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14 Aug 2013 01:26:47
I think a lot of people have been down about the betis performance me included but before this game most people have been positive I thought we played well against Blackburn and we didn't disgrace ourselves in any game in US. The thing about the Betis game was they pressed us high up and didn't give our defenders a second on the ball so it was hard to play it from the back into midfield, the more I have thought about it we played 4 at the back and maybe a 3 at the back maybe better suited to playing this style when getting pressed making it easier to bring the wing backs into play rather than having a flat back 4 and the only pass on is cm or a long pass to ST we don't want Mirrallas coming to deep either. Just a thought I don't claim to be a tactical guru I suppose it's just something us fans can't help but think about I am sure Roberto knows what he is doing and I think we have got to expect a few teething problems changing style. What I will say is fellow blues is if we get beat against Norwich it doesn't mean we are going to get relegated nor if we win means we are going to win the league I just think some supporters need to be rational.
Gibson and Duffy both Tweeted at 5am on the morning of the game that they were suffering from jet lag. I watched all the preseason games and was generally impressed until the Betis game. I think jet lag definitely played a big part in Everton's flat performance and I'm confident that you will see a different display on Saturday.
14 Aug 2013 10:04:16
Robbie I think there are a few reasons for the negativity at mo, I for one not convinced RM can 'teach an old dogs new tricks' in relation to style of play/ball control etc. We have also the lack of real quality coming in prior to the season starting and then there's the on going Felli/Baines bore story to UTD. If we start to get a few of these problems sorted then many of us might become more happy chappies!
14 Aug 2013 11:10:51
I think you are a bit harsh, jet lag playing final game in hot temperature and 90% humidity would have made any team look tired. I think some fans expect too much too quickly, it takes time to adapt to a new manager, new coaches and a new system, let's get behind the boys.
wellzee
Spot on Robbie & Wellzee
Robbie, I don't know where you get your 4 at the back on Sunday.There were times when the only defenders we had were Jags & Distin.The two fullbacks were getting caught too far forward far too often.