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25 Apr 2026 20:18:52
Well, another disappointment. I was really expecting to get the win today but nothing again. I have to agree with Bluemike that we should be giving the youngsters a try out now for the last four games, it’s been obvious that McNeil, Mykolenko and Barry are not good enough and need to go and with this current squad we are not good enough for European football and would struggle in the league next season as a consequence. Gana should be rested now and possibly given a cameo at the HDS to say goodbye and a big thanks for his efforts over his two spells with the club.

I’m just hoping that Moyes gives the likes of Anzou a run of games until the end of season which could save us spending needless money if they can be given a decent chance of showing what they can do. If Moyes is to stay he needs to prove to the owners he is willing to change and adapt, if not I feel it might be time to move him upstairs and appoint someone who is capable of change and is able to adapt.

{Ed025's Note - do you know our manager at all Andy?.. :)

25 Apr 2026 20:46:10
There's Moyes saying Barry isn't guaranteed to start today in his press conference on Friday. Yet he starts, and even better, doesn't have a recognised striker on the bench. I'd have had Alcaraz up top. At least he shows effort. I reckon we're gonna see some exits in the summer, and probably players not even given a chance. Yet they will go on to end up at top Premier clubs in a couple of years.

25 Apr 2026 18:03:15
I know we who turn up and pay, have only our experience, but some thing can be seen from where we sit.
In view of resent injuries, O'Brien was a natural c/back replacement. Aginst a quick and tricky winger, Garner was the oblivious right back choice. With a number of midfield options.


Givern the pathetic offering from Barry, their where a number of options.
None of they above would have guaranteed a win, but would have made it a reasonable possibility, and if we can see that, where is the judgment of those we pay well to make those calls?

25 Apr 2026 20:15:14
Moyes says Graham isn't ready for senior football, yet he made his 1st team debut aged 15. Even if he struggled, he would show more than Barry. Also, McNeil is getting worse every week. Experience is what Moyes loves, but I bet there's a winger in reserves, like Kingston, who would offer more. Fast, takes defenders on and can score.

25 Apr 2026 17:16:17
Said it last night and today’s performance proved my point. Barry and McNeil should be nowhere near the first team. Gana needs resting. Square pegs in round holes at the back. We can all see it. Why for the love of god can’t Moyes? These last 4 games is the perfect chance to blood certain players, give game time to fringe players and let them show what they can do.

We have Patterson and Aznou, especially Aznou who should be playing, but no square pegs round holes. Tim or Harrison can cover Gana, George and Dibling can replace Barry and cover McNeil. We are not going to qualify for Europe, but we are safe this year. Let’s try something new and who knows Moyes might get a surprise. Sorry Moyes lovers.

25 Apr 2026 17:08:45
I've always thought we need to give Barry sometime to bed in and get used to the League, but he is so far off it, even I think he can't stay next season.

25 Apr 2026 17:02:25
Well I’m usually in the Moyes camp and respect the guy hugely, but everything that happened today was all his fault! His inability to try something different and give some of the youngsters a go is just shocking, to say the least! George should have started instead of McNeill, Barry again was hopeless and should not play another game for us this season - give his shirt to young Braiden … for GS, what do we have to lose by giving this young man a go? We’re now in no-man's land of mid-table and we should just give him a go! Moyes needs to change!

25 Apr 2026 18:51:58
Two teams fighting relegation played at the same time today. Both Everton (safe) and Wolves (relegated) were obliged to put out their strongest sides. Everton have also to put out their strongest side against City (playing for the title) .

25 Apr 2026 19:00:04
So why didn't we put out our strongest side then?

25 Apr 2026 19:02:31
I doubt George will be rushing to sign for Everton Reserves in the summer.

25 Apr 2026 20:12:46
We did in the Manager and Coaches opinion.