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Everton's No-Stars

There's an interesting quote from Lee Carsley on the BBC football site today, where he states that "There are no massive stars around ? we just have a lot of good players." This confirms what I have been thinking for a while now, which is just how much team spirit and "togetherness" can contribute to a team's performance.

I think David Moyes has created a stable, friendly working atmosphere at the club, and Carsley's quote reminded me of the tag that the championship-winning team of the 80s earned. It just feels good that, in this era of money, media and celebrity, our club are functioning in an earnest, traditional fashion, and making good progress.
Matt Kassell, Barrow-in-Furness Posted 18/08/2007 at 12:45:15

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kieran
1 Posted 18/08/2007 at 14:41:31

I would agree with you in relation to the current set of players that we have Matt. However, the club has started down the road of signing bigger name players like Yakubu for big fees. There can often be an ego attached to these players that can be hard to like.

I think that this is a new challenge for Moyes in how he handles the dressing room and team spirit.

Anthony Newell
2 Posted 18/08/2007 at 15:44:44

All well and good but now the tester: at 1-0 down does Moyes bring on Jags and Pienaar and try to win this game? Making subs half way through the second half will no be no good - go dynamic and progressive mr moyes FFS

Chris Lawlor
3 Posted 18/08/2007 at 16:14:18

Piennar on now. I knew Valente would be shite today, but not this shite. We’ll do well to get a draw today.

Chris Lawlor
4 Posted 18/08/2007 at 16:30:44

Playing us at our own game and we’ve no plan B. This is a bit worrying Blues.....

Mike Hunt
5 Posted 18/08/2007 at 16:54:17

Too many below par performances today and letting them score from a long throw that bounced in the box was crazy. Looking for Silver lining, thought Faddy was great...shame it took Vic to be injured before bringing him on!

Leahcim Seyah
6 Posted 18/08/2007 at 17:01:47

Gobby commentator on radio Merseyside
threw the jinx in before half time.

Brian Finnigan
7 Posted 18/08/2007 at 18:42:34

Chris Lawlor....why were you surprised? Everton specialise in having no plan B.....on and off the field.