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So Everton reach the first international break of the season on the back of a win in the Premier League \u2014 their second of the season \u2014 and, importantly, are yet to suffer a defeat in 2026-27.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t pretty against Ipswich Town on Saturday, but Everton got the job done. Here\u2019s a few things we learned.<\/p>\n

EVERTON HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO IN POSSESSION<\/h3>\n

This isn\u2019t really anything new, but at times on Saturday, Everton were simply so poor in possession that it would have been reasonable to ask just what they work on day after day at Finch Farm.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not to say that the tactical blueprint wasn\u2019t in place. It seemed clear that Everton\u2019s intention was to draw Ipswich\u2019s press and then exploit the gaps that subsequently opened up.<\/p>\n

They nearly did this effectively, too, with Jack Grealish often left in acres of space down the left. Too often, though, the build-up wasn\u2019t quick enough, or passes or touches from key players like Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, James Garner, Jordan Pickford and even Jarrad Branthwaite, were off.<\/p>\n

That needs to improve, because if not, it will be exposed by better teams.<\/p>\n

BARRY HAS SMARTS<\/h3>\n

Thierno Barry\u2019s 11th-minute winner was an unusual one, to say the least, but it was also a particularly clever finish.<\/p>\n

On first glance, it seemed that James Tarkowski\u2019s volley had just taken a lucky deflection off Barry. But the replays showed it was actually an excellent bit of movement from the striker.<\/p>\n

Sure, it still needed a bit of luck, but Barry managed to angle his body so the ball ricocheted off his chest. Yes, it still could have gone anywhere, but that type of quick-thinking is another example of the talent Barry has.<\/p>\n

He should have doubled up when he missed a free header later in the first half, but there was also no way his goal in the second half shouldn\u2019t have stood.<\/p>\n

Barry\u2019s far from perfect, but it\u2019s another goal for the season, and a bit of confidence back after his misses in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

PICKING TARKOWSKI IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT<\/h3>\n

While Branthwaite had an unusual off day to begin with \u2014 albeit, he came up with some huge blocks late on \u2014 Tarkowski probably had his best game of the season.<\/p>\n

And for all the understandable clamour for Jake O\u2019Brien to be in the starting XI alongside Branthwaite, it\u2019s absolutely correct that Moyes sticks with Tarkowski for now.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s stress, that\u2019s for now, not necessarily for the rest of the season. But as it stands, Tarkowski and Branthwaite form a reliable partnership, one that has helped keep three clean sheets already from five league matches.<\/p>\n

Tarkowski\u2019s know-how and nous helped when Ipswich had a late flurry of chances.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Everton saw out the match with a 19-year-old in midfield and two 20-year-old wingers; there should be no rush whatsoever to be forcing the club captain out of the team, especially if he keeps performing well.<\/p>\n

PRO REF IS UNFIT FOR PURPOSE<\/h3>\n

Again, this isn\u2019t really anything new, but we couldn\u2019t not mention the absolute travesty that was Barry\u2019s disallowed goal.<\/p>\n

Why the VAR thought they should get involved in the first place is a farce; why on-field referee Stuart Attwell didn\u2019t then just show some common sense is even more baffling.<\/p>\n

It simply comes down to these officials not being up to scratch. This decision was an overcorrection after the dog\u2019s dinner of the Manchester derby, and will 100% not be applied consistently for the rest of the campaign.<\/p>\n

David Moyes walked the line when he spoke about the decision in his post-match press duties, but it would have been nice to see him really dig the officials out. That goal, at that stage of the game, would have settled any nerves \u2014 they simply cannot be making these mistakes, week-in & week-out.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 10:52:58 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n What we learned was nothing new. Moyes against 10 men and against a struggling team can still make the crowd nervous… what a guy.<\/p>\n

For the second weeks running, Hackney comes on in the wrong position — not Hayden’s fault but welcome to Moyes world. <\/p>\n

