Last week against Wolves it was clear that whenever Hibbert overlapped his crossing and driving into the box abilities were sadly lacking and he is a seasoned PL player also, so he is not going to improve. He also then started to get run ragged by the Wolves left sided player in the last 15 min or so. We counteracted this by bringing on Osman, so compounding the problem.

An introduction of Coleman would have switched the onus onto the Wolves left side to counteract a direct attacker running at them... but no, we reverted to type and opted for Osman/Hibbert and got absolutely nothing down the right side for the rest of the game.

We are the only club at our level where the only concern is to preserve the status quo. Rather than look to get better we just want to avoid going back to being bad. In a couple of years another club can enjoy Rodwell playing and being a great midfielder.

In our case, we don't have the quality in wide areas for this system and the lone striker is rarely supported and generally spends most of the game frustrated with his back to goal. I would prefer us to play to our strengths and have Beckford and Cahill playing in tandem at the front of a 4-4-2.

Until we address the right wing situation, we are going to struggle with our current shape; DM's defensive mindset and his inability to positively react when things go pear-shaped just compounds the situation.

I personally would prefer it if we took more chances and attacked more, Pienaar must start on the left with Baines and that shirker Bily would be bombed out in favour of Gueye. I know this causes a dilemma in the middle between Fellaini and Rodwell but surely it would be healthy for them to battle for a starting place:

Howard
Hibbo/Coleman Baines
Heitinga Jags Gueye Pienaar
Rodwell/Fellaini
Arteta
Cahill Beckford/Saha
Any takers?

I found DM's comments depressing but to be expected given the "safety first" ethos of his tenure as manager so far.

I want Everton players to play without fear, to be brimful of self-confidence and to be able to express themselves freely and play expansive, adventurous football.

For this to happen, the players need a Manager who loves the beautiful game and makes his players BELIEVE ? Is DM capable of this?

Moyes is a conservative, safety-first manager; it's not his style to go out and play attacking football. Some of this has been down to lack of resources down the years but apparently we do now have options going forward; however, whether he can break out of his defensive mindset is another thing.

More often than not, though, when were linked with or buy players, they seem to be right-backs or centre-halves which is an indicator of howh is football philosophy is. Moyes has his positives when it comes to backs-to-the-wall, up-against-it mentality type performances but I don't think we'll ever be the great entertainers under him.

He is there at the training ground day-in and day-out. Even in his time off in the summer he goes and scouts players. He has made us from relegation favourites to top 4 challengers in 8 years. He broke into the top 4 by spending less than £5 million. Now what manager has done that since?

We are notorious slow starters, that has been the case for a number of years now but when we play a big team at home that usually kick-starts our season. Liverpool last year ? after that game we didn?t lose till February ? and Manchester United the year before.

I know Moyes could play Coleman and start Rodwell. But he knows what he is doing, I was there on Wednesday against Huddersfield and Coleman was great going forward, yes, but he was exposed at the back a couple of times. I know we didn?t get punished for it but they were Lower League opposition. Now against Villa we could get punished for them. We are best letting him break into the team gradually.

Rodwell on the other hand is a different prospect; he is more mature and is already experienced. But I think he needs Fellaini or Heitinga holding the midfield for him; that means you have to drop Cahill or Arteta. Now we cannot afford to lose Arteta in the midfield, he is the player that keeps us ticking. But we are playing Villa who have big men all over the park we need a player who will try and get every ball.

So the prospect of Jack Rodwell is very exciting but if he comes in it could upset the balance of our team. I know you will be saying but Rodwell can hold the midfield and he is young, strong, quick and has an eye for goal. He would be better in an attacking role as his goal record in pre-season shows. So Moyes leaving Rodwell out is the right thing in my opinion because the balance of the team would be disrupted otherwise.

Knowing our luck we will have a bad injury and Rodwell will come into the team and do well. So I'm going to end this article I want everyone to remember?.. In Moyes We Trust

Btw, why does Howard, when he takes control of the ball, hold it until every player on the pitch is back in position? Surely a long throw/kick to someone moving forward, occasionally, might show dividends. But who am I...

Oh and he still doesn't seem to realise ? if you play Osman, don't stick him on the right!!!!!

In the 2007-08 season, our record was won 17, drew 12 and lost 9 and in 2008-09 it was won 16, drew 13 and lost 9. Pretty consistent, unless I have the wrong numbers, which often happens. Now if we can change a few of the draws into wins and a few of the loses against poor teams into draws or wins, then we could be up their in the top four.

To do that, we have to change the way we have been playing over the last few years... and yes, I know about the injuries etc. So far this season, it looks like more of the same. We have a loss, which should have at least been a draw, and a draw, which should have been a win.

If we lose at Villa and then lose against United, we will once more have had a poor start to the season. It is stating the obvious to say the Villa game is a must-win. If we go in with a defensive mindset, I fear the worst.

Now, I would be happy to say eight years no trophy but what a fun ride it has been. It has been in the main grim. Someone said (I apologise for not remembering who) that it was like the era of Gordon Lee. They were spot on, except for missing the comparative entertainment of those days.

I am hoping that injuries might bring a more positive side tomorrow but I doubt it. Time, I fear, will show that these have been wasted years. It didn't and it doesn't have to be like this.

What most Evertonians that don't agree with you are trying to say in simple terms is that we have a Great Racehorse but a BAD Jockey. This team would thrive under a positive attacking manager.

And dont reply by 'Well Who Would You Have' because Martin O'Neill won 9 trophies to Moyes's none, but is not good enough in your blind blinkered opinion. Steve McLaren won the Carling Cup, got Boro to the Uefa Cup Final and won the Dutch League but i know you think Moyes is better. There are many managers out there who would make this squad into a winning team.

If we played more attacking football then in my opinion we would win more games. It's horses for courses and we don't seem to be playing the right tactics given the teams we have been playing. Villa are there for the taking (if we attack them). Curtis Davis FFS! ? I rest my case.

I think if, at the end of the season, we have finished around 7th or 8th, then Moyes is a big enough man to recognise that as failure given the squad he now has at his disposal. Whether that results in the club and manager deciding to part ways, or to Moyes reviewing his defensive approach, then time will tell.

Couple Howard's lack of throwing and one of my pet hates that every single set-piece throw-in or corner in our area has every single player back in the box, leaving us no chance to counter-attack quickly. I wish Moyes would try to leave just one or two players near the halfway line for these, giving us a chance to counter-attack but it's another classic defend-at-all-costs example.

Is Moyes channeling Walter Smith?! Every time I watch, I see different tactics. Moyes has had time now to win us something, how can you say after scoring 5 (6 actually!!!) we lack goal threat, admittedly against inferior opposition?! But I've been patient and now I want us to win something.

Like Joe (#57), I have supported the Blues for over 50 years and now want Everton to have a respectful slot on MotD! Let's hope Villa isn't another banana skin!

Too simpleton? Maybe.... But give it a crack. We need those 3 points.