Sligo Rovers v Everton
Michael Kenrick 19/07/2024 comments | Jump to last
The business of football resumed this afternoon when Everton secured a draw with Sligo Rovers in the first of their pre-season friendly games at The Showgrounds.
Sean Dyche has drawn on a mixture of his remaining first-team and Under-21 players together with returning loan players Neal Maupay and Mason Holgate. New signings, Tim Iroegbunam (#42) and Illiman Ndiaye (#10) are on the bench.
Pickford and Mykolenko are on vacation after their efforts at Euro 2024; Branthwaite and Patterson are injured. Dele Alli is not involved.
In the first 10 minutes, McNeil did well to break down the left but a very lazy effort by Calvert-Lewin, wide open on goal, flew past the far post with only the goalkeeper to beat. McNeil then put in a great cross that no-one seemed interested in attacking.
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Coleman drove the Blues forward down the left and it was worked back to Gana whose shot was deflected for a corner that went over everyone. Sligo broke but Tyler Onyango halted their progress until Keane blocked a shot behind for a corner that also went over everyone.
Sligo failed to clear the ball which came to McNeil for another clear chance but the Sligo keeper kept his shot out, saving with his legs. Jenson Metcalfe was doing a great job supporting the forward play, Doucoure's snapshot also forcing a decent save.
A poor but accidental challenge by Eli Campbell caused a little flare-up and a booking. Virginia had to punch the corner clear that came from the free-kick.
And from yet another corner, Sligo Rovers flicked the ball in cleverly at the near post to give the hosts the lead. At the other end, Metcalfe got within range but drove his shot wide.
Everton worked up some more decent chances for Calvert-Lewin but it was the other end where a shot parried out by Virginia was finished on the rebound with Everton's defence providing plenty of space to the attackers.
Maupay then came closer than anyone in blue, hitting the base of the post before the half-time whistle.
Complete change for the Blues at half-time: 11 subs, with Chermiti missing an early chance, firing wide. Ndiaye was next to lash his shot wide as the subs tried hard to redress that balance after the break. Chermitti then Beto had shots blocked.
Chermitti saw another goalbound shot beat the keeper but cleared behind by a defender, and finally Holgate was the one who headed in after a Harrison cross was headed back across goal for him by Chermiti.
But at the other end, a horrible error by Holgate sold Virginia down the river and Sligo went further ahead with an open goal.
Beto forced a save with a shot on the turn. Dixon drove forward but ran the ball out of play. Everton continued to huff and puff but with less penetration as time ticked away.
Betoo did get through and fed a great ball to Chermiti who should have scored... but didn't. Harrison tried to feed Chermiti but it didn't come off. Garner blasted a shot that hit a defender's foot.
Harrison got a bouncing ball forward to Beto but he was challenged and denied the chance to shoot. Harrison was then chopped down in full flight; he curled the resulting free-kick wide of the angle. But Harrison kept plugging away, feeding a nice ball in that Chermiti side-footed home.
Just 2 minutes later, Chermiti then curled in a nice ground shot just inside the post. Beto was set up to give Everton the win but his dreadful attempted sidefooted shot was sliced a long way wide.
Everton: Virginia (45' Crellin), Coleman (45' Dixon), Onyango (45' Holgate), Keane (45' Welch), Campbell [Y:30'] (45' Young), Gana (45' Harrison), Doucoure (45' Iroegbunam), Metcalfe (45 'Ndiaye), McNeil (45' Garner), Maupay (45' Chermitti), Calvert-Lewin (45'Beto).
Subs not Used: Okoronkwo.
The link for streaming this game online is https://www.evertonfc.com/live
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Posted 19/07/2024 at 15:24:47
Away from all the drama and heartache... it's back to the football.
New shirt numbers for the new signings; all the others retain their shirt numbers from last season, including Maupay and Holgate.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 15:54:28
I wonder if Onyango will continue as a centre-back?
He did well for the U21s there last season.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 15:56:23
Yes Michael, back to what matters. On the pitch.
The circus can go on.
Fingers crossed for the link.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 15:58:33
Shocked that you're not there, Danny!
