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Fan Sentiment (−1 negative → +1 positive)
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Story Arcs Identified
8
Live Debates
Executive Summary
Fans across both sides acknowledge Sunderland's commanding 3-1 victory as thoroughly merited, with Everton supporters gracious in defeat and Sunderland supporters celebrating their push towards European football qualification. The match is notably framed around a touching pre-match tribute to Bradley Lowery, which unified supporters from both clubs in mutual respect despite the competitive result.
Sunderland's Deserved Win Overshadows Everton Collapse
Referee Decisions Spark Resigned Frustration Among Fans
Everton Fans Despair Over Europe Dreams Evaporating
Debate Over Inconsistent Form and Commitment Issues
Everton and Sunderland Fans Debate Controversial Tackle
The Biggest Story Right Now
Sunderland's Deserved Win Overshadows Everton Collapse
Fans across both sides acknowledge Sunderland's commanding 3-1 victory as thoroughly merited, with Everton supporters gracious in defeat and Sunderland supporters celebrating their push towards European football qualification. The match is notably framed around a touching pre-match tribute to Bradley Lowery, which unified supporters from both clubs in mutual respect despite the competitive result.
Most Discussed Terms
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Fan Emotion — By Team
EVE Fan Reactions
54.7%
Annoyance
Annoyance
54.7%
Disappointed
14.7%
Disapproval
12.6%
Angry
11.8%
Sadness
6.1%
SUN Fan Reactions
45.8%
Admiration
Admiration
45.8%
Excitement
18.1%
Desire
13.3%
Optimism
12.0%
Amusement
10.8%
Who's Taking the Heat
fAr — Fan Approval Rating Scale
Bars and scores show fAr per category, filtered to posts specifically about each team.
EVE
SUN
EVE
"commentator" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about commentator with 71% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 2.5/10
Big gap between "commentator" and "positions"
2.6 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
commentator: 2.5 vs positions: 5.1
"Moyes" is the lightning rod
"Moyes" (manager) is receiving the harshest criticism with 8 mentions.
fAr: 0.7/10
"players" dominates the conversation
70% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
854 mentions
SUN
"tactics" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about tactics with 50% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 3.6/10
Big gap between "tactics" and "manager"
2.2 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
tactics: 3.6 vs manager: 5.9
"players" dominates the conversation
82% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
153 mentions
Team Verdicts
Who's Up, Who's Down
Fan-rated positives and negatives per team. Higher fAr = more positive fan reaction.
Everton
↑ Best Rated (10)
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James Garnerplayer 31 mentions5.0"This is rancid. All on the players. They're not trying (apart from Garner)." reddit
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Merlin Röhlplayer 50 mentions5.0"@Everton Fuck me that was bad. Thank god for Rohl 😮💨" x
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Tyrique Georgeplayer 31 mentions5.0"Would be pretty cool if George was allowed to start a game" reddit
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Carlos Alcarazplayer 10 mentions4.9"This kinda game is calling out for Alcaraz, get him on" reddit
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Betoplayer 57 mentions4.8"I love Beto, but that touch is why we need a reliable centre forward." reddit
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Tyler Diblingplayer 31 mentions4.7"Really getting sick of playing the same team week in week out with the same substitutions at almost exactly the same time, what's the point of playing iroebungnam in the middle, ev…" reddit
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallplayer 15 mentions4.6"150m spent to get that though and of that spend only Dewsbury-Hall has become a starter" reddit
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Tim Iroegbunamplayer 9 mentions4.3"Stupid by Iroegbunam but the Sunderland player looked like he was dying...but he is up and runnig now strange that" reddit
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Vitaliy Mykolenkoplayer 53 mentions4.1"Is it just me or is Myko getting better at the attacking thing?" reddit
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Thierno Barryplayer 28 mentions4.1"This is a game for Barry not Beto.. dont need chaos here need half a brain which at least Barry Has.. almost.." reddit
↓ Worst Rated (10)
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Iliman Ndiayeplayer 69 mentions3.0"Get Ndiaye off the pitch, he’s got nothing left in the tank" reddit
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James Tarkowskiplayer 68 mentions3.2"@Everton Tarkowski is such a liability how can he be captain" x
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David Moyesmanager 221 mentions3.3"@Everton @eToro Fuck off moyes, kinnear you can get fucked as well" x
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Harrison Armstrongplayer 15 mentions3.6"Armstrong not going back to Preston was the biggest blunder of the season" reddit
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Jordan Pickfordplayer 37 mentions3.6"Terrible from pickford tbh. Turns his body and face away and makes himself small, should have made himself big" reddit
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Jarrad Branthwaiteplayer 9 mentions3.6"Looks like we want stability but it's more like stagnation than stability with extending washed players. When Branthwaite inevitably gets injured in preseason and we start GW1 next…" reddit
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Jack Grealishplayer 4 mentions3.7"This squad is way better than those teams but they were way awful under Dyche plus Grealish getting injured hurt them bad" reddit
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Dwight Mcneilplayer 33 mentions3.7"@Everton @eToro Mcneil making a cunt of himself as per usual" x
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Jake O'brienplayer 45 mentions3.7"@Everton Wonder what moyes actually thinks during a game ..O'brien should of come straight off aswell as ndiya who's been crap" x
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Nathan Pattersonplayer 46 mentions3.8"He could have even put Seamus on for 20 and then Patterson 🙄" reddit
Sunderland
↑ Best Rated (10)
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Wilson Isidorplayer 8 mentions6.2"BROBBEY bullying another goal...Isidor has been patient all season and done the business again and Enzo just gets better and better... absolutely brilliant season and squad effort." youtube
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Enzo Le Féeplayer 24 mentions5.5"It's Le Fee for me, I genuinely think he's become our talisman this season." reddit
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Granit Xhakaplayer 10 mentions5.0"Got to be Xhaka that but you are right that Le Fee is still a cut above most we have had." reddit
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Robin Roefsplayer 5 mentions5.0"@SunderlandAFC @bamgboyeolu What a 2nd half performance that was and that save from Roefs 😳😳😳" x
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Chemsdine Talbiplayer 8 mentions5.0"@SunderlandAFC What a terrible half of football. Talbi on please" x
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Habib Diarraplayer 16 mentions5.0"@SunderlandAFC Never leave us WILSON 🔴⚪️ Excellent assist Diarra 🫡" x
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Régis Le Brismanager 5 mentions4.8"If Sunderland qualify for Europa League, Le Bris should be the Manager of the Season." reddit
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Brian Brobbeyplayer 18 mentions4.7"If João Pedro was like Brobbey, he wouldn’t need to dive 🤷🏻♂️, hit the gym brother" reddit
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Ian Povedaplayer 2 mentions4.7
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Chris Riggplayer 7 mentions4.6"Nice from Rigg not to shoot, Pickford sorting the lads out" reddit
↓ Worst Rated (4)
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Simon Mooreplayer 2 mentions3.9"@Everton @eToro Burn Bramley Moore down and sack all the players." x
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Trai Humeplayer 31 mentions4.2"@SunderlandAFC Get Hume off the fucking pitch and put a WINGER on" x
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Lutsharel Geertruidaplayer 6 mentions4.5"@SunderlandAFC We got the depth of Onien and you don’t wanna sign Geertruida 😭" x
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Luke O'nienplayer 2 mentions4.6"Just don’t have that killer pass in us. Le Fee busy with 2nd balls and 50/50s to actually get space on the ball to create. Very make-shift backline now as-well. Angulo working hard…" reddit
Events
Positive & Negative Events
Taxonomy-tagged events (actions, goals, fouls, etc.) ranked by fan approval. Click an event to see fan comments.
