The Football.....

[ianrauk]

You may do the same and visit the other fans forums and whilst I have not experienced any hassle at White Hart Lane (although we haven't been there for some time) there are two forums that are utterly vile and that's Fighting Cock & Red and White Kop.

Some knowledgable people on them both but sadly diluted by foul mouthed morons who genuinely seem to have hatred in their DNA.

RedCafe has it's moments but is generally ok. Blue Moon is pretty sensible as is Gooners World.

CFC Chat linked off the back of the CFC site can be dire to be fair - I tend to stick to The Shed End which seems to mostly behave itself.

But Spuds & Scousers are bitter and twisted on their forums for some reason.

Can't imagine ever visiting another clubs forum.. god no.
I was on Jax's CFC chat site for many, many years going right back to the late 90's when he started it. I am still registered and pop in now and again. But since the overhaul a few years back, very little. And some Cycle Chat members think people get a hard time on cycling forums..HA!!!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Can't imagine ever visiting another clubs forum.. god no.
I was on Jax's CFC chat site for many, many years going right back to the late 90's when he started it. I am still registered and pop in now and again. But since the overhaul a few years back, very little. And some Cycle Chat members think people get a hard time on cycling forums..HA!!!

Yes - ought to bring in the warning card system over here (in some sections).

I love visiting other forums esp' after we have beaten their team - I get a sadistic pleasure out of their wallowing in misery.

KTBFFH

 

[cuberider]

Paul Lamberts gone

 

[Piemaster]

Paul Lamberts gone

Having seen him on the touchline last night I reckon he was expecting it.
Not the first manager to be sacked after losing at the KC Stadium either.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Paul Lamberts gone

Just seen that. QPR, anyone?

 

[Roadhump]

Yes - ought to bring in the warning card system over here (in some sections).

I love visiting other forums esp' after we have beaten their team - I get a sadistic pleasure out of their wallowing in misery.

KTBFFH

Well there you go! Quite galling to get to the 89th minute having defended very well and could easily have been 1 up (if not for a combination of excellent goalkeeping and Lukaku's leaden left foot) away at Chelsea, only to blow it at the final hurdle ......that didn't surprise me one bit, as a Toffee it's usually a case of how rather than if......but on the whole quite encouraging for us, 6 weeks ago you would have walloped us 5 or 6 nil, so big picture and all that - no wallowing, just philosophical , as for Chelsea I think the title is in the bag for yiz

 

[ianrauk]

Well there you go! Quite galling to get to the 89th minute having defended very well and could easily have been 1 up (if not for a combination of excellent goalkeeping and Lukaku's leaden left foot) away at Chelsea, only to blow it at the final hurdle ......that didn't surprise me one bit, as a Toffee it's usually a case of how rather than if......but on the whole quite encouraging for us, 6 weeks ago you would have walloped us 5 or 6 nil, so big picture and all that - no wallowing, just philosophical , as for Chelsea I think the title is in the bag for yiz

Excellent goalkeeping from both keepers. Tim Howard is an awesome keeper. Up there with the very best.

 

[AndyRM]

 

[Roadhump]

Excellent goalkeeping from both keepers. Tim Howard is an awesome keeper. Up there with the very best.

And yet he hasn't been at his best this season. Many of our fans were critical of Martinez for reinstating him last night because Robles has done quite well when standing in. To have Cech and Courtois competing for the keeper's slot is incredible though.

 

[Roadhump]

Paul Lamberts gone

Tim Sherwood odds on fave as his replacement

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/aston-villa/next-permanent-manager

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well there you go! Quite galling to get to the 89th minute having defended very well and could easily have been 1 up (if not for a combination of excellent goalkeeping and Lukaku's leaden left foot) away at Chelsea, only to blow it at the final hurdle ......that didn't surprise me one bit, as a Toffee it's usually a case of how rather than if......but on the whole quite encouraging for us, 6 weeks ago you would have walloped us 5 or 6 nil, so big picture and all that - no wallowing, just philosophical , as for Chelsea I think the title is in the bag for yiz

An enjoyable watch. Being as unbiased as I can it was a lopsided match with vast majority of attacking intent by The Blues - prob' shoud have put it to bed in first 30 mins or so.

