Two fine goals made by Grealish grace Hill Dickinson Stadium debut

Yet you have a calm composed midfielder that can pass, assist, score, play across the whole of midfield if needed, take decent set pieces and works hard for the team in McNeil, and he's on the bench! Utterly baffling !!!

He was pretty inept against Leeds but he wasn't the only one in his favour. Still baffling though!

Appreciate what you say about McNeil but he is very one-footed, easy to work out which way he's going with the ball.

Glad Barry is starting. COYB

Negativity gets us nowhere and I am shit scared that Moyes will start us with a negative attitude today. Hopefully not but history destroys my hopes.

I think Dewsbury-Hall must be left back, and Iroegbunam, being the only other No 8, is the No 8?

We need to be competitive in midfield or we are in for a rough day.

We will see, I'm hoping for some luck and a good result but I'm not overly confident.

Even start McNeil, especially with Mitoma on the wing, and Garner is badly missed in midfield.

The obverse is true as well, people getting in a position who don't deserve to be there, and making cock-up after cock-up!

Play Aznou to balance the team!

Let's just get to nil-nil at half-time and take it from there.

When I question them as to why they are not employed in IT roles, the reply is regularly the same. "Well, we have to have at least 10 years experience to get the job! How can you have 10 years experience if you can't get the job in the first place?"

In the words of Rowan Dean, the world has gone mad!!!!

Fingers crossed that it works this time, and we'll all see what Moyes seems to see and we can laud his genius after the match lol.

Let's give these a good Hill Dicking! :-)

I’m a fan of Iroegbunam though, I think there’s a real player there so I really hope he starts to convince people.

When I question them as to why they are employed in IT roles, the reply is regularly the same. "Well, we have to have at least 10 years experience to get the job! How can you have 10 years experience if you can't get the job in the first place?"

In the words of Rowan Dean, the world has gone mad!!!!

But that goal was quality, quality, quality.

Maybe Tarkowski's worst 45 in blue. We're definitely lucky to be ahead but positives to take away too.

I really want to see Barry given something meaningful to chase. He's not hiding and he's working his socks off.

Grealish a class act on the ball. Reminds me of when we saw James for the first time. When they put their foot on the ball the game seems to slow down around them.

Interesting moment when Barry won a decent flick on but it went out of play instead of to Grealish. Jack seemed pretty disappointed with Barry's effort - some of the boys might need to get used to playing with players who have higher standards.

A blinged-out hearing aid???

Grealish and Ndiaye are two special players, we will need both fit and firing on all cylinders this season.

Mike (22), agree on both points. Tim is fast becoming an easy target for slagging off when there are plenty just as patchy getting a free pass week after week. He needs to be more consistent but he's certainly not ‘absolute garbage'.

Christy (11), am I reading your post correctly? Mitoma would have McNeil on toast.

Jordan making amends for another harsh penalty. I still can't believe that people continue to question him. Every time I watch other teams I'm taken aback by how far off Pickford's standard their keepers are. I think we've got very used to having an outstanding goalkeeper.

Probably best to gloss over some of the frailties. A few need to lift their games and meet the standards of others. There'll be a few that won't be able to.

We bloody won.

The pen, Eufa, Var etc.

Beat them all.

Jaysus even TW can be happy for 5 mins!

Yaaaaaay!

Good result in the end and that's our season up and running. Grealish was quality.

2/3 more quality signings this week and we might just have a competitive squad.

Fair play to Moyes too, I wasn't happy with the team selection but how wrong can you be? A weekend to enjoy

These guys are used to the highest of standards around them and it shows.

Let's be happy!

Lots of positives to take from that, if we can keep hold of all our players, sign a few more players, and get lucky with injuries, then we’ll give most teams a game.

I thought it looked fantastic? What were anyone's "in person" takes from lthe new home?

Great game today. Good three points.

Uplifting to see a player like Grealish, understand the reference to James and time on the ball, but he is a lot more dynamic and still seems to have his mojo.

Of the rest, Keane did well for a 4th choice CB, Ironman had one of his better games for us while Ndiaye is a rainmaker, someone we can't afford to lose. Hopefully we will plug the very obvious gaps we still have over the next week or so.

We looked a lot better with Grealish on the left and Ndiaye on the right but Brighton were no where near as fast or energetic in the press as Leeds were and even then we could have let more than a couple in except for the woodwork, poor finishing and Pickford. Again this handball/ball to hand needs sorting out in what was another display of awful refereeing.

I'd like to see Gana do a lot better when in possession, Barry looked like it was some sort of friendly and the defence is not yet gelling as a unit. The positives being how good players in possession (Grealish and Ndiaye) are to the team.

What Jack also said which unsurprisingly you omitted, was that he knew he wanted to come to Everton within a couple of minutes of talking to Moyes in a video call.

Your anti Moyes agenda on here is becoming tiresome and does you no favours.

We played pretty well considering we had no ‘proper’ FBs. Moyes has signed some exciting players. We should be optimistic and not stuck in some bitter agenda against our manager.

Can’t wait for Dibling to come into the squad and hopefully a number 6 and a an experienced forward who can help Barry.

Van I ask what did the players do differently to the Leeds match? Or was Grealish in a class of his own?

Michaels anti Moyes agenda is pretty pathetic isn’t it.

