24 Oct 2015 23:25:18
Totally abject performance against Arsenal which only for a deflective goal would probably been a heavy defeat.
What is really concerning is we can't seem to do the basics like passing to a team mate, I lost count of how many times we surrended control to the opposition without being under pressure.
Frustratingly, we don't seem to see or understand the areas that need addressing.
To set out with two right widemen, albeit Lennon playing on the left, resulted in an unbalanced attacking formation. I can understand the thinking that he puts in a shift and maybe would therefore help Galloway defensively but he was totally ineffective as an attacking force. Mirallas would have been a better starting option.
Howard should have been substituted at half time because he doesn't command his six yard area and was responsible for both goals. Despite the quality of the crosses he should have collected or punched both.
The same issues continue in terms of tactical know how surround both McCarthy and Barkley. Both need to be more disciplined, McCarthy wastes energy by chasing lost causing visible fatigue in the last twenty minutes, whilst Barkley despite being our most creative player needs to understand football is about movement and positioning in both offensive and defensive situations.
Skill on the ball is not an excuse Å·for lack of work rate and putting in a shift for the team. He should look at Cazola, Ozil, Sanchez and Ramsey at Arsenal and the likes of Silva and Mata from the Manchester clubs.
On a positive note Funes Mori looks a good player and Roberto looked as frustrated as the supporters and I lip read an expletive during the second half.

{Ed025's Note - i hope his expletive was.."what the **** is our goalie doing?" fancy, i agree with most of that mate..

1.) 25 Oct 2015
25 Oct 2015 01:36:47
Couldn't of put it better myself! Can't string a pass together! Are midfield was poor, No sevice to lukaku whatsoever! Should of dropped barkley second half for kone, seems to link up better with lukaku, putting him on for the last 5 mins is pointless. We lack creativity there's no flair at all, we always look like when we're in possession we haven't got a clue what to do with the ball an not one player seems to want or has any urgency to run in to a position to recive the ball? And we're awful at set peaces! Defending and attacking them! Are corners are just as bad, we miss Tim cahill and baines! We need a playmaker or 2? And I think Howard is on the decline. Great on his day but I think we need to start looking for a replacement. Buckland or Schmeichel maybe? . I'm not sure Joel is the answer?

{Ed003's Note - get beat by a team that just beat bayern and look really good to me, but hey ho! }

2.) 25 Oct 2015
25 Oct 2015 08:28:58
Howard at fault should have come for both goals, Barry weak pass for their goal, Jagielka out of position and lost his man on both goals, Coleman can't defend and dives in like a Sunday morning defender. Everton have the players to play like the Team in the 80's and Martinez should take a leaf out of Bilics book. Bilic interview, we have the players doubling and tripling up on the opposition when we defend (Everton 80's) and giving multi-options in attack (Everton 80's) . A relatively simple tactic that has worked time and again with all Teams that have employed it. But apparently Rodgers and Martinez are the future. God help us.

3.) 25 Oct 2015
25 Oct 2015 09:41:10
We did play bad but Ed003 puts things into perspective above. I wouldn't get carried away with the last 2 results.

4.) 25 Oct 2015
25 Oct 2015 14:05:45
i see what dogs of war sees.

5.) 25 Oct 2015
25 Oct 2015 14:50:47
We just need to drop the Barcelona wannabe tag and become Everton again!