Supporters Share Views After Everton-Brentford Stalemate

After Saturday’s goalless Premier League match between Everton and Brentford, we invited supporters to share their opinions. The following are some of the submitted comments: From Everton supporters: Steve stated: “Once again we were too timid despite having so many shots. Beto should have been on for the start of the second half and we should have been more adventurous with the ball going forward. As much as we owe a debt of gratitude to Sean Dyche it’s obvious we’re going nowhere and he should take a bow now and leave before it’s too late.” Mick remarked: “How on earth does Dyche get away without criticism from the media, pundits and crucially Everton’s non-existent board? There is nobody there to fire him. Anyone else would have been hounded out of any other club, look at Man Utd! Pathetic, one-dimensional hoof-ball from a bygone era. Dinosaur of a manager. Get rid now before it’s too late.” Paul observed: “Lots of effort but as usual lacking quality where it matters. Subs were late again and maybe if we had gone two up front from half-time the pressure might have told.” Steven commented: “Another dreary and drab performance. Lacking any quality. I’d like to see someone coach the squad about the offside rule and how to take a corner. Given the fixture list, we needed the points. It’s going to be a cold, cold Christmas.” From Brentford supporters: Symon stated: “We’d have taken a draw and a first away point before the game. Ultimately, a clean sheet with only 10 men for nearly an hour – and creating the best chances of each half – feels like a moral victory. If players are going to be red carded for trying to score, as Christian Norgaard tried, then football will become a non-contact sport.” Nigel commented: “The Bees were starting to take control before Norgaard’s unlucky dismissal as he tried to poke in a loose ball for an opener. We defended stoutly in the second period, although could have done better with a couple of promising counter-attacks. Although our passing wasn’t as crisp as normal and we allowed Everton too much space, I’ll take a point.” Sian remarked: “Given the circumstances, it feels like a win to get our first away points and first clean sheet of the season. Bit in two minds about the red. While I acknowledge that letter-of-the-law on dangerous play it’s a red, at the same time it was also very harsh since it was a loose ball, and Pickford seemed to seek the collision more than the ball.” Nick observed: “Hung on in. Perseverance paid off against a pretty poor Everton. Should have converted a few.”