Sideliner Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 without Anelka playing for the Baggies our chances of winning this one has exponentially increased - they are for all intent and purposes without a firing striker - Long and Rosenberg and some new loan striker - let us also hope they try and play 3 at the back without Popov - then we should score 3 or 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Gerard might get some game time tomorrow, get the crowd going, at home 1st game and all that, and it's only West Brom, if we could get a couple of goals first half, then it would be great to see him get 45mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Why is it everybody on here reckons it will be an easy game for Everton!!.... Only West Brom....Without Anelka we will score 3-4 and not concede!! I think we will be in for a surprise. Yes, WBA didn't have the best record at the second half of the season but I do believe that Clarke is a good manager and needs time. If he gets his tactics right and stops us from passing the ball then who knows. WBA have a tendency to hoof the ball long and over the top and if we defend like we did against Norwich (playing a high line and leaving ourselves open) then Sinclair will be in on goal. This is why we lost last year against the "smaller" teams, we underestimated them. Against the big teams we would perform with the best but last year we lost against teams we should have been beating. (no disrespect to the other teams btw) WBA are a similar club to Everton, we have got better players, yes, but I do think we will be in for a surprise, never underestimate your opponents... marcopaulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Why is it everybody on here reckons it will be an easy game for Everton!!.... Only West Brom....Without Anelka we will score 3-4 and not concede!! I think we will be in for a surprise. Yes, WBA didn't have the best record at the second half of the season but I do believe that Clarke is a good manager and needs time. If he gets his tactics right and stops us from passing the ball then who knows. WBA have a tendency to hoof the ball long and over the top and if we defend like we did against Norwich (playing a high line and leaving ourselves open) then Sinclair will be in on goal. This is why we lost last year against the "smaller" teams, we underestimated them. Against the big teams we would perform with the best but last year we lost against teams we should have been beating. (no disrespect to the other teams btw) WBA are a similar club to Everton, we have got better players, yes, but I do think we will be in for a surprise, never underestimate your opponents... I don't think Martinez nor the players will underestimate WBA but agree with your concerns about our defence and this will be a regular topic of discussion until it's stabilised or sorted properly. I don't think it's Sinclair we have to worry about with the tactics we think they're likely to bring and neither would it have been Anelka. Shane Long is our danger in that respect especially if he's fully fit as he'll run our stretched defence round all day - just hope he hasn't got too much end product tomorrow. As for WBA being a similar club to Everton - sorry, not a chance. They are a long-standing club but that's where the similarity starts and ends. Edited August 23, 2013 by Cake Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Why is it everybody on here reckons it will be an easy game for Everton!!.... Only West Brom....Without Anelka we will score 3-4 and not concede!! I think we will be in for a surprise. Yes, WBA didn't have the best record at the second half of the season but I do believe that Clarke is a good manager and needs time. If he gets his tactics right and stops us from passing the ball then who knows. WBA have a tendency to hoof the ball long and over the top and if we defend like we did against Norwich (playing a high line and leaving ourselves open) then Sinclair will be in on goal. This is why we lost last year against the "smaller" teams, we underestimated them. Against the big teams we would perform with the best but last year we lost against teams we should have been beating. (no disrespect to the other teams btw) WBA are a similar club to Everton, we have got better players, yes, but I do think we will be in for a surprise, never underestimate your opponents... I predicted a big win for several reasons before it was announced Anelka would be missing. edit: I too like Clarke, but the football they played 2nd half of the season, and the opening game highlights, plus not having Lukaku to pull them out of the shit, all adds up to a thrashing on Robertos first competitive home game, in my opinion. Edited August 23, 2013 by Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 So far, we're one point ahead of last season's results. Home against West Brom, we won 2-1 - while losing 2-0 away. So, to keep up the pace for a top-4 finish, this is a game Everton need to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 What if we lose it Steve are we relegation candidates, its only the 2nd game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 What if we lose it Steve are we relegation candidates, its only the 2nd game. Hey, come on! Is the glass half full or half empty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 We'd have to ask permission to play 12 men first. I thought nobody would notice. I've done that twice now what a bloody idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Dont get to many games, but heading down the m6 with my stepson (a baggie!!!) to take a seat in Gladwys Street. Lookin forward to it...should be a good footballing game. Bailey and SimonButtle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Game is on tv in Sweden but not until 20.30 CET so you wont see me in the match thread during the game. Trying to stay away from the results. edit a few hours later Scratch that, its on live. Yay! Edited August 24, 2013 by Peter H Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Same team as last week . