JoeQuince Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Throwing this out there: What about Oviedo on the left wing for the derby? He would provide better defensive cover than anyone else we could throw out there, has tons of pace and could provide a good spark linking up with Baines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 So, maybe: Howard Hibbert Jagielka Distin Baines Coleman Osman Fellaini Oviedo Mirallas Jelavic So two wingers who are, realistically, wing backs; no Neville; a creative, direct, but defensively responsible central midfield; Mirallas floating behind and playing off of Jelavic. I would, personally, get a boner over this. True story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I actually think Oviedo may get a start. Neville will 100% lead the team out - I don't see him playing many games beyond the January window though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I actually think Oviedo may get a start. Neville will 100% lead the team out - I don't see him playing many games beyond the January window though. I reckon Neville should play at RB tomorrow, they rested Stirling the other night and the thought of Stirling against Coleman makes my stomach turn, there's a red card waiting to happen there imo, sure Neville will get skinned for pace but he is less likely to fly in than Coleman is, i really hope we win this game but we always seem to fold up against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideliner Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 i like your team Joe - with Anichebe and Naismith to inject pace in 2nd half - i would start with Naismith in place of Coleman though and swap Oviedo and Baines around - and bring Coleman on once we are in the lead - to strengthen defence - but i believe we should play a positive attacking game from the start - hurt them while they run off their stiffness from last night's game and then finish them off on the counter with speed in the 2nd half when their legs get tired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Moyes has highlighted that Luis Suarez dives ahead of the derby. It's taken up the whole back page of the Daily Mirror. Liverpool fans had been whistling and booing when Suarez didn't get a decision going his way. I had thought that a decision is likely to go against us because of a dive, I think it's a clever ploy by Moyes to keep the pressure on the referees to keep a close eye on events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Rodgers has been moaning as well, he's worst than Sam Alladyce who used to cry in decisions every week. We've already suffered from Wigan using this tactic last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Just watched the U-21 highlights and Hibbo got beat very easily for one of Arsenal's goals, don't think he's probably ready for the derby. Switching Neville to RB with Coleman in front of him though could provide enough defensive strength on the right. A decent little read here: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/417?cc=5901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Davey's on Football Focus today....talking to Lawrenson at Finch Farm. patto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Hate derbies, they annoy me a lot more because in the past few seasons we've been much better than Liverpool and it's just that either the mental block we seem to have or a bad official decision thats stopped us from beating them. I think that the Anji game mid-week will do us good, I can remember when we beat them 1-0 a few years ago we did so because they had played in the Champions League mid-week (against Olympiacos I think). I do believe we can do it but knowing us we'll give them too much respect and come away with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 John Heitinga @Johnheitinga You can feel the derby atmosphere in #Liverpool and it is a great feeling. Ready for 3 points for #Everton #premierleague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Thats not a bad shout about Oveido, but I would definitely be keeping Baines at LB. The only problem is that you would be bringing the lad in for only his 2nd or 3rd game in the derby. Not sure Im keen on that, although I dont know what type of 'derbies' he has faced for other clubs. Sterling will be a massive test for any of our full backs and I wouldnt fancy either of Coleman or Neville up against him, but what would concern me more is that I wouldnt fancy Suarez up against Coleman because the latter is naive and Suarez is a diving bastard. Its a penalty waiting to happen. As long as Hibbo is fit, I would have him in. My team in Moyes' formation would look like this: Howard Hibbert, Jags, Distin, Baines Mirallas, Neville, Felli, Osman Naismith, Jelavic. A lot of experience in derbies (only Mirallas is the ones Im not sure about), plenty of potential rotation (Osman, Felli, Mirallas & Naismith), and while my views on Neville are fairly clear this is the type of match I would consider him for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 A lot of experience in derbies (only Mirallas is the ones Im not sure about), plenty of potential rotation (Osman, Felli, Mirallas & Naismith), and while my views on Neville are fairly clear this is the type of match I would consider him for. He's got some experience in Greece, I've got a feeling he's going to run riot tomorrow . http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/oct/26/everton-kevin-mirallas-liverpool-derby?newsfeed=true "Belgian peppered with Molotov cocktails in Athens derby" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Id rather have 11 fearless derby debutants than 11 seasoned derby players that looked like Everton did last season against Liverpool. Granted, not always their fault. Dont know what DM was playing at the derby game before the cup game. Im starting to worry that DM isnthe best coach for Everton against Liverpool. I dont think its about derby deputes such as Mirallas. Its about DM daring to let Everton play the great attacking football that we all know they are capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Who on here would take a draw? (I would). