01 Nov 2015 16:11:29
Howard-6-Noticed before the ball came in that Fletcher would score. For Howard's "experience" he offered none. Yes Mori should do better, but again, ball in his 6 yard box and he just stands there. Would of got lower cept for a few basic saves.
Coleman-7-Solid, not at his best but pretty close.
Stones-7-I too don't know what he was doing for Defoe's goal but thought he was pretty good throughout.
Funes Mori-8.5-Bar the goal he was excellent, dominate in the air and never put a foot wrong. Looks a good buy
Oviedo-7-Looked really bright and energetic, shame about his injury, will never get a good run of games.
McCarthy-7.5-Been poor most of the season, much better in everything he did. Made up for poor play by Barkley with a brilliant pass.
Barry-9-Brilliant today, seen him going past people, ran the game. No idea why he gets so much stick, maybe it's because he isn't a flair player. Some of the things he did were genius.
Deulofeu-8-Good cross for Coates own goal, that pass though was world class. 2m? Bargain. Was getting his shirt pulled by Jones then dived, should of been a foul.
Barkley-6-Being generous because of how good we were, wrong decisions every time.
Kone-10-Was unbelievable, hold up play, ran at people, perfect hat-trick. Helps Rom so much, what a finish with his left foot. Brilliant.
Lukaku-8-WHAT A CROSS, His hold up play was better and has improved this season. So much better with a pertner.
Galloway-7-Solid defensively as usual.
Mirallas-6.5-Unlucky his shot didn't go in, glad to see him back.
Osman-6-Good ball through to Coleman.
Really good game, Defoe's goal changed the game, no complaints. Tactics spot on by Martinez. Our fans were awful as usual, at 5-2 there were fools by me booing telling to hoof the ball up. Can Ross not take our set pieces? They are terrible, don't beat the first man. Mirallas, Cleverley, Gibson and Garbutt are the best in the team at them. Fans were dreadful, no noise all game even at 6-2. Honestly think we have the worst home fans in the country.
01 Nov 2015 16:47:24
I know people don't agree with me but Stones showed today why for me because of his ball playing ability he would be better sitting in front of the back four (once Jags is back), he makes silly mistakes as a CB and how can RM drop Mori. Good result, but 2-2 was purely down to Howard not coming off his line again.
01 Nov 2015 16:51:43
disagree on howard can't blame him for that goal swan agree on barry important player for us still and yes our fans are a disgrace of late fools is two good a word for them.
01 Nov 2015 17:16:51
Agree with pretty much everything you say there Swan. Barry is having as good a season so far as he had in his first season imo. Can't imagine us without him at this stage.
Anyone see the Sunderland keeper catch the ball from a corner in the last few minutes? Let in 6 as Sunderland are very poor. Still managed to catch a ball that came into 6 yard box.
{Ed025's Note - now im not tims biggest fan NBTB..but thats just picking on him mate..
01 Nov 2015 17:27:09
Never mentioned him Ed, just pointing out that the Sunderland keeper can catch the ball with ease. Basic requirement for a keeper. Or is it? .
{Ed025's Note - i think we all know what you meant mate..
01 Nov 2015 17:39:15
Ridiculous to blame Tim for that goal! But not surprising as some fans just want to blame him for every goal so as to prove themselves right!
Not a single mention of the fact that 'golden boy' just stood and watched his man stroll forward and double up on Coleman leading to the cross in the first place!
No you're absolutely right totally Tim's fault! Stop guys it's embarrassing!
01 Nov 2015 17:42:32
Big plus was Lukaku's first touch. His first touch's has let him down frequently in the past. Today they were top notch. Hopefully he keeps it up. Great team display today. Good foundation to have a good run of games now. Potentially can beat all teams till Xmas.
Hopefully be challenging for top 4 come the new year.
01 Nov 2015 17:52:03
Aflm, Doofy Loofy was at fault, doesn't mean Howard should not do his job.
