sure Everton have yet! 

3 hours ago, London Blue said:

As in it's not dead in the water. Or no as in it is dead in the water?

It’s definitely one of the two. 

12 hours ago, Cornish Steve said:

All should be forgiven now. I really hope fans don't give him a hard time. He's Everton now; embrace him completely.

It was tongue in cheek! I’ll certainly be supporting him when I’m back in my seat in 3 weeks time. He’s not an Evertonian so had no allegiance to this club and was doing what he thought was best for his career. I’m sure like anything there will be some but football fans are fickle and after he scores the winner against Fulham in front of the Gwladys it’ll be a distant memory.  

Good luck to the rat! All will be forgiven if he performs on the pitch. Could have saved money and used the photos and video from before. 

The stumbling block in regards to Dele playing for the club for a meaningful time this season is the way we’ve structured the deal. 

35 minutes ago, Hafnia said:

To match if the day viewers he looked ok at Brighton.   Look at his stats, Brighton had decent xg yet he had less than his xg.  Poo

He’s never been clinical and as we don’t created that much he’s certainly not a good fit. 
 

…and I really don’t like the away kit. Too busy and looks half finished.

1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said:

26 days until the PL returns and we've brought in a 38 year old squad player.

I'm not worried, honest.

It’s crazy but not unexpected from Everton. Compounding issue is we have in theory an easy ish start to the season and yet we’ll either still not made the purchases or they’re just in through the door and Dyche wouldn’t have had time to bed them in. 

2 hours ago, Goodison Glory said:

Have we actually offered him a contract?

The reports are that we have but he’s rejected it so far. I’m not in favour of increasing his wages (already high) as that has a knock on effect with the rest of the squad and future acquisitions with regards wage structure which has been an issue for us in the not so long past. I also don’t think he’s worth it! 

Imo we need to make a decision on him and quick. I can’t see anyway he signs a new contract now and therefore we lose him for free next summer. I personally don’t think we can afford to lose players for nothing and therefore we need to get this done. We have so much work in the transfer market this summer and as always we’re doing what we do best - very little and slowly! 

On 09/07/2023 at 15:58, Newty82 said:

Just seen the latest club video on the stadium...really is looking impressive. Shame there's so much shit at the club just now.

I didn't realise how big and dominant the old hydraulic tower is.

All of it together looks superb.

I think the stadium is looking awesome and I’m a bit obsessed. Its about the only thing that has kept my sanity Everton wise for the last year. I might be in the minority but I can keep the two things separate and still appreciate even with the shambles of ownership, board and the teams performance. 

2 hours ago, Hafnia said:

My brother was there, seen some say 200-300. I’m not sure based on that clip, will ask him. 
 

If change isn’t forthcoming I think it will gather momentum. Many fans are literally burnt out with it. 

I think the low(ish) numbers are that most fans believe change is imminent based on the rumours and fact the board have put themselves in an untenable position. Also, some others don’t live close and others are finally getting a Saturday football break they and their families deserve. 

This is pathetic. 

11 minutes ago, memmaclub2 said:

Keane off

iwobi is playing shit but I don’t see gray does anymore 

He might not do anymore for Leicester though 

I’ve been all in on the stadium through the entire process and was so excited about the whole thing. However, of late I can’t even enjoy this. It’s so typically Everton. 

On 14/02/2023 at 00:47, Romey 1878 said:

He managed Watford too, and was sacked... .

I apologise from memory I thought he was just a temporary manager when their manger moved on so I didn’t count it. Looked it up now and see he did a full season before being sacked. Points very much stand though  Also who doesn’t get sacked from Watford.

Not as a knee jerk reaction but as I said on here prior to the appointment I just don’t think he’s tactically good enough. These players are poor but hoofing it repeatedly forward to an isolated inexperienced PL striker was school boy stuff. I can start to say how disappointed I was with this. Dyche unfortunately only knows one way and didn’t evolve in the decade he was with Burnley. He’s also a one club manager so isn’t used to much change or needing to adapt as his side was fairly settled throughout. If we stay up I’ll be surprised but over the moon. If we go down Dyche better not be our manager next season. 

Today was nothing better than anything Lampard served up. 

4 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:

Straight away I said that shouldn't have been a corner, but forgot all about it once the corner came in and we scored. It was only watching MOTD that I remembered again.

I was exactly the same until my son was telling me on way home a few Arsenal fans were moaning about it on social media. I couldn’t care less they certainly got their fair share of dodgy decisions. 

How good was Onana today! He’s going from strength to strength. I hate the game at Anfield but I am looking forward to him getting into their fragile midfield. 

4 hours ago, StevO said:

On TalkSPORT before the game today the board got ripped into, I think it was Sam Matterface. Refreshing change from Brazil and Whyte defending them. 

I was listening to this and I feel the whole of the media has finally woken up in the last few weeks to how badly we’ve been run. I’m hoping their time is up soon. Surely their positions are untenable now? 

1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said:

Do you know what I love most about our goal? It shouldn't have even been a corner .

I said that to my son at the time and I’m sat in the main stand the opposite side to where this happens. I think that shows how inept the referee and lineman were today. 

Protest pre game - tick

Watched us beat the league leaders and get our first win since October - tick

Listened to Liverpool get battered on way home - tick

Today - completed it mate! 

Only Everton can hit the lowest of lows and then somehow surpass it days / weeks later. I’ve lost all hope in us staying up. I get the Dyche appointment now. He was cheap and they weren't going to give him players to work with. I didn’t agree with appointment but on scale of things it’s low down in my anger and disappointment. The fact is the hierarchy have no vision or plan. I’ll be there as always Saturday supporting this shambolic team but changes to the top need to be made and fast. The problem with this is I can’t see Moshiri selling anytime soon as the losses he’ll encounter will be gigantic (especially when we go down). 

5 minutes ago, StevO said:

Didn’t want to look biased in your view but counted them going down after he’d left. Give him a chance.

Besides, he’s a nice bloke, and he’s mates with Serge from Kasabian. Doesn’t that help? 
My Dad phoned me earlier saying get Sam back. So obviously I’m now very keen on Dyche.

If we get big Sam I think I’d seriously consider relinquishing my season ticket. I promise you that’s not being sensationalist.