nogs Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 The welcome reprieve from our abysmal Prem start with what should be a straightforward game in Czech has got me thinking about what I'd really like us to achieve this season - do I want another top-six finish, or a glorious cup run in Europe or at home ending in us lifting a trophy? Ok, in an ideal world, I'd like both, but we all know we haven't got the biggest squad so competing on all fronts is difficult. I know everyone says the league is the bread and butter, but tbh, I want to win something, and if I had to choose, I think I'd take being the first club to win the Europa League over finishing in the top four and qualifying for the CL (I know which our accountants would prefer, but that's another story). What does everyone else reckon - given the poor start and the fact that there's serious competition for the European places this year, would you take slipping to mid-table if we won something? Obviously, we'd HAVE to win something coz I'd want to be in Europe next year... anyway, just a thought, I think i'm more excited about Europe than I am the Prem this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 The welcome reprieve from our abysmal Prem start with what should be a straightforward game in Czech has got me thinking about what I'd really like us to achieve this season - do I want another top-six finish, or a glorious cup run in Europe or at home ending in us lifting a trophy? Ok, in an ideal world, I'd like both, but we all know we haven't got the biggest squad so competing on all fronts is difficult. I know everyone says the league is the bread and butter, but tbh, I want to win something, and if I had to choose, I think I'd take being the first club to win the Europa League over finishing in the top four and qualifying for the CL (I know which our accountants would prefer, but that's another story). What does everyone else reckon - given the poor start and the fact that there's serious competition for the European places this year, would you take slipping to mid-table if we won something? Obviously, we'd HAVE to win something coz I'd want to be in Europe next year... anyway, just a thought, I think i'm more excited about Europe than I am the Prem this year. Sort of agree with you there dude, i think winning the Europa will be horrendously tough but just as tough as breakin the top 4, and we came pretty close in recent seasons. I think for me, a top 8 finish, a semi-final in a domestic cup (both would do me) and putting in a decent challenge to Europa isnt too unrealistic and something we should be doing. Id love Moyes to win something, but if he does, its because he has put all his eggs into one basket and that competition becomes the priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 like our motto says, nothing but the best, so i dont see why we have to choose between european sucess or good finishes in domestic competetions. we should be looking to push for 4th and further, whilst getting to as many finals as possible. dreamland i know but its what we should be looking towards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I have no ambitions for the season until I see what we do by the end of the transfer window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 like our motto says, nothing but the best, so i dont see why we have to choose between european sucess or good finishes in domestic competetions. we should be looking to push for 4th and further, whilst getting to as many finals as possible. dreamland i know but its what we should be looking towards... Quite right, and I think Nogs' original post hinted at that but I believe he's trying to apply a healthy dose of realism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Quite right, and I think Nogs' original post hinted at that but I believe he's trying to apply a healthy dose of realism! i know, and for the most part i agree with him. but my expectations are also realstic (allbeit less realistic), with Arteta Yak and Jags still to comback, we have a decent team. for the 1st time in a long time we have too many attacking options! if we get a couple of centre backs in, a DM, and RB, were sorted! well, nearly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 ive always said id take a 10th place finish and winning european cup anyday! anyone who wants us to go out of the competition early is just talkin rubbish imo cos i know a few of my mates who wanted us to go out against sigma... with a few signings with the lescott money though i dont see why we cant have a top 6 and european challenge also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 ive always said id take a 10th place finish and winning european cup anyday! anyone who wants us to go out of the competition early is just talkin rubbish imo cos i know a few of my mates who wanted us to go out against sigma... with a few signings with the lescott money though i dont see why we cant have a top 6 and european challenge also! i can understand why people wanted us to go out following the Arsenal game. as long as we get some bodies in, a push for another top5 finish and a good run in Europe is perfectly possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philinsuffolk Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I'd like to see us reach a minimum of the last 8 of the Europa Cup and to achieve a top 6 finish. That would demostrate ongoing overachievment given the resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Pepper Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Maybe a good run in Europe 6-7th in the prem and reach the FA cup final. To be honest i'd like to see us win a trophy with Moyes ,maybe the FA cup?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I'd like to see us reach a minimum of the last 8 of the Europa Cup and to achieve a top 6 finish. That would demostrate ongoing overachievment given the resources. Entirely agree. Maybe also a view at some good attacking football given that we now have two wingers who can hopefully persuade Moyes into pushing Areta into CM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrawfor Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Entirely agree. Maybe also a view at some good attacking football given that we now have two wingers who can hopefully persuade Moyes into pushing Areta into CM. Attacking footie? At gooodison? Blasphemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 lol, we have been known to indulge in such a thing under Moyes but I can just see it more likely to happen if we keep the best players we have whilst adding the likes of Bily and Banega. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFerguson10 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 7th, with us winning the Uefa cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFerguson10 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 7th, with us winning the Uefa cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonKey Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Would like to make it to final of the Simod Cup! Nah seriously, good run in domestic cups, last 4/8 in Europa and (please God) top 6 finish. When all members are fit, we have a got some real quality. Billy is an extra body, when you think that VDM didn't play. Distin good replacement, and Pip can cover both fullback slots. Jags, Arteta and Yak will all be quality additions once back fit. Quite optimistic after the last couple of days, lets hope the next few are as eventful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 We beat sh*tty in the fa cup final with Lescott missing a penalty. lescott is repeatidly embarrassed by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 . . . feeling slightly resentful are we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 To be honest I'm not that bothered by Klingonhead leaving. Good luck to him. I bare him no ill will. Hughes on the other hand I do have an issue with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMouse Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Prem League 6th FA CUP 4th Round League Cup 3rd Round Europe Last 32 Sorry I thought this was the predictions thread..... ok Ambitions for the season (What Id be happy with) Prem League 5th & More points than last season... a good push for 4th place FA CUP Final/Winners League Cup PLAY THE KIDS Europe Semi Final Edited August 28, 2009 by DangerMouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofanon Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Prem league - 6th Fa cup - semi final Carling cup - quarter final Europa - semi final I think would constitute a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Would like to make it to final of the Simod Cup! Ah....memories! http://evertonfc.com/stats/?mode=fixture_details&fixture_id=4027 Anyone else there....I was . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Was that the Ian Storey - Moore hat trick game Mike.??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Was that the Ian Storey - Moore hat trick game Mike.??? Bit after his time Bill....amazingly I found this . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nkL0r2UQ70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Check this out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainFerguson10 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Bit after his time Bill....amazingly I found this . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nkL0r2UQ70 Brings back painful memories, but what a side we had in the eighties! We played football collectively, not rely on one or two to do it. Always thought Steve Sutton looked like Peter Falk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4eva_EvertonFC Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Uefa cup run - 8th in league - semis of f.a or carling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Ah....memories! http://evertonfc.com/stats/?mode=fixture_details&fixture_id=4027 Anyone else there....I was . Yes was my sons first ever trip to Wembley, and unfortunately his second was '91 when it was renamed as the Zenith Data Systems cup and that was an extra time disaster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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