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Finally lucked out with a ticket!  Not even an obstructed view.  I will take my unbeaten goodison record and hopefully add to it 🙏 

Finally lucked out with a ticket!  Not even an obstructed view.  I will take my unbeaten goodison record and hopefully add to it 🙏 

Boss this from both the club and Frank Lampard, and well deserved 👏🏻👏🏻

Finally lucked out with a ticket!  Not even an obstructed view.  I will take my unbeaten goodison record and hopefully add to it 🙏 

Finally lucked out with a ticket!  Not even an obstructed view.  I will take my unbeaten goodison record and hopefully add to it 🙏 

Finally lucked out with a ticket!  Not even an obstructed view.  I will take my unbeaten goodison record and hopefully add to it 🙏 

Finally lucked out with a ticket!  Not even an obstructed view.  I will take my unbeaten goodison record and hopefully add to it 🙏 

I've had a bit of a change of heart
                 Pickford
Coleman       Holgate     Keane      Mykolenko
                    Delph       Doucoure
                             Iwobi
Gordon           DCL            Richarlison       
As with Romey, can't be arsed to discuss thoughts on DCL apart from that he seemed fairly lively when he came on and I think that while Richarilson has been playing great I don't think he provides us that focus in the box as he gets too involved elsewhere.  I want to see DCL doing what Carlo got him doing which was getting into good spaces in the box as well as some good hold up play around the middle. 

A fair few of our fans have, quite rightly, gone very fucking quiet now.

It took him longer to realise (possibly because he wanted to show faith in the players) than any of us would have liked, particularly away from home, but I'm glad he has before it was too late. 
The Leeds and Brentford games probably gave him the false impression we could play the way he wanted. I do think the players we have are capable of being more expansive (not to the extent he wants like!) but the situation we're in doesn't really make that a good game plan anyway. But, he's shown that he's able to put his own ego aside and change things to get results.
The way the players have responded has shown that they're behind him (and the club). You can't get a team playing the way we are if they're not. 

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

The big difference for me is the atmosphere both both from the crowd and what we are seeing from the players under Frank.  I believe there have been some improvements in the game play, we are starting to look better defensively and turning fast counter attacks which was reminiscent of the start of Rafa's season but disappeared after those early weeks.
Frank is showing a passion for the club that comes across very well to fans and players and a great fighting spirit to stick up for them (ie not being scared to highlight unjust decisions!)
He may not have been the perfect choice and with his limited experience especially at the bottom end of the table he was a risk but I would 100% want to see him backed in the new season (wherever we are) to work improving the team and performances with the limited budget that we get. 
He's brought in a good team of staff, has a real desire to win and see us doing better and I think is smart enough to learn from the mistakes that he makes.  He won't let players get away with lazy performances and lack of effort but equally wouldn't shut someone out over a difference of opinion (...Rafa).
This is where the fans have to take some responsibility as continually driving managers out of the club does not help matters and whilst things can be difficult at times I think we need to get behind the manager more some times rather than calling for their head after a few rough games and doing our easy job of arm chair/stands/keyboard management.

Outstanding efforts from him yesterday, BUT while some will argue that we should have had a pen or two I think he really needs to cut down on the theatrics.  Yes sometimes he earns clever fouls forcing a challenge with a nice touch but he also looks to go down too easily and often.  Having both him and Richarlison hitting the deck at every opportunity no doubt puts the powers that be off of checking those VAR decisions even more than they normally do.
I know other players do it but Gordon is starting to look a bit ridiculous with some of his dramatics .  Richarlison on the other hand appears to believe he's taken a blow from Tyson Fury at least once in every match!

I don't see a result against Chelsea as that big a surprise to be honest, we probably only get a draw but I fancy something from that game, they aren't at their best, we've been ok at home and we've got a great recent history home to Chelsea (3 wins in a row and unbeaten in the last 4)
It's tough to see us winning all 3 of the mentioned games, both Brentford and Palace can be tough teams to beat though with nothing to play for the hope is that these 2 sides are switching off and not really feeling up for the Goodison fight whilst Watford will hopefully continue their awful form and give us a chance for the rarest of away wins.
I'm holding out for 11 pts from the next 5 games but perhaps i'm being over optimistic!

Outstanding efforts from him yesterday, BUT while some will argue that we should have had a pen or two I think he really needs to cut down on the theatrics.  Yes sometimes he earns clever fouls forcing a challenge with a nice touch but he also looks to go down too easily and often.  Having both him and Richarlison hitting the deck at every opportunity no doubt puts the powers that be off of checking those VAR decisions even more than they normally do.
I know other players do it but Gordon is starting to look a bit ridiculous with some of his dramatics .  Richarlison on the other hand appears to believe he's taken a blow from Tyson Fury at least once in every match!

Outstanding efforts from him yesterday, BUT while some will argue that we should have had a pen or two I think he really needs to cut down on the theatrics.  Yes sometimes he earns clever fouls forcing a challenge with a nice touch but he also looks to go down too easily and often.  Having both him and Richarlison hitting the deck at every opportunity no doubt puts the powers that be off of checking those VAR decisions even more than they normally do.
I know other players do it but Gordon is starting to look a bit ridiculous with some of his dramatics .  Richarlison on the other hand appears to believe he's taken a blow from Tyson Fury at least once in every match!

Outstanding efforts from him yesterday, BUT while some will argue that we should have had a pen or two I think he really needs to cut down on the theatrics.  Yes sometimes he earns clever fouls forcing a challenge with a nice touch but he also looks to go down too easily and often.  Having both him and Richarlison hitting the deck at every opportunity no doubt puts the powers that be off of checking those VAR decisions even more than they normally do.
I know other players do it but Gordon is starting to look a bit ridiculous with some of his dramatics .  Richarlison on the other hand appears to believe he's taken a blow from Tyson Fury at least once in every match!

No idea why I must be glutton for punishment as I’ll be watching with the ridiculous hope that some miracle might happen. I used to go into these games with a glimmer of hope but that extinguished many years ago now.