COLUMNIST KEN BUCKLEY
From my seat: Chelsea (SF1)
By Ken Buckley : 09/01/2008 : 
Comments (38) :
2-1 down at half time and all to play for.
In a game that dredged every emotion possible in a football match saw us come away gutted to lose another injury-time goal to a moment of madness.
Comments (38) : After a short attacking start to the game from the Blues, Chelsea took control, mainly through the performance of Obi Mikel taking control of the middle third, ably assissted by Ballack and Cole, which allowed them to pass and move and interchange positions to the extent that our heroes were always going to be defenders.
How well they did with last-ditch tackles, blocks and a good chunk of luck aided by the lack of finishing power from Chelsea. On 25 minutes though no-one took responsibility for Shaun-W Phillips and being afforded all the time in the world he curled a delightful shot around Howard and into the net.
I feared the worst such was the intensity of attacking from the home side but with more tackles, blocks and generally throwing bodies in the way we made half-time without further punishment.
During that first half our attackes could best be described as sporadic with most of them being broken up by Mikel who in turn pushed Chelsea on to us again. At half-time lots of us Blues would have taken 1-0 as the full-time score.
The second half started as the first had ended and I feared the worst again, but then a turning point, with just ten minutes gone, Obi Mikel lunged at Neville and was promptly red carded. My spirits rose; their chief orchestrator gone and down to ten. The Blues responded and took advantage of the situation and started passing the ball about.
We were putting them under pressure now and that pressure paid off when from a Faddy free kick that went beyond the far post for Yobo to put it back into the mix and the Yak hit it with such venom that it almost uprooted the net.The Shed exploded and it was the blue of Everton being waved.
I thought we might just nick it now and nearly did when the Yak (who had come to life after his goal) produced an exquisite back heel that put Faddy in, he avoided the lunge of Carvalho, from an acute angle he shot across the keeper and hit the base of the far post. (should he have looked up and played the unmarked Cahill in?) That could have sealed it for us.
However we continued to press until those familiar last five minutes, we went deep,. Chelsea sensed this and pushed again, we were then back to blocks, takles and throwing bodies in.
Into injury time... a draw I thought... but no: A high ball was looped across our six-yard box, from my seat I waited for Howard to claim but he stayed on his line. I saw SWP rise with Lescott and plant the ball in the corner. I later learned it was Lescott own-goal. Who was to blame for that? Yet another moment of madness.
Overall I thought we were lucky to keep it to a one-goal margin considering the Chelsea pressure up to the 55th minute. I then thought we were a little unlucky not to clinch it against a disrupted and man-short Chelsea.
Looking at our performance, I thought it showed there is still a gulf between us and the top three ? especially in terms of squad. Both teams had key players missing but it was us that suffered the worst. Faddy continues to frustrate me as he shows in flashes what a player he could be if only it was consistent.
Cahill loses a lot of effectiveness when asked to play orthodox midfield but looked a lot better in the second half when the manager pushed AJ wide and allowed him to play further forward, he was instrumental in the build up to Lescott's near equaliser on the death.
My Man of the Match was Carsley who was kicked,trod on and barged but he never shirked a thing.
I think the second leg will be a tough ask but a Goodison night match, a full house and who knows, maybe our name is on the cup! UP THE BLUES
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moyes as a great 11 first team squad with anichebe and vaughan on the bench, having two or three of the top players out the team are second class, we have nobody who can step and replace theses players, i would get rid of mcfadden asap his contribution is at times useless and let graveson go back to celtic
Well written as always, Ken.
Special mention must go to the away support who were phenomenal throughout. I sat there too waiting for Howard to come out and snaffle it, but no. Our customary mistake against the Sky4 strikes again!
Special mention must go to the away support who were phenomenal throughout. I sat there too waiting for Howard to come out and snaffle it, but no. Our customary mistake against the Sky4 strikes again!
if we?re honest, we were outplayed until that sending off
we outplayed them for about 20 minutes and then they took over the game at the death. Overall, they were far better than
can?t believe SWP outjumped lescott - disgraceful that one
we outplayed them for about 20 minutes and then they took over the game at the death. Overall, they were far better than
can?t believe SWP outjumped lescott - disgraceful that one
Why or why did we sit back in the last twenty, when it was patently obvious that we should have been pushing forward and take the game to Chelsea.
There back three had tons of time to play the ball between them and we invited more pressure, a goal to Chelsea was inevitable albeit it came very late.
