Red mist for Gana but Dewsbury-Hall gives Everton something to defend

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I think we can get something out of this game provided we try to get at them.

Can only go for a low block with that defence so it looks like being 90 plus minutes of kita(ht)po.

Shame, as I think Manure are still there for the taking if you can steamroller them early on.

Always living in hope. Come on you trenchant Blues!

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I saw it as Gana makes a too clever by half pass to Keane, who was - half asleep/not expecting it - words and handbags then ensued

You can’t strike someone in the face on the field of play. It was a damn stupid thing to do, and unprofessional, and sets a terrible example. My ten year old nephew and his team mates manage to conduct themselves (considerably) better than that.

Jordan had to hold him back and wrestle him from having another go. It was the right decision. If a United player had done it we’d all want him off.

We’ve played well in that half though. I’d take a draw at this point though.

I'm fully expecting a second half onslaught and a late winner for United.

I would take Grealish off as he's a passenger and we need to defend the second half. Get Tim on and put Dewsbury Hall left.

In saying all of this what was Gueye with all his experience thinking !

I'd argue that was negligible, but still utterly idiotic from Gueye. He should be nailed to the bench until he fucks off to Afcon.

Great goal from Dewsbury-Hall!

Great goal and good performance so far.

We have played very well, it’s nice to see us playing with composure, although it’s going to get harder as the game goes on, playing on such a big pitch with ten men.

This is why I keep crying for Moyes, to use more players, because if Everton are going to get a result tonight, then we are going to need good performances from the players who come onto the pitch from the bench.

Hopefully we can keep it up because getting something out of tonight’s game should do wonders for the team/squad.

No MOTM for me although there was some outstanding performances it was a game won by the team effort— let’s get another one on Saturday night.

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Unbelievable result considering we played nearly all game with 10 men, every one and I mean every one played out of their skin.

Fantastic performance no Mom they were all great, but them 2 saves from Pickford might just scrape it.

Not arsed about being above Liverpool they're shite and their so called supporters are pathetic.

But tonight is about us and a fabulous team effort well done to Moyes and his staff as well, we held our shape superbly, one blip the antics from Gueye but for me never ever a red.

Brilliant effort from those players, great to see us on the front foot on the first half and then first class organisation and defending to shut them out in the second.

Pickford was brilliant. The crticism he gets from some "experts" is bizarre, great how he keeps making them look like idiots.

Barry battled away well winning plenty of headed duels and some heroic defending, Jack taking the pressure off winning us free kicks up the pitch, and incredible away support as usual.

A great night all round and to top it off, we go above the RS.

Come on you Blues, let's beat the Geordies Saturday.

Pickford made one great save and another couple of very good saves, Michael Keane, continues to play like a central defender should do. I think it was imperative we had James Garner, in midfield, once we lost Gueye, and I thought Grealish, was very important during that second half.

A special mention for Barry, who I thought put in a very aggressive performance tonight, and I’m just delighted for the Evertonians, who made the journey to Manchester tonight.

Moyes got a monkey off his back, with fortune favouring the brave. Well done Everton💙

Brilliant team effort, with a special mention to young Barry, looks like we might have a player there.

Pickford? There is no better keeper.

Everton? A season changing match for bringing the team even more together than before.

Brilliant night for the players and the fans, let's enjoy it.

He also blew for a couple of totally random things from a throw-in and corner. There wasn't a bad tackle in the match but the ref killed the game.

Our resilience as a team stood out, Moyes has to take credit for building the team spirit.

Amorim after spending a small fortune kept his 5 at the back regardless swapping a right back for a left back, no striking subs.

Agree with Dave, couldn't give a MotM the whole team put in a great shift.

Up the Toffees, roll on Saturday.

Everton were superb tonight. Barry was a willing runner. Everyone put in a shift. The red card was ridiculous but could only happen to us. The points deduction, Allan's red versus the Skunks. Sometimes we respond well to injustice.

Pleased for Moyes. I still think we're only a striker and full back short of having the makings of a good team.

Enjoy your night, Blues.

Everyone of them deserves plaudits for tonight and a cracking goal by KDH, good to see him score another cracker tonight, a very good night all round.

