Jake O’Brien is disappointed that Everton didn’t take their chances against Brentford and got punished 4-2 at home. O’Brien also says the squad wants to “put things right” against Wolves on Wednesday.
After consecutive losses to Chelsea and Arsenal, Everton managed a wonderful 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on the road while dealing with a depleted squad. However, they failed to sustain that positive momentum and failed to deal with the threat of the Bees this weekend.
Igor Thiago scored a hat-trick to lead Keith Andrews’s side to victory and the Blues have slipped from 8th to 12th in the Premier League table following the loss.
“Very disappointing. I think we've come away from a good result a few days ago and then today just looked like a terrible performance and we didn't take our chances,” O’Brien said after the game.
“At this level, when you don't take them, you get punished.
“It's hard to say [why], but it just didn't click. It was tired legs – it looked like from everyone – and that just wasn't the performance we usually put in. We weren't together and that showed."
Everton’s squad, stretched thin due to injuries and Afcon, are also contending with a particularly busy week. The players need to recover quickly in order to host basement side Wolves at home on Wednesday. Wolves recorded their first win of the season with a 3-0 triumph over West Ham in their most recent outing.
“For me personally, I just want to put [the Brentford loss] behind us,” O’Brien added.
“We have two more games coming up in the next few days and we've got to look towards this with a positive mindset and go into these games, put in a good performance and get the points.
“I think because it's a game coming up so quick, I think we just switch off from [the Brentford] game and switch on towards Wolves, go onto the training pitch and try to put things right.”
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2 Posted 05/01/2026 at 15:52:48
I think we had 2 days more rest than Brentford.
3 Posted 05/01/2026 at 16:51:52
4 Posted 05/01/2026 at 19:33:35
I've heard some excuses but that's pathetic. Go and work a 16-hour shift six days a week for enough just to pay your bills.
I've lost all respect for modern footballers when they spout such shite. Shame on you, No-Brain. Sorry, O'Brien.
5 Posted 05/01/2026 at 19:43:42
6 Posted 05/01/2026 at 19:58:43
We need players today... preferably at right-back to strengthen one of the weakest areas. I wonder if there will be a site put on to cover the January window?
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1 Posted 05/01/2026 at 15:10:09
Sorry, Jake, you'll never make a right-back as long as you've got a whole in your arse.
I want to see him at centre-backf ahead of dozy-arse Keane and then I'm hoping Branthwaite can replace the other yard-dog Tarkowski who seems more interested in getting involved in fights and wrestling matches... Plus the passing out from the back was shocking.