Man Utd 1, Everton 4. / Thurs 23rd Jan. 2003./ Atten: / @ Moss Lane Altrincham.

Everton: Gerrard, Said, O'Hanlon, Clarke, Pilkington, Carsley, Alexandersson, Moogan (Schumacher 65), Osman, Pembridge, McLeod

Bench: Turner, Carney, Southern, Beck.

Goalscorers: Osman (Hat Trick) 44, 65, 68, Alexandersson 47.

Paul Gerrard: SHITE! He bawled at the kids, went thru his usual repertoire and I'm amazed he's still with us after 6 years.
Nuff Said: Played right back. On this 1st half performance has not got it! Short sleeves & gloves, walked off at half - time like an Egyptian! Distribution - shite, going forward - poor, crossing - like Unsey! Improved a bit in 2nd half. His 1st game.
George Pilkington: Steady Eddie.
Peter Clarke: Awesome at centre half, ready for it and never gave them a sniff - after Shrewsbury we need to check temperament as he is comfortable at this level
O’Hanlon: Did OK.
Alexandersson: Scored. An in & out game.
Lee Carsley: was a beast in the middle & overawed their kids.
Moogan: Did well against Nickie Butt.
Pembo: Worked well up & down the left.
Osman: Scored a hat trick, neat shot & 2 headers, looked well up for it & should be given a chance coz he scores from midfield, although he he was pushed up front for this game.
McLeod: looked a cut above the rest and again should be given a chance. Made one goal.

(23/01/03)

Team News

Everton from: Gerrard, Said, O’Hanlon, Clarke, Pilkington, Carsley, Alexandersson, Moogan, Osman, Pembridge, McLeod, Schumacher, Turner, Carney, Southern, Beck.

Bench:

Everton field a team full of experience against United tonight. Nuff Said plays his 1st game as an Everton player. Paul Gerrard & George Pilkington play their 1st game since returning from their loan spells. Peter Clarke, Harry Hill, Saint Nic, Pembo, & Kev McLeod all play, & new keeper Turner will be on the bench.