EVE
↑ Positive Events (1)
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Substitution Timing Debatestatistics5.0"Once Jarrad gets hurt the first change should have been bringing in Jake into the Center and having either Jimmy or Patterson move to Right Back And if Tarky still looks awful then drop him and try Keane next to Jake. And give Aznou some actual minutes at Left or Right Back to see if he has made progress over the past 10months at the club and can handle some minutes" reddit
SUN
↑ Positive Events (1)
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Dreadful Performance Criticismperformance0.2"@SunderlandAFC Le Bris out. These are fucking dreadful and he’s treating them with the respect of if they are Bayern or PSG. Stop playing Hume ffs and stop playing so fucking cautious and scared against shit teams because eventually you will concede a shit goal like that or a set piece" x
Ratings
Team Sheets & Fan Ratings
Lineups and substitutions from the match. Click any player row to see fan sentiment and quotes. fAr = Fan Approval Rating (0–10).
Officials
Referee & VAR
Fan verdict on officiating. Scored 1–10 based on post sentiment towards officials.
Referee Performance
3.5 / 10
Based on 59 mentions
VAR
4.4 / 10
Based on 5 mentions
Fan Verdicts
Who Got Blamed, Who Got Sympathy, Who Got Credit
Based on how fans grammatically framed each player in their posts — not just whether mentions were positive or negative, but what role they assigned them in the story.
EVE
Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
David Moyes
13×
Séamus Coleman
6×
Iliman Ndiaye
4×
Merlin Röhl
2×
Harrison Armstrong
2×
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
No clear victim signal
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
SUN
Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
No clear blame signal
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
No clear victim signal
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
How these roles work
Blamed (Causer)
Fans named this player as the direct cause of a negative outcome. Examples: "Maguire gave away the penalty", "Ten Hag's formation cost us". Scores are amplified when the causer is blamed clearly.
Sympathy (Victim)
This player was on the receiving end of something — a foul, a bad decision, being dropped, or let down by teammates. Fans feel for them rather than against them.
Credit (Beneficiary)
Fans gave this player clear credit for a positive outcome — a goal, an assist, a key moment. Includes players who enabled something good to happen. This is the co-winner of a match moment.
Debate Fuel
The Big Arguments
Top debates happening in fan comments right now. Each one is a question your video could answer — or a fight you could referee.
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Everton and Sunderland Fans Debate Controversial Tackle
Controversy
10/10
For · 42%
Fans against
"that’s a fucking piss take "
Against · 30%
Fans in support
"Fantastic tackle, won't hear other wise. Lovely momentum, all in, no fear, no regret"
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Brobbey's Physical Dominance Stuns Everton Defence
Controversy
9/10
For · 37%
Mixed opinions
"Brian Brobbey is refereed absolutely fucking pathetically every single week. It’s completely maddening."
Against · 37%
Fans in support
"Enjoy the day out! "
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Sunderland's Deserved Win Overshadows Everton Collapse
Controversy
9/10
For · 46%
Fans in support
"@SunderlandAFC Another great win. Loving the whole season!!!! HAWAY!!!"
Against · 22%
Fans against
"@SunderlandAFC Game has been shite it’s like a friendly fucking embarrassing"
4
Debate Over Inconsistent Form and Commitment Issues
Controversy
8/10
For · 43%
Decision was wrong / controversial
"He’s been abysmal. He was awful last season too. He’s finished. "
Against · 23%
Decision was correct / justified
"Good for him, works hard and has great energy"
5
Everton Fans Praise Röhl's Play in Collapse
Controversy
7/10
For · 46%
Mixed opinions
"Rohl is having an awful game"
Against · 34%
Fans in support
"Rohl is a beast - thoroughly enjoying him this game "
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Everton's Capitulation at Home Against Sunderland
Controversy
7/10
For · 58%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Hang your heads in shame you losers - every result went our way today and we bottled it and completely deserve to finish bottom half with these performances. The defense needs to be completely replaced for next season."
Against · 12%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"This game is building, albeit slowly. I think it’s going to pop in the second half. We’ll see some fireworks yet! "
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Late Collapse Leaves Fans Devastated and Furious
Controversy
6/10
For · 69%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"In summary; this has been a dog shit game. I’m ready for the season’s end now. "
Against · 9%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"I fucking love this team "
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Everton Fans Despair Over Europe Dreams Evaporating
Controversy
6/10
For · 75%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"omg... have to laugh at that. do not deserve europe."
Against · 11%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Amount of unexpected teams to potentially play in Europe for next season is extremely exciting"
Fan Questions
What Fans Are Asking
Real questions fans are asking in the comments. Use these as YouTube community posts, end-of-video polls, or pinned comments to boost engagement.
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Freidkin in his next meeting with Moyes: “So… wtf, Dave?”
Player Performance
12 fans asking this
4/10
2
So Moyes told the players before the game to be useless cunts?
General
12 fans asking this
4/10
3
What was Coleman doing 😂😂
General
8 fans asking this
4/10
4
And that my friends is why Seamus doesn’t play 👋
Player Performance
5 fans asking this
4/10
5
OK HOW THE HECK IS THIS HAPPENING BRO 💀 EVERTON ALMOST BEAT MAN CITY 3-1 AND THEY LOSING TO GODDAMN SUNDERLAND 💀
Player Performance
8 fans asking this
4/10
6
@amazgel @SunderlandAFC Notice how everything turned around when Hume came off?
General
5 fans asking this
4/10
7
So cringe how he worn the Spooderman mask like he was mcneil
General
2 fans asking this
4/10
8
When you lose to Sunderland at home it's time to give up ffs
General
5 fans asking this
4/10
9
What is up with Ndiaye and KDH man 💔
Player Performance
3 fans asking this
4/10
10
Who's gonna by POTS for Sunderland?
Roefs, LeFee or Xhaka?
General
3 fans asking this
4/10
11
Gotta love how Keane does nothing.
General
3 fans asking this
4/10
12
What are Everton's defence doing for that cross for the third Sunderland goal lmao
Match Context
4 fans asking this
4/10
13
Beto is going to be a fan fav even if he leaves this summer isn’t he?
May not be the best, but works so hard and gives his all.
Player Performance
3 fans asking this
4/10
14
@SunderlandAFC Funny how we play class when Hume isn’t playing
Player Performance
3 fans asking this
4/10
15
What a play by Brobbey
General
3 fans asking this
4/10
16
I assume Carsley doesn’t want to give up his current gig, but wouldn’t he be a dream appointment as manager?
Player Performance
1 fans asking this
4/10
17
don't see what managers see in Iroegbunam tbh
General
1 fans asking this
4/10
18
If seamus scores can we give him a new contract?
Match Context
1 fans asking this
4/10
19
@PadraigMcGuinn1 @Everton @eToro Who picks the same players week in week out with no experimentation?
Who picks the same back four knowing they leak errors?
Who refuses to use players like Tyrique George, Dibling etc and rather sticking in McNeil or Rohl out of position?
Rules Decisions
1 fans asking this
4/10
20
First goal was an O'Brien fuck up
Second goal Keane was covering the hole left by Mykolenko.
Third goal was clearly the fault of Seamus.
I guess slating Keane is just fashionable?
Player Performance
1 fans asking this
4/10
Story Arcs
The Bigger Picture
The narratives running through this match — not just what happened, but what it means. These are the longer-form angles a creator can build a series around.
Captivating Talking Points
Moyes’s stubbornness has cost us not just today but every game since Chelsea. Terrible defensive setup with no outball. Ndiaye is bang out of form and gassed but doesn’t get subbed. Keane and Tarky honestly I would happily sell at this point. We need to be bloody ruthless in the summer or we will continue with being pathetically mediocre.
@Everton All these games without a win – it’s your fault, Moyes. You’ve got no balls and you just stick with your little clique of players. Ndiaye and KDH get everything wrong and play the full 90 minutes. There’s no European football anymore, and you never wanted it anyway!
Genuinely split: 69% believers, 31% challengers. Both sides have a case.
