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Old 05-11-2016, 19:28
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Thoroughly enjoyed that.
Everton didn't have a shot on target at all all game. Best performance of the league so far. We could've easily scored another 3 goals too. Kind of a shame we go on an international break right now because we've got so much momentum. Just gotta hope none of our players pick up any injuries
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Old 05-11-2016, 19:28
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Thoroughly enjoyed that.
Me too! But then I also had steak, chips, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes plus booze with it. What more could you want?
But the 2nd Hazard goal was tastier.
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Old 05-11-2016, 19:38
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Great performance
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Old 05-11-2016, 19:54
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Simply awesome performance. Played brilliant all the way through. Hazard's goal for the fourth was amazing. He is truly top class.

Kante has to be one of the signings of the season. He and Matic are bossing the midfield.

Conte deserves huge credit for the work he's done. The team have taken to the system and are playing it to a wonderful standard.

And it's always awesome to see Conte celebrating. So passionate. He kicks every ball on the pitch.
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Old 05-11-2016, 20:04
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Damn, we are so good.

16 goals scored and 5 clean sheets in a row now. It's amazing to see the turnaround Conte has implemented in such a short space of time.
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Old 05-11-2016, 20:50
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Me too! But then I also had steak, chips, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes plus booze with it. What more could you want?
But the 2nd Hazard goal was tastier.
Beans on toast would taste delicious with football like that to watch
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Old 07-11-2016, 10:22
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Well after a couple of days reflection, that's got to be one of the best displays at The Bridge. Everton are no mugs. We created so many chances and we gave them none.
John Motson even talked about it being the best PL performance ever.
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Old 07-11-2016, 10:52
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Well after a couple of days reflection, that's got to be one of the best displays at The Bridge. Everton are no mugs. We created so many chances and we gave them none.
John Motson even talked about it being the best PL performance ever.
Yeah, I'm still buzzing after that performance. City and Arsenal dropping points was a nice bonus too. It's just a shame there's another bloody international break, we only just had one last month!
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Old 07-11-2016, 11:29
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Well after a couple of days reflection, that's got to be one of the best displays at The Bridge. Everton are no mugs. We created so many chances and we gave them none.
John Motson even talked about it being the best PL performance ever.
It was fantastic, it was constant attack.

Linekar stated on MOTD that Hazards was perhaps one of the best individual performances in PL history.

However even at 5 - nil, it could and should have been more.

A few hit the post, Luiz and Moses, Costa should have had a hat trick too. 5-nil should have been 10 nil, for the best PL performance ever.

However, i think i enjoyed the man united thrashing the week before, 4-0. The pressure of that game was tremendous, Jose's return needed a HUGE performance from chelsea, and they got it. Thrashed 4-0 and Jose going home with his tail between his legs.
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Old 07-11-2016, 11:30
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Yeah, I'm still buzzing after that performance. City and Arsenal dropping points was a nice bonus too. It's just a shame there's another bloody international break, we only just had one last month!
Im sick of them, they are pointless.
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Old 07-11-2016, 15:26
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Well after a couple of days reflection, that's got to be one of the best displays at The Bridge. Everton are no mugs. We created so many chances and we gave them none.
John Motson even talked about it being the best PL performance ever.
Yes, it was a terrific performance. I'm just as pleased with the defence/midfield, everyone appeared to know their role in the team and played it to perfection. It must have taken a lot of work on the training ground to reach that level of understanding. Everyone seemed to know where a teammate should be at any given time.