01 Nov 2015 18:04:42
Is it 4 goals in 3 games scored at the 6 six yard box now? What, all four goals were someone else's fault other than Howards. Sounds like your blaming everyone bar Howard.
Golden boy, golden boy? Are you serious, I take it its Del boy your talking about. Scored one, set up 2 and you blame him for a goal. Yea its not Howard's fault at all. He's improving. He's only 36 and past his best. Post saved him twice today also.
Sad day when the keeper plays well because he didn't cause a draw or defeat. Loved Howard, great player, had great years watching him. I hope to god he proves me wrong. I hope to god Howard doesn't let a goal in for 10 games. I'll admit I'm totally wrong.
In reality we'll see what happens. You can hold me to it aflm78 if you want. I will totally admit I'm wrong if Howard plays well in the next few months. To say I want the opposition to score because I want to be right about Howard is absurd and out of order actually.
Every game I want Everton to win so don't accuse me of wanting goals to be scored against us. I'd be as happy anyone to see Howard awarded man of the match for the next 10 games.
We'll see how it pans out. Come back to me in 4 or 5 weeks. We'll see what the story will be then.
{Ed025's Note - come on guys lets put an end to this witch hunt, ok most dont feel howard is the best keeper now, but hes the choice of our manager and we cant change that, hes still an everton player and when he plays deserves our support..
01 Nov 2015 18:11:10
Think you're being a bit harsh on the two players you least like Swan. If it wasn't for a deflection off Stones, I think TH was perfectly placed to save the ball. Agree with rating for Ross but I'd be more worried if he was hiding in games, he was involved in a few moves today. I want to see him attempting things and having a go, think sections of the crowd will give him stick either way.
NBTB you stirrer you!
On another note, as much as I like Gerri and what he brings to the team, I think someone at the club has got to have a word with him about his blatant diving. Embarrassing at times.
01 Nov 2015 18:28:08
Watched the goal again, not blaming Deulofeu, not his job to track back when we play with 2 defensive midfielders. Poor defending from Stones but Howard still has to do much better.
Spudv, I was happy Ross was still willing to have a go, but when Rom is I'm acres of space waiting for the ball, on 2 different occasions he played the wrong pass. Which 2 players are you talking about I like the least? Is it TH and RB? .
01 Nov 2015 18:29:47
Glad someone is giving Barry credit. All game I was saying how well he was playing and how he drove the whole team forward. Kone and Lukaku were great, that cross was unreal. Defensively poor but Sunderland are so awful we didn't need to do too much. I'm glad we are getting the fans in but the boo boys are doing my head in. People moaning when we are 6-2 up, can't understand it. I do think Barkley looked awful today though.
{Ed025's Note - ross reminds me of butch wilkins tommy..always involved without actually achieving anything..
01 Nov 2015 18:36:54
Ok fair enough Ed. I haven't anything else to say anyway. We all want Everton to win. I just get too passionate at times.
I will continue to support Howard and every other player who takes the field for Everton. Regardless of what I think of them I will support them. Never booed anyone in my life because I have more respect than that.
All in all great day for the club. Think its 8 years or something like that since we scored more than 6. It was 7 against Sunderland incidentally.
Onwards and upwards from here. COYB.
{Ed025's Note - good man..
01 Nov 2015 18:39:13
Alright spudv, totally agree with Del boy's diving. I'd be ripping with him if I was Martinez. If he continues doing that he won't get a penalty when he'd be genuinely entitled to one. Boy cries wolf and all that.
01 Nov 2015 19:08:35
Swan I'm sorry mate but that comment 'it's not his job when we have 2 def mids' is so sad it is not even funny!
That's like saying no one should tackle anybody unless they're actually marking him. Wtf?
Doofy stood there and watched his man yes his man stroll forward and join in the attack. That attack resulted in a goal and somehow you're trying to make excuses for him so you can keep the blame on Tim!
Ok enough guys it's just sad now! Kinda like our home fans lately! Sad!