Everton looked totally out of sorts. They can't seem to even string proper passes. Previously, there was Yak that they could rely on. Now, it's Beckford who is into his first premier league season. Where are the seasoned strikers?
Everton sees itself starting with the best XI in as many seasons. I like the back four except for Neville in right back. I'd really prefer Coleman. Midfield looks strong too while in the final half, Saha is the lone striker.
Everton struggled to clear ball after ball in the first couple of minutes as Blackburn made a tremendous start and with all the impetus, Blackburn took the lead in the 14th minute. It was an unsure moment for Howard who dropped the ball only for the opposition to stab it in. Why? I think bringing in reserve goalkeeper Mucha during the close season might have placed too much pressure on him. Blackburn 1-0 Everton.
After that howler, Everton took the game a little more to Blackburn. But still the opposition held on and kept up their pressure. They are definitely not letting Everton settle into the game. The Toffees looked pretty dis-jointed at this point. Have they truly came out of the pre-season? Poor, poor game.
Everton seemed to be struggling. We need youthful exuberance. Players such as Anichebe or Vaughany. But none of them are on the bench. Moyes replaced ineffective Ossie with Beckford. Actually, the entire team seemed rather ineffective with the way that they are playing. In the 72nd minute, Bily replaced Saha andin 75th minute, Rodwell replaced Felli.
Everton pressed Blackburn within their penalty area but the opposition just hung on. Pienaar looked totally distracted and forlorn.
Junked out match! The players looked totally dis-interested. What is happening to this team? What a horrible start.
Score: Blackburn 1-0 Everton
Scorer: Nil
Assist: Nil
Subs: Beckford, Bily, Rodwell
2 comments:
Yes, we were out of sorts, that much can be agreed!
I think Moyes put out a side that most Evertonians wouldn't have.
Osman always makes a better impact coming off the bench in the last 20 or so mins of a game. Billy should have been on the pitch. We should have possibly started with Beckford up front, I know its a risk but serves the purpose of firing up Saha who hasn't scored for months.
There's alot of hypr regarding Rodwell and Coleman who should have perhaps featured in some way.
Anyways, lets hope it changes today for the Wolves game!!
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Everton is having a horrendous start to the season. I can only hope that it would get better.
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