Just on my way back from the game. First time at goodison for me. Proper old school ground, wooden decking and seats.
Firstly our support was fantastic. Sung all game. Their support was embarrassing. They made noise about 3 times collectively as a support in the whole game.
They do like whining though.
The game itself was too predictable from our point of view. If we are to play this system then you need quality from the wing backs in the forward areas. I normally criticise PEH and he had a shocking start, but improved as the game went on. I thought him and Skipp were good from a defensive point. But they don't really add anything going forward so with them and 5 defenders we had too many players back. We sat very deep in the first half and basically allowed Everton the ball for some reason.
Lucas, son and Kane were getting in each others way coming central. I'd rather Son and Lucas played out on the touchline. I can't see that happening in Conte's system.
Expect to see wing backs as number 1 priority in January window if we play this system.
Firstly our support was fantastic. Sung all game. Their support was embarrassing. They made noise about 3 times collectively as a support in the whole game.
They do like whining though.
The game itself was too predictable from our point of view. If we are to play this system then you need quality from the wing backs in the forward areas. I normally criticise PEH and he had a shocking start, but improved as the game went on. I thought him and Skipp were good from a defensive point. But they don't really add anything going forward so with them and 5 defenders we had too many players back. We sat very deep in the first half and basically allowed Everton the ball for some reason.
Lucas, son and Kane were getting in each others way coming central. I'd rather Son and Lucas played out on the touchline. I can't see that happening in Conte's system.
Expect to see wing backs as number 1 priority in January window if we play this system.
