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• Tony @138,rnIf we look at the subs, they were a downgrade to my eyes?rnGarner was miles of it (understandably) for Hackney. Alcaraz for KDH is a massive step down in keeping the ball and defensive discipline, George became less effective and Johnson looked bright and gave them something to think about going the other way, and Barry for Beto.. well,.. it’s been done to death.rnI usually nod when I read your despairing posts re: the lack of squad use, but this time, I think I actually agreed with the dour one!...
  Chris Davies in Blues ride their luck to chalk up a good opening win
• I see the difference Si, it's what I've been saying all along. Many on here don't though, hence the Dithering Davey comments. In some cases it may well be the player that is doing the dithering, holding out for a better deal....
  Eric Myles in What we learned: Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace
• Rocco 115,rnI agree. But I think a right hand side of JOB, Armstrong and Garner going backwards is pretty strong. And Branthwaite, Norgaard, kbh and George on the left would protect as well as threaten too?rnrnJonathon @116,rnYep! I’d been celebrating watching Everton win on the opening day like a mad man!rnMaybe remove George for Ndiaye. I’m no manager though. I’m just dreaming of an eleven that packs in as many players that I like as possible!...
  Chris Davies in Blues ride their luck to chalk up a good opening win
• What I\'ve learned; (which may only be true for a given value of true on the day)rnrnWho don\'t like 3pts on the opening day.rnrnThere was a swallow and it technically is still summerrnrnThere were holes you could drive a bus through in our Mid Field.rnrnRohl is not a Fullback, he\'s no better than JOB, just poor in different areas.rnrnTarkowski is a bit of a worryrnrnSo is the transfer deadline...and Moyes.rnrnApart from all of that - Sufficient unto the day etc, etc.rn...
  Derek Thomas in What we learned: Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace
• I love Brendan's idea (the pun notwithstanding) for the Abrahams per et fils to do a podcast. Just tell stories, guys. That way legibility wouldn't be an issue, although we Yanks would require occasional subtitles on Dave's comments!...
  Mike Gaynes in Aston Villa set to snatch highly-rated teenager Jake Doughty from Finch Farm
• Eric (29), no-one has ever said Moyes has charge of the actual transfer kitty. What has been proposed (based largely on what DM has said himself) is that all transfers get his seal of approval. Can you see the difference?rnrnI’ve only got OS commentary and highlights to go on, but it sounded like yesterday was a continuation of what became apparent in the pre-season games; there is an increased fluidity when in possession that is eye-catching, but it doesn’t necessarily translate automatically into more goals and a possible consequence is getting caught out more easily in defence.rnrnSo some steps in the right direction and returnees or good belated recruitment may sort out the prevalent issues.rnrnLike Tony, my biggest worry is how much further the manager can loosen his vice-like grip trying to ‘control’ risk. His comments after the match were too reminiscent of a mind-set that really struggles to accept ‘good enough is old / experienced enough’. I want him to...
  Si Cooper in What we learned: Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace