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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jul 29, 2023 14:54:59 GMT
Young is such a mouthy prick. What was he moaning about when the ref blew for HT? At one point he shoved Chiquinho out of the way so he could take a free kick for offside...in our half. I loved when Whelan took him out a few years back. He hasn't dived yet.
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Post by peterthornesboots on Jul 29, 2023 14:55:26 GMT
A decent half that.
I like the look of Rose. He looks very composed and confident.
Johnson looks solid. He needs to see more of the ball though.
Ciquinho looks very raw.
Overall, we look solid defensively and neat and tidy in possession. The lack of creativity is still a slight concern, although our big signings are on the bench to be fair.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 29, 2023 14:56:03 GMT
We’ve looked good
+ Rose, Hoever and Johnson. + Look well drilled + I’m not a fan but Thompson’s done OK.
- We need a cutting edge. Lack a natural goalscorer.
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Post by andystokey on Jul 29, 2023 14:56:29 GMT
Hope we don't change the back 4. Midfield and forwards. Onomah, Mmaee, Wesley, Vidigal for Thompson, Brown, Tyrese and Chiquinho.
I'd like to see if DJ can play as a 6 for 45 mins
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Post by apb1 on Jul 29, 2023 14:56:59 GMT
An OK half, no real buffoonery on show apart from two of our players tackling each other on half way. Keeper has looked tidy, defence solid and committed, midfield (even Thompson) competent, with Johnson the pick. Not much from Chiquinho yet but Brown and Campbell both causing some problems for them. A good lungs and legs workout too against a top side, albeit they are a week behind us in preparation.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jul 29, 2023 14:57:53 GMT
Everton are going to be in another fight for their lives I suspect.
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Jul 29, 2023 14:58:39 GMT
Got it on me "dodgy" stick, but it's Everton commentary... Little bit annoying, but once you realise that all scouser are deluded it's easy enough to see around!!! 😁
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Post by iamstokie on Jul 29, 2023 14:58:49 GMT
Swap the front 3 and let's have some fun. I actually think Brown has lead the line quite well tbf. his movement as been good it’s just when he gets the ball he lets himself down
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jul 29, 2023 14:58:55 GMT
Hope we don't change the back 4. Midfield and forwards. Onomah, Mmaee, Wesley, Vidigal for Thompson, Brown, Tyrese and Chiquinho. I'd like to see if DJ can play as a 6 for 45 mins Too lightweight for that.
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Post by coldtuesdaynight on Jul 29, 2023 15:01:40 GMT
First half impressions:
Keeper and back 4 are a good fit. Yes we need 2 centre backs, but we are in a position to take our time and make sure we get the best possible rather than squad fillers.
Everyone looks better now the dead wood has gone, and the formation is nailed down. Even Thompson hasn’t looked massively out of place.
If one of Wesley or Mmaee manages to play at anywhere near a reasonable level in the false 9 role then that’s going to give us a massive boost going forward. I like Brown more than most, but not sure I buy him as a number 9 if we’re not looking to sit back and beak on the counter.
Chiquinhio and Hoever will be absolutely ridiculous down that right hand side once their fitness and understanding clicks.
On the counter side of things, Everton look like they’re going to really struggle if they don’t sort a number 10 and a striker. I’m sure they’re better than 90% of the teams we will face, but it’s pretty glaring that only Iwobi and McNeil look dangerous for them going forward.
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Post by mrcoke on Jul 29, 2023 15:02:47 GMT
What was Ashley Young getting his knickers in a twist about when the HT whistle blew?
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Post by coldtuesdaynight on Jul 29, 2023 15:04:53 GMT
What was Ashley Young getting his knickers in a twist about when the HT whistle blew? Thompson’s tackle I think… ignoring the fact he committed a much worse one at the start of the game.
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Post by andystokey on Jul 29, 2023 15:05:53 GMT
Hope we don't change the back 4. Midfield and forwards. Onomah, Mmaee, Wesley, Vidigal for Thompson, Brown, Tyrese and Chiquinho. I'd like to see if DJ can play as a 6 for 45 mins Too lightweight for that. In that case we need another player in midfield for sure as cover.
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Post by starkiller on Jul 29, 2023 15:08:53 GMT
Still can't see the numbers on that unnecessary back panel. But if I squint, Everton look like they have Stoke on their shirts.
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Post by andystokey on Jul 29, 2023 15:11:26 GMT
Let's see Wesley up against Branthwaite
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 29, 2023 15:12:00 GMT
What was Ashley Young getting his knickers in a twist about when the HT whistle blew? Thompson’s tackle I think… ignoring the fact he committed a much worse one at the start of the game. That tackle by Young was fine. Thompson’s was nothing more than a bit meh. It wasn’t the assault they made it out to be.
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Post by apb1 on Jul 29, 2023 15:12:12 GMT
Good play from Hoever to set Chiq going.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jul 29, 2023 15:12:36 GMT
Anana, I just had a Anana butty. 😁
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 29, 2023 15:14:17 GMT
Flavourless soup at the bet365.
Not fucking good enough Stoke.
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Post by iamstokie on Jul 29, 2023 15:14:48 GMT
Thompson’s tackle I think… ignoring the fact he committed a much worse one at the start of the game. That tackle by Young was fine. Thompson’s was nothing more than a bit meh. It wasn’t the assault they made it out to be. yeah was 50/50
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Post by apb1 on Jul 29, 2023 15:16:48 GMT
Good move. Hoever is ace.
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Post by raythesailor on Jul 29, 2023 15:17:21 GMT
Attendance 10400, 2800 of which are Everton. Must admit I expected more.
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Post by crownmeking on Jul 29, 2023 15:17:31 GMT
Brown not good enough
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Post by robbieabdoulaye on Jul 29, 2023 15:17:57 GMT
No HT subs ?
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Post by scfcwebby on Jul 29, 2023 15:19:09 GMT
Jacob brown 😂😂😂
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Post by musik on Jul 29, 2023 15:19:11 GMT
Watching on the bet365 wbsite.
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Post by spitthedog on Jul 29, 2023 15:19:19 GMT
beauty of a ball from the Hoever
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Post by callas12 on Jul 29, 2023 15:20:01 GMT
Dress rehearsal for next week most likely, this could well be close to being our starting 11. Sure as the half progresses the changes will come
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 29, 2023 15:20:04 GMT
Does anyone else ever feel sorry for Brown?
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 29, 2023 15:20:31 GMT
That’s not an easy one to be fair to Brown.
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