Kev627 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Reading haven't managed a victory at all so far this season, a must win surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'd have preferred them to have already had a win. Nothing is straight forward with Everton, we struggled against winless QPR and conceded to a goal shy Sunderland.. It's enough to make your heart go wo-wooooah! Hoping for a comfortable win and a clean sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Pity our Reading FC friend couldn't have been the author of this, but in any event, now it's done, and I wasn't even aware Royals had not won a game this season, I don't concentrate too much on other teams business' in my defense and mainly focus on what our own club are doing, but this will be anything but straight forward. Unbeaten in six games, but five of them have been draws, we've ridden our luck and been fortunate in equal measure, and I expect that to continue for the trip to Berkshire at the weekend. The Majdeski (?) stadium (I never can spell that damn arena) will be a tricky test and our players will have to work for a victory. Heart says a win, but the head isn't quite so adamant. I think all said, it'll be a tough game and they're no pushovers at their own stadium but I feel we can just about sneak this. Having another pointless and trivial international game with players involved a few days before the event, really wasn't necessary or beneficial. But the time will soon pass. Reading 2 Everton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 If we have a fit team, we should be fine. I'll settle for a 94 minute winner if we get 3 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose123 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have got a bad feeling about this game. We will go into the game thinking oh Reading haven't won a game yet this will be easy. We will underestimate them and there at home and will have to attack us. I reckon it will be 2-2. Games which we should be winning we aren't. Take the QPR game for instance we made them look like Barcelona at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 What Bluenose said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 This is a game where we should be able to bully them but we just have to make sure we want it as much as they do. Im sure they will give us a good game and if we give them a sniff then Im sure they will start fancying their chances but if we can start well, dominate the ball and get Fellaini on the ball in good positions then we should prove too much for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 If we are the Champions League contenders we say we are, then 3 points is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droobie Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I hate it when the term 'must win' is used - because many times when we must and should we haven't! That being said we are looking very good on recent form - have to be quietly confident of a commanding game from us. I will say 4-0, Jelavic, Osman & a brace for Felli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 They might look headed straight back to the championship, but that's where they were when they knocked us out of the FA cup not long back. Don' think they'll make it easy. Could very closely resemble the Sunderland game, and if we don't find the net fairly early I wouldn't be surprised to see the same formation we ended with against Sunderland used for a longer stretch. If Gibson still isn't fit I'd be tempted to start that way as it seems to give both Fellaini and Jelavic more space and we shouldn't be too hard pressed to keep possession against Reading. With Oviedo on the other side of the world for a late international it's got to be Naismith in for Mirallas, let's hope he can find his passing boots, because we won't have many options to replace him. If he doesn't want to take on his man down the line, well then Coleman can do the bombing and Nais can jink inside, don't see why they shouldn't complement each other quite well. Pienaar and Baines back together on the left should be able to work their partnership. Reading appear fond of whipping in crosses and in Pogrbnyak and the two CBs they've a few decent targets, might be worth bringing Distin back in. ----------Howard-------------- Coleman-Jags-Distin-Baines Nais--Osman-Pienaar ----------Felli-------- Vellios Jelly Won't predict us keeping a clean sheet again until we actually do. 3-1 Jelly needs to be on the score sheet again, as a sustained run of goals from him might well make the difference this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memmaclub Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 That formation would get eaten up we cannot play two up front and felli behind it will leave us exposed in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 we might even se Neville at right back and Coleman infront of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) we might even se Neville at right back and Coleman infront of him. God I hope not. That tactic is used in a defensive way, there is no need for it against Reading when they should be more worried about us. Edited November 15, 2012 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memmaclub Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 We should replace miracles with a like for like a stick with Osman and Neville I am really impressed with issue in the middle I actually think he has been wasted in past seasons on the wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 If we are the Champions League contenders we say we are, then 3 points is a must. This. Can't afford to drop points against the likes of Reading and Norwich next week. Think we'll win it, 1-2. Jelavic brace. The big man boosted by the Sunderland goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Why isn't Reading spelt Redding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Why isn't Reading spelt Redding? It was in 1611.... daib0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Wow, your memory is incredible Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Wow, your memory is incredible Mike. Of course; sadly the 'punctua'tion' and 'smelling' is the first to go, short term memory is.....what was I talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Anyway....to get back on track. We'll win. 3-1....Felli, Jelavic and Vellios from the bench....after giving away the traditional early goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcirony Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Of course; sadly the 'punctua'tion' and 'smelling' is the first to go, short term memory is.....what was I talking about? Your punctuation seems fine in this thread Mike, do you have your Reading glasses on? Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2012/11/16/mirallas-out-of-reading-trip Mirallas and Gibson definitely out, at least it's against Reading and not Man City I suppose Edited November 16, 2012 by mogsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 What the fuck is up with Gibson!? Obviously more than a "thigh problem" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 No point rushing Gibson back whilst Neville is in such good form!! (No sarcasm there at all) (oh I've done it again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearso Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I wouldn't mind seeing vellios given a crack up front alongside jelly for a bit longer than the usual sub appearance. I'd like to see felli playing in midfield against teams like reading, to avoid being left vulnerable. Playing vellios would allow felli to drop deeper. It keeps Neville out of midfield too. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideliner Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Redding is ready for the picking - on paper they are ready to be eaten - as usual only the ref , the woodwork and mrs bad luck stands in our way of getting a much needed 3 points to keep ahead of the chasing pack - agree Felli in the middle , Velios behind Jelavic and Oviedo in place of Neville - Pienaar on the left - and for the sake of all Everton supporters we crave an EVERTON OPENING GOAL !!!! pretty please - and we are not easily pleased - an EVERTON CLEAN SHEET is also overdue - thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Fancy us to do a good job tommorow Jelly with an early goal to settle us down and Peanuts, Felli and Baines to give us a 0-4 result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 First choice Royals goalkeeper is already out along with two significant midfield players and another is rated very doubtful for tomorrows fixture. We have only been beaten once in all of the last twenty league games (West Bromwich Albion) and I think tomorrow will be tricky as they are no pushovers at home and are fighting an early relegation battle, but we can strengthen on a top four place with another win after last weekend. I think we will win as before, but only by the one goal difference in final score. It won't be a runaway victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Federici has played a few games this season for Reading so I don't think it's too much of a bonus that they're goalkeeper is out injured. For me we will win regardless, Reading are a piss poor side and like we showed against Sunderland we have the players to be able to play badly and still win, Reading will give us space, chances and above all will defend piss poorly and will no doubt give us plenty of chances to score. Reading 0 Everton 3 (Got a feeling Jelavic might be on form tomorrow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Good chance for us to increase our goal difference today, we need to if we want to stay up the table, 0-4, Jelly 2, Felli and Osman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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