I agree with Doug, McFadden spent most of his time complaining to the ref about being slightly nudged or bumped. I dont think he produces much for everton and if we could get 4m, maybe this could go towards another Pienaar type player.
The return leg will be interesting without Yobo and Yakubu, even with Mikel back I dont think we have the depth to beat a team missing Terry, Lampard + more. I hope I get to eat my words.
There back three had tons of time to play the ball between them and we invited more pressure, a goal to Chelsea was inevitable albeit it came very late.
I agree with Doug, McFadden spent most of his time complaining to the ref about being slightly nudged or bumped. I dont think he produces much for everton and if we could get 4m, maybe this could go towards another Pienaar type player.
The return leg will be interesting without Yobo and Yakubu, even with Mikel back I dont think we have the depth to beat a team missing Terry, Lampard + more. I hope I get to eat my words.
Thanks Ken, pretty fair report i’d say.
Once again i thought we missed Osman. And McFadden isnt a fair replacement for either Pienaar or Arteta. id take the money and re-invest asap on him. Hes had enough chances and very rarely pleases us.
Can wait for the return leg!! We’ll be forced to play 4-5-1, which will make the most of both AJ and Cahill. And with Arteta and Osman back we have evry chance of going through!
Once again i thought we missed Osman. And McFadden isnt a fair replacement for either Pienaar or Arteta. id take the money and re-invest asap on him. Hes had enough chances and very rarely pleases us.
Can wait for the return leg!! We’ll be forced to play 4-5-1, which will make the most of both AJ and Cahill. And with Arteta and Osman back we have evry chance of going through!
It’s a long time since I felt moved to shout at my TV all the way from Canada!!!! Given the fact that we were missing key players I as delighted to see AJ used as forward cum midfield chase so that even with Yak looking totally out of it until he scored we made some attempt to defend from the front...everyone chased and harried...except McFadden...the focus of most of my verbal abuse. as the game went on I was drawn to watch what he was doing or not doing especially when he didn’t have the ball....the answer was hardly nothing...rarely chasing back and covering an attacking midfielder marauding down our left side. No wonder JL gets better each game he plays there, it’s because when McFadden plays he gets no help at all. As the game went on I was desperately hoping that DM would see this (how could he not) and once we were level get him off and put Valente on to play with more cover. Even when McFadded did something useful...got to the bye line and tried to score from an impossible angle with Timmy waiting to put the ball acrpss the line form 2 inches out AAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!
When will DM see that JM is USELESS??? Such a pity given the outstanding performance of everyone else. Just hoping that the away goal will be the difference in 2 weeks.COTB
When will DM see that JM is USELESS??? Such a pity given the outstanding performance of everyone else. Just hoping that the away goal will be the difference in 2 weeks.COTB
Thanks Ken, pretty fair report i’d say.
Once again i thought we missed Osman. And McFadden isnt a fair replacement for either Pienaar or Arteta. id take the money and re-invest asap on him. Hes had enough chances and very rarely pleases us.
Can wait for the return leg!! We’ll be forced to play 4-5-1, which will make the most of both AJ and Cahill. And with Arteta and Osman back we have evry chance of going through!
Once again i thought we missed Osman. And McFadden isnt a fair replacement for either Pienaar or Arteta. id take the money and re-invest asap on him. Hes had enough chances and very rarely pleases us.
Can wait for the return leg!! We’ll be forced to play 4-5-1, which will make the most of both AJ and Cahill. And with Arteta and Osman back we have evry chance of going through!
Actually I thought MacFadden had a decent second half.
Am I the only one?
Am I the only one?
My above comment was ridiculous. I should get of Mcfadden’s back. Not likely to track any defender’s seeing as he is a striker, and a winger at a push. He had a good game, was certainly not the worst man on the pitch and hit the post from the tightest possible angle. He carried the ball forward in when we needed to relieve a bit of pressure and probably needs a game or two to settle. Also got to say the goal was Howard’s fault not Lescott’s. I’ll just stay in Canada shall I?
You know what Murph prepare to be slated but I thought he played well second half too.
To all those people saying why did we sit back and let them come unto us - simple fact is Chelsea are a class team and would do that to any other team at home. 10 men or not. They’ve got great players in every position so I think 2.1 was a great result.
To all those people saying why did we sit back and let them come unto us - simple fact is Chelsea are a class team and would do that to any other team at home. 10 men or not. They’ve got great players in every position so I think 2.1 was a great result.
I thought Faddy had his moments (eg. setting up lescoot at the death). Is it just me or does anyone else thinks he plays better away from Goodison? I think that at home he senses the crowd always being on the verge of having a dig.