Alcaraz must be saying, “Dewsbury-Hall is player below his standards from last season and I can’t get 15 minutess against 10 men at home… whats the point???”<\/p>\n

Well, Moyes will say, “3 points — what more do we want, because Everton are not expected to do any good.” <\/p>\n

Cheers, Davey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 10:57:50 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Question:<\/strong> In a world where even people with small living rooms often have 60\u201d plus TVs, why does the referee have to view incidents on one that’s the size of a postage stamp? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 11:21:34 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Barry is getting into good goal scoring positions on a regular basis, and his link-up play is improving. Touch & composure still work in progress, but he is certainly improved on 12 months earlier.<\/p>\n

Perhaps he is turning the opinion of some. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 11:44:14 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Ian @4… Spot on.<\/p>\n

He is only 23 – he is a late developer as well.<\/p>\n

Drogba only really got going at Chelsea when he was 26.<\/p>\n

I have noticed that he has an all round game and each bit has been inconsistent — but each one he excels at every now and then.<\/p>\n

We all have noticed he has improved. He has got over his shoulder injury and looks ot have settled. The best years are ahead of him and hopefully in a trophy-winning blue shirt.<\/p>\n

His heading has been powerful in terms of positioning, leap and connection with the ball this season. He just either has hit the goalie’s face, arm or body — then he scores a great header and it gets kocked off with an interfering VAR — for something that is not clear and obvious and was not in line with the goalkeeper’s line of vision and trajectory of the ball.<\/p>\n

Overall, I believe we have another burgeoning talent. Tick in the box for everyone involved, including the lad himself.<\/p>\n

One more point: he is probably one of the best value-for-money strikers in the Premier League at \u00a355k per week. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 11:48:48 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Off the pitch, my mate is an Ipswich fan. He was tickled by the security and gate people all wishing him well and hoping the Tractor Boys won.<\/p>\n

He wondered if it’s policy to employ kopites in the away end? \ud83d\ude00 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 12:45:58 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Barry’s improving, his work rate and willingness to put himself about is night and day compared to this time last season. He’s getting better at finding the goalscoring positions and surely it will pay off with more goals this season, combined with more time on the pitch. <\/p>\n

We have a decent defence, I’d rest Tarkowski at every opportunity, not playing midweek probably helped him, he’s getting no younger. Keep him fresher than last season where he showed he was tiring. <\/p>\n

The break for internationals should give us an opportunity to work on bits. Even with a few not at their best this season, we are unbeaten; yes, we can do better, and some can play a lot better… that is a plus in my book. <\/p>\n

Some young talent in this side who will all play good chunks of the season. I’m looking forward to them improving through the season. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 12:58:00 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n A win is a win even if it is ugly. There are no easy games in the Premier League and the promoted teams are eager to prove they belong in the Premier League. We have kept 3 clean sheets in a week but only scored 2 goals but the important thing at this stage is that we are unbeaten.<\/p>\n

We will be in tough in many games because of the lack of scoring prowess but Barry is working hard and we have nobody else.<\/p>\n

We have many options in the middle of the park with Rohl and Norgaard to add extra options after the break but yesterday, sloppy passing could have cost us, and that needs to be worked on by the coaching staff. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 13:27:05 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n It wouldn’t be unusual, Alan #6, my best mate’s lad used to be a steward at Anfield and Goodison, and he’s a kopite.<\/p>\n

But more likely it’s just marketing, giving the away fans a friendly experience. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 13:30:45 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n We learned that our right back is worth every penny and more than \u00a34M. <\/p>\n

Dibling looked different class every time he touched the ball when he came on. Armstrong has a way to go before he’s a Premier League player on that performance. <\/p>\n

Barry can’t play 90 minutes of every game — he will burn out; the service to him was poor most of the game. We don’t have enough craft in the middle, Garner is over-rated for me. Grealish needs to be more direct. <\/p>\n

George will become a very top player, the lad’s always looking forward, he’s quick, can beat a man and can shoot, what more do you want???<\/p>\n