He talks some shite in an era that is full of it. How on earth did he get the Belgium job and ruin a golden age of players then get the Portugal job? Mad.

Then my eyes slipped downwards. 😄

Who are that team sitting below us ?

Manure, who have had some decent results recently come up against a new Everton squad who spots them an early advantage and then proceeds to kick their arses. Just wonderful Blues.

When I heard that Sesko and Maguire where out I just had a sneaky feeling we could get something out of this fixture but to get it with a man down for 76 minutes was tremendous and full marks to great defending and a World class keeper.

Here's hoping they can stay on a high and kick the Barcodes butts on Saturday.

Silly by Gana who will now be missing until the end of January, but if that performance can’t galvanise the entire squad and whoever steps in for Gana then I don’t know what will?

Anyway, going to settle down with a couple of beers and take in what’s just happened. FFS I even feel like I’ve played the entire game meself!

Had it involved two Arsenal, City, Spurs or Chelsea players would it have resulted in red so early in the game ?

Had it done so would the likes of Arteta or Guardiola taken the same line as Moyes " I.like my players to show fight ?

We should be fighting to have this overturned. But maybe thats not how plucky little Everton operates.

Loved how we started the game on the front foot pushing up and how we rallied after that silly slap and down to ten were the better team in the first half. It was a real team effort to get through that nail-biting twenty minutes or so when they pinned us back in our half/box and Jordan showed everyone why he is by far Englands #1. And just as impressive was they way that we raised our levels again in the last quarter-of-an-hour.

Jack G must have drawn four or five fouls in key moments in his last ten minutes on the pitch. And he tracked back endlessly and made some great interventions right in front of the 3.000. We're lucky to have him.

Good night, sweet blue dreams, and happy boozing/celebration to Rob and every other one of you across the globe.

I should damn well hope Gana apologised to everyone, stupid act though it really was a nonsense sending off, it was a fairly gentle slap that certainly Keane took no notice of and nor should the referee have done.

Anyway we won't be seeing Gana for a while so time for Tim to step up.

Shock. Wtf. Huh??

Then we continued as if we weren’t a man down??

Moyes’ negative approach has confused me!!

We chose to keep the ball instead of hoof??

It worked. I’m confused!

And watching Grealish execute a perfect slide tackle in the final minutes brought me out of my chair.

I went straight to the gym to work off all that joyful adrenaline -- wearing my Everton top with pure pride.

But what a performance. My only negative is the set pieces were woeful, and we haven't got too many goals, you'd think we'd go full Arsenal.

Barcodes and Bournemouth next the games are coming think and fast, and it looks like that's Gana's last game before the Afcom

Well done to David Moyes for firing the team up to manage will 10 men for 75 minutes. You have that monkey off your back now so let's keep it going.

KDH and Garner in central midfield were superb. Barry put in a massive shift and Keane was a colossus in defence - maybe the straightner got him fired up!

But MoM was Pickford.

They will fall in a heap now and I couldn't be happier because the press, their manager, and their players thought all they had to do was turn up to get the three points. I am chuckling to myself as I type this.

These players look to me like they are developing a very strong team mentality. Credit to them and to Moyes for that.

And thanks gana for slapping keane, the injustice of that red card was the engine of the performance. LOL.

Don’t forget gana was the one telling Barry to lift his head up when subbed against Fulham.

This game truly shows we have very good players and should be grateful to have them. Thanks Moyes for putting gana on the team.

Interesting how well play in the middle without him now.

Magnificent job from jack grealish. A luxury few can afford. Today he showed the whole repertoire he’s got.

COYB

Coleman; Great Servant, top bloke, 60 grand, 60 grand, etc etc.

But if you can't do 3 games in 11 days, sorry mate, but you're done at this level.

See out your contract while you get yourself fit for the WC play offs and hopefully the main event.

Thanks for all the memories.

Barry worked hard, but then again everybody did, Including my other joint MotM, KDH.

That Referee though - One of the worst examples ever of excessively, strictly, applying the exact letter of the law.

Back in the days when you could talk to Referees...and Referees could talk to Players and Managers 'The Incident' would've resulted in a severe bollocking for both players and worse case, if one (like Gana was, at the time, un-calmdown-able - as happens sometimes) the Reff says to the Coach...take him off before I send him off - seen it happen on a number of occasions.

Both players got angry with themselves AND each other...because they were embarrassed for making the initial 2 mistakes which nearly resulted in a goal.

Gana; for playing a too cute, too clever by half, 4yd give and go

Keane; for being mentally half asleep and not seeing it...any one of 4 or 5 other players would've just knocked it behind the United player (Fernandes??) and Gana's galloping off down the wing.

I hope we appeal it, it would be beyond even a Shankly-esque 'Travesty of Justice' if Gana gets a 3 game ban for violent conduct.

1 game for stupidity would make the punishment fit the crime (chorus; the punishment fit the crime)

I won't hold my breath though. The Premier League have their own versions of The Lord High Executioner and EFC is at the top of his little list.

Not the way I expected to get a very welcome 3pts - it truly is a funny old game.

First of all, on seeing the starting line-ups, I was worried we might set out just to frustrate them and look for the odd counter-attack. Instead, we were the better, more ambitious team from the start.

The red card drained all the optimism as I thought it would really galvanise Man Utd. That didn't happen either and, after a small amount of time, we went back on the front foot and got a deserved lead.

In my opinion, Keane played well but he wasn't faultless. He was quite comprehensively beaten in the air for Zirkzee's header that needed an outstanding save to keep out. I also think he needs to take some of the blame for Gana's red card.

It was an overly ambitious pass by Gana but Keane made it look far worse than it was by not reacting quickly enough to it. He should have been able to at least not allow the Man Utd player a free shot at goal.

I think Gana's reaction to that was equal parts embarrassment at not playing the ball better and annoyance that Keane failed to react quickly enough.

Keane escalated the row from simply verbals by looking like he was trying to loom above Gana and intimidate him into backing off and then shoving Gana (twice) which was followed by the open-palmed ‘blow' to Keane's jaw. Keane didn't flinch so the actual force must have been negligible.

All that was embarrassing enough but Keane's worst behaviour for me was acting like he was content for Gana being sent off and further riling him by giving the universally understood ‘there's something wrong with your brain' tapping of the forehead.

I hope they can / have already put the incident behind them as they've both ‘stood up and been counted' this season, and I expect they will both be needed again multiple times.

I think when you are sent-off, you are banished from the pitch for the rest of the game, which would include applauding the fans after the final whistle, and that is why Gana couldn't publicly apologise to all.

It was a great performance by the manager and all the players apart from that incident.

Highly unfortunate in many ways, not least that Keane has been one of our best players so far this season and, I think, has worked his way back into a lot of our hearts.

The gaffer got this right in his post-match interview. Both lads were silly, but that sort of Keane shove happens all the time and goes unpunished. Jack G did a beauty in the second half.

Not remember a better result, not remember more composure, etc. A better effort by a team as a whole? I honestly can not.

Down to 10 men after literally losing our heads and shooting ourselves in the foot, we stood up and simply got it done. First to so many balls, timely tackles, players running their socks off.

That was a wonderful game to watch. Brilliant. I was proud of the team, you can't ask for more.

Ndiaye is becoming our finest talent in a while. His creativity under pressure is stunning. If we can keep him here while he peaks, Europe awaits.

Dewsbury-Hall is looking the part even in an unfavored position. He may struggle early as Garner did but that dude has some football mojo. I agree that Moyes has instilled some belief in the squad, and I retract my earlier criticism of Moyes on that matter.

Moyes needs to loosen the reins a bit up front but he has got these fighting for respect. They earned plenty here.

That being said, I always thought Keane was a bit soft so was surprised to see him so angry. To Si's and Paul's comments about intimidation and “fuck off.” We don't know what Gueye was saying at that point. He had to be pulled away so I'm guessing he might have said something like “You got me sent off!”

To which Keane realizing we were done to 10 men, fearing dog's abuse if we went on to lose, was merely trying to defend his corner as any of us would... eg “Fuck off and leave -- you did it to yourself.”

I don't get the impression post-game it will be an issue going forward. Even the issue of Gueye being suspended I don't think will be that big of a deal. We were going to lose him for a month anyway; it's just been extended.

We can drop Dewsbury-Hall deeper, bring in Tim, keep Garner in midfield versus right-back. It's not ideal with Röhl out for the same timeframe but I think we can manage. Bigger issue will be once his countryman Ndiaye is gone for a month.

The match was encouraging though. Idrissa lost the plot for a moment but he's got well enough in the bank to avoid further censure as far as I'm concerned. His absence surely opens a door for our latest Tim to flourish in midfield if he's got it in him.

'Bye folks - and thanks to the old TW regime. They were excellent.

He then marches over to Keane to get in his face about not reaching the ball. Keane rightfully pushes him away and tells him to get back into midfield and gets a slap for his trouble.

100% down to Idrissa, who I love as a player.

The team were doing a good job passing between the lines and continued to do it even after the sending off. That is where the goal came from.

Positive intent and we got the result we deserved for that. Well done to David Moyes.

Maybe he's just learnt to proof read his work before posting it? Or someone else did?

Nothing wrong with that. It's 100 per cent MK: "bitch-slapped'!

UTT 💙💙💙

The shit-rag Daily Mail calls this a 'grovelling apology'.

Every player (Gueye excepted) put a monumental shift in and was magnificent to the last, Jordan continuing to show he is one of the best keepers in the world.

Barry had another cracking game, won so much in the air and linked up play well when yge ball was played to feet. Hope he gets some chances to score this weekend and gets that monkey off his back.

Very happy blue!!

Gana's brain fart should have cost us but it didn't as the 10 played as a galvinised team, with great spirit and a They Shall Not Pass attitude.

Full marks to all for tonight, except Gana whose antics could turn out to be that moment, that turns and a season and a club around - let it be so. Starting with the Barcodes at the weekend. COYBs.

A pair of yellows would have been fair but rules are rules, no matter how shite they are.

At least Keane didn't go down in an embarrassing heap.

As my lovely departed Glaswegian mam (God rest her soul) would say: “Hell slap it into them”.

Should give them a good shot of confidence to keep trying to play football.

The defending was magnificent, but the ball retention and drawing in fouls was so much better. Butchered a couple of breaks, is the area for improvement.

Gana is less likely to be sidelined entirely, but he will miss three games and then head off to AFCON. By the time he gets back it might be difficult for him to fight his way back into the side, given his age and the fact that his contract is up in June (assuming we don't take up the option of an extension).

Beto starts last night and we lose that match in my opinion..

What a night, and what a weekend. Nerves were shredded at the end - I couldn't actually watch the last two or three minutes - but so happy today.

Re the "incident", I can only echo most of the sentiments about Gana - the ref was a fool for not thinking before acting. I actually thought Gana was having a good game prior to that and as with most folk my heart sank thinking of the prospects for the next hour or so, but everyone stepped up immeasurably.

Lets keep it going, Blues. UTFT

I have been patient with Barry but although he worked hard he failed to hold the ball numerous times in the second half when we were desperate for some breathing space. Beto of course was even worse when he came on.

It's always a good guide when you think which of the opposition players would you want in your team? Fernandes wouid be the only one.

The team never stopped trying to be progressive in their passing, especially in the first half.

That shows that if you play a high defensive line, press high up the pitch, retain possession and look for a forward pass, then this team has potential despite some of the squad weaknesses.

Pickford was outstanding again.

I thought it would be a tight game but 10 men for 75 minutes and win the game, no way.

Takes some pressure off being too low in the league also, it's an unexpected 3 points. Not that unexpected, but certainly we were outsiders, especially when we were down to 10 men.

We lost Coleman inside 5 minutes, then the sending off which it never was. I hope Howard Webb rescinds the red card to a yellow. The last time a player was sent off for hitting a team mate was Lee Bowyer when playing for Newcastle and he and Woodgate were trading punches, a proper tear up.

Just read Jordan Pickford saying before the game Moyes said to the team: "If you want to be a proper team, then you have to win tonight and move up the table."

Despite Barry winning a lot of headers and chasing down their defenders, we can't keep winning games unless our strikers chip in with a few goals. Barry seems a better option than Beto but I question whether either are good enough if we are to challenge for a top-half place.

I thought the whole team chipped in. Dewsbury-Hall and Garner controlled midfield from the start, no sitting back last night, we started on the front foot and scored when down to 10 men.

