smokingzen Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 The club is in turmoil, 4th after 3 matches with no permanent manager, what are we going to do and who are we going to blame? Seriously though, a top performance today, not because we played well, but because we showed 100% commitment and really got stuck in, sometimes you have to win ugly and today we did. We rode our luck a lot in the second half and lacked composure on the ball, but we had a few good chances to get a second on the break and were quite unlucky in that regard. Watching today was almost as though MoN had never left. Friedel - 9 - for those that say he's past it watch today's game again, he made several 'game saving' saves today. Young - 8 - Great goal but went missing a few times in the first half, second half he was much more solid though and had to be. Colins - 8 - What we needed today, big and strong in the box and in the air. Dunne - 7 - Same as Colins really, solid as. Warnock - 7 - A much improved performance today. Petrov - 8 - Great performance from him, really got stuck in and led by example. Looked really pumped up for this, though i think he lost some of his usual composure in the second half. Reo Coker - 8 - Was excellent today, again really got stuck in and made some nice movements off the ball. Young - 7 - Great pass for the goal and put a lot of effort in without too much to show for it. Albrighton - 7 - Defensively lax in the first half but better in the second, some lovely runs as usual. Should have scored that sitter though. Downing - 5 - Who? Seemed really poor again today offered nothing defensively and not a lot going forward apart from misplaced passes. Carew - 7 - Led the line well but was feeding on scraps for the most part, some lovely powerful surging runs into the box however. Gabby - 5 - Never really got into the game. MacDonald - 7 - Get the back 4 right and we will win games. Would have liked to have seen Downing dropped for this game and Reo Coker taking his place. Personally i would have put another defender on near the end as well. Also I wouldn't have started with Carew. But hey we got the result and that's what ultimately matters. Ref: 6 - Could have easily cost us the game but at least he didn't make any disasterous mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 That is exactly what we needed, win at all costs. Job done, negativity gone, slid halted. Collins and Dunne, seriously could any team get as good a central pairing for as cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Okay Friedel 10 Young 10 Dunne 10 Collins 10 Warnock 9 Reo-Coker 9 Petrov 7.5 Downing 7.5 Albrighton - 7.5 Young - 8.5 Carew - 6. That's honestly, that defending was world class. Can't argue with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Okay Friedel 10 Young 10 Dunne 10 Collins 10 Warnock 9 Reo-Coker 9 Petrov 7.5 Downing 7.5 Albrighton - 7.5 Young - 8.5 Carew - 6. That's honestly, that defending was world class. Petrov gets the same rating as Downing? just curious as to what you think he did as good as Petrov? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Excellent result. Some real effort from lots of the players which was great to see. Friedel was damn good. Very glad Everton didn't score as I think they'd have gone on to score again and probably win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Attendance today 34,725. Club "crisis" needs solving quick to get back even the fans we have lost this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Friedel my MOTM. That reaction save was just something else. Amazing. Ashley Young did not stop running for 90 minutes. I didn't think it was possible to keep running for that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 The boys showed some testicular fortitude today and after the week we've had I couldn't be prouder. Yes, we rose our luck at times, but we could also have won this 2-0 or 3-0, so I don't think we were as shit as some people are saying. Clearly work to be done, but let's hope it's a corner turned and the boys head into the break with some confidence and a desire to show some people wrong and hopefully with a new manager to impress. I thought Luke Young set the tone early and his goal was magnificent, but Ginger Collins for me was the big red brick wall that Everton could not penetrate. And whoever marked Cahill out of the game deserves a medal also. Ashley Young looked superb for most of the match and worked incredibly hard while Carew looked to be finding a bit of desire and confidence in the second. Very happy with the win, but I am not sure if I am going to get to sleep for some time as my heart is still beating out of my chest. UTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I wish we could somehow take the defensive reigns away from Ash, play more attacking football and let him have the space he needs, for the work he has put in he deserves that at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I was going to say Collins but Friedel just edged it with a match winning save. A big improvement though but the new man needs to sort a few things out. Out of interest, Ireland's injury was probably a blessing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Attendance today 34,725. Club "crisis" needs solving quick to get back even the fans we have lost this season. whats our average attendance btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I thought Petrov worked his socks off with NRC in the middle today...in front of the back four. Luke Young, James Collinss absolutely oustanding defending. Ashley Young, Albrighton worked their socks off. Backs to wall today but great result, we needed that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Okay Friedel 10 Young 10 Dunne 10 Collins 10 Warnock 9 Reo-Coker 9 Petrov 7.5 Downing 7.5 Albrighton - 7.5 Young - 8.5 Carew - 6. That's honestly, that defending was world class. Petrov gets the same rating as Downing? just curious as to what you think he did as good as Petrov? To be honest, I can't remember much good either did although I seem to remember Downing later on in the game really chasing down opponents and showing good defensive work although pretty wasteful with possesion surprisingly. In fact, Downing should be down half a mark and possibly Petrov although he was very steady. I'm just happy so everyone gets extra marks. Although defenders geniunally deserve a 10. That was more than solid. Solid is doing everything asked of them, they went beyond that in my opinion, they made headers, blocks, clearances when it didn't look possible. Friedel 2 world class saves, some great handling and great punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Very happy with the win, but I am not sure if I am going to get to sleep for some time as my heart is still beating out of my chest. You as well?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Great result but we absolutely stole that one. I'm afraid this result could be painting over some cracks. Downing utterly useless again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamoh Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Just realised City lost; made the day even better. :birthday: and small heath lost a two goal lead against 10 men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Amazing how Everton only conceded 9 fouls - should have been way more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Attendance today 34,725. Club "crisis" needs solving quick to get back even the fans we have lost this season. whats our average attendance btw?Last season 38,573. This season 36604 for W Ham & 34725 for this one. Last season attendance at the Everton home fixture = 38729. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted August 29, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2010 They all get 10 as far as I'm concerned - they won me £50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Attendance today 34,725. Club "crisis" needs solving quick to get back even the fans we have lost this season. whats our average attendance btw? Last season 38,573. This season 36604 for W Ham & 34725 for this one. Last season attendance at the Everton home fixture = 38729. big chunk lost then, thanks for the info though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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