Everton Banter Archive January 29 2017

29 Jan 2017 21:21:19
only saw the first half of the United Wigan game so not sure how he got on in the second half. But callum connely who has just joined them on loan from us looked really good. Didn't look out of place against united (albeit not full strength) . Only thing I can think he done wrong was their first goal. Even that, fellini moved onto him and out muscled him to get to the ball. Not much he could have done about it. Seems the conveyor belt of talent is well and truly at full pelt at the minute.

30 Jan 2017 08:58:54
Maybe it was my TV but couldn't really make him out at times didn't stand out, but I know he is a great one for the future

29 Jan 2017 16:54:16
I see below that someone mentioned obstruction. What is everyone interpratation of a goalkeeper kicking from his hands. Last weekend my GK kicked out of his hands and the opposing player put his foot out to impede his kick no contact was made, it put off the GK and kick the ball half the normal distance resulting in the other team scoring. I looked at FIFA rules and it should be an indirect free kick. My interpretation is you can't impede a goal kick and it is unsporting behaviour. The referees interpretation was if it was in area the opposing player can't do it but he said the GK motion was when the keeper released ball to kick the ball it was outside the 18yd line allowing the player to put his foot up. I thought it was all one motion? Thoughts and opinions please.

29 Jan 2017 20:07:18
If no contact is made and the ball is not kicked out of the GK's hands it is hard to see how the referee can punish it, true it may be unsporting behaviour in theory but it certainly does not come under obstruction or impeding. You take a free kick and I am the correct distance away but happen to block your kick, is that punishable.

29 Jan 2017 15:46:12
I like the centre back Harry Maguire of Hull, aggressive leads the line well good in the other half at set pieces, it would be nice to see him at Goodson

29 Jan 2017 17:02:38
My only concern Uran would be he likes to bring the ball out and get forward and we have just sold a defender like that who cost us too many goals.

29 Jan 2017 12:58:00
Not strictly Everton related but how nice to see football returning to Aleppo.
They played their first professional game there in 5 years yesterday, a derby between Al Ittihad and Hurriya, Al Ittihad won 2-1.
I think it's wonderful how football unites people whatever the circumstances.

29 Jan 2017 11:18:17
I am a real softie when it comes to records being broken, it really puts a lump in my throat when a player or team smash a record.
So let's hope Liverpool can end their 94 year wait for 4 home losses in a row.
And if they do I will certainly put rivalry aside and celebrate with them.

29 Jan 2017 11:42:58
Oooooh me too Smit666. It was all going so swimmingly well with the new manager too. let's hope that your wish comes true and that the fact they only have one trophy to concentrate on does not go in their favour!

29 Jan 2017 13:07:18
Just an aside to that. Do you think all seating has killed the Kop?
It use to be one of there biggest strengths. Now they just sit there looking pissed off. Mind you that might have something to do with what they are watching I suppose. 😂

29 Jan 2017 14:41:10
The kop used to be full of scousers, now it isn't. That was one of their strenghts, the infamous 12th man. Most on the kop don't know the words to the songs now.

29 Jan 2017 09:35:48
Hi Ed isee Chelsea willing to let Begovic go, I would put a bid in for him great goalkeeper at sensible price, GuernseyBlue

{Ed002's Note - Everton should have done that in the summer.}

29 Jan 2017 10:16:01
Agree with you there Ed ship may have sailed mate cheers GuernseyBlue

29 Jan 2017 11:41:04
To be fair, there was a heck of a lot going on, on the good ship Goodison in the summer. We did get an awful lot done in the short time left at the end of the window. Let's see how we go from the end of this window. To be honest we are doing far better than I would have hoped but the real work will be done this coming summer window and pre-season.

29 Jan 2017 12:04:52
Hi Bigdunc agree there, we are being transformed and I love it, great owner and manager, GuernseyBlue

29 Jan 2017 11:45:24
I think Robles deserves a proper chance, for the rest of the season at least.

29 Jan 2017 13:45:51
Robles is just as good begovic why replace Joel right now while he's in form of his life?

28 Jan 2017 23:14:25
Not EFC related but educate me!
An obstruction is an indirect free kick even in penalty area?
Spurs on MOT just got a penalty err?

29 Jan 2017 08:35:24
My thoughts exactly Mushy. But I have to add that I have not seen an indirect free kick given for obstruction for a few seasons now. I believe the rules were changed? Maybe Ed002 can throw some light on this one?

{Ed002's Note - It is now covered by the rule of impeding a player and it is an indirect free kick - I agree the whole concept seems to have drifted away.}

29 Jan 2017 11:47:53
As has holding players it would seem. The main bug for me and has been for years, is when referees book a player early in the game and then when the same player commits a much worse foul he is only cautioned and not shown a second card.

29 Jan 2017 12:43:43
Indirect free kicks in the box were quite common at all levels of the game until about 20 years ago. It is nearly always for "obstruction". The problem has been that players now deliberately obstruct, which can be seen as "reckless or excessively forceful", hence a direct free kick/ penalty

29 Jan 2017 12:45:13
So to add to that, it is the interpretation of the law the official wants to deem the "foul"

29 Jan 2017 14:33:15
The blocking and "arming" off of opposition players seemed to creep into the game from the continent. 20 years ago sliding/ hard tackles were common place with little use of the arms/ handing off. That has now gone full circle to the point some tackles seem to warrant a red card that in the past wouldbe deemed great tackles. Likewise, the use of a palm to push away a player was an instant booking. now it is not a foul if you are shielding the ball. Kids are even taught how to do this effectively now. My Son went on one of the Everton training days a few years ago and was taught how to fend off the opposition with a palm.