Even in the 2nd half, they tried to keep possession rather than just kicking it downfield. I am a very very happy Blue this morning and hope I bump into as many of my Red supporting friends as I can today.

A few people taking about losing Ndiaye for the AfCon -- at least we'll probably get to see the lesser spotted Dibling for a month.

It sounds like the manager got what he demanded, a proper performance, and one that will hopefully give the squad plenty of confidence moving forward.

Re MK's match report. No wonder it was stilted, what's he going to do with his week now? Moyes wins away at Man Utd with 10 men? That's ruined every article he was thinking of writing before our next game!

I read here last week that Dewsbury-Hall was nothing but a 'flat track bully'. He's been our best player for two matches running, long may his flat track bullying continue.

Only criticism was Moyes waiting until the 80th minute to make some subs. Felt like it was 10 minutes too late. Other than that, it was a nigh-on perfect performance. COYB!

“Just read Jordan Pickford saying before the game Moyes said to the team if you want to be a proper team then you have to win tonight and move up the table.”

That is music to my ears. Maybe after all these years he has had a lightbulb moment and is going to break out. I hope so because with that attitude and these players he can lead us back where we belong.

To win any Premier League match when operating with 10 men for 75 minutes is a hell of an achievement. Even better was that, even in the 2nd half when tiring, we actually tried to play rather than rely on the long ball upfield. If this doesn't give the players confidence in what they can achieve, lord knows what will.

Like Moyes, I've no problem with players 'disagreeing' with team mates. I recall some of our successful 80s team were not backward in coming forward in this regard -- and look forward to hearing the thoughts of Reidy and Big Nev on this.

A lot of players getting high praise for a great team performance. I'd like to add James Garner to the list, I thought he played a great game and also giving a captain's performance just by playing a game that the other players could follow his example, no shouting just getting on with the game.

No matter how many games Gana misses, he will be a big loss to the squad... but hopefully not too much if the squad can stay galvanised as they were last night.

Just another pat on the back to Barry who was the first line of defence last night as well as keeping the United defence on their toes the whole time he was on the field —- he's getting better with each game and a goal, when it comes, will give him more confidence and a bit of arrogance to go with it.

Another assist for Grealish, that was a lovely goal. I hadn't realised before quite how two-footed Dewsbury-Hall is, but you could see that when he turned with the ball what gave him that extra yard was he could have gone left or right equally easily.

It's worth noting the level of improvement Moyes has coaxed out of Keane and Garner, they both look different players this season.

Players showing passion, how we've longed to see that, although a few clowns on BBC comments trying to make it a racist thing. Probably redshite stirring it up?

Great performance from the 10 men and what a goal -- not just the shot but the build up, we even stretched them with 10 men and looked like we could have scored another.

As for Man Utd, they huffed and puffed with their possession, it pans out that way sometimes. I know Pickford made saves but the real save was superb from Zirkzee's header.

The sending off was a joke... a common sense approach is needed... Again, we are the guinea pigs whenever discretion is required.

I think it says a lot about yourself that, after every victory, you seek out somebody to have a pop at. Long may they continue to be aimed at me because, if they are, we are going to do some damage in the Premier League this season. Indeed you would think that Steve, who I was debating with, would have the chip but I'd say he's more delighted just to enjoy the victory.

Yes, you are right, Jimmy, that was the first time he stood up to be counted in a tough game and doing so in a Number 8 position. What impressed me was his game intelligence, that he kept trying to make sure we didn't get exposed in that second half by helping Mykolenko when possible.

I also liked how disciplined he was, that he had fire in his belly and that he produced a constant performance and didn't go missing at any stage.

Where I can't agree with you is he was anywhere near Man of the Match; however, being the match winner often predetermines this. I thought he was clearly MotM against Fulham where he had a better all-round performance.

Tonight, I thought Jimmy Garner was the class act. Where the rest of the team were working tirelessly and manfully digging in, he played with such ease and control and often took the heat out of the game with clever passing. I'd say Tuchel will have been impressed. Pickford is just Pickford.

I feel Tarkowski and O'Brien were excellent but once again I have to single out Mykolenko. He was up against Mbuemo who has been one of the Premier League's best players this season. I hope he remembered to leave him back in his changing room as he carried him in his pocket all night.

