'We should have looked after the game'

How about showing some of this much vaunted leadership, eh?

The urgency to sign new players has developed whereby we buy (hopefully) 4 players during the window, who will be bedded in for a tilt at top 5 next season!

This season is over. I would agree that a 9 point gap is achievable to overtake Man Utd, but not with the negativity currently surrounding the squad.

Lookman, Scheinderlin, Depay and Gabiadini, followed by Hart in the summer. Waiting to be shot down... or do you agree with me, or part of what I am saying?

I have to agree that we didn't really have a chance of winning it... there – I bet you're surprised by that reaction, aren't yer? :-)

I did think twice before posting!

However, thanks for your comments.

I've supported Everton for over 50 years now, through thick and thin.

Koeman will get it right, with the right support from on high in the transfer market!

I was there and was stunned to see the two goals go in for them. Simple lapses in concentration in the midfield.

We do need players but won't get any in January. Koeman has given a clear message to the people who matter and with responsibility to deliver. He made changes but what choice did he have but to leave Barry on? No cover, no depth in the squad.

Just say we had gone on to win. I'd be thrilled. But would it be papering over cracks. Pacify everyone for a bit.

is he for real?

Dunno about it being winnable. Had we scraped through yesterday, could you see us beating the big boys to win it?

And yes... I paid to go and watch yesterday... as I do every home game.

I'm totally at a loss to understand these calls for getting in Depay, yours being the latest of many.

The manager that brought him to Man Utd pretty quickly realized what Depay was all about, and quickly sidelined him. Mourinho doesn't want him.

So here we have a player at Manchester United. All the usually-cited motivators are there for the guy Mick. He didn't say it was a positive. The point he's making is that perhaps only a result like that can give the board the kick up the arse they need.

Dunno about it being winnable. Had we scraped through yesterday could you see us beating the big boys to win it? And yes I paid to go and watch yesterday as I do every home game. One of the world's biggest clubs with a huge history of success. Many high-level playing colleagues, and the resources to attract more on a continuing basis. Massive fan support. Top managers (mostly!). The likelihood of Champions League football. The financial rewards.

Despite all this, the guy by all accounts, is a big-time Charlie that can't be arsed. What on earth do people think Koeman is likely to do for/with him? Who has Koeman motivated here so far? The Dutch "connection" is a rather desperate hope.

I can't see why some people are applying totally different criteria to existing players we already have, as against others as potential targets. It's blind faith IMO.

What was crystal clear to those at the game yesterday was that Everton in general, and several players, including Ashley, in particular, simply weren't good enough to look after it. This side isn't as bad as the 1998 Gareth Farrelly et al team. But this isn't 1998.

Depay? He turned up at the last big Fight Night I saw on TV dressed as a Spanish Matador complete with hat. Bullfighter? Bullshitter more like; no ta...

If we get 4 in during January, I'll go to the foot of our stairs. It won't happen.

I hear what you say.

I included him as it seems Koeman has made him a target, and odds on, he will arrive. We shall see.

Mark (#16),

I hope your wrong, but it has a ring of truth about it, especially if Kenwright has a hand in the process.

I stick by my original post.

I'm big enough to say I got it wrong, and won't gloat when I say, told you so!!!

Got a feeling it will be somewhere in the middle.

Now more reason than ever for multiple strong signings. That may not have been sanctioned so quickly following a decent Christmas run of results and a cup win.

Now, Koeman has thrown down the gauntlet dramatically and very publicly. The next 2-3 weeks will tell us a lot.

Unlike his predecessors, Koeman knows that his boss has got money. If we see very little movement in this window, then we know that nothing much has changed at EFC.

It is time for Moshiri to put his money on the table... and please don't leave it till the last minute – I don't want to hear it from Jim Feckin White!

Doesn't sound like throwing the game (and competition) away hurt them anywhere near enough. Get some winners in, Everton!

Man Utd or the shite win the League cup and finish in the top 6;

Any of the top 6 win the FA cup (which by my reckoning has happened in 19 of the past 21 seasons)

Not sure whether it is a good or bad thing to qualify for the Europa League but it could be worth more than just a 'ribbon'.