16 accepted
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7 challenged
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109 unclear
Challenger
@SunderlandAFC Reggie MASTERCLASS, got the subs absolutely right. Got to give LO9 some credit and admit I’ve been wrong about him, absolutely IMMENSE today. Notice how everything got better when Hume came off? https://t.…
Believer
11 home wins in 2 years. 11 in 38. Not exactly European standard is it.
Also I'm not Moyes out but if there are better managers out there I'd like to think the board are speaking to them and being proactive.
Yes the turn is valid. Keane and Tarky have shipped around 2-3 goals a game they play together. He has squandered huge money on players he doesn’t play (Aznou from Bayern, Dibling, Rohl until Gueye got injured). Players like Ndiaye and McNeil have been bang out of form and gassed but don’t get subbed while every manager we play makes very proactive changes to win games.
Keane and/or tarky worth keeping as backups because of how much replacements would cost but by no means should either start. And if we can get any decent manager, pull the trigger NOW
Poor touch from O'brien, fine, but another example where having a CB with a bit mote pace would've spared us from conceding.
Ive no issues with Keane and Tarky as individual players, but they're not a good pair.
Algorithm Inversion
2904 posts scored —
9 hidden gems,
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@Everton All these games without a win – it’s your fault, Moyes. You’ve got no balls and you just stick with your little clique of players. Ndiaye and KDH get everything wrong and play the full 90 minutes. There’s no European football anymore, and you never wanted it anyway!
@Everton Everton played well at times however poor first touches..poor in the third half...keane and seamus responsible for 3rd goal.season after season need some decent strikers...same problem.
@Everton Tarky n Keane are now useless...why even give Keane a new contract....can't defend ...fucking useless assholes....same fucking shit....bunch of clowns.....Madarchodh
Once Jarrad gets hurt the first change should have been bringing in Jake into the Center and having either Jimmy or Patterson move to Right Back
And if Tarky still looks awful then drop him and try Keane next to Jake.
And give Aznou some actual minutes at Left or Right Back to see if he has made progress over the past 10months at the club and ca…
@Everton @eToro Fukin Useless, I expected more from the team today being our last home game but how wrong was I
An Absolute Disgrace
@pj895 @Everton @eToro Shafting you? Don’t get me wrong, I have a soft spot for PNE my Great Uncle was a shareholder but, Harrison is under contract to Everton and as part of the loan agreement the club had the right to recall him during the transfer window, nobody got shafted. 😂
@Everton Tactics are always wrong every game same squad no new dynamics in the team
Every manager has to take gambles. Even looking at Carlo at Milan. He started a bang out of form Inzaghi in the 2007 UCL final because he had a feeling it might work. Inzaghi scored two. Moyes would trust Keane-Tarky and leave JOB on at RB instead of moving JOB centrally and chancing Patto or Garner. Then wonder why he lost.
Sunderland will have a worse season next year.
They have overperformed by a lot. I said Villa overperformance was not sustainable and I was right, they still overperformed overall but ended up being not as much. I said last season Forest will be much worse next season and I was right, overperformed a lot.
Nothing wrong with this, as Sunderland we…
◆ Algo-Amplified — Boosted Without Substance
@Everton Match highlights.. https://t.co/RR5BjXmSyV
Great 2nd half, O’Nien did fantastic when he came on. Could sneak in to Europe who knows!
Edit: Always happy when Wilson scores, he just seems to be enjoying it no matter what.
It must have been rough getting off to the start he did and being phased out due to Brobbey’s performances.
Whether he’s here or not next season I genuinely wish him the…
What a fairytale first season back in the premier league. A team we can all be proud of. I think Le Fee might be the best player I have seen at Sunderland.
His drop off has been crazy. I'd didn't realise how bad it's been been until the commentators said he's only scored twice in the last 20 (now 21) games.
There is so little pace in this squad, and some of the players look really tired. I am definitely not part of the Moyee out crowd, but why the fuck can't the likes of George, Alacaraz, Armstrong get a look in? I'd even take Patto on the right and O'brien CB and take Keane or Tarky off.
This team hasn't worked for weeks.
Cahill, Rooney and Carsley watching in the stands…
Anyone got there boots size?
Tackle looked a lot worse in real time than it actually was
Tyler Dibling must be gutted he's not caught up in all this spygate stuff and just sat on our bench doing fuck all
Honestly sell Keane and Tarky this summer. They’re so old bro and have the speed of a slug in salt
@Everton @eToro AHAHAHAHAH FUCK OFF MOYES.
mcneil over dibling and obrein instead of keane or tarky 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
◆ Broke Through — Quality That Beat the Algorithm
Moyes’s stubbornness has cost us not just today but every game since Chelsea. Terrible defensive setup with no outball. Ndiaye is bang out of form and gassed but doesn’t get subbed. Keane and Tarky honestly I would happily sell at this point. We need to be bloody ruthless in the …
Yes the turn is valid. Keane and Tarky have shipped around 2-3 goals a game they play together. He has squandered huge money on players he doesn’t play (Aznou from Bayern, Dibling, Rohl until Gueye got injured). Players like Ndiaye and McNeil have been bang out of form and gassed…
Keane and/or tarky worth keeping as backups because of how much replacements would cost but by no means should either start. And if we can get any decent manager, pull the trigger NOW
Poor touch from O'brien, fine, but another example where having a CB with a bit mote pace would've spared us from conceding.
Ive no issues with Keane and Tarky as individual players, but they're not a good pair.
Why has Rohl gone off and not Ndiaye? What the hell is actually wrong with Moyes? Is he watching a different game?
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Fan Narratives
Sunderland's Deserved Win Overshadows Everton Collapse
Emerging
Controversial
Fans across both sides acknowledge Sunderland's commanding 3-1 victory as thoroughly merited, with Everton supporters gracious in defeat and Sunderland supporters celebrating their push towards European football qualification. The match is notably framed around a touching pre-match tribute to Bradley Lowery, which unified supporters from both clubs in mutual respect despite the competitive result.
Referee Decisions Spark Resigned Frustration Among Fans
Fans are reacting to the match with a mixture of dark humour and resignation, largely shrugging off the officiating decisions rather than launching into detailed complaints. The overwhelmingly brief, comedic responses suggest supporters have accepted the outcome with wry acceptance rather than outright anger at the officials.
Everton Fans Despair Over Europe Dreams Evaporating
Emerging
Controversial
Everton supporters are devastated after throwing away their European qualification hopes with a disastrous late collapse against Sunderland, with fans questioning whether the team's poor defensive discipline and repeated injury-time capitulations justify any claim to continental football. The overwhelming sentiment is one of embarrassment and frustration at squandering what should have been an achievable target, with many arguing the squad simply does not deserve European football based on their limp performance when it mattered most.
Debate Over Inconsistent Form and Commitment Issues
Controversial
Fans are divided over a player's recent dramatic loss of form—particularly his goal drought spanning over 20 games—with some suggesting he's mentally checked out or lost confidence, whilst others defend him as fundamentally consistent and argue external factors are affecting his performances. The discussion centres on whether he's genuinely trying to improve or has already made a decision to move on.
Everton and Sunderland Fans Debate Controversial Tackle
Controversial
Supporters are divided over whether a challenge during the match was genuinely dangerous or exaggerated play-acting, with some arguing the tackle looked worse in real time than on review. The discussion reflects the typical tension between viewing angles and retrospective analysis that characterises contentious moments in live football.
Everton's Capitulation at Home Against Sunderland
Controversial
Everton supporters are expressing widespread frustration after a 3-1 defeat at home to Sunderland, with fans criticising the team's poor defensive performance, lack of attacking threat, and inability to capitalise on dropped points from rivals elsewhere. The overwhelming sentiment is one of disappointment at a flat, uninspired display that typifies Everton's inconsistent home form this season.
Everton Fans Criticise Beto's Striking Ineffectiveness
Emerging
Everton supporters vented their frustration at striker Beto's poor performance and lack of impact during the match, with multiple posts highlighting his inability to hold up play or contribute meaningfully in possession. The discourse centred on how substitutions involving the striker — particularly bringing on Barry — appeared to worsen the team's attacking threat and ball retention.
