Colour me totally unsurprised. The gist of the story has been in circulation for years. Anyone who cares enough will already know, anybody else won’t care either way. File under International Break filler.

I told Tw to back Barry for top goalscorer i’ve backed him at 100 2 1.

66 2 1. 50 2 1 today .

Barry i said in 2 seasons he would be in the top 3 strikers i was wrong he’s already in there now.

Barry right now is absolute full of confidence not just scoring but he is bullying centre halves all over the pitch he is a strong man he takes whacks gets up and smiles at them ..

I read on TW people saying lets hope he gets through to january and we can someone else in ha ha .no one will take his place i will tell you this man is the real deal and he knows it .

I’ve worked with top sportsmen and women and when they get there confidence up they go like Peacocks itgives them something different enjoy the ride because if Barry stays fit we just might have some silverware coming our way .

Would have got him in his prime, a massive slip and poor management from the club.

I’d be more worried if we were not making the chances, it’s been our problem ever since dyche, seems we are doing alot better .

Was it the same agent as balogun?

I recall an interview with him where he said he had worked hard on his game over summer. I was impressed with that rather than lounging on a beach.

Although it wasn’t clear exactly what he was working on, I think you can see evidence in aspects of his play, that have improved, especially his positional awareness in the box. That’s why he gets chances.

The other thing that I think improves him is he looks happier, no doubt getting some confidence from knowing he contributes, and from playing week in week out (by necessity) rather than being alternate with Beto. Last year, he looked like a fish out of water but now, he comes across as more settled, more at ease with himself and with a better relationship with his team mates who might previously have wondered whether he had much use. I don’t think he’ll ever be skilful or rifling in shots from long range, but this version will do.

Actually, I expect at least 16 goals from Barry. Last season, he scored 8 in 38 matches, though he was constantly rotating with Beto. Barry is on the right track. At his previous clubs, he always needed a year to really get going. Hopefully, it will be the same for us now.

Yes, at the moment we are still somewhat lacking a goal threat from midfield and the wings.

Without a doubt, he’s #1 in the Prem in "Big Chances Missed", double the next guy after him. Which goes with his being 2nd only to Haaland in x/G.

But he’s not the only one contributing to our terrible conversion rate.

Disappointing to hear that, great keeper, liked watching him, safe and solid between the sticks.

Ahhhh.

Its the stability word back

You think he would’ve kept West Ham up?

It’s a great pity that we didn’t sign him because he was a very good ‘keeper but it’s no use crying over spilt milk.

Once again, we missed out on an absolute gem because of unprofessional behaviour by our club officials. When will it end?

I’d send Jack back, surely there’s younger players available to loan out there who’d not cost us £300k per week.
Sofiane Diop is out of contract at Nice in the summer & well worth a punt. Left winger & 2 goals/3 assists in 10 games this season.

Totally agree about Barry, being a lone striker is very hard graft and he’s finally getting to grips with the pace of the premier League. He’s worked hard.

We all have to be a little red-faced with the form of Barry. After all he was brought in as a striker and although he is no Alan Shearer you cannot argue with his goals output of late.

Okay, we know he will hit a dry spot again and everyone will be getting on his case but the fact is he is our only target man and if he is left out it means changing tactics which may or may not work.

Certainly we have to hope he avoids injury until January when they may be then in a position to consolidate the attack force.

Ironically he has improved since Jack has been out of the team. He seems better suited to a faster approach play. What to do with Jack ? In the 10 position ? Bench player ? but I’m chuffed for Thierno. He is a trier, he is frustrating at times but he is getter better and us growing in confidence UTFT’S

He is doing a terrific job and so many games he has managed has made him pragmatic rather than adventurous, but the team are doing very well at the moment and there should be no undercurrent of replacing him. The club needs stability on the pitch and David can do that. The future will bring a new manager but for the moment he should have our full support.

Rocco.

You can look it that way, and you can say another striker might not have Been in the right place at the right time to miss them chances.

You can also say we as a team are making the chances, Barrys part of the team, so playing a part too.

Hes on track to double at least is tally from his first season so if he does, that’s major progress.

Pretty good gameweek overall!
United in bottom 3, Everton 6th, and Barry with a brace plus top xG threat in the PL!

Wise words from someone who knows the manager and the club inside out— I heard his wise words walking down the stairs of the Upper Bullens Road stand after another loss when Mike Walker was manager — he was telling me that “ Mike will turn it round” I told him he would be gone before Christmas. Barry is entitled to his opinion but because he is an ex footballer doesn’t mean he is right and let’s be honest he’s hardly likely to criticise him is he?

It’s not even Christmas!!!

You get no medals in November mate .

I’m happy with how things are going at the moment, but there’s a long way to go, and of course Moyes deserve credit for how it’s going, but don’t book the open top bus just yet !!

Utd may fancy giving David another go Dave.

An expert in avoiding relegation.

Not so much in the trophy department

You think we would have got relegated if Moyes was not the manager last couple of seasons.

I think we would have got European football last season if he was not the manager.

Horses for courses

Even the hairy arse centre halfs do it now Dave.

Embarrassing

I totally agree. Moyes should be congratulated. Without him we would probably be playing West Ham. It’s really disappointing that TFG won’t, by the sound of it, back him with new signings in January and a new contract, which he certainly deserves. If, like me, you read comments it’s been interesting to see that all those that usually complain about Moyes, are noticeable by their absence. It’s about time they showed some support rather than their usual whining about Moyes…. COYB

His movement off the ball and positioning is a stark contrast to last season. Much improved and long may it continue.