He should track back better as noted by a few other correspondents.....
He should track back better as noted by a few other correspondents.....
Good article.
I thought that we looked very shaky in the first half but improved in the second half albiet after the sending off. I think the fact that we are a goal down going into the second leg will let us play our more natural game as we proved in the last twenty minutes of last nights game that we are no good when it comes to trying to just settled for a draw.
The support was great last night and I think it’ll be fantastic in two weeks at Goodison and that might be the little bit of extra that’ll see us though.
I thought that we looked very shaky in the first half but improved in the second half albiet after the sending off. I think the fact that we are a goal down going into the second leg will let us play our more natural game as we proved in the last twenty minutes of last nights game that we are no good when it comes to trying to just settled for a draw.
The support was great last night and I think it’ll be fantastic in two weeks at Goodison and that might be the little bit of extra that’ll see us though.
Very fair. I still have hope we could turn it around. I am worried that we will have no real predatory goal scorer in the team when we really need someone to snatch a goal from thin air. Yak will be sorely missed - he is so excellent at pulling a goal out of nowhere.
I Agree that Cahill needs to play in front of midfield to be effective, but I’m not conviced as to who plays upfront with him.
One thing for sure is that Moyes is going to have a tactical nightmare getting the balance right in order to simply have a chance of matching a Chelsea who have one foot in the door.
And Mcfadden, not sure if offloading yet is a good idea. He did look frustrated and still can’t seem to pick the pass at the right time.
I Agree that Cahill needs to play in front of midfield to be effective, but I’m not conviced as to who plays upfront with him.
One thing for sure is that Moyes is going to have a tactical nightmare getting the balance right in order to simply have a chance of matching a Chelsea who have one foot in the door.
And Mcfadden, not sure if offloading yet is a good idea. He did look frustrated and still can’t seem to pick the pass at the right time.
Like Dave Cooper, I spent the the match screaming at McFadden, who was by far our poorest player. I think he is useless and he usually makes the wrong choice which is his biggest fault for me. He shoots when he should pass, passes when he should shoot and dribbles when he should pass or cross.
He gives the ball away very cheaply and can be relied on to get caught in possession and not track back and regain possession.
I would sell him as soon as possible for any sort of price and give one of the kids a chance.
He gives the ball away very cheaply and can be relied on to get caught in possession and not track back and regain possession.
I would sell him as soon as possible for any sort of price and give one of the kids a chance.
In the absense of others anyone else think Lescott would make a good makeshift left midfielder with Baines/Valente slotting in at LB.
I do also happen to think Mcfadden had a reasonable game last night good going forward awful tracking back but hey its a game of strength and weaknesses and balance.
I do also happen to think Mcfadden had a reasonable game last night good going forward awful tracking back but hey its a game of strength and weaknesses and balance.
Lol dave cooper
I thought McFadden had one of his better games and is always going to be a frustrating player. It was a pity he went for glory with an impossible near post angle shot than the easy square ball to a waiting Cahill. That said why did not Moyes use substitutions earlier on aginst a ten-man Chelsea? It would have least given them something to think about in the final 10 minutes e.g. Vaughan for Johnson and Anichebe on earlier? It seems to me that this is something Dave Moyes has to work on - proactive substitutions, and would benefit from someone elses input on this - he doesn’t have an number two as such to assist in this regard. As far as the game is concerned it’s now a straight-forward home cup-tie were we have conceded a goal early on. It is certainly not over with - an away goal and a single defecit. They didn’t look too threatening up front and we showed them too much respect - that will not be the case at Goodison! We have to get to Wembley before the RS!
McFadden had moments of good play but the majority of his play was ineffective, he keeps hold of the ball for too long, more often than not loses it which then puts pressure back on the defence.
I think its a good result Chelsea hopefully will come to Goodison and sit back on their lead giving us the impetus. My fear at 1-1 was that Moyes would sit back on that and let them onto us.
I think its a good result Chelsea hopefully will come to Goodison and sit back on their lead giving us the impetus. My fear at 1-1 was that Moyes would sit back on that and let them onto us.
We simply cannot carry Mcfadden our team, his decision not to square for Cahill totally undermines the work ethic and team spirit Moyes is building, all for the sake of 5-6 goals a season and the odd flash of brilliance, compare him to Ossie in that situation without doubt we would have been 2-1 up at that point. Nothing against the lad we just arent in a position to carry bad as well as the good 5m should do it
Freekick led to goal
Hit Post
Layed ball right into Lescotts path in dying seconds
I know hes the current fans whipping boy but be fair
Hit Post
Layed ball right into Lescotts path in dying seconds
I know hes the current fans whipping boy but be fair
One thing I cannot understand reading the comments on the game is the lack of comment on Hibbert and Neville on the right.
