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• Everton lose many games because they are not strong enough in midfield and I really don't think that will change much this season even when AFCON is finished. There is some talent there but oh so inconsistent. Garner had a fine game at Forest but Forest are woeful these days under Dyche. Garner was inconspicuous today and in fact the whole team weren't at the races. It's easy to keep going back on the Moyes rant when things go wrong but he is only part of the problem. Having to choose from an average playing squad which may work on some weeks and flop on others. That right back position has been a continual problem and I agree with many that Mykolenko isn't much better these days. Hard to see a cure at the moment without new signings but the bosses don't appear worried. They may feel that this is a transitional season after shelling out for the stadium and thinking the youngbloods will come good own the line....
  Tom Bowers in Thiago torments languid Blues with impressive hat-trick
• We have to find a way to get O’Brien in his best position I believe We’re leaking oil with keanes low pace at centre back Maybe garner at RB and Armstrong in the middle? ...
  Nicolas Piñon in Thiago torments languid Blues with impressive hat-trick
• And by the way, that is the second time you have mentioned my sons in a disparaging manner. Here is what they are 1) one is a Membership Manager at LSEG 2) the other left F1 Mercedes as a Partnership Manager to set up his own sports brand 3) Both are lifelong passionate blues and season ticket holders who both travel from London to watch home games 4) They love the club despite not having seen them win anything 5) They are also wonderful people. Imagine coming on here and insulting another poster's family. Disgraceful and embarrassing. ...
  Steve Brown in Thiago torments languid Blues with impressive hat-trick
• Nicolas, if you want a true fullback in his original position, be aware that Rohl has never started a game at RB in his entire professional career according to Transfermarkt. As to whether Patto qualifies... well, that's a matter of opinion. ...
  Mike Gaynes in Thiago torments languid Blues with impressive hat-trick
• Jamie @ 55, the red troll. You are definitely a Koppite, but don't feel embarrassed at outing yourself as you managed to keep the pretence going for almost a week. I imagine it was the delirium of Everton getting soundly beaten and Cody scoring what looked like a winner was just too much to control. "There are no excuses for getting smashed at home by Brentford" - the glee and delight with which you wrote that suggests you really enjoyed the moment. Almost the same relish with which you wrote last week that Everton would NEVER win the Premier league again, it is absolute madness to think we will win the FA Cup, and Uncle Bill was a decent old sort. But, be careful. I don't want you to turn all Brody in Homeland and get brainwashed into believing you are an actual blue. Keep checking into the dark side every day. ...
  Steve Brown in Thiago torments languid Blues with impressive hat-trick
• Mark #128 I don’t see that as an offensive approach honestly. Two full backs that cant make harm going forward and the slowest centre back in in the league paired with his aging buddy is not offensive from my point of view. If that’s the defense that worked this season its because before injuries and afcon he had more talent upfront to rely on and find goals. We probably had no plan B because we are depleted actually; so it was a loosable game anyway of course. That’s why I would have gone with patterson at least at RB and have a true fullback in his original position. As Kieran Kinsella said, Hill Dickinson dimension pitch is much bigger than Goodison, and all that does is exposes Keane’s lack of pace and give rivals an oportunity to kill us on the break. Keane has done ok this season but without gana and ndiaye I think getting Patterson (or Even rohl) at RB and obrien at CB would be good at home....
  Nicolas Piñon in Thiago torments languid Blues with impressive hat-trick