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not IMO. He was terrible. He gave the ball away almost every time and topped that off by not busting a gut to get back to recoup his error. All done right in front of Adkins. Distribution is normally his best asset. When that is not working he offers nothing to the side and rightly subbed. I don't agree with this point either. He won everything in the air and caused their back four lots of problems right from the off. Agree with you regarding Ramirez not being a winger. He played centre forward in the first half and a tad deeper in the second. Mayuka is not a right midfield or right winger. He's a central striker doing a job for the team. I don't want to see him starting on the right side of a 4-4-2 (or 4-2-4 as it was at times yesterday).

You appear to be filling your time by coming back on here. Why the return? The nutjobs on here are no less forgiving than when you departed. Have you been mistakenly banned from POL? I hear this `jaded by time in the Prem' a lot. Is it the prices or the uncompetitiveness and repetitiveness of it all?

there's people on this thread moaning about lazy journalism, yet you seem to have totally ignored the fact that WBA were a top side last season, taking several teams apart home and often away. Don't underestimate them or Reading, both will give us problems. Reading have had a tough start. I wonder how many points we'll take off Chelsea, Spurs and Stoke?

if Chanrai takes charge you are more than welcome to come and watch our very own Prosinecki at SMS.

I've said that a few times. He has all the attributes, can't wait to see more of him. He's a bit of a secret weapon right now, but I can see him taking a few teams apart once he gets into the side. Going to be tough though with Sir Ricky and Ramirez taking the "striker" berths.

The prices of tickets has become ridiculous IMO, so I'm not surprised we are not selling out. That said, most of missing bums on seats are from the empty boxes and corporate seats.

Lawrenson said Villa were in complete and total control in the first half. Lambert said they fully deserved to be in front at half time. I've got to take my rose tinted specs off because that's not what I saw.

aha, and the ages of these guys (Lallana, Mayuka and Ramirez) just brings further joy. It's a young man's game and we have these guys in their prime.

I didn't read any of those posts, but no idea why. When he came on he did enough to show he would offer a threat and today he showed he has composure to go with it. Very exciting times. Lambert, Lallana, Ramirez and Mayuka represent real variety in attack. Wonder if those crying about us letting Sharp go to Forest still think it was a mistake?

Mayuka looks a real talent. How long since we had that kind of pace and skill up front. Camera mark II. All the new signings looked good today.

partly, perhaps, but Puncheon and both CB's were at fault too. Much more to do with terrible passing and lack o effort when losing it. what problems? Funny, the new guy gets your praise, despite diving in and not getting tight enough to their striker at corners, but Fonte gets the dig. Preconceived opinion of his showing or what? Fonte was top notch so much so I'd have to drop Yoshi rather than him if Jos was to come straight back in. didn't notice him leaving us exposed. aye? It'shis short passing that means we keep possession reducing the pressure on our back four. damn the lad with faint praise. He dominated the middle giving us the platform to win the game. didn't see that at all. The one thing he didn't do was track back, tackle or out his head where it hurts. Completely attacking. He played up front most of the game. No idea where you get the idea that he could play as a defensive midfielder. he helped turn the game. Sluggish in the first half, he got hold of it in the second half. You might be right about there being better out there, but until then he is the best option at right midfield. Mediocre. Really? He won almost every header, kept the ball and linked up well with Ramirez all game. What are you expecting if him?

he was outstanding today. Ran the middle of the park.

I'm not sure about other clubs, but at times it feels like we have some of the least knowledgeable, patient and appreciative fans around. A couple of mistakes highlighted on the box and the player is on the scrap heap. As you say Hey-ho

agree with this, but Adkins must use what he has for now and this seems like the best choice for Everton.

I guess you weren't at QPR to see Ian Andrews letting goals through his legs all those years ago? Worst Saints keeper I've seen by far. Kelvin on the other hand has been a great servant to the club and deserves better. Have all the other Saints keepers combined saved saved as many pens as him? Why Saints fans need to jump all over players after a few average displays is beyond me. They are not machines.

poor first half. Very stuttering display and his terrible pass led to their goal. Clyne didn't help him, often eating his space, and he didn't see much ball, but when he did he didn't push down the line enough. Excellent second half though. Perhaps Richardson helped him with different movement and positions. Very pleased he got his goal. He has been barracked on here for a long time and having recommended we sign him several years ago I thought my eye for a player had left me. He has the touch to do it at this level. Not sure 4-4-2 quite suits him, but at home he certainly offers us something. All is rosey. Perhaps he'll even buy himself another pair of black trousers with the goal bonus.

I thought Steven Davis had a tremendous game in the middle, he was everywhere and totally dominating things with Morgan to provide and endless supply of ball to Ramirez et al. Lots of fantastic work that will have probably gone unnoticed compared to the delightful stuff shown by Gaston. What a player he looks. Any tell me who he reminds you of. Tall, languid style reminds me of someone, but I'm not sure who... Fonte was also top notch. So many good performances. Puncheon second half for example really got his act together...great team display, especially after the break.

Another decent game from Fonte, written off by many many on here. Re Fox, I feel for him. His lack of pace causes him so many problems defensively, but today it was his distribution that let him down. His passing was woeful, giving away possession maybe 6 or 7 times, but for once it was right in front of the manager. Normally he steps it up when on that side of the pitch. Near half time he even gave it away in a dangerous area and just jogged back rather than busting a gut to make up for it, again right in front of Adkins. Little wonder he was pulled off. Rightly subbed and it made all the difference. Yoshi looked solid, although he did dive in once in the second half that might have cost us. That was about the only mistake he made all game though apart from not getting tight to their striker for two corners. Very comfortable on the ball. Great timer of a leap and a good talker. Tough choice who to drop if Jos is fit next week. Not sure Fonte deserves to be dropped. Clyne had another great game. I don't like him out there on the left, but Richardson or Fox? I thin Richardson perhaps deserves a run out.

the minus 10 points would leave them 11 points from safety, having played a game more. Maybe the PST budget will allow them to spend a million on the next Lambert to see them out of trouble and challenging for promotion the season after. For me, seeing them lose week in week out is the payback much requested on here. Hope they survive so it can continue. Great days.

Still speaking well and losing games. div 4 beckons.

starting to get nervous. Read on BBC website that Villa have never lost to us at SMS. Need to get in their faces straight from the off.

he isn't quick, never has been never will. Realise that and you'll see a different player. Maybe not the best, but usually with a decent touch that keeps the ball reasonably well. It will be interesting to see how he reacts to the next `Chamberlain'. Last time he sulked.

t's the people that employ them that to do this that you should be erked with, not the PR companies themselves. Doubt I'll believe an online review ever again.

I'm not saying smoking is good for moral. I'm saying that having a break, a smoke and a chat with workmates through the day is probably good for their moral. Happy, thriving workplaces need staff that communicate with each other and fag breaks represent a good opportunity to do that. By the way I would guess that far more time is lost in the workplace from people making a drinking tea/coffee, not that I care. UK workers by and large work long and hard, so any time (and money) lost due to smoking breaks shouldn't be reflected in a overall cost to the country of smoking. The fact is £12billion comes in from smokers and their NHS bill is only £2.7billion. These people are helping to fund the healthcare of non smokers.

Are we discussing the perception and reality of the clubs fans or the actual clubs themselves, as you seem to dip in and out. You're right the media don't mention our fans much. On the flip side the media can't stop talking about you uber fans. It's back page news every week just how amazing they are. The team and financial management hardly get a mention.