Elston Gunnn Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Gomes — I’ve supported him consistently, because he’s superb at ball control, usually a dependable passer, sometimes a brilliant passer. But he’s way too slow to defend. I don’t think it’s effort. Opponents run past him, so we’re lucky if he doesn’t pick up a yellow in the first half. He can only play well in the middle 50-60% of the pitch. Especially with Allan out, Gomes cannot play in a 2-man midfield. Has to be 3 in midfield, playing through Gomes as an ACM, but not depending on him to be a DCM. Getting to 35 — Virtually no chance to get to 40, so it’s good news we won’t need to. But it’s bad news we need to get to 35. Biggest matches are away to Watford and Burnley, home to Brentford, Palace, Leicester. If we lose to Burnley and Watford, just can’t see us staying up. If we draw both of those, still very difficult, so we need 4 points from those 2 matches. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Maybe Gomes was so good because he had Gueye - the extremely well paid recruitment team probably should have seen this and recruited accordingly when the opportunity was there. In reality, we sold Gueye and bought Gomes, Gbamin and Delph in the same window - I actually think that window is on par with the Gylfi, Keane, Sandro splurge for getting us in this mess. If we’d got the 3 midfield signings right (plus Iwobi and Kean) then maybe we’d have fixed some of the Koeman damage. plaidharper and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 My biggest worry is still having two games to fit into the schedule. On two occasions in February the premier league rearranged a bunch of fixtures, and didn’t include us. Now I don’t see where they can fit it in without making us play three games in five days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 16 minutes ago, StevO said: My biggest worry is still having two games to fit into the schedule. On two occasions in February the premier league rearranged a bunch of fixtures, and didn’t include us. Now I don’t see where they can fit it in without making us play three games in five days. Well we now have a spare Saturday the weekend of the semi-finals because we were due to play Palace at home then StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted March 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Well we now have a spare Saturday the weekend of the semi-finals because we were due to play Palace at home then plenty won't like me to say this, but I'm glad we're out of the FA Cup. Right now, the only priority must be to finish 17th or higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 36 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: plenty won't like me to say this, but I'm glad we're out of the FA Cup. Right now, the only priority must be to finish 17th or higher. You are quite correct I hate you saying it ! Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 What Chelsea could have done to us at Wembley though… WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Well we now have a spare Saturday the weekend of the semi-finals because we were due to play Palace at home then I guess that will have to be Watford then. Palace will be busy that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 An international break isn't good. More time to focus on our dire position than try to be optimistic (?) for the upcoming game. I really don't think we can count on 100% effort from Richi or Dom, likely want to be off in the summer. Pickford too but I think he will do his best. Those out of contract/loan won't give a shit which leaves it on the shoulders of Gordon, Godfrey, Gray, Branthwaite and hopefully Patterson gets a chance after the Scotland game. Allan and Doucs blow hot and cold. Mina a sicknote, Vitaliiy head understandably elsewhere. Coleman, Keane, Holgate and Kenny found wanting. Sorry state of affairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Gwlad all over said: An international break isn't good. More time to focus on our dire position than try to be optimistic (?) for the upcoming game. I really don't think we can count on 100% effort from Richi or Dom, likely want to be off in the summer. Pickford too but I think he will do his best. Those out of contract/loan won't give a shit which leaves it on the shoulders of Gordon, Godfrey, Gray, Branthwaite and hopefully Patterson gets a chance after the Scotland game. Allan and Doucs blow hot and cold. Mina a sicknote, Vitaliiy head understandably elsewhere. Coleman, Keane, Holgate and Kenny found wanting. Sorry state of affairs. Or its 2 weeks to get a shrink in, do basic drills and a lot of stamina building. You can do a lot in 2 week, just need to focus on the right things. Mentality, basics, engine. That's the foundation that needs rebuilding. Cornish Steve, Shukes and duncanmckenzieismagic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Matt said: Or its 2 weeks to get a shrink in, do basic drills and a lot of stamina building. You can do a lot in 2 week, just need to focus on the right things. Mentality, basics, engine. That's the foundation that needs rebuilding. If only.