Wise words from someone who knows the Club and the manager inside out. Not that will stop criticisms from those expecting a limited number of players to perform like Barcelona every week! Moyes should be congratulated for taking the team up to sixth in the table despite the numerous handicaps which he has to overcome.

He can only keep scoring, that’s what he was bought to do, it’s not like we make a multitude of goal chances for him.

They all miss good chances, just watch match of the day each week, in fact it makes you wonder often why some of them are paid

a kings ransom every season.

With his build he’s never going to be great with the ball at his feet, his height is his main asset.

He’s also bound to improve if he’s still first choice and gets to play most games.

Maybe so Mark — I’ll betcha they won’t go for our, now, brilliant manager!

I’m well used to Liverpool players going over the top to every decision that goes against them John — even bleedin’ throw ins but that performance by the Villa player – Jesus if his mam was watching that she’d have had a heart attack!

We convert 6.2% of our goalscoring opportunities. This means only 7 teams have a worse conversion rate than we do. Our center-forward plays a significant role in this; Barry has improved, but he is still squandering quite a few clear-cut chances at the moment.

I like most Everton fans want him to succeed and every time he scores and we win his improvement will be highlighted by the fans but every time he doesn’t score his flaws will be highlighted by plenty of fans too. I think at times I see that improvement then his very amateurish ball control comes into view and I wonder if there is a player there or not— time will tell but if he keeps scoring his ability won’t really worry anyone too much.

He also chased over to their centre half on the left touchline level with their penalty area in the 93rd minute to block his clearance. Committment.

I noticed he seems to have gained upper body strength Si,a lot more robust in the challenge.

He also has a very good leap on him,any decent cross to the back post he invariably wins it,missed a few good headed chances this season by hitting the keeper with powerful headers.

More will go in as he learns direction to go with the power.

His hold up play has improved as has his one touch laying off of the ball,still a long way to go but definite improvement.

I think we have a player on our hands as he progresses.

The obvious yard stick is the goals.Only 3 centre forwards in front of him in the current scoring list.

One cost £125 million,another would sell for £150 million minimum if put up for transfer.

The never ending fan patience will be needed.

The assessment that Dewesbury Hall is below the bracket of Foden & Palmer is totally honest, whilst you could add a couple more over the top in Eze & Rogers, never mind the class of player like Bellingham.

That highlights the task in hand for any manager of everton when playing a top side.

Dewesbury Hall is probably our best footballer in terms of ability, fitness, and professionalism. Branthwaite & Pickford fall into the mix, but plenty dont. Garner is an efficient user of the ball, but a game winner is probably an exception rather than a rule.

So where does it leave Everton? It leaves us desperately hoping that the young players can kick on into that bracket of Dewesbury Hall, and that we can keep the better players at the club (not sold, not injured, not declining with age).

That feels challenging as id expect Branthwaite to move on.

The hope that Everton could fast track the process by competiting more aggressively in the transfer market, was brutally exposed last summer.

He also ‘bounced’ one of their centre backs in a chase for the ball (another thing left out of the rubbish MotD coverage of the game, which just analysed what we ‘got away with’).

He still doesn’t always look totally coordinated but he certainly seems to be learning how to use his strength effectively, which is key to being effective in the Prem.

At the game on Friday I thought we did actually start quite well and Coventry were not in it at all for the first 20 minutes, reduced to hopeful long balls. Problem was we started to get really sloppy and Coventry’s confidence grew and grew as we simply squandered possession time after time. It took them scoring to seemingly get the players to find their focus again.

I’ve seen some remarks against Armstrong’s performance but I thought where he led the way was always looking to turn and exploit any space he had been gifted whenever he was receiving the ball. It didn’t always pay off but it kept Coventry ‘honest’.

In comparison, I thought our biggest let down for an hour was James Garner who just seemed to be coasting and not trying anything technically demanding at all when in possession. Yes, he had defensive duties but he also needs to ignite some of the offensive stuff otherwise the opposition can just double up on those players who are carrying all the creative workload.

Obviously we want Everton players to feel they can get international recognition here, and Picks, Branthwaite, Garner et al show that is true, BUT not a fan of how heads have been turned in the past. To be fair KDH is probably beyond that, having done the Chelsea thing already.
There’s also the injury risk we can do without. We’ll need the players fresh for the next few games epecially.

Trouble is I’m not sure I’ve got 19 yrs left in me to wait

Certainly his positioning is much improved but also such things as his pass to KDH to set up his goal. Seems also to starting to direct his headers better and looks a little more stable. More to come from the lad, I think.

His positioning is much improved and that’s half the job of a decent CF. UTT.

Betcha they’ll be in for Fabregas in this next three weeks Dave.

The irony is Dave, that Spurs player who got his Achilles raked by that dirty Leeds get had every right to complain but got less than some of these frauds that roll over at the slightest touch.

You didn’t see the reaction when McCallister reacted to the Arsenal player savagely butting him Dave?

I’m trying to imagine someone carrying on like that in The Sunday League in the 80s and 90s.

I’m the same Dave.

It’s embarrassing now.

They’ve no shame.

That roll over and over and over again by the Villa player Manambi(?) in the United game must be the most embarrassing one ever, deserved a yellow card or a nomination for best actor award.

The way this league is looking this year, huge opportunity to get us in Europe.

Yes we know the squad is thin and we are bound to have some injuries & suspensions, but even a couple of loans in January could give us a few more options & cover.

Come back from 2 down three times in a couple of weeks now.

Definitely fighting for the manager, just not good enough.