Branthwaite didn’t have his best game; Tarkowski and Mykolenko had their usual steady games. Johnson missed his first chance but it took skill to make it, he’s getting in the right places to score, he had another half chance which he missed also.<\/p>\n

We need a real class act in the middle still, there’s too much going backwards. We are still a 10th to 12th position side on that showing and that’s before any injuries happen. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 13:32:16 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Scott #2, <\/p>\n

Or why can’t he look up at the huge replay screens that the fans can and see what they see? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 13:48:05 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n That too, Eric!<\/p>\n

My point is that, with the way things are set up, it’s easy for the referee to think that VAR can see more clearly than he can on his screen and bow to their judgement. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 14:31:57 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n I was at the game yesterday for what was my first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium and wanted to post about my experience. I made the long journey up from Dorset. <\/p>\n

Firstly, the game. I agree with most of the author’s comments about the match. Dibling looked lively and not afraid to try and create something, he needs a lot of love I think but he could and probably should take that spot from Johnson now. <\/p>\n

As for our Brennan, he looks completely devoid of confidence, I hope we as a fan base get behind him but based on what I have seen so far, he is way off it. <\/p>\n

I don’t agree with Raymond’s comment about Armstrong not being Premier League ready, he’s so young, he needs to be handled carefully. That said, I would personally give Hackney some game time over him next match but ensure he knows he didn’t lose his spot etc.<\/p>\n

Maitland-Niles looked decent, I was impressed; I still want us to sign another right-back but so far he looks like a steal. <\/p>\n

Jarrad Branthwaite made quite a few errors, I thought, whilst Tarkowski was immense. Happy for Barry, who is getting better, we may have a proper striker on our hands by next season. <\/p>\n

Last player to comment on is Jack Grealish, I thought he looked off it and very slow… more than usual, I mean. <\/p>\n

As for the stadium, wow! I was totally blown away and so proud of our club, it’s hard to believe it’s ours. <\/p>\n

This might be controversial but I was shocked by the lack of atmosphere, though, was it a particularly quiet game? I know it lacked quality but the most noise made all afternoon was when Barry’s perfectly good goal was disallowed. <\/p>\n

I was in the South Stand with two Ipswich fans (who sat sheepishly with me), he’s my old best mate from school as I was born in Ipswich. We chatted with some other Town fans at a service station later and they all said the same thing: no atmosphere, the ground was beautiful but it felt like a sanitised experience, too family friendly etc. <\/p>\n

They didn’t feel it generated a sense of combativeness between the fans as it was so integrated and welcoming! You can’t please everyone, I guess, but I thought I’d share their views (my mate said the same) and I have to agree with it to a certain extent. I’d really built it up to my mate, loudest fans etc, he said he’d never known a ground to be so quiet?! I am curious what others make of those comments. <\/p>\n

So, overall, delighted with the 3 points from a game which lacked any real quality. I am glad to now have been to the stadium too. COYB. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 15:50:56 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n A win is a win, we have a 3-week break now where players like Grealish, Garner and some others really need to ramp up on match fitness and get up to speed.<\/p>\n

We will need to improve, that’s obvious, we need to start learning to kill sides off and our finishing as a whole must improve but for now, we are sailing along relatively well.<\/p>\n

Hopefully this break gives Dewsbury-Hall the opportunity to reset a little too and see if he can start tightening up his play, we know he’s so much better than the player we have seen in the last 4 weeks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 16:24:51 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n I certainly thought Barry’s second goal should have stood.<\/p>\n

Being behind the goal, it was obvious the keeper was going in the opposite direction. Dewsbury-Hall was again off and Alcaraz should have come on. Our finishing was poor, we should have had 5 with better finishing.<\/p>\n

