I am already looking forward to next week and hopefully getting at least a point. We may even get to see a bit more of Bissouma and Andone.
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[Albion] Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***
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I am already looking forward to next week and hopefully getting at least a point. We may even get to see a bit more of Bissouma and Andone.
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Duffy superb today
Duffy superb today
This. Ignore anyone who doubts this. He was shit today. Be glad when he is used as a sub. He seems more effective coming on as a winger.
Because the Albion don't have midfielders and strikers in the squad, who have that in their locker at the highest level.
Until we can source and afford those players, we try to get results by frustrating and nicking goals.
AmexRuislip
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He was even cleared Bong's elbow out
somewhat disappointed with the result , all 3 Everton goals could and probably should have been avoided. Conceding from your own corner should not happen if you have set up right so that was disappointing.
The second was fortunate that the ball from a great tackle went straight to an Everton player who wasn't marked while one other was marked by both Bong & Dunk . Sadly the ball falling to an Everton player first was the story of the game , we were second to most free balls and simply they wanted it more is how it looked.
The third goal , well what can you say , allowances given as Dunky was king of the own goal last season so a under hit pass across the back line I guess is almost , no is worse than an own goal but maybe not totally surprising given Dunk or Duffy make a mistake or two over the coarse of a season so put it down to bad luck this time if avoidable.
Might be me but thought Dale Stephens was very poor today which wasn't so good when you see him balling out the others as he was just plain bad himself compared to the others. Not sure why Izzy is subbed for Knocky when he looks far more dangerous than Ali J who has yet to impress. Not sure how they measure it but thought Ali J & Locadia were said to be lightning quick , maybe I blinked but yet to see either of them go faster than Muzza.
Overall a huge improvement on last season at Goodison but still looks like we are misfiring especially in midfield and just maybe Stephens dip in form is a Lack of help from Ali J who looks a lot like Izzy did in his early days , lost when the ball is going towards their own goal. I could be being harsh , was not as bad a performance as it could have been but just feels like a cog is missing somewhere , maybe its Gross as March just isn't cutting it as a no.10 for me.
The second was fortunate that the ball from a great tackle went straight to an Everton player who wasn't marked while one other was marked by both Bong & Dunk . Sadly the ball falling to an Everton player first was the story of the game , we were second to most free balls and simply they wanted it more is how it looked.
The third goal , well what can you say , allowances given as Dunky was king of the own goal last season so a under hit pass across the back line I guess is almost , no is worse than an own goal but maybe not totally surprising given Dunk or Duffy make a mistake or two over the coarse of a season so put it down to bad luck this time if avoidable.
Might be me but thought Dale Stephens was very poor today which wasn't so good when you see him balling out the others as he was just plain bad himself compared to the others. Not sure why Izzy is subbed for Knocky when he looks far more dangerous than Ali J who has yet to impress. Not sure how they measure it but thought Ali J & Locadia were said to be lightning quick , maybe I blinked but yet to see either of them go faster than Muzza.
Overall a huge improvement on last season at Goodison but still looks like we are misfiring especially in midfield and just maybe Stephens dip in form is a Lack of help from Ali J who looks a lot like Izzy did in his early days , lost when the ball is going towards their own goal. I could be being harsh , was not as bad a performance as it could have been but just feels like a cog is missing somewhere , maybe its Gross as March just isn't cutting it as a no.10 for me.
BensGrandad
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We got what we deserved as we carried too many who had poor games, about 3 or 4 players, but you cant win them all.
sydney
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2nd best today .....far too careless with the ball and seemingly clueless at working the ball forward , their opener was a classic fast break of which we are perfectly capable ......we are a couple of sandwiches short of a picnic SM and AJ are not up to this level imho.......confirmed by todays performance , howler from Dunk in front of Southgate to put the icing on the toffee cake .....good to see Andone get a trot , hope he's got some tekkers ffs..... goodnight
Sheebo
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Much the same really. Backed off way too much at times but they were good. Better performance than many seats overall.
Mo Gosfield
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- Aug 11, 2010
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Entirely predictable.
Same old sloppy display. Too many below par, as usual, away from home. Wouldn't it be refreshing to see all eleven, on their game, just for once, in an away game. Is it too much to ask or are we always going to be a team with a soft underbelly away from home. Easy pickings for Everton.
Same old sloppy display. Too many below par, as usual, away from home. Wouldn't it be refreshing to see all eleven, on their game, just for once, in an away game. Is it too much to ask or are we always going to be a team with a soft underbelly away from home. Easy pickings for Everton.
Washie
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With 2
Washie
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And like the everton fans? who thought he was useless.
The amount of posters who have the same opinion somewhat counters the randomness.
Washie
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Lets face it though, that performance was the same as the ones vs Newcastle and Wolves.
Washie
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Sanchez was a joke last season, Coutinho swapped countries and Aguero shouldn't be setting goals up, but scoring them.
Everton are simply miles better than us. According to those who watched it (I didn't), they should've tucked away a load of other chances and half chances.
We'll only be in these away games and getting results, when we have a far better midfield.
It takes time. We're not doing a Wolves in buying instant success, with internationals. In contrast, our team contained many players, plying their trade in the Championship 18 months ago.
We should be realistic. Only TB can determine where he wants us to go with the signings budget.