I think the manager has to take a lot of credit for this performance. Firstly, we went out with the same intent we had against Man City. And at half-time, he clearly identified what Amorin would do and clearly laid it out to Jack and Kiernan not to let Mykolenko get isolated with Diallo and Mbuemo.

A bit of a tactical masterclass by Moyes, I would say.

Gana, stupid, why the slap… but a common sense yellow should have been the outcome. This will test our midfield over the next few months.

A great team performance, lots of pluses and unfair really to single anybody out, but a special mention to the much maligned Barry, who worked tirelessly, won lots of duels, had some nice touches.

Room for improvement, absolutely, but step in the right direction, you bet.

Glad Dewsbury-Hall impressed you in a deeper role. It was easily his most complete game in an Everton shirt.

That said, I think the manager will play Garner and Iroegbunam in the central midfield against Newcastle. James Garner was brilliant and we cannot afford to switch him to cover right-back, despite how well he played there.

Pickford is the best keeper in the Premier League, bar none.

After the 12 Premier League fixtures this season, we are 7 points better than the same fixtures last season.

Moyes has now been in charge for 31 games. These 31 fixtures have seen us score 12 more goals and concede 17 less goals than the previous times we played each of those fixtures. We have also improved our performance compared to the previous season by 15 points over those 31 games.

If we repeat the results from last season in our remaining 26 games, we would finish 11th with 55 points. If all other clubs did the same, we would be 1 point behind Brighton, 3 behind Palace.

And as for other parties of interest: Man Utd took 18 points from their 12 fixtures last season, so are showing no signs of improvement. Oh dear, how sad... never mind!

And finally: the next 5 fixtures up to Christmas, we picked up 2 points last season. It is a tough set of games but last night showed we are becoming the team that we had before Moyes left.

Anyway we're here to have opinions and debate, I actually thought some of those comments about Dewsbury-Hall last week were interesting by the way, they made me think, but he's proving to be a class addition to the team. A quality signing.

I think some games are obviously tougher than others in the Premier League, but I think they're all tough one way or the other. Describing him as a 'flat track bully' seemed a bit harsh to me.

Grobelaar did far worse in the 86 cup final, and. Not even a yellow.

Having been shown the door at Man Utd, that will have meant a lot to him and his family.

Hopefully more to come from him and Dewsbury-Hall.

But the problem is when you seek out individual posters rather than a general one (like Neil has) is that I feel as if I want to defend my argument but if I start doing so.

Firstly it will take the shine away from the lad for his fantastic moment and his great team contribution and I won't do that.

Secondly, this place often gets ridiculed for being so negative... so, when everyone is on a buzz -- especially after a rare team performance like that -- it ain't the time to be analytical or over critical of certain things or having doubts or excuses or pointing out certain things wrong with your assessment.

So take your free shot, Jimmy, and you may be right that was harsh but let's hope so as, the more times this happens, the more stupid my remark will be.

Let's enjoy the win and hope we're not complaining about something or someone this coming weekend!

The atmosphere in the away section was incredible in that second half.

Well posted, Paul, glad I read that.

You realise that you've negated decades of therapy as I've tried to obliterate that day from my consciousness. 😄

I appreciate the traditional blue shirts, white shorts etc, but who else likes the all-blue strip?

The team never stopped trying to be progressive in their passing, especially in the first half.

They were definitely on the front foot in that first half. But for a huge portion of the second half, it was primarily a defensive operation, which was executed very well... although for Pickford to make so many good to exceptional saves means an ultimate breakdown in that defensive solidity that could well have seen a gaol.

Indeed, the xG guru had us down as having lost that contest, 1.66 vs 0.23. Shows what complete nonsense those stats are if they are saying there was only a 20% chance that Dewsbury-Hall would score with that shot.

Actually, it's even more ridiculous than that: xG from Open Play was 0.15 for Everton. So the likelihood of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scoring that goal was less than 15%!!! Whereas they want us to believe that each Man Utd shot on target (they had 6) had an average scoring chance of at least 25%. And yet Pickford saved them all.

Total touches inside the opposition box: 50 vs 10... just 10 touches in the whole 90 minutes! One of 'em was really good... a match winner!