Still 2,700 capacity — bit of a squeeze in The Showgrounds!!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 15:59:44
Any links?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:00:44
Sad but also heartening to see the name "Campbell" in the Everton line-up.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:02:58
Michael,
There is still drama and heartache because I can't get the game up.
The OS is up to its usual standards.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:03:22
Nick,
The official link for streaming this game online is https://www.evertonfc.com/live.
But you'll likely have to pay £8.99 for the privilege...
And they're off! Maupay kick off!!!!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:06:06
Dangerous free-kick given away by Tyler Onyango…
The commanding figure of Michael Keane heads it clear!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:12:09
Has Onana officially left yet or is he just on his post Euros break? Hopefully we see Ndiaye off the bench
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:15:04
I hoped I wasn't gonna have to say this at all every again but, with pre-season less than 10 minutes old…
Absolutely shocking miss by Dominic Calvert-Lewin put through on goal and screws it wide.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:20:34
I'm overlooking Galway Bay and can hear the crowd from here.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:23:32
DCL is a poor finisher
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:26:54
McNeil, poor finisher?
Or does that ruin the DCL bashing?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:28:25
Some horrendous finishing across the board
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:31:47
Brian,
At least McNeil's shot was on target!
But I know I should be grateful these multi-millionaires are putting in any kind of effort.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:33:15
On a positive note the link is working perfectly.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:34:45
Not trying to bash DCL tbh. Don't think even his biggest fan could say his finishing was his strongest assett.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:35:51
Michael, we do really need to remind ourselves whereabouts in the pre-season preparations this game is taking place?
Sharpness is just not expected at this stage.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:37:18
I have only seen the last 10 minutes. We're moving forward but can't finish - is it still 2023?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:39:04
We just conceived off a corner. It must be 2023.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:40:31
Haha, I like the juxtaposition of the last two posts, as Calvert-Lewin goes for a top-corner curler … and misses!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:41:02
I was conceived after an Everton win! ????
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:43:10
Freddie 21 - I don't think we got close enough to them at that corner to make a baby!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:44:15
We're lucky to have you then Brian W.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:44:28
Got the best view of the game. Across the road in Mooney's Bar bar.
We should be about 5 - 1 up.
Err… I mean 5 - 2.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:45:23
Never mind conceiving, this is not even worth a wank
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:45:28
2-0 losing. Ho, hum
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:46:11
I wanted to say other words but it's early still here in America :)
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:53:36
At the game, very poor, Gueye is playing okay.
Campbell lucky to be still on the pitch, terrible tackle from behind.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:56:34
Its only a friendly ???????????? rewind 12 months and business as usual - still, weve had some good times ????
Posted 19/07/2024 at 16:57:23
COYB
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:03:11
God knows how many genuine chances we have had and quite frankly blown. They have had 2 and scored! Mind you they are the mighty Sligo Rovers, fair play to them.
Bad news about the take-over made worse by that performance on the pitch, though second half may, and must see changes.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:05:11
Ndiaye and Tim getting a run out.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:06:09
Sligo looks gorgeous from the pictures and videos. It might be a good stop for me when I decide to visit Ireland!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:11:13
1001 ways to miss chances
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:11:17
Ndiaye playing wide left. I thought one of our posters said he never plays there?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:12:14
McDonagh scored their 2nd. Now there's a surname with memories. Nephew/relative of Seamus (Jim) McD?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:14:04
2-1. The fightback begins
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:14:28
Stick Holgate up front
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:14:37
Holgate is like a new signing...
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:15:57
It feels like it's always a defender scoring for us when we're down 2-0.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:16:50
Nice one, Mason.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:17:04
3-1.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:17:55
Thats more like it Holgate!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:20:11
That's the Mason we missed. Maybe his legs aren't long enough to fully complete passes because that's his thing.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:20:20
Holgate for England ??? :-)
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:20:21
Of course only a friendly, but hahaha.
It's good to see Everton back isn't it?
We are pure slapstick, like the comedy series that you love and know every new series will have the same gaffs and laughs
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:21:06
Horrible back pass from Holgate for their third.