What annoyed me was our game management at the end. We should be controlling the ball in the opposition half and taking the fouls to control the game. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n 20\/09\/2026 at
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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 16:53:48 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n What we learned is that Barry is improving, and should have been credited with two goals yesterday, VAR shouldn’t have got involved, ridiculous decision by the referee. Will take the 3pts but Moyes yet again too conservative with his substitutions, Johnson and KDH should have been off earlier, and still confused how Alcaraz who scored in midweek,was left on the bench? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 17:08:03 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Steve @ 32, Goodison was also very quiet and lacked atmosphere towards the end, maybe the managers tactics have something to do with the fans not really getting in to it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 17:10:49 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Steve @ 13 sorry. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 17:14:40 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n I think the International break is a big bonus for our team.
Addition training for further fitness but also proper rest.
I think Norgaard is going to be so important for us and effect our style of play, I am sure come the end of the break he wont be far away from a start.
I think our midfield has been playing more conservative with Garner acting as cover rather than being more advanced, Norgaards inclusion will fix this and allow us to be more expansive.
I really think that theres a lot of improvement coming in this team, we are getting results without yet hitting our peak. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 17:29:32 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Pro Ref is increasingly showing it isn’t fit for purpose. <\/p>\n

Howard Webb coming out and apologising, or hiding behind another woeful performance, is sadly too common of an event.<\/p>\n

Only a matter of time before overseas refs are added to the game. The game is packed with overseas players, owners, managers and coaches, but yet we still rely on homegrown refs that aren’t up to it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 18:01:29 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Ian #21, <\/p>\n

I agree completely, but how Webb can defend two refs doing VAR can’t make the right decision, and they are too stubborn to follow how Rugby Union do things. <\/p>\n

An apology isn’t much good to a manager who could be sacked because of their mistakes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 18:07:09 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Billy (18) I was at Goodison Park for the match against Fulham the season before last, and I thought the atmosphere was fantastic. When Beto scored the equalizer, I thought the stadium was going to come down. In a few weeks, I\u2019ll be watching the game against Chelsea with my wife\u2014and I think we\u2019ll both be sure to liven things up. \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 18:22:19 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Ian #21, do you watch any Serie A or La Liga games?<\/p>\n

I do.<\/p>\n

Believe me, English refs are the best of the bunch. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 18:39:46 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Ian #21, do you watch any Serie A or La Liga games?<\/p>\n

I do.<\/p>\n

Believe me, English refs are the best of the bunch.<\/p>\n

Webb unfortunately has turned out to be a crap leader of the refs, constantly reactive to controversy instead of setting out a concrete standard of procedure and insisting they stick to it. <\/p>\n

I expected him to be an improvement on the disgusting Mike Riley, but… not much. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 18:46:10 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n I see Elton Welsby, ex-ITV football presenter, is saying that the Friedkins are actively looking for someone to buy the club rather than just invest.<\/p>\n

Let’s hope the 3 week break might allow interested parties to push on with the sale. Can’t have owners who show no interest in the club and, 2 weeks before the window closes, withdraw money they were going to spend on players. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 18:58:10 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n I watched one of yesterday’s Seria A games. Roma went top of the table. A fine performance from TFG in backing them.<\/p>\n

Not sure they will give us the same backing but hopefully, one day, we can do a Roma. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 19:04:37 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n We also learned Tyler needs to start wearing long socks and shin pads because when the opposition see what he can do he’s going to get kicked a lot. I’m not kidding!<\/p>\n

I think Grealish needs to play more centrally and that will allow George to be on the wing, if that would work I’m not sure, but we need George involved more.<\/p>\n

Him and Dibling could give us a leg up to being a serious team in the short and long term — they look top quality players. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 19:12:09 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n John. 27 Surely that has to be their aim ?
\n If they want to make money out of football, success on the pitch is fundamental, yes they fould take a quick “Buck” but they don’t need the quick buck, they want the big bucks.<\/p>\n

We all know Roma fans went through a period of dismay with TFG.
Not sure they are demonstrating anymore ! <\/p>\n

Brian 26.
Well if Elton Welsby says it, it’s surely come straight from Dan himself ! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 19:17:48 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Steve @13. <\/p>\n