Everton Fans Dissect Coleman's Final Match Blunder
Emerging
With Seamus Coleman's departure imminent, supporters focused on a crucial defensive mistake late in Everton's 3-1 defeat to Sunderland, with many viewing it as a fitting—if unfortunate—final moment for the departing captain. The discussion mixed frustration over his error with broader acknowledgement of his legendary status, whilst also highlighting how the entire defence, including centre-back Jake O'Brien deployed at right-back, had been dismantled throughout the match.
Merlin's Goal Sparks Everton Hope and Frustration
Controversial
Everton fans celebrated Merlin Röhl's opening goal as a rare bright spot in an otherwise dismal team performance, with supporters lamenting that his quality has been largely absent all season and wondering what the club might have achieved had he remained fit and consistent throughout the campaign.
Sunderland Fans Celebrate Le Fée's Spider-Man Mask Goal
Sunderland supporters are fixating on Enzo Le Fée's goal celebration at 81 minutes, where he wore a Spider-Man mask after scoring to make it 2-1, with fans clamouring for broadcasters to have shown the moment and jokingly praising his "magician" performance. The discussion reveals a largely neutral, humorous tone as fans revel in what became a crucial strike in Sunderland's eventual 3-1 comeback victory over Everton.
Sunderland's European Dream Stuns Observers
Emerging
Fans are marvelling at Sunderland's remarkable turnaround from potential relegation favourites to genuine European qualification contenders with just one match remaining in the season. The discussion centres on whether their promotion-season performance ranks among the best in recent Premier League history, with supporters debating comparisons to Leeds United's 2020/21 campaign and other promoted sides.
Brobbey's Physical Dominance Stuns Everton Defence
Emerging
Controversial
Fans are marvelling at Brian Brobbey's sheer physical strength and power after his equaliser at Goodison Park, with particular focus on how he physically overpowered Everton defender Tarkowski during the build-up play. The discussion is lighthearted and admiring, with supporters joking that the Dutch striker is built like a heavyweight boxer and essentially unstoppable in the Premier League.
Ndiaye's Poor Form Sparks Moyes Substitution Criticism
Emerging
Everton fans are heavily criticising Iliman Ndiaye's performance and decision-making throughout the match, with particular frustration directed at manager David Moyes for keeping him on the pitch rather than substituting him off. The widespread consensus is that Ndiaye's end product and defensive work have deteriorated significantly since AFCON, turning him into a liability despite his occasional dribbling ability.
Everton Fans Demand Moyes Out After Sunderland Collapse
Emerging
Everton supporters are furious after a humiliating 3-1 home defeat to fellow strugglers Sunderland, with widespread calls for David Moyes's sacking and scathing criticism of the team's defensive performance and overall quality. The loss has intensified existing frustration with Moyes's management, with fans questioning how the club can fall so dramatically after competitive showings against top sides.
Everton Fans Demand Tarkowski and Keane Dropped from Defence
Emerging
Everton supporters are expressing frustration with centre-back James Tarkowski's performance during the 3-1 defeat to Sunderland, with many calling for him to be benched or sold and criticising the partnership between Tarkowski and Keane as fundamentally broken. Fans are debating defensive restructuring for next season, with some advocating for alternative pairings and suggesting the current centre-back pairing should be axed entirely.
Everton's Defensive Collapse Sparks Fan Fury
Everton supporters are expressing deep frustration over a catastrophic defensive display that saw Sunderland run out 3-1 winners, with fans repeatedly highlighting passive, sloppy defending and a complete inability to deal with basic attacking movements in the box. The negativity cuts across multiple issues—poor defending, lack of scoring, and general tactical ineffectiveness—painting a picture of a side that simply fell apart when it mattered.
Sunderland Fans Assess Squad Weakness Ahead of Summer
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Sunderland supporters are grappling with disappointment after a poor run of form that's exposed the fragility of their squad, with fans accepting a mid-table finish but demanding urgent reinforcements in defence, attack, and wide positions before next season. There's underlying anxiety about attracting quality signings without European football, though some retain perspective from the club's chaotic history and acknowledge the achievement of staying in the top ten when expectations were rock bottom.
Everton Collapse Sparks Frustration and Resignation
Neutral observers and Everton supporters are grappling with a damaging late collapse against Sunderland, with fans torn between frustration at dropped points in a season-defining stretch and weary acceptance of a disappointing run. The mood reflects desperation — supporters recognise one or two wins could have kept European hopes alive, but instead face the prospect of another season fighting relegation form rather than pushing for Europe.
Everton Fans Praise Röhl's Play in Collapse
Controversial
Everton supporters highlighted Merlin Röhl's impressive crossing and movement during the match, with some wishing he'd featured more prominently this season, whilst others critiqued teammates for failing to capitalise on his creative contributions. The discussion reflects frustration at individual brilliance being let down by inconsistent support around him, particularly in a match that ended in a heavy defeat.
Everton Fans Debate Squad Rotation and Defence Overhaul
Supporters are frustrated with repetitive team selection and lack of squad rotation, particularly criticising the use of midfielders out of position and the fatigue of key attacking players like Iliman Ndiaye. The broader discussion centres on urgent defensive recruitment needs — left back, right back, and centre-back reinforcements — with many calling for a complete defensive rebuild rather than short-term fixes.
Sunderland Fans Hail Le Fée After Crucial Goal
Sunderland supporters are celebrating Enzo Le Fée's standout performance and his crucial 81st-minute goal in what proved to be a turning point in their comeback victory. Fans are unanimous in their praise, recognising him as the club's talisman and one of their shrewdest signings this season.
Sunderland Player's Yellow Card Controversy Sparks Outrage
Fans are divided and largely angry over a Sunderland player receiving only a yellow card for a challenge that many believe deserved a red card dismissal. The incident, which occurred early in the match, has divided opinion on whether it was a genuine foul, a dive, or a genuinely dangerous tackle that the referee got wrong.
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Fans React With Indifference to Everton Collapse
Neutral observers are offering dismissive, non-committal responses to what appears to be a discussion about the match, with minimal engagement or interest in the wider narrative. The sparse, cynical tone suggests a widespread lack of investment in either team's performance or the wider implications of the result.
Everton Collapse Again as Sunderland Stuns Late
Everton fans are absolutely furious after blowing a 1-0 lead to lose 3-1, with supporters pointing to persistent defensive fragility, lack of attacking quality on the wings, and a pattern of dropping points from winning positions as the core issues. The frustration runs deep—some defend the team's progress under Moyes, but the majority are exasperated by sloppy goals conceded, poor decision-making in crucial moments, and the inability to match their dominance with clinical finishing.
Everton Fans Lament Séamus Coleman's Final Match Humiliation
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Supporters are expressing heartfelt frustration that club captain Séamus Coleman, seemingly in his final appearance, was not given a proper farewell tribute before Everton collapsed to a 3-1 defeat. Fans are torn between sympathy for the veteran defender having to endure such a poor performance and resignation that this squad's limitations have finally caught up with them.
Everton Fans Call for Iroegbunam Substitution Early
Everton supporters spent the opening exchanges urging David Moyes to remove Tim Iroegbunam from the pitch after he picked up an early yellow card, fearing he'd accumulate a second booking and leave the team short-handed. The broader frustration centred on both Iroegbunam and Jake O'Brien failing to make a meaningful impact on proceedings, with fans demanding tactical changes to stem what would eventually become a heavy defeat.
Sunderland Stun Everton Late as New Stadium Opens
Sunderland mounted a stunning comeback to beat Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park, with Wilson Isidor sealing a dramatic injury-time winner that had travelling fans and neutrals celebrating a thrilling finish. Liverpool supporters were particularly pleased to see their rivals struggle, while some Everton fans expressed disappointment at the performance despite acknowledging the occasion of the new stadium's opening.
