FairWooney Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 A very tough game against a proven european outfit and Champions League regulars. Benfica have won 6 of their first 7 games of the season, drawing the other. They've scored 24 goals and conceeded 4. Obviously tough to compare the leagues easily with the Portugese league not being all that strong. Benfica won their last game 6-0 away from home but then they lost their last Europa game to a team we beat 4-0! We seem to play pretty well in the European games (though the last game we weren't great but did the job) but I really hope Piennar is back as he is a huge miss when he's not playing. He adds some pace to the team that we otherwise lack as well as his creativity and general hard work. I'm going to this game, off to Madrid on Tuesday and going to Real Madrid v AC Milan on Wednesday night. Should be a cracker. Getting to Lison on Thursday and staying with a mate there for the weekend. My prediction. 2-2 - we'll go 1-0 down then come back and go 2-1 up before conceeding again (though i'd take the 2-1!) scorers - Saha and Fellaini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 My prediction. Wooney will have more fun this week than I do . Enjoy. I think we'll get a point also. Got an increasing feeling that while we'll have a fairly uninspiring league position this year we may just pull out something memorable in the Europa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 For this jaunt, positivity is the name of the game. I'm on the lines of a similar trip, albeit to Nuremburg, a couple of seasons ago. Lots of Blues all over the joint and a professional job resulting in a 2-0 win for the Blues. p.s. got my ticket, so all systems go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 We need to watch out for Ramires. He looks brilliant. Young Brazilian play-maker. He could and probably will, rip us a new arsehole. I'm not confident about this game but still really looking forward to it. Games like this is what Europe is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'm fearing for us tbh . I just hope the boys can stand up to the onslaught that is sure to come at us constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 We need to watch out for Ramires. He looks brilliant. Young Brazilian play-maker. He could and probably will, rip us a new arsehole. I'm not confident about this game but still really looking forward to it. Games like this is what Europe is all about. 4 goals in 6 games it says already and very highly rated but i reckon we can do this to be honest ive just got a feeling it could be our year in europe... 1-0 rodwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 on a possitive note they couldn't beat a pretty shoddy looking AEK Athens. Having spent a bit of time on bluekipper I can see Lisbon is certainly going to be pretty blue on Thursday! I think if we can get something out of this game then it'll give us plenty of confidence for the tournament as there aren't many better teams in the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 We need to watch out for Ramires. He looks brilliant. Young Brazilian play-maker. He could and probably will, rip us a new arsehole. I'm not confident about this game but still really looking forward to it. Games like this is what Europe is all about. Such a descriptive, vivid picture that paints I will go for the 2-0 win, Hibbertoni and Saha to score. (I am now officially obsessed that Hibbert will score at some point this season) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 (I am now officially obsessed that Hibbert will score at some point this season) Who was it that tipped Pistone to score every week ? Adam I think.....he was never right either But it's a lovely thought....give a lot to be there when (if) it happens . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinseyG Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 we need to stand strong, and i just hope theres not too much pressure on rodwell, too young to deal with everything in the middle, id like to see cahill run round causing havock. osman would play good in a game like this i think, work work work but yeah, they will play to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 If we go down to an early goal we could get a pasting but if we keep it tight in the first half hour i can see us gaining in confidence and knicking it from set peices. I'm going for 1-2 Felliani and Cahill again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinman Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Im a bit worried about this match to be honest. No Pienaar? Id think a draw would be a respectable result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Wray Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 If we can manage to win this match, which I doubt as a draw will be much more likely, I think it'll be safe to say we've got the group stage sorted. An away win against our biggest threat in the group would be massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Who was it that tipped Pistone to score every week ? Adam I think.....he was never right either But it's a lovely thought....give a lot to be there when (if) it happens . didnt pistone score once? was a cracker too if i remember correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/pienaar-s-race-against-time.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Be a huge Bonus if Peanuts can play. Also give me some much needed confidence for the game too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 didnt pistone score once? was a cracker too if i remember correctly His moment of glory (30 yarder) overshadowed by another stroke of genius from our heroic "talismanic" captain of the time . http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/1900942.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 His moment of glory (30 yarder) overshadowed by another stroke of genius from our heroic "talismanic" captain of the time . http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/1900942.stm It's amazing to think how far we've come since then, look at the team from that day! Everton: Simonsen, Watson, Weir, Stubbs, Pistone, Alexandersson, Gemmill, Unsworth, Blomqvist (Chadwick 70), Ferguson (sent off 20), Radzinski (Linderoth 89). Subs Not Used: Gerrard, Cleland, Ginola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Some suggestions that Yobo could miss out tomorrow. That would seriously take the biscuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hmmm....I smell a rat here <_< . "Our online bookie Paddy Power is delighted to announce that Mr and Mrs Nigel Ross were picked as the lucky winners of their exclusive VIP Benfica v Everton competition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiemaher85 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hmmm....I smell a rat here <_< . "Our online bookie Paddy Power is delighted to announce that Mr and Mrs Nigel Ross were picked as the lucky winners of their exclusive VIP Benfica v Everton competition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Yobo is defintely out along with pienaar.. crap ! http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/blues-depart-for-portgual.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hibbert in central defence with them piling at us? crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hibbert in central defence with them piling at us? crap. The possibility of Gosling at right back worries me more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Fearing the worst now that Peanuts & Yobo are out as well, especially the way Benfica have been banging the goals in and the way we have been performing of late. I would love a draw but Im expecting a rather pessimistic 5-0 drubbing Im afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 What I Would Pick: --- --- --- Howard ----- --- --- Gosling --- Hibbert --- Distin --- Baines Osman --- Cahill --- Fellaini --- Bilyaletdinov --- ---Saha --- --- Yakubu --- --- What I Think Moyes Will Pick: --- --- --- Howard ----- --- --- Gosling --- Hibbert --- Distin --- Baines Osman --- Cahill --- Rodwell --- Bilyaletdinov --- --- Fellaini --- --- --- --- --- --- ---Saha --- --- --- --- I would be happy with an away draw, considering half of our team is injured. I'm gonna go for a 1-1 draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcat1988 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 i would like to see everton play 2 up front, possibly -----------------------Howard Gosling----Hibbo---------------Distin------------------Baines ---------------------Rodders -----Osman------------------------------------Felli -----------------------Cahill -----------Yak----------------------Jo Subs Coleman Saha Nash Wallace Duffy Akpan Baxter/Agard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 i would like to see everton play 2 up front, possibly -----------------------Howard Gosling----Hibbo---------------Distin------------------Baines ---------------------Rodders -----Osman------------------------------------Felli -----------------------Cahill -----------Yak----------------------Jo Subs Coleman Saha Nash Wallace Duffy Akpan Baxter/Agard No Billy!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 The possibility of Gosling at right back worries me more . Tbh Mike, the whole defence is worrying me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churinga2 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) 5-0 drubbing Im afraid LOL i know that you must NEVER underestimate a portuguese team..but everton is never going to be outclassed like that by benfica. and if they are, it is because of the gods trying to make me look like a fool on toffeetalk. I hope the same gods are offering a good stream online, don't want to miss this one! edit: my prono.. I'm going for a 1-1 Edited October 21, 2009 by Churinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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