International breaks ? Don't get me started, totally pisses me off.
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Old 07-11-2016, 16:02
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Yes, it was a terrific performance. I'm just as pleased with the defence/midfield, everyone appeared to know their role in the team and played it to perfection. It must have taken a lot of work on the training ground to reach that level of understanding. Everyone seemed to know where a teammate should be at any given time
They did. There were times where I thought just clear it and they passed their way out and through Everton's midfield. Definitely from the training ground.
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Old 07-11-2016, 16:07
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Yes, it was a terrific performance. I'm just as pleased with the defence/midfield, everyone appeared to know their role in the team and played it to perfection. It must have taken a lot of work on the training ground to reach that level of understanding. Everyone seemed to know where a teammate should be at any given time.
Yes, the extra time they've been able to spend on the training ground and preparing for matches through not having any European football seems to be really benefiting them. They look fresh and sharp too every time they play now. This is why I was glad we didn't end up in the Europa League spots last season.
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Old 07-11-2016, 16:44
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Yes, the extra time they've been able to spend on the training ground and preparing for matches through not having any European football seems to be really benefiting them. They look fresh and sharp too every time they play now. This is why I was glad we didn't end up in the Europa League spots last season.
I guess the only concern is lack of game time for many of the fringe players though no doubt as the season moves on injuries and suspensions kick in.
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Old 07-11-2016, 17:11
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I guess the only concern is lack of game time for many of the fringe players though no doubt as the season moves on injuries and suspensions kick in.
It was the only reason i thought we should have taken the West Ham game more serious, Like we did on the weekend should have started strong then bring on the fringe players (If Willian had not been ill I think he would have came on instead of Oscar at weekend) to get them use to this formation.
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Old 08-11-2016, 00:04
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It was the only reason i thought we should have taken the West Ham game more serious, Like we did on the weekend should have started strong then bring on the fringe players (If Willian had not been ill I think he would have came on instead of Oscar at weekend) to get them use to this formation.
I would have gone with a stronger starting line-up too, but I can understand why Conte didn't. If we had put out our first choice team there's no guarantee we would have found ourselves in a decent enough position in the game to bring on the fringe players as subs and give them a worthwhile amount of minutes. What he should have done was make no more than 4 changes tops rather than as many as 7.
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Old 08-11-2016, 08:40
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So how do people think we should handle the January transfer window especially in relation to our defence after these last 5 games? I think I'd be happy if we didn't get anyone especially a marquee signing (but another squad player might not be bad). I do think we are covered though because Zouma is still to come back and I think Ivanovic would do a decent job as one of the back 3 not wingback.
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Old 08-11-2016, 08:52
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With regards to Zouma we need to look at his fitness very closely. For him to be of benefit to us this season he needs to be fully "match" fit and that is going to be a very difficult level for him to get to with the lack of games (baring injures and suspensions) we will realistically be able to offer him at the moment. Brana of course could do a decent job but he might want to go in the Jan window and if he does want to go then we should let him.

If a "marquee" signing comes available and the price is in keeping with market value I think we should go for it, Yes we playing very well at the moment and players are playing very well but if we can make improvements we should do so, Instead of making loads of signings and trying to integrate them during the Summer window if we can bring a couple in during the Jan one it makes sense to do so
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Old 08-11-2016, 08:59
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Tricky one and depends how things go up to January.
A marquee signing is unlikely due to them still being in the CL.
We seem to have reasonable cover over the squad.

Also, I noticed that Nigeria didn't make the ACN so no loss of Moses.
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Old 08-11-2016, 09:19
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So how do people think we should handle the January transfer window especially in relation to our defence after these last 5 games? I think I'd be happy if we didn't get anyone especially a marquee signing (but another squad player might not be bad). I do think we are covered though because Zouma is still to come back and I think Ivanovic would do a decent job as one of the back 3 not wingback.
Too early to say for me. Let's see where we are in a month's time.
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Old 08-11-2016, 09:33
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We seem to have reasonable cover over the squad.
Courtois (Begovic)
Azpilicueta (Ivanovic)
Luiz (Zouma)
Cahill (Terry)
Moses (Aina)
Alonso
Kante (Chalobah)
Matic (Mikel)
Pedro (Willian / Fabregas)
Hazard (Oscar / Loftus-Cheek)
Costa (Batshuayi / Solanke)

Also, I noticed that Nigeria didn't make the ACN so no loss of Moses.
Yes, I saw that too. Quite surprising they didn't qualify, but good news for us.
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Old 08-11-2016, 10:20
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I hope pedro can continue this form, he was very disappointing last year.
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Old 08-11-2016, 17:06
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Courtois (Begovic)
Azpilicueta (Ivanovic)
Luiz (Zouma)
Cahill (Terry)
Moses (Aina)
Alonso
Kante (Chalobah)
Matic (Mikel)
Pedro (Willian / Fabregas)
Hazard (Oscar / Loftus-Cheek)
Costa (Batshuayi / Solanke)
Looking through our cover, my biggest fear would be injuries injuries to Kante or Matic. I wouldn't be very confident of Chalobah or Mikel moving seemlessly into our current system.
But I'm not so sure about going out in January and buying squad players. If they have already targeted a top quality player who Conte wants, that's great. But not just another "make up the numbers" type of player. Though saying that, Alonso has been a surprise success so far.
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Old 08-11-2016, 17:42
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With players like Cesc and Oscar being available for Champions League clubs in the next
Window I can see us getting some decent offers coming in and being accepted
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Old 08-11-2016, 17:52
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Who is more important for you guys, Kante or Matic (in top form)?
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