Extremely well organised defence by The Toffees - maintained shape brilliantly all match. Howard was top-class and was Instrumental in keeping the scoreline so low.

I don't rate Lukaku as any more than 'not bad' and tbh I think you were mad to pay £28m for him.

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Assorted musings:

Our attack was toothless in the box verging on non-existent - looked much like last season, plenty of flair leading up to the box and then no one there when it mattered. Last night there was a big Costa sized hole u-pfront for us - I'd say that with the amount of balls we actually sent into the box that Costa, had he been there, could well have filled his boots last night.

Remy - a pointless signing. Should have shone last night. Waste of space at the very top level..

Cuadrado - def' has something going for him. Direct, takes players on, sends balls in, very pacey with flair - visibly wilted 2/3rds way through which was predictable. I daresay he will improve under the wing of our coaches and physios.

The 'handball' incident was correctly called imo - it was a shoulder not arm incident.

That tool Savage needs shooting - Brana 'incident' was silly but low key. No contact. Savage would not let it go despite the other three BT pundits thinking it was (rightly imo) a yellow. Media ratings matter these days!

Barry deserved to walk - he had been 'at it' all night.

Still a long way to go in the title race and not getting over-excited at this stage. 7 points is bridgeable with 13 to go.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Great news - Hazard has resigned long-term contract. What a gifted player he is.

 

[cuberider]

Just seen that. QPR, anyone?

Good call

 

[Roadhump]

Extremely well organised defence by The Toffees - maintained shape brilliantly all match. Howard was top-class and was Instrumental in keeping the scoreline so low.

I don't rate Lukaku as any more than 'not bad' and tbh I think you were mad to pay £28m for him.

Agree about the shape, and tbh the longer the game went on the more I thought Chelsea might not find a way through, although as you say Costa might have made a difference. Although Howard made a brilliant save and a few good interceptions, he has come in for some criticism from our lot for his poor punch just before the goal, but not a bad display.

Lukaku's goal to game ratio is very good (except for when he played at Chelsea apparently), he should have scored last night; Cech made a great save but Lukaku shouldn't have given him a chance to do so. A lot of Evertonians would agree he is overpriced, especially when you paid only £4M more for Costa. Lukaku thrives on running at the defence with the ball in front of him rather than having his back to goal which results from our endless slow passing.

The 'handball' incident was correctly called imo - it was a shoulder not arm incident.

I've seen 'em given, might have been harsh had it been given but my heart did miss a beat

That tool Savage needs shooting - Brana 'incident' was silly but low key. No contact. Savage would not let it go despite the other three BT pundits thinking it was (rightly imo) a yellow. Media ratings matter these days!

Barry deserved to walk - he had been 'at it' all night.

Agree Savage is a tool but disagree with you about the incident. Why did he grab McCarthy round the neck and bear hug him? That in itself was well OTT, unless I missed something McCarthy was doing no more or less than any other player involved in the melee. Lack of contact might be some mitigation, but watch again and you will see McCarthy anticipate the head coming in and move his own head away. There was even some suggestion that Branna tried to bite him and rather than an attempt butt it was an attempt bite - maybe he was infected by Suarez!!

Yes, Barry deserved to go, a good player but a liability in terms of bookings.

Still a long way to go in the title race and not getting over-excited at this stage. 7 points is bridgeable with 13 to go.

Can't blame you for guarding against complacency.......Liverpool were celebrating being top of the league at Christmas last season and as Spring got warmer they declared themselves champions, some of them even had shorts printed - cue Stevie Gerrard Slip - just thank your lucky stars you never signed him, it could have been your title he blew......but it's your title

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Paul Lamberts gone

Seemingly that leaves the Premier League with no Scottish managers for the first time in its history