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& it must be said. Tiote was magnificent.

I think this is one of the problems right now. The amount of times we were being exposed on a counter attack from NUFC was unbelievable. Though they didn't finish their chances they certainly could've had enough. I don't think, currently with our injury crisis, we should have both full back bombing forward because it's too much for Mikel to cover. There needs to be communication between Cole and Bosingwa to stop both of them going on, I think it needs to be one at a time. Under the current system, Anelka does not track back, making us very exposed on the right.

Until now, I've never agreed with this so much. Something's got to change for Everton and this must be it. Cech Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Alex - Cole Malouda - Essien - Mikel - Zhirkov Sturridge - Drogba Okay, so it's a long shot Sturridge would play over Anelka, because Carlo's not that risk taker we think of. But this shape, even with Anelka, is very strong! I don't think Alex should have surgery till Terry's confirmed back. The right side may be a problem with so many left sided players, but this can work. 4-3-3 is just not working now.

Remember, he's only being played because there's no alternative left. I definitely see him being dropped once Lampard is back.

Probably, I gave him a 3, just to make it look like it wasn't that bad. I just don't understand why Carlo left him on for the full 90. Taking off Mikel and leaving on Anelka was perhaps the worst move of the game.

Exactly. This is much more than that, I believe it's psychological. There's just no heart in this team. If the heart & soul is defined by Lampard & Essien only, then something is seriously wrong here. Drogba, Ash & Mikel are all losing their way now.

He's still suffering from a toe injury I heard (that's what kept him out on Tuesday). With our luck, this will carry onto next week.

This has all the ingredients for a draw. I'll be happy with a point.

Rumours of Carlo's exit will heighten even more now that we've dropped a 5point lead. I say we replace the whole scouting department + the youth development team.

Definitely. Ironically, it was Drogba who convinced him to come to England. Where were Chelsea when this happened? Chasing an £18million rip off, that what.

Then Carlo's at fault for playing him. One of the good things about Scolari (..just one), when he was manager he never played someone who wasn't 100% fit. Drogba's equally (if not, more) at fault for not telling the manager he's still suffering. I would've rather Anelka play there being flanked by Kalou & Sturridge. Carlo's blinded by reputation.

Player Ratings Cech 5/10 Bosingwa 6/10 Ivanovic 6/10 Alex 4/10 A. Cole 5/10 Mikel 4/10 Ramires 5/10 Malouda 6/10 Anelka 3/10 (awful.) Drogba 5/10 (quiet.) Kalou 6/10 Sturridge 6/10 (and that's just in 10minutes he was allowed on)

That should a corner. Whatever.

Anelka should be dropped next week. Been absolute shit, ruined all our attacks. His drop of pace contributes nothing to us.

CARLO YOU IDIOT. NOW WE'RE GOING TO CONCEDE. FUCK THIS,.

Miss of the season.

So Drogba's handball is penalised but Enrique's isn't. Fuck off.

Which is not saying much.

I may cry. Absolutely not commitment from half our players. They aren't into this. What a bloody let down.

Please bring on Sturridge Carlo

Anyone still hating on Kalou? Aside from our goal, very poor first half. We're lucky to go in 1-1. Their goal was a completely fluke, awful defending.

Should've been a pen. Whatever.

Sturridge on for Anelka please.

I know it's only the 28th minute. But all these sloppy passes, it's heartbreaking to watch.

Typical goal to concede, sloppy defending at fault.