Bingo - ole roy got no clue. btw, the right back mistakes this season have cost us now 15 points. Was it worth the while selling AWB for 50 mil? when we go down, this will hit home

What is the betting that Roy starts with the same team and tactics in the next game.

It’s so depressing.

Moments is the right word. Utterly and completely? Not from where I was sitting. 2 shots on target says it all. Zaha should have done better on at least 2 occasions though so you have a partial point. .

As for our woeful passing, which players do you think would do a better job on that front? I’d say Jairo is one - have we managed a point since he was dropped? I’m not the only one who thinks our midfield 3 isn't balanced.

If we are going to play it out from the back then Meyer or Jairo (surely he’s worth a go there) has to be in the middle as they have better skills in that regard.

Personally I’d rather us play more direct and to Benteke’s strength. . But really Ayew should have been in the middle not on the wing as he’s our best threat right now.

I would agree with a Roy in general we did play well and from what I saw for a great deal of the game we were the team trying to win the game. Luck as well as quality plays a part in the winning and losing of a game. We had no luck having hit the post twice and a header hitting the goalkeeper. They had a moment of quality through Richarlison and scored. Our issue today was lack of luck and some poor passing which held us back. In general I agree with Roy but am not surprised we have lost to loads of signings Everton. COYP

Not sure what McCarthy gives us ahead of Kouyate if Hodgson insists on 3 solid midfielders.
Kouyate is equally good at tackling, is quicker, better in the air and gets us up the field quicker.
McCarthy is arguably a slightly better passer but probably not enough to warrant a place ahead of Kouyate.

Allardyce said he was more concerned by our poor defensive play today than our attacking intent and now we look like we've lost Tomkins for a bit who has probably been our best player over recent games.

As I've said a few times now the club's / Roy's perseverance with Benteke is my biggest gripe and IMO is one of the things most likely to cost us. He was jank again today and it was no coincidence we went on a run when he was dropped after the game against Sheffield Utd earlier in the season. Ayew is a good CF, strong with good feet but no winger.

I agree Kouyate brings legs and height to the midfield and should be in ahead of McCarthy.

Failing to get another orthodox wide player during the window was very complacent bordering negligent.