Everton Collapse in Ugly Second-Half Meltdown
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Everton fans are absolutely furious after blowing a 1-0 lead to lose 3-1 to Sunderland, with the side conceding three goals in the final 45 minutes in what supporters are describing as an embarrassing, painful collapse. The discourse centres on complete defensive failure and poor decision-making, with fans questioning the tactical approach and player commitment in a display they've branded as unacceptable.
Sunderland Fans Divided Over Diarra's Late Game Display
Controversial
Supporters are sharply split on goalkeeper Diarra's performance in Sunderland's 3-1 defeat, with some praising his composure and positioning whilst others criticise his decision-making — particularly regarding the third goal conceded in stoppage time. The mixed reaction reflects frustration at a late collapse that cost points in a tightly-contested midtable battle.
Late Collapse Leaves Fans Devastated and Furious
Controversial
Everton supporters are reeling after surrendering a 1-0 lead to lose 3-1 to Sunderland, with goals conceded in the final stages turning what should have been a morale-boosting result into another heartbreaking defeat. Fans are expressing deep frustration at the team's inability to hold leads, maintain composure, or convert their chances, with many describing the collapse as emblematic of a season marked by repeated, self-inflicted disappointment.
Everton Collapse Late as Fans Vent Frustration
Everton fans are furious after their side conceded three goals in the final stages of a match against Sunderland, with criticism levelled at both the players' lack of defensive resolve and the home crowd's failure to inspire the team when it mattered most. The discussion centres on accusations that the team only showed character when already well beaten, leading to heated debate about accountability across the pitch.
Sunderland Fans Demand Wingers Instead of Makeshift Wide Play
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Sunderland supporters are criticising the deployment of fullbacks and centre-backs in wide attacking positions, calling for proper wingers to be introduced and questioning why squad alternatives like Talbi and Rigg are left on the bench. The frustration stems from anonymous, ineffective performances on the flanks during the match, with fans arguing basic positional sense would have improved attacking output.
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Referee & VAR Discussion
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Evertonian actor Jodie Comer is here today as her dad Jimmy calls time on a 29-year career as part of the Blues' backroom staff.
Thank you and enjoy your retirement, Jimmy! 💙 https://t.co/urO0duC9NI
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Habib Diarra's cross is slammed home by Wilson Isidor and we have a two-goal advantage!
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@Everton disgraceful performance, all on moyes that. Lets have some fun at spurs and start aznou,dibling,armstrong,alcaraz,george and patterson, give them a chance because the "trusted" squad has bottled this season
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Moyes’s stubbornness has cost us not just today but every game since Chelsea. Terrible defensive setup with no outball. Ndiaye is bang out of form and gassed but doesn’t get subbed. Keane and Tarky honestly I would happily sell at this poin…
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@Everton Match highlights.. https://t.co/RR5BjXmSyV
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Can’t be fucked with Moyes, Keane, Tarkowski for another year
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@Everton @eToro That's it, Moyes! Persisting with your favorites in central defense, boycotting Aznou. You're completely incompetent, and if you have an ounce of respect for this club, you’ll get out and take your son Keane with you!
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No Liverpool highlights on Peacock during halftime of an Everton match? What kind of sorcery is this?
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Fan emotion over the course of the match — where the joy peaked, where the frustration spiked. Based on post volume and sentiment over time.
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⚽ Goal/Pen 🟨 Yellow 🟥 Red 🟨🟥 2nd Yellow ❌ Missed pen 📺 VAR
🔄 Substitution · Luke O'Nien · 23' · SUN
5 reactions
"That Sunderland long range attempt was possibly the worst shot I've ever seen in a prem match "
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"This team can't survive european fixtures if they are going to play with this energy once a week."
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"@mustaphamusa_ @Everton @Bradleysfight Some things are bigger than football buddy… be better!"
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"@SunderlandAFC Why not bring on literally anyone else and go
Hume-Mukiele-Geertruida-Reinildo?"
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"@SunderlandAFC Why not put Mayenda on, move Hume RB make Mukiele CB? Shows better attacking intent and doesn’t put a liability on the pitch"
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🟨 Yellow Card · Tim Iroegbunam · 25' · EVE
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"He loves a yellow card Iroegbunam, but that was a red."
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"Stupid by Iroegbunam but the Sunderland player looked like he was dying...but he is up and runnig now strange that"
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"Just a yellow, he was also fouled before it "
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"Never a red. But a fucking idiotic yellow."
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"Tim is such a liability. Not only is he weak on the ball, but he’s always flirting with cards."
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⚽ Goal · Merlin Röhl · 43' · EVE
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"HT. We lead at the break through Merlin Röhl's first Everton goal. UTT! 👊
[1-0] #EVESUN https://t.co/763ptmW9Or"
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"@CalSAFCFTM @SunderlandAFC It was already going in so it classes Merlin Röhl's goal, let's get Talbi on 2nd half"
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"Röhl’s even got a better left foot than McNeil these days!"
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"Röhl is a revelation.
Come on Palace now"
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"Indeed. That goal came out of nowhere to be fair though. Haha"
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🟨 Yellow Card · Jake O'Brien · 47' · EVE
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"Very soft yellow. Just as much a foul on O'Brien as him fouling the Sunderland player"
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"Way more of a yellow there than O'Briens challenge"
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"Not a yellow but Jake doesn’t know how to defend any other way down the line"
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"The Sunderland player should have had the yellow, Jake only got it as the other player fell on purpose "
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"How the fuck is that not a card then?"
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⚽ Goal · Brian Brobbey · 59' · SUN
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"@SunderlandAFC COME ONN!!!!!! I was literally just saying to myself that brobbey’s don’t nout lately and he scores a second later 😂"
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"@SunderlandAFC Brobbey!! Brilliant strength and finish! Nice one lads!"
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"LEVEL 👊
Enzo Le Fée plays it through for Brian Brobbey, who leaves Tarkowski on the floor before firing past Pickford!
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#EVESUN https://t.co/vWImyg6sqr"
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"Wasn’t Brobbey another one we were linked with once upon a time?"
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"If João Pedro was like Brobbey, he wouldn’t need to dive 🤷🏻♂️, hit the gym brother"
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🔄 Substitution · Chemsdine Talbi · 60' · SUN
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"@Everton Get that useless cunt out this football club you gutless shithouses.
Moyes out
Friedkins out"
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"@Everton @Bradleysfight The back 4 are fucking garbage"
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"Tark and Keane CANNOT be starters next season"
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"The goals we concede are the most infuriating thing. We need new defenders this summer."
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"@Everton Moyes Out ! You're worst than Dyche, Lampard and Benitez !"
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🔄 Substitution · Tyrique George · 73' · EVE
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"Cmon. George could literally pay off his price tag with a goal/assist here"
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"George not starting is always weird really because he is probably the best left winger on the team (excluding Grealish)"
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"KDH also sucks right now and has for about a month"
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"Moyes finally grew some balls with these subs!"
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"Too many athletes rely on momentum. Too few know how to make it. "
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🔄 Substitution · Thierno Barry · 73' · EVE
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"You guys are acting fucking soft. World Class players give up stupid goals literally every week. Look no further than Barry’s goal against City. Our boys care. They are working hard and this is still the best team we’ve had in recent memory. Even if we don’t go to European competition next year, we are clearly moving in the right direction."
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"KDH also sucks right now and has for about a month"
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"Moyes finally grew some balls with these subs!"
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"Too many athletes rely on momentum. Too few know how to make it. "
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"Good changes but only addressing part of the problem"
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🔄 Substitution · Wilson Isidor · 77' · SUN
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"I think he’s done enough thus far to be considered more than just that, hasn’t he?"
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"Brobbey getting dragged about by one player, tripped up by the other, then the ref gives the free kick against him. What a joke."
