I'd have chosen Schneiderlin over Davies to share MOTM with Joel... thought Schneiderlin really showed his quality throughout.

On the flip side that was the roughest outing I've seen from Coleman in a long, long time (and no, the goal wasn't his). And Mirallas, who seemed outraged to be subbed, shouldn't have been. He did a great job of getting into excellent positions today... and then repeatedly flubbed his passes.

Sally Nugent for BBC Sport "In last night's football, Man City thrashed West Ham and Man Utd (only) drew with Hull". Followed by the compulsory "interview" with the moronic one.

Later on a "return to football" to show Crouch scoring his 100th league goal leading to his robot dance of course. But hang on!! Who was it against? Did another team play last night? Ken did you dream this last night?

Am I losing it ? Or is the BBC just plain biased towards the "big six" and "personality" (?) managers.

As regards last night's game, Koeman made the right decision to bring on McCarthy because we were struggling to control midfield in the first half. The change enabled us to control more of the possession and restrict Stoke's attack.

The downside was our two wing backs became full backs leaving us with insufficient width in attack. Overall a draw was a fair outcome in a game we might have won or lost.

"The game resumed but we were still trying to work out who was where and our propensity to give the ball away was frustrating. I wondered if we were missing Barry's organisation and savvy."

Yes, I thought that early on Stoke were pulling us all over the place with their better movement. And agree about Barry's organisation and savvy.

Schneiderlin is new to the set-up, as is Davies, but I thought the former grew into the game very well. The shift to 3 in midfield was wise and Macca brought great energy where needed.

Will Schneiderlin be first choice now with Gana for most games. I really hope we won't be playing 3 DM for most away games.

I get a much more balanced and sane view of the game from you, so thanks again.

Brian #7, Lookman definitely isn't scared to shoot. Or take on defenders off the dribble. Or challenge. Or get on the end of passes. He's fearless. And that's as exciting as his talent. I think he could develop into something special.

Good to see Robles getting the credit he deserves. He certainly saved us a point last night.

Thought Davies was outstanding, what an engine he has.

I was not as impressed with Scneiderlin as others. For me he played far too deep and gave the ball away in dangerous situations on too many occasions.

Lookmans "shot" was on target but seemed to hit their GK's ankle to deflect out.

Thought Ross was targetted by Stoke and wasnt able to escape the shackles as much as I thought he would.

That being said it is hard not to get excited about Davies and the performances he's putting in. He reminds me, not only in hairstyle of a young Ray Parlour and I'd be delighted if he turned out as good.

Final word about BBC bias. I've long stopped getting wound up about the national media. For example you do realise that the 4-0 against Citteh was because they were shite; nothing to do with us playing well, and if they would've brought their 'A' game-well we would've been slaughtered. Ditto vs the Arse. So don't look at it as 6 points won, think of it as a lucky escape.

Picture the scene if we ever won the Premier League on the final Sunday, it's MotD with Big Ears "Good evening, well Everton are the new Champions, but first we go to Old Trafford were United battle it out with Stoke for the coveted 7th spot"

Lukaku was having a bad day at the office, Barkley too! Too many passes going astray, both short and long. Tom Davies looked exhausted by ¾-time so let's hope he is up for this weekend's game.

MotM for me was Robles with Davies and Schneiderlin. The latter is still settling in but this was a much improved performance. I was surprised when Mirallas was subbed. Lookman certainly seems to have speed and, for his age, poise and skill that fits well in to this squad.

OFM perhaps should have tried to sign Charlie Adam to feed crossed to Lukaku etc a few years ago. Love him or hate him, he puts in a shift and his crosses are mostly excellent.

I was doing the same in a hotel lounge in London and was mystified about the reaction of the forum to Ross. Some saying he was awful and others that he was the best player in blue. We really do all see a different game but I guess that's one of the reasons why it is so compelling.

Stoke away is hard enough without throwing in a strong wind and a point was decent. Great to see Tom continuing to play well and it sounds like Lookman may well start on Saturday.

Quite how he fits Gana into the midfield will be fascinating. Does he give Tom a rest- surely not while he is playing so well. Morgan needs games and seemed to grow into the game last night so he needs to play. Maybe Mason will be rested, play a back four thus creating an extra space in midfield for Gana.

How nice to see a problem of how to fit quality players into the team rather than have to contemplate which sub- standard players will feature.

Ken, great write up as always but that line kills me and is so depressing. Can I ask what makes you say that?

Koeman is building a team of hard workers with a stronger mentality. He is building for the future. Sounds like a good point was earned and that can only be good.

Apart from that, another well written and informative first hand account. As for the MotM, it had to be Robles; no one done as much as him to earn that point. Reminds me of Schmeichel (the old one) the way he races at the attacker, arms spread out looking unbeatable – long may it continue, as I really like the man, and he deserves credit for his professionalism and patience over the last 3½ years

Sorry, mate... Scouse humour can be black humour.

Well spotted – I have no excuse except I was rushing from getting in and the need for some kip.

As the wife says: "Silly old fool."

We are finishing games very strongly, with Davies and his incredible engine (and Lookman's energy) playing a part. On the other hand, it would be nice to not go a goal behind and/or not be very good in the first half!

It seems like Joel is growing into the part, good for him. Much as I like and respect our current boss, nothing would give me more pleasure than seeing him with egg on his face as Niasse bangs in a dozen goals to keep Hull up.

Just a thought: I always thought it was "Ni-ass-ee" but the MotD team pronounced it "NI-ass" what is the right way?