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohen Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Nope. I really hope we have a game with little or no controversial decisions which change or affect the game, in either their or our favour. And, a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneTRUEcasual Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 When you play in a derby, the quality, form or big names mean nothing. The only thing that you need to win a derby is a bit of fire in your belly. Whoever wants it more will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 We need to win if we are to carry our good start and remain in the top 4. Lose and we can drop back into mediocrity with too many points adrift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearso Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Gotta be a win for mine. Bragging rights, fourth place and some momentum back after the last two games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I think Your right Av this could have a detrimental effect on how both clubs season's pan out from here forth... Three points and this could carry us confidence wise for some time lose and I can see that lot putting a run together and creeping up the table. I'm quietly confident about this one for a change but will massivley depend's on how Moyes sets us up and how the lads come out of the tunnel if we go for it from the off I think they will buckle.. 3:2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearso Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Seen 3 or 4 of the scum running round with their jersey's on here in the city in Sydney. None seemed to have a clue what I was talking about when I said Jelavic will tear them a new one tonight. "What's a Jelavic?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 250 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Seen 3 or 4 of the scum running round with their jersey's on here in the city in Sydney. None seemed to have a clue what I was talking about when I said Jelavic will tear them a new one tonight. "What's a Jelavic?" If Jelavic is going to do anything, he's going to need 80% better service than he got in the previous game against QPR. Two red cards, a penalty, a fluke goal, Phil Neville pointing, Suarez diving.........hold on tight, only 4 hours to go! I'm going for a 1-1, which is an improvement on last season.......but I have to say that with Gibson and Pienaar in the team, I would have forcast a win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideliner Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Hope Moyes chooses his best team on current form and not on past reputation - if the youngsters are the best, play them! - they have no baggage and are not scared - the young Western Province side yesterday won the Currie Cup, beating the much more fancied and experienced Sharks by playing with sheer guts and passion - showing no undue respect for reputation - GO Everton - play for pride and with passion - pacing yourselves while NEVER GIVING UP the chase for victiory !!!!!!!! You do not realize what that will mean for your coach and your supporters - nevermind yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohen Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Don't think I've ever dreamt about a game before, this was the first! We lost, 2-1. Ossie got a goal in the first half, Gerrard and Suarez in the second for them. I agree with the comments of this could shape the rest of the season (at least till Christmas) for both teams. Fingers and toes are crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohen Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 How would you feel? Confident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Not confident with a central midfield of Neville and Osman, I'd prefer Fellaini in place of Neville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Is that official? (line up) Glad Hibbo and Felli are back. Hibbert is our best defensive option on the right. Would like to see Mirallas on right, Oviedo on left, Naismith behind Jella and Felli next to Osman but DM will never bench the captain. Edited October 28, 2012 by Peter H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohen Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 It's not the official, just rumoured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Is that official? (line up) Glad Hibbo and Felli are back. Hibbert is our best defensive option on the right. Would like to see Mirallas on right, Oviedo on left, Naismith behind Jella and Felli next to Osman but DM will never bench the captain. I'd like this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 A great experiment would be: Howard Hibbert - Distin - Jagielka - Baines Gibson Osman - Mirallas - Fellaini - Pienaar Jelavic Reason? Liverpool seems to perform well against controlling teams (Chelsea, EFC) and less against very offensive ones (WBA, Man Utd, Arsenal) Maybe we just need to combine them dizzy and put high pressure. Show some guts and run into their box all the time, especially Jelly, Fella and Mirallas. Onrealistic though, due to the injuries of some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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