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"He coming on kind of changed the game. Hasn't made a wrong move the entire time"
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"George not starting is always weird really because he is probably the best left winger on the team (excluding Grealish)"
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"Watch him come on, score, and show us how it’s done. Or not. I dunno…"
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🔄 Substitution · Habib Diarra · 77' · SUN
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"@SunderlandAFC Diarra winner is what i'm hearing admin"
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"I think he’s done enough thus far to be considered more than just that, hasn’t he?"
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"Brobbey getting dragged about by one player, tripped up by the other, then the ref gives the free kick against him. What a joke."
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"He coming on kind of changed the game. Hasn't made a wrong move the entire time"
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"George not starting is always weird really because he is probably the best left winger on the team (excluding Grealish)"
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🔄 Substitution · Chris Rigg · 77' · SUN
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"@SunderlandAFC Could bring Jocelin or Mayenda on to run at their full back but brings Rigg on who, like Hume, isn’t a winger. What’s his fucking problem seriously? Absolutely clueless"
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"Nice from Rigg not to shoot, Pickford sorting the lads out "
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"I think he’s done enough thus far to be considered more than just that, hasn’t he?"
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"Brobbey getting dragged about by one player, tripped up by the other, then the ref gives the free kick against him. What a joke."
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"He coming on kind of changed the game. Hasn't made a wrong move the entire time"
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⚽ Goal · Enzo Le Fée · 81' · SUN
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"WE LEAD AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM 😍
Enzo Le Fée's left-footed strike finds the bottom corner!
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#EVESUN https://t.co/xOefHZbvct"
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"@eToro 81' Goal. Sunderland take the lead.
[1-2] #EVESUN"
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"@SunderlandAFC I fucking love him, what a cracking goal that is"
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"@Everton @eToro What a load of shite!! Hate this fucking team! Same shit all the time"
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"I’d love any reason to chalk that goal off after he got the Spider-Man mask out "
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🔄 Substitution · Dwight McNeil · 88' · EVE
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"ehhh, maybe McNeil… George and Dibling can sit on the bench."
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"@Everton @eToro AHAHAHAHAH FUCK OFF MOYES.
mcneil over dibling and obrein instead of keane or tarky 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"
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"@Everton @eToro Mcneil making a cunt of himself as per usual"
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"Genuinely sack him, that McNeil change is mental. He gave the ball away there to start that."
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"Great chance but wacky save and nothing off the corner. Lucky they didn't score again on the counter"
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🔄 Substitution · Séamus Coleman · 88' · EVE
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"@eToro 87' Another double change as Seamus Coleman comes on for his final home appearance. 💙
[1-2] #EVESUN @eToro https://t.co/cUc2DUlZTJ"
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"coleman should have been playing more this season tbh"
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"Yes let's bring Coleman on so he can lose his last appearance at home...."
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"Bringing on Coleman for his last game and putting Dwight in front of him is criminal "
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"Coleman’s career capping off with a 2-1 home defeat to Sunderland is about as Everton as it gets. "
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⚽ Goal · Wilson Isidor · 90+1' · SUN
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"@eToro 90' Goal. Isidor scores for the visitors.
[1-3] #EVESUN"
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Habib Diarra's cross is slammed home by Wilson Isidor and we have a two-goal advantage!
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#EVESUN https://t.co/ntgt5AgPKM"
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"@SunderlandAFC Diarra x isidor I love you both"
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"@insidefw1 @Everton @eToro Isidor makes it 3 😂😂😂😂😂"
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"If seamus scores can we give him a new contract?"
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🟨 Yellow Card · James Garner · 90+6' · EVE
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"Be awesome if anyone other than garner wanted to play footy today "
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"Our biggest players, bar Garner, have been horrible for a couple months. Embarrassing."
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"Dogshit. Garner gets a 6/10. Pickford a 5. Everyone else is in 1 or 2 territory. "
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Captivating Quotes
Straight From the Fans
The best fan quotes from this match — the funny, the sharp, the viral. These are ready to use in your video, in subtitles, or as thumbnails.
"Engalnds number one absolutely no chance"
"English fans and media actually think you can win a tournament wih this goalkeeper 😂😂😂"
"Sunderland look on track to finish top 10. They might even get in europa conference league 😂 when Villa win the Europa League"
"Well done Sunderland, way better than us and deserved your win. We were crap!"
"Imagine arguing with the ref for getting a yellow card for that."
"Great win for Sunderland that and Everton just didn't foul enough - I swear one of their players is going to break an opponent's leg at this rate."
"As a toffee well done Sunderland. You deserved those 3 points."
"Yellow card! A joke. It was a career ending “tackle”"
"Pickford is no where near as good as people make him out to be. Prone to the occasional class save but overall he doesn't compete with the best of them."
"Sunderland surely the best promoted side ever? never in danger of relegation and could finish in a european spot"
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The posts that sparked the most replies — these are your conversation starters and debate topics.
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"Sunderland the best promoted team the league has ever seen"
"Sunderland the best promoted team the league has ever seen"
Reading has entered the chat!
Reading has entered the chat!
@chiefnama790 who? 😂
@chiefnama790No one gives a toss about Reading
Cloughie's Forest 77 up 78 champions.
@EnzAFC That has nothing to do with your original comment 😂
@chiefnama790Reading are not the best promoted side the league has ever seen
Wolves 18/19
@jasonchambers4495that was like 50 years ago and it wasn't the Premier League as well then
@EnzAFC What is your criteria for that assessment?
"11 home wins in 2 years. 11 in 38. Not exactly European standard is it.
Also I'm not Moyes out but if there are better managers out there I'd like to think the board are speaking to them and being pr"
"11 home wins in 2 years. 11 in 38. Not exactly European standard is it.
Also I'm not Moyes out but if there are better managers out there I'd like to think the board are speaking to them and being pr"
There seems to be a massive disconnect between the board vision and the manager.
We've had the biggest squad overhaul in years, yet Moyes has barely used Dibling, Aznou, Rohl (until 3 games ago) and George.
Moyes is watching these players every day in training so why is he not banging down the door saying we need DESPERATELY need a new RB?
Failing to recruit that single position has tanked the entire season as not only has O'Brien offered nothing going forward, it's meant we've had to play the Keane and Tarks together who just leak goals.
I kept defending him because he saved us from relegation hell and made us semi-competitive again. But the more this shit happens the less there is to defend.
We're in a position where we at least don't have to be desperate and grasp at straws. So I totally agree, this is the best time to start thinking about the next manager and search patiently. If a great hire falls into our lap I'm down. Thankful to Moyes, but he's only going to get us so far.
At this point surely they must have an idea of whether he's their man or not. He's only contracted to the end of next season.
If the club want to buy and develop young talent (which I want to see), Moyes is not compatible with that.
Pretty much my mindset. We've been dangling around the bottom 3 for years at this point so not being dragged into a fight is an improvement. But the ownership needs to have more ambition and if they stick with moyes he only gets next season to fix it
I'm not Moyes out either by any means but if we can get better then I'm all for it. How we've royally fucked up the end of the season, I do not know. Not good enough.
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moyes out is insane, we are 3 points better than last year with a way deeper roster and 1 game left to go
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150m spent to get that though and of that spend only Dewsbury-Hall has become a starter
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3 points better than the season where Dyche was fired in January because we were knocking on the relegation door again. Wow, what a fucking thing to celebrate.
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the 'way deeper roster' should read as sarcasm if ur locked in bro i was being sarcastic lol come on
"Europe was absolutely in our hands and we blew it, after being given chance after chance to get points we just don't capitalize."
"Europe was absolutely in our hands and we blew it, after being given chance after chance to get points we just don't capitalize."
It’s goals post 80 minutes that have made the difference. I’d love to see someone do some stats on how many leads we’ve lost after 80th minute vs everyone else, because it feels like it’s more of a problem for us.
Is it something as simple as we’re not putting in the right conditioning training and the lads are getting tired?
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We don't make subs unless goals are already happening
Moyes doesn't believe in the idea that subs can be used in any other ways than as a reaction.