No attacking tendencies at all, poor passing and a total lack of craft. Why go forward when you can safely (somewhat anyway) pass to sideways or backwards.
We need a fullback that can attack and contribute to the team.
I also thought Lescott had a great game.
No attacking tendencies at all, poor passing and a total lack of craft. Why go forward when you can safely (somewhat anyway) pass to sideways or backwards.
We need a fullback that can attack and contribute to the team.
I also thought Lescott had a great game.
I hope we beat those chelsea faggot cocksuckers in the return on merseyside.
Ten years ago they were nothing, while we had nine league tiltles and five fa cups to their nothing.
Cockney wankers.
Ten years ago they were nothing, while we had nine league tiltles and five fa cups to their nothing.
Cockney wankers.
Sell McFadden. He can be skillful with his feet, but he basically has no football brain (reminds me of Cadamarteri). Time and again he gets into a good position and he makes the wrong choice. Not slipping the ball across to Cahill to put us ahead is the most obvious example from last night, but there are many others. This also means that he frequently loses the ball in dangerous positions putting the defence under pressure. You simply cannot afford that against sides like Chelsea.
He is not going to get a football brain now, if Moyes has managed to knock it into him over the last few years. Sell him while his value is still high.
Am I also alone in thinking that Neville was rubbish again last night? He was played as a wide man on the right, and spent most of the time getting into Hibbert’s way (some feat). His crossing was appalling, he gave away needless free kicks around the area, and was lucky not to be sent off. Any leadership was clearly coming from Lescott, Carsley, Yobo and others. This man Neville is our captain?
Of course this won’t happen given Moyes’s inexplicable (to me) liking for Neville, but surely Derby, Wigan or Sunderland could do with an experienced journeyman to help them fight relegation?
£6m for McFadden and Neville. We could almost buy a decent player.
He is not going to get a football brain now, if Moyes has managed to knock it into him over the last few years. Sell him while his value is still high.
Am I also alone in thinking that Neville was rubbish again last night? He was played as a wide man on the right, and spent most of the time getting into Hibbert’s way (some feat). His crossing was appalling, he gave away needless free kicks around the area, and was lucky not to be sent off. Any leadership was clearly coming from Lescott, Carsley, Yobo and others. This man Neville is our captain?
Of course this won’t happen given Moyes’s inexplicable (to me) liking for Neville, but surely Derby, Wigan or Sunderland could do with an experienced journeyman to help them fight relegation?
£6m for McFadden and Neville. We could almost buy a decent player.
I totaly enjoyed the game and our support was ace, atmosphere was as good as Nurnberg!.
i would have taken 1-0, 2-1 before the game so I'm only dissapointed at the way they took their goals.
McFadden has to go, hes had long enough ...
i would have taken 1-0, 2-1 before the game so I'm only dissapointed at the way they took their goals.
McFadden has to go, hes had long enough ...
I think Lescot could play almost anywhere,
A holding midfield roll anybody! could be just what we are looking for.
A holding midfield roll anybody! could be just what we are looking for.
I think it is essential we keep hold of Neville. Personally I thought he played good last night and if we are serious about making waves amongst the soulless top 4 someone with Phil?s experience and knack is important. For all the experience elsewhere in the team none have the leadership qualities of Nev and none would be prepared to speak to the media in the way he does.
Another mention to the away support last night.
Undoubtedly the finest football fans in the land.
Let?s keep it up.
Another mention to the away support last night.
Undoubtedly the finest football fans in the land.
Let?s keep it up.
It’s amazing how all of us viewed the game last night, I actually thought Neville had quite an effective game in midfield and was one of our better performers!
Ken, I thought your MOM Carsley was a bit daft getting booked for dissent so early in the game and because of that, he hardly put another tackle in all night.
In fact I was expecting Moyes to sub him because I was convinced he was going to get another yellow and we would be down to 10 men.
What can I say about Mcfadden? At one stage he lost the ball in midfield and Chelsea raced down the field and nearly scored.
Apart from the run of his near the end when he tried to score from an impossible angle, I can never see him being a regular in this team.
I think Moyes will let him go in the summer.
Despite the utter disapointment of last night, I’m already looking forward to one of those ’special’ Goodison nights in two weeks time.