Things can only get better eh
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:22:28
Harrison = Workhorse ? Nah, more like a Clothes Horse !
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:22:28
Great to be singing and dancing again in the North West. ............of Ireland
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:23:23
Derek. Thats an old line.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:26:17
Like watching England.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:26:42
Are we the only defence with a Mason Dixon Line?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:30:37
Like that reference Brent. We are as antiquated and immoral as it.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:31:54
Not bad Brent !
We are certainly one of the only teams to have a Roman playing for us !
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:34:34
Hes had a fair game today, Derek. But what else has he ever done for us?!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:35:21
Ndiaye looks good
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:36:40
Chermiti open goal, hits it straight at the keeper.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:40:08
Remember this. the old line of 'there are no easy games' will be wheeled out after losing to someone we should be squatting, like a cat and a mouse.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:41:36
Everton loves that late game desperation to get a point.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:42:40
Oops. swatting
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:43:01
I read Maupay and Holgate are back, so logging straight off. Fuckin depressing!!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:43:02
Sligo's 18 year old centre half David Jonathon is quality. Sign him Thelwell
Actually, he's midfield. Don't sign him Thelwell
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:44:14
Nice Chermiti. 3-2
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:44:27
Brent - More like the Maginot line.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:45:29
Chermiti again, nice curling shot, 3-3
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:45:34
You clearly like a line, Ed!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:45:54
3-3
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:45:56
Chermiti two goals in two minutes.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:47:51
Derek [47] 'Holgate for England?'... Yes, but what number would he bat?!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:47:58
He can actually score goals this lad.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:48:12
Wow. Chermiti showing some class.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:48:25
What the fuck was that, Beto?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:53:09
We're still in this!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:53:41
Did we qualify for Champion's League then?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:54:08
Number 10 Ndiaye looks good. Looking for the ball, moving into space.
Definitely won't fit into a Dycheball side.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 17:55:43
Top of the league so far, with one point after one game, Carry on like this and there'll be silverware for sure.
The two new lads both looked decent, and Beto really put himself about. Both Chermiti's goals were classy too. Pretty much everything we did came through Jack Harrison, who worked his arse off. He's a great re-signing.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:04:50
Poor finishing and bad defending... sounds familiar like!
At least we didn't lose this one... onwards Blues.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:08:36
The good news:- Jack Harrison seems to be back at his best, the youngsters played well, Chermiti scored 2 and could and should have got 5.
The bad news:- We let little Sligo Rovers put 3 past us and Mason Holgate is still an Everton player.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:12:37
I hope we can afford the trip home. The ferry can cost a few bob…
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:16:34
Can we all please stop for a moment and think about poor Francis Okoronkwo.
How must he be feeling?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:20:38
Sligo took a lot of their first team off with a cup match on Sunday, that's why we had all the chances near the end.
Dixon looked good at full-back, Garner a bit of class and Ndiaye had some good touches. Tim also had some good moments
But it was embarrassing looking at Beto… no touch, and he tried with the outside of his right foot from 15 yards and nearly hit the corner flag.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:25:32
How did Sligos right back look? Worth £60 grand?
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:36:30
Some folk seem to relish slagging the team and club off at every opportunity. None of our regular back four were in the squad and it showed.
The new boys were good, Jenson Metcalfe was good and Jack Harrison was superb. Chemiti looks a decent striker and I really enjoyed it – best pre-season game for many years. There's a lot more skill in this bunch than for a while now.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 18:36:50
In the end, I had settle for watching it on the official website.
It's pre-season and the first game. I was listening to Dyche after the match and he made them run 13 km yesterday. They must have been knackered.
I personally thought it was an entertaining match. Unusual for pre-season as they can be drab affairs.
I thought McNeil looked good in the first half and Jack Harrison was the stand-out player in the second half. Very direct.
Mason Holgate goes from hero to zero. Scores then hits a hospital pass to the keeper, which I can only think hit and got stuck on a slug, who slowly carried it towards Virginia!