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I thought Distin was out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Obviously not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Interested to see Osman's performance today, will he step it up from last week in front of the home fans. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I thought Distin was out?doubtful I think, might not play the whole game. Everton (to face West Brom): Howard, Baines, Jagielka ©, Distin, Coleman, Osman, Fellaini, Pienaar, Barkley, Mirallas, Jelavic. subs: Joel, Heitinga, Kone, Deulofeu, Naismith, Stones, Anichebe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 West Brom: Foster, Olsson ©, Yacob, Ridgewell, Morisson, Rosenberg, Long, Dorrans, Mulumbu, McAuley, Jones. subs: Popov, Sinclair, Brunt, Lugano, Daniels, Vydra, Berahino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 doubtful I think, might not play the whole game. Everton (to face West Brom): Howard, Baines, Jagielka ©, Distin, Coleman, Osman, Fellaini, Pienaar, Barkley, Mirallas, Jelavic. subs: Joel, Heitinga, Kone, Deulofeu, Naismith, Stones, Anichebe. Not really a fan of playing someone who is carrying an injury (if he still is). Strong team and strong bench, should be a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Unchanged team. Barkley starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 If we keep Morrison off the ball we shouldn't concede many chances, not much of a threat in their line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Mulumbu is a very good player and definitely someone that will cause us problems if we let him have his way. I think Long will be the problem. The way he presses and closes down it will make it difficult to play out from the back so Jags and Distin need to be sharp and dont force it if the pass isnt on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I don't know how RM plans for games, but I'm guessing he changes tactics each week in light of the strengths and weaknesses of the opponents. We can be sure he has a plan to neutralize Long, Mulumbu, and Morrison. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Mulumbu is a very good player and definitely someone that will cause us problems if we let him have his way. I think Long will be the problem. The way he presses and closes down it will make it difficult to play out from the back so Jags and Distin need to be sharp and dont force it if the pass isnt on. He'll be busy trying to kick Barkley. Can see WBA booting the ball long, as long as Distin/Jags don't get caught out by the flight of the ball we should be safe. I think today will be our first clean sheet of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Love the fact that Barkley is starting - DM would have dropped him after that top performance last week! Interested to see Osman's performance today, will he step it up from last week in front of the home fans. This is what I've been thinking, this could be Ossies last season being consistantly in the starting line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 He'll be busy trying to kick Barkley. Can see WBA booting the ball long, as long as Distin/Jags don't get caught out by the flight of the ball we should be safe. I think today will be our first clean sheet of the season. I think that will be Yacub's job. Im sure they will probably go long and quite early but both Jags and Distin have the speed and physicality to deal with him if they are on the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 If Gibson was fit we wouldn't see Ossie anywhere but the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I think that will be Yacub's job. Im sure they will probably go long and quite early but both Jags and Distin have the speed and physicality to deal with him if they are on the ball. Both have had howlers in the past especially Distin struggling with the bounce, possibly their main weakness (when paired together). Bollocks, I was optimistic a moment ago aha. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Nightmare, i thought the game was showing but that channel stopped working now. Damn PL and your bloody rights. Im out of here. Ill watch the game later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Got the bloody Newcastle match on two channels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 It's 7 am here and I'm rather hungover, but here we go! COYB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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