BotleySaint

Everton have invested quiet heavily in some proven quality. Gonna be a thrashing but we can't expect anything today. We buy mostly unknowns.

At least we can created chances a bit better this year. Our only hope is to try and outscore the opposition. They get 5 we get 6 etc

In the end it was a shame we didn't get the win. Must take confidence from this.

Looks a foul on the replay.

Could go either way right now. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Ref didn't see. No VAR Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

That's what usually happens. We can hope today will be different... Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

I thought we started poorly but grew into the game. Worried about the amount of balls that we don't win. Hoedt seems a liability and unable to win anything. But I'd like to see Yoshida and Vestergaard together. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

We finally have a half minute of possession and he tries a worldy from 30 yards miles wide. Very frustrating. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Looking much like the team of last year. Only a matter of time before they score. Defence all at sea. Toothless in attack (we've yet to have one). Only way is up! Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

I'm happy. Bit of a gamble and I don't quite understand why we had to make it permanent (effectively) rather than just a loan. But surely can't be worse than Carillo

Does seems strange we aren't in for him really.

I am going for 13th. We've made some signings but they are all gambles and we appear to be hoping Charlie Austin stays fit for the whole season. Usual sort of Saints approach from recent years.

I see you tactically left out at which end of the pitch that'll be!

Yeah got my son the full toddler kit from last year, £14.60

Went to sleep at the back.

Rose has been superb when called upon. Right decision I think

Done well first half but we've lost our heads since their goal

Is that true? Is Armstrong a definite starter? Or this new CB ahead of Yoshi, Hoedt, Bednarak and Stephens? The latter in particular would surprise me. The only starter seems to be Elyounoussi to replace Tadic. I'm talking about players who unquestionably would start ahead of what we currently have. But as noted above, I think I already answered by own question

Squad size will be ok no doubt but quality remains a question which is the thing concerning me this window. Yes, we've signed xyz but they are all squad players to add depth and options. But none with any "star", game changing quality. We are just hoping based on their stats and their previous experiences that they come good for us in the first team and that they will develop into the stars we hope they will be for us. But that is The Saints way. I suspect anything more would be considered unsustainable!

Messi has gone back to sulking today

Superb match so far.

Squeak

Decent stats. Hopefully he and Armstrong can make the transition to the Premier League. At least we have some new options.

I hope he stays. Regular playing time will have given him a real boost last year. We have to take a decent look at him before moving on surely. Feel he's one of those players who will always give 100% which is what you need when you are fighting relegation / promotion.