Get your tickets whilst you can
COYB
Ken, I thought your MOM Carsley was a bit daft getting booked for dissent so early in the game and because of that, he hardly put another tackle in all night.
In fact I was expecting Moyes to sub him because I was convinced he was going to get another yellow and we would be down to 10 men.
What can I say about Mcfadden? At one stage he lost the ball in midfield and Chelsea raced down the field and nearly scored.
Apart from the run of his near the end when he tried to score from an impossible angle, I can never see him being a regular in this team.
I think Moyes will let him go in the summer.
Despite the utter disapointment of last night, I’m already looking forward to one of those ’special’ Goodison nights in two weeks time.
Get your tickets whilst you can
COYB
Replying to the mixed comments about McFadden......he was played as a left side midfielder last night...that means he has tracking back duties to do as well as trying to do something positive going forward...against Chelski the majority of his work was mainly going to be defensive with hopefully the ability to change defence into attack.
If he had been played as a wide attacking player their may have been some excuse...but not where he was. Look how much ground AJ covered tracking back. I watched JM walking back several times after Chelsea had passed him....I can’t understand how he gets away with it in a team where everyone else (Yak excluded) does more than their fairshare of defensive work. Maybe we have only noticed how bad JM is in this position after watching SP turnnout such great performances.
If he had been played as a wide attacking player their may have been some excuse...but not where he was. Look how much ground AJ covered tracking back. I watched JM walking back several times after Chelsea had passed him....I can’t understand how he gets away with it in a team where everyone else (Yak excluded) does more than their fairshare of defensive work. Maybe we have only noticed how bad JM is in this position after watching SP turnnout such great performances.
Has anyone had a look at the Chelsea article about last nights game? What planet is that guy on? Where were Chelski before the Russian millions landed on their doorstep? I look fwd with bated breath to giving them a hiding in a fortnights time - Why not? Lets hope Manny plays, Arteta & maybe Ossie will be back, lets do them Blues big time!
On McFadden’s shot against the post....
If you look at a camera angle from directly behind McFadden - looking accross the goal - there was a defender between the ball and Cahill.
If McFadden slides the ball accross, chances are it would have been cleared. Of course, there could have been an own goal, but considering he was in essence two inches away from scoring a goal, i can’t blame him for taking the shot.
If you look at a camera angle from directly behind McFadden - looking accross the goal - there was a defender between the ball and Cahill.
If McFadden slides the ball accross, chances are it would have been cleared. Of course, there could have been an own goal, but considering he was in essence two inches away from scoring a goal, i can’t blame him for taking the shot.
Yak and Faddy both suffer from the ’dreadful/spectacular’ syndrome qute often and I find it a bit harsh the way Evertonians blast McFadden when his pattern is clear- he looks lost for most of the match but he has the ability to do the spectacular-- witness his posting late-- that is life with McFadden. He is never going to impress with 90 minutes of class and work rate-- you just need to wait for him to find his moment because he has the flair for the dramatic
I think the problem was a lack of aggressiveness in the last 20 with Chelsea a man down-- you can complain about the front not capitalizing or the back letting us down- but the reality is we should have controlled the midfield with the extra man and we didn’t-- keep in mind it could have easliy been 2-0 or 3-0 at the half
A disappointing last 2 minutes to be sure, but the overall result was, I am pained to admit, not necessarily the wrong one
We didnt play well enough to deserve a draw, we just came close to lucking into one
I think the problem was a lack of aggressiveness in the last 20 with Chelsea a man down-- you can complain about the front not capitalizing or the back letting us down- but the reality is we should have controlled the midfield with the extra man and we didn’t-- keep in mind it could have easliy been 2-0 or 3-0 at the half
A disappointing last 2 minutes to be sure, but the overall result was, I am pained to admit, not necessarily the wrong one
We didnt play well enough to deserve a draw, we just came close to lucking into one
It?s amazing that in half a season of such joy there?s been so much cruel heartbreak. That said, I thought that we were plum awful last night and to come away with an away goal and one down is probably about what we deserved. McFadden? His particular brand of mercury would?ve gone over well in the 70?s, but now....nahh. Too lazy, too mouthy, too...well...mercurial.
I think James McFadden is the WORST Man of the Match...He should be sold to Bermingham at any price.
