Dannie Boy wrote:Well I was only joking about Everton having an easy game and whilst it wasn’t a completely one-sided game, City got the 3 points reasonably comfortable. Still looking like Everton will stay up!!
Yes I know that's what the pulling tongue emoji face is for
Game of two halves.
I'm glad they scored that third goal. As to me that 2nd goal is never a penalty not to any side including my own.
It's completely natural to raise arm when falling down especially backwards. You don't fall down/backwards with your arms pinned to your sides. No way did his hand go to the ball to stop it. Ball went to hand. Ridiculous decision which turned the game. Of course we may well have lost anyway but knows?
This current handball rule is out of control and is not what was originally intended IMO
If Luton win their game in hand we are back in relegation zone.
Chelsea were fortunate to beat Luton and were hanging on in the end after being 3-0 up at one stage before finishing 3-2 but Luton probably deserved more. Elsewhere Everton did themselves no favours being comprehensively beaten by Wolves 3-0 although it could easily have been more!!
Dannie Boy wrote:Chelsea were fortunate to beat Luton and were hanging on in the end after being 3-0 up at one stage before finishing 3-2 but Luton probably deserved more. Elsewhere Everton did themselves no favours being comprehensively beaten by Wolves 3-0 although it could easily have been more!!
Yes terrible performance. They just can't cope without Doucoure.
Maybe you'll start believing me now that relegation is still a very realistic possibility
Forest new manager bounce, Luton are a decent side, 10 man Burnley bit unlucky not to get anything against Villa(a late penalty that was almost blazed over the bar)
It's going to be a lot closer than the majority of people think
Dannie Boy wrote:Of course it’s not going to be easy avoiding relegation but it’s a bit like whether your glass is half full or half empty?
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My point was that, based on previous comments, you and the vast majority of footy fans and bookies (to be fair to you) all thought Everton would just walk comfortably to safety after a few wins.
I just happen to disagree with that notion, I think it will be a close run thing
Dannie Boy wrote:Of course it’s not going to be easy avoiding relegation but it’s a bit like whether your glass is half full or half empty?
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My point was that, based on previous comments, you and the vast majority of footy fans and bookies (to be fair to you) all thought Everton would just walk comfortably to safety after a few wins.
I just happen to disagree with that notion, I think it will be a close run thing
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I don’t think I ever insinuated it was going to be easy, but yesterday’s game aside, Everton had done remarkably well since the points deduction and had showed reason why they should be able to avoid relegation. Of course if yesterday’s performance was a sign of things to come then visits to places like Millwall and Plymouth next season could be on the cards!!
Dannie Boy wrote:Of course it’s not going to be easy avoiding relegation but it’s a bit like whether your glass is half full or half empty?
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My point was that, based on previous comments, you and the vast majority of footy fans and bookies (to be fair to you) all thought Everton would just walk comfortably to safety after a few wins.
I just happen to disagree with that notion, I think it will be a close run thing
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I don’t think I ever insinuated it was going to be easy, but yesterday’s game aside, Everton had done remarkably well since the points deduction and had showed reason why they should be able to avoid relegation. Of course if yesterday’s performance was a sign of things to come then visits to places like Millwall and Plymouth next season could be on the cards!!
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I might be confusing you with the many people who said that EFC would have no relegation worries. But I thought you posted something along those lines. Maybe not.
Since deduction they've won 4 and lost 4 but simply put they've gained no ground in the table whatsoever. They are still 1 point off the drop, as they were, which is worrying when as you say they had such a good run of wins recently. Won 4 on the spin without conceding a goal.
I'm hoping to blame it on a busy Christmas schedule.
However, if you win every other game I'd like to think that eventually you will climb the table
Half a billion squid spent. Three years into their project but only a point above injury/suspension ravaged Tottenham who also lost their greatest ever player just before the season started. Top at xmas, Bottlejob FC is back folks.
Happy New Year to all...
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pharvey wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:08 am
Will Ten Hag even make it to the New Year? 2-1 Forrest, cracking end to 2023!!
Big Boy wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:19 am
They can't keep blaming the coach. It might be something to do with the players not being up to scratch.
-5 goal difference, breaking all sorts of unwanted records, benched Ronaldo, questioning his ability to score goals in his 'system' (Luton have scored more goals than United this season) and requested the signing of Antony for £82 million. Yes, the players aren't performing, but the man's useless. Way, way out of his depth.
I don't trust children. They're here to replace us.
thecolonel wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:56 pm
I see Zorro finally gets a pen awarded against him for persistent shirt pulling in the box. About time too.
I don't trust children. They're here to replace us.
I watched the brief highlights of the Liverpool v Newcastle match from yesterday and whilst there’s no denying Liverpool’s overall supremacy in the match, I just cannot fathom out how VAR did not override the 2nd penalty given to Liverpool. The first penalty (that was saved) was debatable, but the 2nd one was an injustice at the level of Mr Bates vs The Post Office (I’ll post on that separately). The minimum should have been a free kick to Newcastle and a booking for Jota for diving!!
