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• Tommy @ 26, in the league there is no margin for error, lose a couple of games that we should be winning and we can drop down into the danger zone quickly. Moyes plus his staff have to pick who they think is our best team for each opponent, I don't suppose they care how old they are. Young inexperienced players are likely to make more mistakes than experienced ones and he knows what he will get from them. I understand your point that if you don't play the youngest players they are not going to develop and your correct, but it's a fine line between success and failure. I think he knows that due to the overall standard of the team if he takes too many risks it will end in tears. I agree with your point that he is a cautious manager but maybe that's the best option at the moment, if we could sign a couple of game changers he might change his tune. I thought all the players had decent games, DH had his usual good game and Barry seems to be developing. Preston are in poor form just now b...
  Raymond Fox in Everton Player Ratings: Hat-trick man Barry is a 9
• While it was great to see us score 4 away from home and dominate for most of the game, lets not forget this was against a weakened and a not very good Championship side. I think what yesterday and Saturday highlighted is that our most talented and influential player is Dewsbury Hall. His pass to Mykolenko to create our 1st goal was absolute class and it was his run and shot that created the 2nd. Nice to see Barry get a hatrick and he has improved from last season but I don't want us to be reliant on him as our main striker. Looking at last nights selections it looks like O,Brien is on his way and provided they can get a decent striker in I would think Beto might be gone this window. I thought Armstrong played well as did Mykolenko, but for me last night again showed up the problems of starting Tarkowski twice he was caught out last night and twice Michael Keane bailed him out. Rohl like O,Brien isn't a full back and looks far more comfortable in a midfield role. Next couple of...
  Brian Harrison in What we learned: Preson North End 0 - 4 Everton
• It was definitely a low intensity game but you can\'t knock the team or the manager for getting the job done well. Especially when we have a history of doing poorly in these type of situations.rnrnWe now have a home tie against a championship side, so need the same intent and attitude. We are all desperate for a cup run and something to shout about.rnrn3/4 quality players would make a massive difference. If Jake goes (I\'m not as upset about this as others, especially if we can get decent money) then a CB definitely needs to come in....
  Liam Mogan in What we learned: Preson North End 0 - 4 Everton
• I\'m with you Ian, Rohl is giving the management a problem here. Spending 15-20m on Munoz or another \'dependable\' type right back is not going to help a team who\'s problem is creating chances, having Myko is already more than enough. And if we do bring someone in, there is going to be very little game time for Rohl in our midfield so his development gets cut. I\'d rather give Rohl the season at right back and keep him in the team.rnrnFor Barry, there is gonna be a decent striker there if we can continue to put it on a plate for him. But his success depends on the creativity in the midfield.rnrnFinally, a solid performance by Tarky and Keane who dealt with everything. I\'m still not seeing how Jake O\' Brien is improving on Tarky, but then again I\'m basing my assessment on objective footballing ability rather than a stick to beat the manager with ...
  Dan Brierley in Everton Player Ratings: Hat-trick man Barry is a 9
• Rather than learning it was more about noticing that football, has got so many different levels. Preston, made seven changes and I think it really showed. It was pleasing to see Everton playing well, but it did at times remind me of a practice match, and I think it’s clear to see that we still need more quality, if we are going to have a successful season. By the way, what has happened to Michael’s match report thread? Keeping things fresh is fine but one of the greatest strengths of “Old Toffeeweb”, was the debates that ensued over a longer thread, Patric, mate....
  Tony Abrahams in What we learned: Preson North End 0 - 4 Everton
• Our transfer window is confusing.rnAll parties agree, Moyes has said it many times, we need to add to this squad, especially as seems likely a couple are going to depart. rnOn the face of it, with increased revenue, we have some SCR headroom. rnWhat was the plan? Who were the targets? rnMoyes suggests we’ve made offers but been outbid..or couldn’t meet valuations. rnIf the plan was to wait until last minute that only works in a buyers market. rnThe fees for Delap, Barcola, Elliott Anderson etc etc, indicate it’s a Sellers market. In this market Ndiaye is worth beyond the £75-80m suggested rnWaiting till last minute probably puts us in cast off saloon and doesn’t improve the team. ...
  Ian Wilkins in What we learned: Preson North End 0 - 4 Everton