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The stats are:
We are last in number of players used
We are last in number of substitutions made
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Depth.
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I honestly don’t remember the last manager Everton has had that utilized subs. It always seems like the starting XI is locked in for 85+ mins.
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Lampard? If not him, then Carlo?
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Carlo definitely did. To be fair, though, he also had a solid group of guys off the bench that he could put in at different times (Bernard, Siggurdson, Doucoure, Iwobi, Godfrey, etc) that Lampard and Dyche didn’t have
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Carlo feels like the last time we had a relatively well-rounded squad
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That’s part of it for sure.
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The most rigid squad in the top 5 European leagues, we are genuinely so fucked.
"Not just le fee being spider man at 2-1 the way I was shooting ropes. What a good performance, controlled the game for long periods, Everton provided little threat, think their best chance was the hea"
"Not just le fee being spider man at 2-1 the way I was shooting ropes. What a good performance, controlled the game for long periods, Everton provided little threat, think their best chance was the hea"
Even though it would be an incredible achievement considering it’s your first season back in the prem, I still feel it’s too early for Sunderland to have a European campaign. The extra matches really takes a toll on your squad, pretty much every team that don’t have big 6 finances have struggled in the league while trying to balance Europe aswell.
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Might well be but you don’t get to pick and choose when you get these opportunities
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Yeah playing to not get into Europe would be shambolic haha
Bit gay that celebration what’s that all about what a muppet haha full grown man in a spider man mask embarrassing for me that I’d be fuming if an Everton player done that 😂
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Found Green Goblin’s account
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Bro is rattled
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Man runs PL games and scores winners. Could put on a tutu and pirouette his way to the center circle and I wouldn’t give a fuck
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Each to there own funky lot people in the north east
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It's not that serious. Grow up
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I think Le fee needs to grow up haha
"Give Iraola whatever he wants."
"Give Iraola whatever he wants."
You think Moyes is the problem? Our defence is horrid. Rather save money on getting rid of Moyes and spend it on 2 new CBs and 2 new full backs
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Moyes is the one sticking with the same backline even when they ship goals like Sheffield wednesday since start of April
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Who else do you want in there?
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If the recent links are real then Iraola
If not Iraola i would love to take a run at Kieran McKenna, Sebastian Hoeness from Stuttgart, Dino Toppmöller previously at Frankfurt or Inigo Perez from Rayo Vallecano
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Assuming he means in our back line, who else starts in that back line for you considering Jarrad’s injured?
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Aznou, O'Brien, Tarky and Patterson. Fuck it. We've lost every game anyway. I just want to see some actual fullbacks.
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Once Jarrad gets hurt the first change should have been bringing in Jake into the Center and having either Jimmy or Patterson move to Right Back
And if Tarky still looks awful then drop him and try Keane next to Jake.
And give Aznou some actual minutes at Left or Right Back to see if he has made progress over the past 10months at the club and can handle some minutes
One of the biggest names right now, why would he come to us?
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Ancelotti happened lad we can dream
The idea of some of these dickheads not getting any days off is nice tbh
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One Bradley Lowery ❤️💙
@Bradleysfight https://t.co/nfOZnX3Ihk
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Evertonian actor Jodie Comer is here today as her dad Jimmy calls time on a 29-year career as part of the Blues' backroom staff.
Thank you and enjoy your retirement, Jimmy! 💙 https://t.co/urO0duC9NI
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15' Everyone inside Hill Dickinson Stadium sings the name of Bradley Lowery, on what would have been his 15th birthday.
There's only one Bradley Lowery. 💙❤️ @Bradleysfight https://t.co/qKhK1FbuUy
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With great power comes great responsibility 🕷️ https://t.co/fjSedqrKEF
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THREE POINTS ON THE ROAD 😍
#EVESUN https://t.co/h6m6r8W5ga
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🕷️ https://t.co/CqXP5jID0F
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#7
THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS 😍✊ https://t.co/OWv6eh1Asp
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🔥 https://t.co/xccUVlvfZi
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MERLIN!!!!!!!! 🪄
[1-0] #EVESUN https://t.co/EmMPDTRPX2
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#10
+3 job done 🙂 https://t.co/VCuRA2N2BZ
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#11
BRIAN BROBBEYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! 😍
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#12
WILSON ISIDORRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!! 😍
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GET IN 👊🇭🇹
Habib Diarra's cross is slammed home by Wilson Isidor and we have a two-goal advantage!
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#EVESUN https://t.co/ntgt5AgPKM
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#14
WE LEAD AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM 😍
Enzo Le Fée's left-footed strike finds the bottom corner!
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#EVESUN https://t.co/xOefHZbvct
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#15
A first #EFC goal for Merlin! 💙 #EVESUN https://t.co/7hkzUdUSIF
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#16
❤️👏 https://t.co/wSB3q72Ja7
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#17
ROBIN ROEFS WHAT A SAVE 🤯
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#18
LEVEL 👊
Enzo Le Fée plays it through for Brian Brobbey, who leaves Tarkowski on the floor before firing past Pickford!
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#EVESUN https://t.co/vWImyg6sqr
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#19
HT. We lead at the break through Merlin Röhl's first Everton goal. UTT! 👊
[1-0] #EVESUN https://t.co/763ptmW9Or
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#20
We're forced into a change 🔄 https://t.co/mpAELMIgOI
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#21
Europe was absolutely in our hands and we blew it, after being given chance after chance to get points we just don't capitalize.
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#22
Back under way....
Let's lift it, Lads! 👊
#EVESUN https://t.co/x2OdLDJ4vT
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#23
RLB makes a change on the hour mark 🔄 https://t.co/ybymUw6i1a
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#24
👊 Away we go at Hill Dickinson Stadium!
HA'WAY THE LADS ❤️
#EVESUN https://t.co/gTWwtKmZkx
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#25
Triple change from RLB 🔄 https://t.co/ToY8F2PnsU
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#26
11 home wins in 2 years. 11 in 38. Not exactly European standard is it.
Also I'm not Moyes out but if there are better managers out there I'd like to think the board are speaking to them and being proactive.
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#27
@Everton love you toffees but tradition follows 🥲💙 https://t.co/aSsX8oJuC4
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#28
1' We are under way at Hill Dickinson Stadium for the final time in 2025/26. COME ON YOU BLUES!! 🔵
[0-0] #EVESUN
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#29
Seamus didn’t deserve that
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#30
why the fuck does this Club always shit itself when there is even a glimmer of hope for something nice. Who would've thought. Pathetic stretch of matches, shows very clearly that we do need to move on from Moyes.
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#31
Give Iraola whatever he wants.
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#32
@Everton Can she play [insert position of choice based on this performance so far]?
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#33
Moyes’s stubbornness has cost us not just today but every game since Chelsea. Terrible defensive setup with no outball. Ndiaye is bang out of form and gassed but doesn’t get subbed. Keane and Tarky honestly I would happily sell at this point. We need to be bloody ruthless in the …
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#34
Behind at half-time.
#EVESUN https://t.co/6tBcy9oLpF
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#35
@SunderlandAFC He proud https://t.co/EnG4A1sA71
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#36
@Everton Match highlights.. https://t.co/RR5BjXmSyV
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#37
@Everton Sack that useless cunt in the tunnel- stability feels great. Every single result went for us today and we couldn’t win again. Ndiaye 2 goals in 20 is nowhere near good enough and been shit for months. All of them terrible apart from Garner. Shame we’re building a retirem…
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#38
The stats are:
We are last in number of players used
We are last in number of substitutions made
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#39
@Everton disgraceful performance, all on moyes that. Lets have some fun at spurs and start aznou,dibling,armstrong,alcaraz,george and patterson, give them a chance because the "trusted" squad has bottled this season
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#40
We're going to finish 13th aren't we?
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#41
@Everton Fucking useless gang of cunts, manager included.