God knows what he thought of Kendall mark 3, Walter Smith, Roberto Martinez, Ronald Koeman, Sam Allarddyce, Marco Silva Carlo Ancelotti, Rafa, Frank Lampard and Sean Dyche

It was never a penalty in a million years... the shot was at point blank range - what was KDH supposed to do differently not to concede a penalty? Hopefully we're getting our bad luck with poor officiating out of the way early doors and things will even themselves out over the course of the season.

On the evidence of our first two games, it's glaringly obviously we still need a deep lying central midfielder (or two) that can get control of the middle of the park. And a full-back (or two) that can effect the game much better in the final third of the pitch. 3-4 for additions needed before the transfer window slam's shut methinks!

I think I will stop giving my opinion before games, I thought we would struggle today.
Thats what top players such as Grealish give you, the difference between winning or not.
Tempt another star or two to come and we will be rolling along.

Our goalie is worth his weight in gold too, he very seldom lets silly goals in.

I thought Tim Iro and Gana really grew into the game. He may not have been MoTM, but I thought Garner really persevered against Minteh. Keane was solid, but Tarks had a shocker in the first half. Gave them two gild-edged chances on a plate.

Really liked Barry’s hard work and endeavour, but we really need another forward as Beto looks lost.

And of course, a right back and left back!

I thought Grealish was MotM by a country mile, he's got that zen about him just like James.

I know there's no chance of it happening, but as I'm laid up at the moment, I watched the 2 spurs games, and I lurvve to see Richie back in a blue shirt, his movement is superb and he'd do really well with grealish and ndiaye.

You can dream UTFT

Grealish looks like hes relishing playing and being appreciated. KDH tireless and showed quality, whike Ndiaye & Tim played well.
Garner done a great job against a very dangerous winger today.

Barry showed a few touches but needs time, as the confidence of the team improves so will his and his play.

Couple of players in and it's...
Onwards and upwards.

Brighton had good chances, although the back 4 played well. For me Gana was motm. I thought he was every where, and was the difference that Brighton didnt have.

In Moyes we trust.

Very impressed with the new stadium, I was overwhelmed by the sheer size of it when I took in my first view from the inside.

Equally impressed with our performance given the patched up defence, it just goes to show how little I know that yesterday I was banging on about how we can't possibly play JG at LB again then he goes and puts in a storming performance and chips in with a fine goal!

Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did, we're off out on Liverpool tonight for more than a few drinks.

The bottom line is we were shite before he came, and we were shite after he left. So trotting out the lack of trophies or away wins, is as futile as the rest of the Premier league era.

With a bit of patience he's putting together a creative side that will be good to watch. And is moving us up the league.

No doubt the mob will be expecting more, but the club is moving forward in terms of quality. If you want to compete you need good players.

Certainly don’t agree with plaudits for Pickfords performance. Yes he get huge credit for guessing correctly in saving the poorly taken penalty but on general play his saves were what I would expect any competent keeper to make. Where I have an issue is his terrible distribution which put us under unnecessary pressure. Did he not learn anything from Monday night

My thoughts are he was the right choice at the right time for us and I think he will probably steer us in the right direction this season, but definitely his style of play is wide open to debate to those who want to see more flowing football with goals.
Moyes is capable alright, but there is no doubt he is a defensive minded coach.

I didn't know what to make of Grealish coming to us, but today we all saw his contribution, defenders and midfielders doubling up on him should work to our advantage moving forward, today is just the start!

If we get another three players I expect decent offers will be listened to for Beto and McNeill, and players heading out on loan.

Question to those of you were there today, watching on the telly the stadium seemed quiet at times, was it ?
COYB

We started a bit cagey and Brighton had two very close chances, testing the framework. But overall, I thought it was an even match. When we did get hold of the ball, we actually played some neat flowing football, as we saw with both goals. Very good and positive moves.

It's easy to give give Grealish the plaudits and rightly so. He was outstanding for the time he was on the pitch,

Ndiaye was his usual self. Tricky, played his part and good to see him and Grealish on the pitch together. His instinct is sometimes to try too much on his own, but he likes the ball at his feet and trying to make something happen. First player to score at our new home in a competitive match.

For me, it has to be Pickford. A crucial save at his near post with the player clean through. And then the penalty save.

A call out for Garner. Not just for that low pile driver of a goal, gut once again, the right footed central midfielder being ask to play left back. Also Michael Keane, who had a very steady game. I didn't think Oroegbunham was as bad as some make out. He was wasteful at times, but stayed involved and showed some good touches.

Another mention for Tarkowski. He improved second half, but had a shocking first half.

So, 3 points that more than a few predicted wouldn't happen and the best we could hope for was a draw. A fitting victory in the new stadium's inaugural top flight fixture.

Rode our luck in that first half but in the end the margin of victory could have been more.

Grealish was excellent and Pickford immense. Great feeling to get our first three points early on and not having to wait usually another month.

Dibling almost done, let's get a few more in later this week. I imagine we'll utlise the remaining loans available (one domestic and two european). A rightback, defensive midfielder and another forward in.

Before you start with the misogyny crap, I think Cates and Logan are excellent.

I hate watching this shite on sky. Are they still doing half time interviews? Killing the game with their American style bullshit.

I missed the game but enjoyed the live forum. I’ll watch the customary 3 minutes on motd2 tonight. UTFT!!

Progress is being made.

2 terrific goals too and good performance from Pickford, Garner, Keane, Grealish, Ndiaye & Gana

What a shame we don’t have a proven striker up top. Barry did some good things - let’s hope he develops

I wonder if we can swap Beto with another quality striker

Well done boys & fans

Female presenters are hear to stay and thats okay, and like male presenters many of them are absolute shite !