I was impressed by the young right-back, Roman Dixon. Plenty of promise there.
All-in-all, a good run out and entertaining. I hope the Irish Blues and those who crossed the Irish Sea had a good day out.
Like I say, I'm not getting carried away with pre-season. What we do on 17 August matters more.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 19:12:12
Danny O'Neill: "back to what matters. On the pitch".
I only wish that was true Danny. Sadly it is not. There will be no "on the pitch" if we do not sort out "off the pitch". Football clubs cannot survive from football alone.
We might be patchy on the pitch but we are world class shite off it and, until that is resolved, the pitch is secondary for what really matters.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 19:13:11
The rain has just arrived on the Atlantic coast so it was good to have an early kick-off.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 19:21:39
Paul, as Mickey Rooney used to say to Judy Garland, “lets put on a show”.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 19:47:08
One thing guaranteed tonight was that Christy would be there.
Good man. My admiration of Séamus is second only to yours.
Posted 19/07/2024 at 19:58:16
Just seen the highlights on You Tube.
We should have won comfortably. We had more chances than a monopoly game.
The known problem has not gone during the post season rest. In fact returning strongly, especially in the first half. So much good play to be in on goal and miss. Yes their keeper was good but our finishing was tardy. Inept. But we as Evertonians know that and have done so for Forty years, watching it get worse season on season. So why doesnt THRELFALL see that.WE NEED GOALSCORERS You have failed to find any.
I wasnt impressed by our usually impressive Virginia. Two down at half time and both should not have occured. Man on near post at a corner. Parrying a save back into the follow up area.
Second half was same old same old. Holgate scored then gifted them their third.Chermiti scored a couple which were a cheeky (if possibly offside) back heal from four yards out and a nice curled effort fom 20 yards, right side of the box, left foot into left corner.As all 11 were switched for a different 11 at half time there is no real lesson to learn. A good come back perhaps. But it was a completely new side. Possibly Chermiti is settling in and hopefully will get more game time. The rest cant hit the net with a wet fish from a foot.Holgate still a liability.Virginia learn from your two mistakes. Should have won comfortably but failed to. again.Bracing myself for the new season.
COYB
Posted 19/07/2024 at 20:14:24
On the train back to Dublin enjoying a good old toffee sing song!
Bit of a jaunt earlier, the flight from Liverpool was delayed due to IT problems with flights in and out of Ireland apparently. “Fuck Microsoft, were kicking off at 4” rings out from the back the terminal gate!
We got to Dublin at 11am and out of the airport at 11.15am just in time to miss the train from Connolly Train station which left at 11am for Sligo with the next one in 2 hours arriving in Sligo at 4.17pm.
So, we jumped in a cab to head the train off at Kilcock. But we got to the edge of Kilcock just too late to make it. “On to Enfield driver” (who was already cursing at every speed camera). We arrived at Enfield with a minute to spare and found the train had been delayed by 5 mins, yessss! made it (albeit an extra €88 lighter).
The rest of the journey went to plan and we made it into Sligo at 2.17pm as originally planned.
I had almost forgotten what a wonderful place Ireland is (North and South) and what great people live there. Met some absolutely brilliant people plus the usual away from home culprits, mad as hatters the lot of them.
And, how refreshing to go to a stadium where there is no segregation without any hint of trouble with a rough mix of 50/50 between home and away.
The football was quite entertaining although mainly low on quality. A few things to be optimistic about already covered in other posts with a few concerns. Fortunately it matters little at the moment with fitness more important than the performance.
All in all another great away day with the best, most fanatical and nuts support in the world. I wouldnt have it any other way.
Back to the singing now, altogether now "we hate Bill Shankly and we hate St John…."
Love it???? UTFT!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 20:23:39
Very nice Neil????
Posted 19/07/2024 at 20:30:14
Sounds like an eventful journey Neil!!
Travel safe and see your soon.
Sounds like the cab driver had as much of an epic as you!!
Posted 19/07/2024 at 20:34:35
Danny, she was brilliant and not bad looking either. Her 3 sons are reds but did us proud.
See you soon mate, I hope you are ok.
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