Match Thread | Everton vs Man City (27/12/23)

[malg]

Well that’s sorted then.
Have you not considered Manchester City?

Not this season. Too many players missing and we can't cover the gaps. Fair play to anyone who thinks otherwise.

 

[Tb1981]

We are going to have to win the Champions League to get back in it next year.

I’m up for that
I’d take it now

 

[Eccles Blue]

Are there any positives?

Yes. We are Manchester City. There’s a positive immediately!!

 

[Semper aggressus]

What do we need to do in terms of transfers or tactics to stop having these kind of games?

Shite finishing and slow build up then concede at least one from the opponents’ few attacks. It’s so predictable. But how do we change it?

 

[Gabriel]

Move Bernie away from the wing and put Phil out there.

Game has passed him by. Everton away is first and foremost a scrap to win midfield and Foden looks increasingly lightweight.

 

[skillman]

Not replacing Gundo was a big deal but not replacing Mahrez was massive as well. He had the ability to make things happen - and was clinical as fuck when given the chance.

 

[Frankie lad]

If the Rags can come back from 0-2 we can from 0-1.
Some of you lot need to get a grip.We are talking about City here.

 

[Jesus2020]

If you have all the possession then you need a solid defence that can react after not being required too at all. You can't stay asleep because you haven't needed to be awake. Also, you can be both attack and defender but you can't be just attack defence as though there is men behind you when there isn't.

When a defending team attack they attack with intensity. Your defence needs to be prepared for that 100 percent of the time - and not assume because they haven't been attacking that the there is no threat and then to be unprepared when it comes.

If you have all the possession the opposition is forced into full defence. Not much you can do about that but what you can do is whip crosses in, and pick up lose balls. Or, be 9 or 10/10 at threading balls through in your possession style. This isn't working for us, so fuck it, just go for it. Full throttle, throw everything at them, attack at pace, constant attack, fuck possession, and leave a few lads back in mid, mid def and def to pick the attacking balls ups.

 

[Chak19]

And can someone please tell me why we bought an 80 million CB and he either plays as a LB or is on the bench ?

 

[axlgod]

Sideways walking shit to play for control yet we have no fucking control. Our threat has dissappeared yet again. So frustrating watching us do the same shite over and over again

Reminds me of what Einstein said.