04 Oct 2015 16:07:26
Howard-6-How much longer with this clown in goal.
Browning-7-Solid, very fast, did well today considering.
Jagielka-8-Some dodgy passes but typically solid.
Funes Mori-9-You see, all week I heard "watch Sturridge terrorize John Stones". Well, where was the 'only Aguero is better' Sturridge today? Has a touch Lukaku would laugh at and he went missing quite early on. Oh yeah, he was in Funes Mori's pocket. He was top class today, 3 amazing challenges to stop them going through. Dominated Sturridge in every way, air, strength and on the floor. Brilliant.
Galloway-8.5-How in gods name did Joe Gomez make most peoples Merseyside 11? He's not fit to lace Galloway's boots. Love this kid.
McCarthy-7.5-Typical Jimmy Mac.
Barry-8.5-Ran the game, he is still a quality player.
Deulofeu-6-Didn't get it to him enough and he kept losing it, one cross and the mayhem ensued.
Barkley-7.5-Like Barry he ran the game, unlucky shot but his decision making could have been better.
Naismith-6.5-No comment.
Lukaku-8.5-One of his best games, hold up play was brilliant and he was boss in the air. He turned up today.
Lennon-6-
Kone-6-
I'm sick TO DEATH of being done by referees!! Lucas did about 349 fouls and only got a yellow 134 fouls in. Where was the sending off. Mamadou Sakho or as I call him, the human Octopus. Friggin Bambi on ice squaring up to people. Giving it all this to the Evertonians, got bullied by Rom all game. Emre Can swinging at people yet OUR players are the one's being booked. We had the chance to take a quick free kick, he pulls it back. They are 3 on 3, Coutinho takes a quick free kick (WHILE THE BALL IS MOVING) and it is allowed. Consistency? What's that!?. Worst refereeing performance since Kevin Friend vs Newcastle at home in 2012-13. Our player does one tackle, booked, their player does 7 or 8 before he even gets warned. Whatever, Atkinson is garbage. On to the next one.
04 Oct 2015 17:29:07
Fair assessment. Naismith gave 100 percent as ever but I would have gone for kone to start. I was worried about funds but what a performance! That's a Mori! Very poor refereeing again.
04 Oct 2015 19:45:03
Suppose you're going to blame Howard for that goal Swan even though Barkley for the 2nd time in two games loses his man because he is too busy ball-watching. Also why 'no comment' for Naisy he offered more than Deulofeu . In fact so did Lennon in the time he was on the pitch!!
04 Oct 2015 19:52:11
Add to that Coutinho's free kick was taken miles away from where the foul was committed.
04 Oct 2015 20:08:07
Aflm-Carragher and near enough every review of the game I have read has blamed Howard for it. Such an easy cross to catch but he doesn't does he, one of the easiest goals Ings will score, there was a big 'waaaaaay' second half when I think he finally caught a ball from the air. Bout the 70-75 minute I think. It was poor from Ross but Howard deserves his share (most) of the blame.
04 Oct 2015 21:23:51
If a goalkeeper can not move 4feet from his line on a corner he shouldn't be playing amateur football never mind professional. The goal was Howards fault for not commanding the 6 yard box. Barkley should have been tighter but still Howards fault for not cleaning out Ings, Barkley and any player in the way.
04 Oct 2015 23:08:45
Swan I agree Howard could have done better. I just think it's unfair to give him all the criticism. Barkley is a big lad and needs to be stronger when defending corners. It has happened a few times now!