What do you expect when the fare served up is so dull. I’m ready to fall asleep every game after about 2 minutes. Might bring a pillow with me next match. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 19:39:31 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n How many more times are people going to say – Alcaraz should start becasue he scored in the previous game.<\/p>\n

When Niasse scored, does that mean he should start the next game?
When Bernie Wright scored, does that mean he should be in the team each week? (he was because we had nobody better).
When a batsman takes a wicket – does the captain continue to bowl him rather than bring back his front line bowler.<\/p>\n

This is Premier League, not a kick around in the playground. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 20:11:58 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n On this thread I don\u2019t see anyone saying that Alkaraz, should have started yesterday Phil, but on other threads I see quite a few people saying the same thing as what Mark@1 has written about his complete lack of game time from the substitutes bench.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s becoming a sore point for some people but something that I hope becomes a genuine one, is what Brian@26, has said about The Very Silent Friedkin\u2019s, looking to sell our club.<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to Everton, Dan? No but I did happen to own the club for a while and I made a small fortune before deciding to move it on\ud83e\udd1e <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 20:36:16 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n What I’ve learned is,some guy calls Dibbling, Dibbles. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 20:55:18 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Officer Dibble, Martin. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 21:06:48 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Steve at 13, we were only playing Ipswich mate, an absolute footballing nobody, never been a rival never will be.
Expected wins teams like this, there\u2019s no intensity in the fan base for games like this, plus we where mostly shite, where not winning anything and won\u2019t bother the top 4 positions in the league.
Did I mention it was only Ipswich ?
If you go every week it isn\u2019t a big day out to get excited about, quarter of the ground disappear on 37 mins for a bevvy and come back as late as the 50th min. Guess no one\u2019s arsed mate <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 21:18:46 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Jon I believe they won the league 12 months before we did in 63. Under the manager that won us the world cup in 66.Fast forward to early 80’s one of the best footballing sides to grace the first division… Football didn’t begin with the Premier League. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 22:33:17 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Raymond @ 26; Even if Moyes selected him there, Grealish has already stated that, if pushed, he ‘Can’ play in the centre – but doesn’t ‘like’ it…and in the clip I watched, his whole facial\/body language was saying – to much much like hard work, sod that for a game of soldiers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Posted
\n 20\/09\/2026 at
\n 22:41:49 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n Ipswich under Bobby Robson in the late 70 \u2018s and very early 80\u2019s where a fantastic team, Cooper, Mills, Beattie, Viljoen, Murhen, Thysen, Gates, Mariner, Whymark, Brazil etc, cup winners in 78 and league runners up in 80 & 81 I think, they were a big scalp and battered us 0-4 at Goodison in the league just before we knocked them out the cup 2-1, Lee played Gidman in midfield, 1980 I think.
Oh and Wark, Butcher and Russell Osman too. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Jeff #38 – Yes, it was March 1980, I remember it well, FA Cup Quarter Final at a packed out Goodison and a great 2-1 win for us against a very strong and talented Ipswich Town side who had tanked us 0-4 at our place only a few weeks previous. John Gidman was excellent in Midfield that day. Big Bob the first, and Brian Kidd the second goal down the Street end, one of my favourite Everton goals as a kid. The great Kevin Beattie pulled back a very late goal for Ipswich, which made us sweat and pray for the final whistle. 46 years on, and we are still praying to hear the referee blow the final whistle! Ipswich had a terrific side back then and were a little bit unlucky not to win even more silverware. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Raymond and Derek, all you have to do is watch Grealish move around the pitch for a few minutes to know that he doesn’t like the middle. When he’s looking to receive the ball, he naturally gravitates towards the touchline. Every time.<\/p>\n

I think instinctually he likes to get the ball at his feet with space and the ability to square up and face the defender so he can survey his options. At #10 you have to make instant decisions with the ball, and obviously that’s not Jack’s natural predilection. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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