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/03/30/everton-premier-league-relegation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/frank-lampard-everton-fixtures-results-relegation-b2046296.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 For about 8 days I mostly forgot about our situation. Now it's all I can think about again. We haven't won a league game away from home since bloody f***ing August. That's 9 losses and 2 draws on the trot, including to Brentford and Norwich, and we've been outscored 26-6. Bless all the supporters brave enough to go to West Ham and Burnley. True masochists. Beat Burnley and we just might catch Leeds or Brentford for 16th with our games in hand. Romey 1878, London Blue and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 6 hours ago, RPG said: The important thing is to ensure that we don't lose at Burnley. A win would be great, a draw would be just about acceptable but a defeat would really leave us in serious trouble and give Burnley a genuine belief and confidence that they will catch us. Given the run in we have I think anything other than a win would be disastrous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-seven-weeks-avoid-whole-23562257 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Not a bad day for us really with both Burnley and Watford losing. Pitty about Brentford and Leeds picking up a point wasn’t ideal but realistically they are both out of reach now anyway If we could get anything out of the game tomorrow it’s been a good weekend London Blue, Romey 1878 and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 If we win tomorrow, everything will suddenly look very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: If we win tomorrow, everything will suddenly look very different. Considering our last league away win was in August, don't hold your breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: If we win tomorrow, everything will suddenly look very different. Groundhog Day comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Considering our last league away win was in August, don't hold your breath Or its about time things changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 Maybe the other teams losing will give us a bit more oomph and less fear. Look at Brentford and Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 Current status: 38 points Brentford (H): 3 points Burnley (A): 3 points Leeds (H): 3 points (actual: 3 points) Newcastle (H): 3 points (actual: 3 points) Palace (H): 3 points Watford (A): 3 points Leicester (H): 1 point Southampton (A): 1 point (actual: 0 points) Wolves (H): 1 point (actual: 0 points) Arsenal (A): 0 points Chelsea (H): 0 points Leicester (A): 0 points Liverpool (A): 0 points Man City (H): 0 points (actual: 0 points) Man United (H): 0 points Spurs (A): 0 points (actual: 0 points) West Ham (A): 0 points (actual: 0 points) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: Current status: 38 points Brentford (H): 3 points Burnley (A): 3 points Leeds (H): 3 points (actual: 3 points) Newcastle (H): 3 points (actual: 3 points) Palace (H): 3 points Watford (A): 3 points Leicester (H): 1 point Southampton (A): 1 point (actual: 0 points) Wolves (H): 1 point (actual: 0 points) Arsenal (A): 0 points Chelsea (H): 0 points Leicester (A): 0 points Liverpool (A): 0 points Man City (H): 0 points (actual: 0 points) Man United (H): 0 points Spurs (A): 0 points (actual: 0 points) West Ham (A): 0 points (actual: 0 points) All I can see is another 10-12 points, 35 points will probably keep us up 37 will almost guarantee our place in PL next season, 34 and it will be down to goal difference and even 35 could be decided on goal difference, 33 and I think we are gone. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 1 hour ago, RPG said: I hope I am wrong but I think we will draw at Burnley - and it wouldn't be the end of the world if we did. i have hopes we'll secure at least point at home to United. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 The Burnley game is now a critical game for us, if we lose that Burnley Play Norwich at the weekend while we play Man Utd. Come Sunday we could have dropped into the bottom three, 2 points behind Burnley with a load of shit games to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted April 4, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, RPG said: Agreed. Burnley game is not quite 'must win' but it is definitely a 'must not lose' game. This. If we lose I think we're gone. Bailey, StevO, AlbanyNYToffee and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 talksport well worth a listen right now, our fans are going berserk. One wants lampard gone and DCL shouldn't play again.... previous one absolutely hates the players and wants to keep lampard - wants delph, dcl, alli booted out and kids played. The players need to listen.... it would shake them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 I certainly don't want Frank gone. We are enough of a laughing stock as it is. Cornish Steve, London Blue, dunlopp9987 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: This. If we lose I think we're gone. Please I can’t handle the truth mentally shot with it at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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