Blackburn 1-3 Everton

We played quite well especially in the second half jelavic should have scored 3 was good to see the youngsters get a chance wasn't 3-5-2 heitinga played DM in the second half kone was decent did well and hit crossbar

Played fairly well, never really kicking it up a gear but some good football and a few very good performances from Barkley, Mirallas and Oviedo.

Kone was pretty much non-existant in the game, can't remember you going 3-5-2.

Positives:

Win
Good team understanding
Nice possession football
Fairly solid and calm defence
Lovely off the ball movement

Negatives:

None, really. Blackburn were pretty poor. The corner we scored from was embarrassing for your defence and you looked quite weak when we put players on who weren't afraid to run through the centre. That's it.

Jelavic looked like good old self, would have liked to see deulofeu but maybe against Juventus. Looking forward to the American tour some top top sides to play it will be a good test for the squad and Martinez.

Oviedo looked decent, he could develop in to a great LB but he has some serious competition

Kone...I can't comment on, didn't really watch a lot of Wigan but he had 1 flash of inspiration for the whole time he was on. I do fear that Martinez favors him because of the past rather than the present.

Stones done a good job in denfece, I was impressed. His lack of experience led to the goal tho, should get loaned out IMO.

Jelevic...Amazing to see the difference already, that guy seriously needs to be respected more. He is a true poacher, I think Martinez will get the best out of him.

Final note: Ossie, Leon Osman...Looking to him to be the talisman of the team. Should be captain IMO

did Rhodes play and reckon any prem clubs could take a gamble on him? or not good enough yet.

i have heard Blackburn are struggling so may sell, just don't know if he can step up yet or not.

The game is on YouTube now if anyone didn't get to see it live its in four parts. Good quality.

i have heard Blackburn are struggling so may sell, just don't know if he can step up yet or not.
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You've heard wrong.

Might have to change my name back to Jelavic Road at this rate could you post a link Blackbeard?

Cheers for replies fellas.
Good to get your version GrantHanley.
Let's hope Jella's got his mojo back & that Joel learns from his mistake.
COYB
Martinez has impressed so far,early days though.just hope he concentrates on defence as well.

From what I saw, and what I know of the players that didn't feature, you should be well in place for a top 6 finish, if not higher.