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• Anyone else thinking McNeil is a better option than Brennan Johnson?...
  Jeff Armstrong in Player Ratings: Mykolenko outstanding in defensive masterclass
• Jeff @54, you are correct. The future does look better than the past. And we still got a point at Spurs, who have bigger problems....
  Joe McMahon in Defensive masterclass but Everton were toothless in attack
• I thought he might have brought Beto on after an hour for the tiring Barry... Oh, oh, he cant!I agree, Moyes didn't use his full complement of subs but all the moaners are the same ones who were complaining about the lack of getting in forwards 10 days ago. This failure to sneak this game 1-0 is the result of that transfer calamity and will continue to hurt us all season.I get the frustration, I feel it too. I was happy with a point, we never win there. Look at the cash they have spent, I would be livid if I supported them.Beat Ipswich next week, with Hackney and Grealish on from the start as this helps Dewsbury-Hall to link up, and it will be a promising start. We're often on 1 or 2 points by this stage; I am unusually optimistic....
  Ray Jacques in Defensive masterclass but Everton were toothless in attack
• Good solid 0-0 away performance.Brennan Johnson is going to make those runs and get in space in the box and on the end of things. His luck will change, if you want to win the raffle, you need to buy a ticket... and that is his game. Spurs were high intensity and we stood firm. Ending up with double their xG is a good sign away from home. There were too many long balls and Pickford with more than his fair share. Our press was good at times and when their keeper gave it to Dewsbury-Hall right in the middle of their goal, he could have done better. Barry got another good header which could have easily gone in -- the goalkeeper got lucky: it hit him in the face. He also ran himself ragged, putting in quite a shift. That Barry header came from a great run from George beating his man, getting to the byline and putting in a great cross. He really will bring some great moments this season. 12 shots to their 14 and we had 3 on target to their 2; o...
  Steve Jones in Defensive masterclass but Everton were toothless in attack
• After a shaky start, where they couldn't string two passes together, they grew into the game and had the better chances, which Dewsbury-Hall, Barry and Johnson couldn't take.It was definitely a cagey game with them under pressure, despite having a strong squad, whereas we were happy to stay tight for a 0-0, or sneak a 1-0 win.I'd have changed Armstrong and Johnson for Grealish and Hackney. I thought George had the beating of his man, and Johnson offers nothing like that threat, but has the higher credible goals on his CV. And to be honest, he should have got the winner. He had time for a touch and shot.A word on Dewsbury-Hall: I think he is a good player, but can be hot or cold. He can finish brilliantly, like at Palace, or create a lovely 1-2, but he can then lose it with some scruffy play. He plays with risk, but isn't pure silky South American type that never loses the ball. He is a class below England in my opinion.Rohl picked up his injury vs...
  Ian Bennett in Defensive masterclass but Everton were toothless in attack
• I don\'t get to many games, but someone dropped out at the last minute and I was \"lucky\" enough to get his ticket.Michael\'s player ratings are pretty much spot on for me. Most of those around me agreed that Mykolenko was the standout player for the full 90. George was a liability in that first 20 minutes, so Mykolenko was single-handedly fending off Spurs who targeted that flank.For me, Rohl needs to start on the right ahead of Maitland-Niles and Johnson needs some time on the bench. Hackney should probably start the next one instead of young Armstrong. Other than that, the team picks itself....
  Duncan McDine in Player Ratings: Mykolenko outstanding in defensive masterclass