We had a spell under Moyes with players like Phil Neville, Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Lee Carsley, Alan Stubbs, Davie Weir, Tony Hibbert... they didn't win anything but you feel it hurt them to lose.

I look around now and don't see enough vocal men who are going to be banging heads in the dressing room after losses like Saturday.

You could get whiplash changing directions that fast.

I will say it again. Placing all your chips on this window is madness. I'm beginning to get a little concerned at some of our transfer "activity" as well.

We seem to be very keen to pay 㿀 - 㿊 million for players 27 and over who, frankly, aren't all that. And at that age you're not likely to get much better.

Bolasie just isn't that good, and was massively overpriced. The holding player from Man Utd (can't be arsed typing his name) will be 㿀 - 㿅 million and will be 28 soon. I will give him a break, he is decent. But for how long? We dodged a 㿊 million bullet in Sissoko, who was also 27.

The type of lads we bring to the club is important as well, and Sissoko and Depay seem to be challenging each other for a European spot in the Premier League of Top Bellends. We were, and are, interested in these players. There is no way we should take Depay on a permanent deal. No fucking way. It's a loan, or walk.

Frankly, since Moyes left our transfer policy is a joke. Funes Mori, Niasse, McCarthy (㾹 million?!?!) and a load more now, on not one top class player.

Alienating your players, banging on incessantly about this window, and board members saying we only have one window to sort shit out is ridiculous. It can't be done overnight.

Get a fucking grip, say you're in the market, shut the fuck up, and manage the top 8 squad you've got better so you can win at least one of your two home draws against shit teams.

I don't like the way this is shaping up.

The planning for post-lukaku Everton should start now. This means a total restoration job, not papering over the cracks as others have correctly pointed out.

I'm not fussed about this window – bring in the best players for our club now or at season's end – no knee-jerk purchases please. I'd rather we bought no one than got into another Niasse-esque fiasco.

There's usually a positive somewhere in defeat. It's a case of mind set. I can't think of much in this instance. Perhaps, with the current squad and rebuilding program, it is that the players might be fresher for Premier League games than they would have been if we had a good cup run. Possibly less injuries, too!?

We better get some class signings in quick, as I can't see us staying where we are in the league for much longer.

Koeman and Walsh need to sit down with the board and insist on the funding of rebuilding this squad or we may be playing in our new stadium in the Championship.

A club full of over hyped shite talking and performing crap, week-in & week-out.

Your not up to it, do the decent thing and go away.

If it does happen give the pre-lims to Rhino and the boys as they would all get experience and game time. Maybe putting some pressure on the 'senior' players if they get to the group stages.

How about saying: "We are the biggest bunch of shite in the Premier League, and shouldn't be wearing the shirt!"

Then at least you'd be remembered for your honesty, before you all piss off.

How about saying: "We are the biggest bunch of shite in the prem, and shouldn't be wearing the shirt!"

With 13 teams below them in the league, just how honest would that be?

How many who are ripping the back off Williams posted they didn't want him while we were negotiating his transfer?

So sorry John, I never wanted him, we would have done better if we didn't take the lazy options of buying an established player who's near the sell-by date.

However, I think he's a trier, does his best and sometimes that counts for a lot but we have basically signed a second Jags. Both are triers but both are past their best.

I wanted to keep Stones but we are Everton...

My question is: How about how many posted Davies is the new Peter Reid or Ross is a tosser? Or do you have a any reliable taxi firms?

I was asking if he posted he didn't want him.

I didn't think he was good enough at the time and I have seen nothing to change my mind.

I wanted him and when we were supposedly quibbling over the fee there was talk Arsenal were after him which I was fuming about.

As every time I'd seen Williams play especially against us he always seemed that no nonsense defender we were desperate for. How wrong was I? Been a major disappointment along with Koeman's other buys (Gueye apart).

And really I don't like the sound of the players we are being linked with. Worried. You bet I am. This'll all end in tears