Just end the season now’s
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#42
@eToro 87' Another double change as Seamus Coleman comes on for his final home appearance. 💙
[1-2] #EVESUN @eToro https://t.co/cUc2DUlZTJ
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#43
Ndiaye needs a long rest
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#44
Genuinely have to hope the Iraola links are real and that we somehow can get him.
Love Moyes but i'm not in love with the idea of him managing us goung forward anymore.
Ever since the March International Break we have fully lost the plot and only have ourselves to blame for thi…
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#45
Everton take the lead.
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#46
@Everton Bye bye Europe 🤣🤣🤣
Sheamus Coleman waving goodbye to an empty stadium, ending his career trophyless 👍🏻 https://t.co/HiuyCaSjtO
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#47
@SunderlandAFC all fart no poo again man. why on earth he brought another defender on when a defender is playing right wing is bizarre
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#48
Feels nice to finally be on the opposite side of a deflection.
Get in Merlin you beauty. Happy that he got rewarded with a goal for his brilliant performances
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#49
@Everton Tarkowski is such a liability how can he be captain
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#50
@SunderlandAFC Match be like.. https://t.co/soBWZLBJYO
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#51
@SunderlandAFC Luke O’Nien put in a Man of the Match performance & would have won it if it wasn’t for Le Fee putting on an unreal performance.
1 point away from Europe!!!!!
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#52
@SunderlandAFC What happens when you bench our most threatening attacking player to play a RB at RW. Awful selection again Regis
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#53
Dibling, Aznou, and Armstrong died for this
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#54
Evidently we should never have allowed them to retire
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#55
@Everton Fucking sack him, same shit back 4 and same shit subs every week. Same outcome every week. Get fucking rid
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#56
Coleman’s career capping off with a 2-1 home defeat to Sunderland is about as Everton as it gets.
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#57
Good job Everton, ruin City's title to just fuck up every other result
Arsenal should thank Mr Moyes
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#58
The back four has shown that we need to score 3 to win a game and the manager has picked it every chance he gets.
Talks about Europe every chance he gets while he’s the biggest shithouse of the lot.
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#59
It’s goals post 80 minutes that have made the difference. I’d love to see someone do some stats on how many leads we’ve lost after 80th minute vs everyone else, because it feels like it’s more of a problem for us.
Is it something as simple as we’re not putting in the right cond…
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#60
14th. If Newcastle win today that is.
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#61
I'm not Moyes out either by any means but if we can get better then I'm all for it. How we've royally fucked up the end of the season, I do not know. Not good enough.
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#62
@Everton @eToro You just can’t get behind Moyes after this. He has to go.
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#63
Kind of mental we all found out rohl had pace in the fourth to last game of the season.
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#64
@Everton Love you tho 💙 https://t.co/F0J7I5yffv
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#65
@SunderlandAFC Right, everyone next weekend…. Make it Coventry levels of noise and atmosphere around the ground….. Let’s try and have another special day
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#66
"We've had a good season"
1 point more than last year while not beating a promoted team once on three occasions who will now finish above us
Yeah really good
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#67
Seamus deserved better
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#68
Feels like this entire season was engineered to keep Europe just the tiniest bit out of reach for us. Hope I'm proven wrong
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#69
@Everton Seriously an abysmal end to the season, how as owners can you sit there and think that he’s done a good job. The amount of money spent to finish 2 places higher while playing worse football is awful. Bring someone in young and not a stubborn prick
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#70
Longest 90 min half I’ve ever watched
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#71
@SunderlandAFC @JammieSafc @Bradleysfight Nowt but respect for Everton. They’ve firmly cemented themselves as my second favourite team this season. ❤️ 🤝 💙
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#72
@SunderlandAFC Start geertruida forever he is class
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#73
@SunderlandAFC Reggie MASTERCLASS, got the subs absolutely right. Got to give LO9 some credit and admit I’ve been wrong about him, absolutely IMMENSE today. Notice how everything got better when Hume came off? https://t.co/rIhr1SgCwQ
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#74
@SunderlandAFC The goat https://t.co/WbuggGdly9
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#75
Can’t be fucked with Moyes, Keane, Tarkowski for another year
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#76
Never forget that It took 1 Gueye injury and 3 out of favour wingers for Moyes to start Rohl
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#77
Please please dont try to sit on a one goal lead for 50 minutes..
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#78
Merlin probably is the best German to ever play for us now lol
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#79
Throwing away another lead, conceding another 3 goals to throw the chance of Europe away and our club legend finishing his Everton career to boos. Sounds about right.
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#80
Bonkers that this is even a possibility. What a season for the lads.
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#81
Great atmosphere in the stadium. That goal in person was mental
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#82
Lovely stuff. What a season.
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#83
Three points 🤣🤣
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#84
Great 2nd half, O’Nien did fantastic when he came on. Could sneak in to Europe who knows!
Edit: Always happy when Wilson scores, he just seems to be enjoying it no matter what.
It must have been rough getting off to the start he did and being phased out due to Brobbey’s perfor…
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#85
Give me mid table boredom over a relegation fight going down to the wire. And give Moyes some time to sort the mess he came into. Lastly how many points has VAR, or lack of it cost us?
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#86
Iraola anyone?
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#87
Bottom half is completely deserved with how we've played these last few weeks
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#88
Not necessarily moyes out but if iraola is willing to come we have to go for him. Totally bottled it playing terrible football for too long now
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#89
I honestly don’t remember the last manager Everton has had that utilized subs. It always seems like the starting XI is locked in for 85+ mins.
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#90
Seamus deserves a better final game than this garbage
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#91
These Sunderland players look like they just want to go home. Lets get a couple more past them so we can bring on Seamus!
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#92
Hang your heads in shame you losers - every result went our way today and we bottled it and completely deserve to finish bottom half with these performances. The defense needs to be completely replaced for next season.
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#93
Röhl is a revelation.
Come on Palace now
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#94
Why has Rohl gone off and not Ndiaye? What the hell is actually wrong with Moyes? Is he watching a different game?
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#95
Probably the most everton that send off possible for Seamus, shades of when we got battered by bournemouth on baines' last game, we really know how to squash any hope and joy
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#96
What a fairytale first season back in the premier league. A team we can all be proud of. I think Le Fee might be the best player I have seen at Sunderland.
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#97
Only way an Everton legend could go out tbh, just have to laugh
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#98
We could actually use Seamus’ passing.
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#99
Merlin Röhl and James Garner are quite good at football
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#100
My head is on Mars after that. Need to chill out.
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Match Statistics
Objective numbers to anchor every talking point
Team-level stats from SportMonks — possession, shots, passes, set pieces, defensive actions and more.
| Statistic | EVE | SUN |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Ball Possession % | 49 | 51 |
| Shots Total | 10 | 7 |
| Shots On Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Blocked | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Insidebox | 6 | 5 |
| Shots Outsidebox | 4 | 2 |
| Goal Attempts | 8 | 6 |
| Big Chances Created | 2 | 3 |
| Big Chances Missed | 2 | 0 |
| Assists | 1 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Fouls | 14 | 9 |
| Free Kicks | 10 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Throw-ins | 20 | 17 |
| Goal Kicks | 5 | 8 |
| Substitutions | 4 | 5 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 |
| Attacks | 90 | 84 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 42 | 40 |
| Passes | 406 | 430 |
| Successful Passes | 346 | 365 |
| Successful Passes % | 85 | 85 |
| Long Passes | 55 | 41 |
| Successful Long Passes | 18 | 16 |
| Successful Long Passes % | 33 | 39 |
| Key Passes | 9 | 4 |
| Total Crosses | 18 | 20 |
| Accurate Crosses | 7 | 2 |
| Dribble Attempts | 11 | 8 |
| Successful Dribbles | 5 | 3 |
| Successful Dribbles % | 45 | 38 |
| Tackles | 13 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 3 |
| Duels Won | 37 | 40 |
| Successful Headers | 11 | 13 |
| Ball Safe | 81 | 89 |