Watching Neville and Hibbert trying to control it and keep possession is almost laughable, you can see the panic and I just expect them to give it away cheaply or hoof it at any moment (which is invariably what happens). No doubt both of them can shackle a player and Neville is ok at right back, but they’re holding us back for me. Hopefully Fernandes can get back playing in the form he showed for us last season in time for the return leg and with Arteta and Osman back we’ll have a good chance. I’m thinking nail biter in extra time in true Everton fashion!! COYBB
well put ken agree with all the comments on jm, why does moyes give him a game,not convinced whith fernandes skillful, but goes missing in last half hour, but same prolem as last year not enough quality players.
Please get off McFadden’s back. I think he is a brilliant footballer. too many evertonians are confused about what they want. Yes we want effort and tracking back but we need our most skilful players to be on the ball. He is a delight to watch and always tries to make a positive contribution. I don’t think people appreciate the difficulties he has had in terms of injuries or the number of roles he has been asked to play in the team. I know a lot of our rivals would enjoy having him on their staff. Get behind him and the rest of the team!
I wish AJ had one half of Faddys touch.
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Chris, do you really think comments like that about the Everton captain are acceptable? I don’t.
I do think its acceptable, I do not rate him at all. He is no midfileder, he is not a decent right back, he certainly does not gee up the team when we need it most and more importantly he is a disaster when we play MUFC, erm the own goal when we lost 4- 2, did he look disapointed, er no! I was very excited to hear rumours he was on his way to Newcastle, lets hope they continue and the muppet that goes there buys him, We should throw in hibbert as a BOGOF.
Well I got news for you: it is not acceptable. It’s offensive. Your post has been removed. Try to show a bit more respect please.
Erm, I have see posts on here with worse content on than mine. Is it simpy a matter of I dont? agree with you, its your football and I m not playing?
I thought Hibbert looked totally out of his depth, and really needs to be moved on. We won’t get anyhere with such a limited full back (albeit a committed one).
As for McFadden, his touch was superior to any of the other Blues players, and was the one player that looked to have the flair to change the game in our favour.
I reckon we got away with it at 2-1, and but agree that this should ensure we give it a real go at Goodison, and not be tempted to sit back and defend a 1-1 (which would NOT work against a team as good as Chelsea).
As for McFadden, his touch was superior to any of the other Blues players, and was the one player that looked to have the flair to change the game in our favour.
I reckon we got away with it at 2-1, and but agree that this should ensure we give it a real go at Goodison, and not be tempted to sit back and defend a 1-1 (which would NOT work against a team as good as Chelsea).
I want to comment on subject matters but cannot submit any viewpoints. Some people have behaved incorrectly in the recent past and i feel i am being effected as a direct result.
Furthermore I do not have an e-mail account and there is no address or contact number to reach you people. What i will do is try and gain the relevant means to get back and try it from there. Hopefully your editorial team should hear from me soon.
I dont see why i should miss out on account of other peoples stupidity. And call me what you will, but i dont think its fair. I have as much right as any other supporter of this club within the right boundaries and i may not be winning the battle but i will win the war.
Thank you for your attention.
Furthermore I do not have an e-mail account and there is no address or contact number to reach you people. What i will do is try and gain the relevant means to get back and try it from there. Hopefully your editorial team should hear from me soon.
I dont see why i should miss out on account of other peoples stupidity. And call me what you will, but i dont think its fair. I have as much right as any other supporter of this club within the right boundaries and i may not be winning the battle but i will win the war.
Thank you for your attention.
I thought Faddy was our best attacking player last night. you seem to forget we were playing a team who lost at home 47 games ago.
the most outstanding player on the pitch was john obi michel, he took Cahill right out of the game(yes cahill was playing). he played in carsleys position and broke down most of our attack.
the ref has done us a great favour by
sending him off.
chelsea played 451 so it was always going to be a struggle for our midfield but i thought neville was the pick of the bunch
getting the tackles in and always looking for the ball.
the most outstanding player on the pitch was john obi michel, he took Cahill right out of the game(yes cahill was playing). he played in carsleys position and broke down most of our attack.
the ref has done us a great favour by
sending him off.
chelsea played 451 so it was always going to be a struggle for our midfield but i thought neville was the pick of the bunch
getting the tackles in and always looking for the ball.
From what I have ever read Mcfadden likes to play centre forward and has asked Moyes plenty of times to play him in that position, the position he favours.
Moyes plays him out of the position he wants and is for ever dragging him off after 59 minutes. Try him up front for a couple of games? Mind you... with strikers aplenty right now, Faddy?s options may be decreasing.
Moyes plays him out of the position he wants and is for ever dragging him off after 59 minutes. Try him up front for a couple of games? Mind you... with strikers aplenty right now, Faddy?s options may be decreasing.
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