QuoteCould have done better for the goal Everton conceded against Liverpool, according to the BBC's live updates:
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Could have done better for the goal Everton conceded against Liverpool, according to the BBC's live updates:
That was harsh, he was a bit flat footed. He was really good overall. Good couple of surges forward, put the foot in, always available, countless interceptions, one really excellent through ball and think it was his tackle that led to Lukaku's equaliser also. Could have scored a winner at the very end but was bottled up.
Yeah that is a bit harsh. Particularly since the Everton defence decided Coutinho could have Doctor Who levels of time and space from a corner.
Ou-est le Centre George Pompidou?
I thought he should have done better for that goal myself.
No matter, Andy Hunter in the Guardian referred to him with that adjective I think we all crave is more frequently attached to James.
while the commanding James McCarthy was a comparative veteran at 23 in central midfield.
James might have done a bit better, like stand on the goal line and not behind it, but there was no way of stopping the shot unless he had just happened to place himself in the line of fire before the ball was struck.
It usually follows that if an opposing player is allowed space and time to collect the ball unopposed and set up a shot from 5 metres out, that he's a hot favourite to score with a well struck shot.
I thought he was anticipating a ball back across and was ready to step out towards a ball across. I don't think he expected the ball to go where it did, as quickly as it did. Still, should have done better. Like a lot of the defending in that game! Great game.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
I don't think the slow motion replays do him any favours as it makes it look as though he has time to readjust. I wouldn't blame him at all really. For those who haven't seen it....
Last edited by DeLorean; 25/11/2013 at 3:32 PM.
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SkStu described his performance against Stoke as "imperious". Can you elaborate a bit Stu? I thought he was really excellent against Liverpool as well, real progress from the "neat and tidy" we were getting slightly bored of. The Roy Keane factor??
Never one for hyperbole, I think "imperious" was understating McCarthy's performance....(perhaps I got carried away)
Seriously, he was excellent from what I recall. He played deep with Barry and Osman was the more attacking of the midfield trio. That said, McCarthy did get forward when the situation allowed for it. There was one moment when he linked up excellently with Lukaku and played a one two with him, receiving the return and trying a placed shot from the left side off his left peg which had Begovic beat but went perhaps a yard wide of the near post.
That said, again, he simply did the simple things well. He linked up defense and the wide players with great effect and always providing an outlet for players. He reminded me of a metronome, just kept on ticking things over. He was one of the main reasons that Everton were so relentless going forward, he just kept pushing them forward. He wasn't alone. The Everton display from 1-11 was phenomenal against an admittedly toothless team.
Defensively he was solid making a few interceptions though Barry probably stood out more with tackles and covering. It is his decision making and doing the simple things that impresses me most about him. In that respect he really is like a young Roy Keane - hopefully he can add that Keane dynamism to his game over time.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
Just gotten the imprint of Fellaini's size 102s on the back of his thigh, but he's OK to continue. Everton bossing the game but goalless. United have been throwing in heavy challenges all night.
edit: Coleman just chopped down by Valencia and United pay the price for their robustness. Coleman and McCarthy both heavily involved in the move that led to Everton's goal
Last edited by Charlie Darwin; 04/12/2013 at 8:28 PM.
McCarthy was immense in the first 20 minutes of the game and was excellent for the remainder. One poor touch in the attacking third in the second half that United almost scored from was the only error I can recall. The Irish team will be built around him in two years time.
I thought Coleman had a poor enough first half especially going forward but was far better in the second, attacking well and defending heroically at times.
Charlie, I thought Everton rode their luck at times would you agree? United had some great chances but Everton, as you said, bossed things. It was a strange game that way.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
I only saw the first half in patches because I was working, but watching it back on MOTD they certainly gave up a lot of chances, which hasn't been typical of recent years, but in the second half they looked quite comfortable barring a couple of great chances for United. I'd put that down to the fact they're still adjusting from Moyes' defensive style to Martinez's attacking style. I think they will get better with players like Jagielka and Distin (and hopefully Duffy) becoming great front-foot defenders.
The contrast was very interesting. It was very much like the game at Goodison last year, where Moyes' side were very conservative but breaking with speed and accuracy, whereas the opposition were controlling the ball and creating space with pressure. The only constant was Moyes.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
The Everton fans love James.
http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/th...arthy/page109?
I wish there were also Colemaniacs on there.
No Somos muchos pero estamos locos.
Coleman's no longer the new kid on the block. His popularity and position as a firm fan-favourite is already well-established.
Interesting, the last 3 games James has been getting great reviews, I haven't seen enough of Everton to comment in those 3 games, but it all sounds very promising, but i've heard similar before.
If he continues on this, we should bear the fruits in the March friendlies.
This is one aspect I don't think he has, I think he is a confidence player and feeds off those around him.this is the kid who will have the head for it when the chips are down.
Last edited by paul_oshea; 05/12/2013 at 11:50 AM.
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And I really love your knockers,I'm a labourer by day,
I **** up all me pay,Watching footy on TV,
Just feed me more VB,Just pour my beer,And get my smokes, And go away
Match Choice is repeated on Sky Sports 3 at 13:30. I'm at work so can't access the actual match choice via the red button option. I've just set the programme to record and hopefully United Everton will be the default game. Probably not though if it's decided by the most entertaining match though which I think it is.
Were these online reviews or actual ones we can take seriously?
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