Finn balor Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 With our tails up what team would you play? I'd like McCarthy and Barry in midfield because Osman was poor again on Saturday. I can't see him dropping Ossie but I would. I'd keep Naismith for an hour then give delafou half hour regardless of the score with lukaku starting. West ham haven't got much up front so we need to be positive and get the first goal and go on and win comfortably as I think west ham are a poor team. I'm going to be optimistic with 0-3 lukaku brace and Ross screamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Howard Coleman Jags Distin Baines Barry McCarthy Deulofeu Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Realistically, we'll see Naismith over Deulofeu, but I think West Ham would be a good start for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Lukaku for Jelavic and everyone else as they were. I would like us to batter West Ham to give that depressive twat Allardyce something else to whine about. If I was him I would kill myself. That sad bastard serves no purpose, sounds like he gets no enjoyment out of anything. There's every chance he has no friends and his family hate him and take the piss out of him behind his back. A miserable unforgiving waste of oxygen and he'd be better off out of it. 6-0, Lukaku (3), Barkley, Mirallas, Deulofeu with West Ham deserving a point in Big Sam's book. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 I would like us to batter West Ham to give that depressive twat Allardyce something else to whine about. If I was him I would kill myself. That sad bastard serves no purpose, sounds like he gets no enjoyment out of anything. There's every chance he has no friends and his family hate him and take the piss out of him behind his back. A miserable unforgiving waste of oxygen and he'd be better off out of it. Hate it when people sit on the fence....tell us how you really feel! Three hundred minutes since we conceded a league goal. West Ham toothless so a nailed on clean sheet surely? They'll probably park the bus and go for the point so it's just a question of whether we'll have enough to break them down. Course we will!! But they'll get a van Wolfswinkel-esque stroke of luck in the 89th minute to make it just 3-1 to the good guys. Droobie, Pearso and Quinn31 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearso Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Think Naismith probably deserves to keep his spot for this one. It wasn't an amazing performance against Chelsea but he certainly gave it his all, and he's gained a fair bit of respect in my books. Still, I would love to see Gerard come on for at least half an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Howard Coleman Jags Distin Baines Barry McCarthy Deulofeu Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Realistically, we'll see Naismith over Deulofeu, but I think West Ham would be a good start for him. Naismith (after his plaudits against Chelsea, he wont be dropped) for Deul and thats the team I expect. Im really hoping we give them a thrashing, partly because I despise Fat Sam but also because our football is just waiting to tear a team up. Got a feeling Wet Spam will be very tricky to break down though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Nolan... Get him... Can't stand him. Like a mini me Stevie G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 West Ham have not looked that bad defensively to me. Don't see us tearing them apart, but would love to be proved wrong. Think it could be quite tight with us enjoying a shed load of possession but struggling to make too much of it. 1-0 or 2-1 for me. Need to play with more pace and occasionally go a bit more direct to unseat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcirony Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 As much as we probably should, I can't see us keeping a clean sheet in this one. I don't think we have been up against a proper long ball team this year so it might be a new experience for our defenders in our new system. Saying that, heading is heading regardless of what system you play! I've gone for a 1-2 result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I think we will see the exact same team apart from Lukaku instead of Jelavic. I expect that Osman and Naismith will start. I don't really mind if Naismith starts. Looked promising in pre-season and took his chance vs Chelsea. Would like to see McCarthy over Osman but I don't think it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) What Peter said. Fancy a win. Confidence should be high. Only issue may be that we'll go into the game expecting to win, which won't be the case at all. I think it'll be a tough, physical game. I expect Lukaku to start and Deulofeu to get more minutes under his belt. The fact that RM pushed Mirallas up top on his own vs Chelsea. I fancy a similar thing to happen come the end of the game, but for a Mirallas, Lukaku and Deulofeu pushing high up top. Ending with a 5-2-3 and a front three of KM, NJ and GD to finish. To start: Howard Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines Barry Barkley - Osman Naismith --------------- Mirallas Lukaku 70 mins Howard Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines McCarthy ---Barry Barkley Deulofeu - Lukaku - Mirallas End of game: Howard Stones - Jagielka - Distin Coleman ------------------------ Baines McCarthy ---Barry Deulofeu Jelavic - Mirallas Edited September 17, 2013 by tenaciousj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I reckon it is going to be a hard game. West Ham can be stubborn to beat, lets hope we turn possession into goals. Howard Coleman Jags Distin Baines McCarthy Barry Naismith Mirallas Jelavic Lukaku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsy Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 What Peter said. Fancy a win. Confidence should be high. Only issue may be that we'll go into the game expecting to win, which won't be the case at all. I think it'll be a tough, physical game. I expect Lukaku to start and Deulofeu to get more minutes under his belt. The fact that RM pushed Mirallas up top on his own vs Chelsea. I fancy a similar thing to happen come the end of the game, but for a Mirallas, Lukaku and Deulofeu pushing high up top. Ending with a 5-2-3 and a front three of KM, NJ and GD to finish. To start: Howard Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines Barry Barkley - Osman Naismith --------------- Mirallas Lukaku 70 mins Howard Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines McCarthy ---Barry Barkley Deulofeu - Lukaku - Mirallas End of game: Howard Stones - Jagielka - Distin Coleman ------------------------ Baines McCarthy ---Barry Deulofeu Jelavic - Mirallas I like the look of this (though I would prefer McCarthy just to start with Barry), will be impressed if that's how it pans out! I'm expecting a win too (we always seem to do well against West Ham), though for some reason I don't think we will keep a clean sheet, despite our last 3 defensive performances & West Ham's poor attack.....I can just see that horrible bastard Nolan scoring a rubbish, scrappy goal! I'm going to say 1-3, Mirallas, Barkley & Deulofeu for us. Tried to get tickets for this, but they were all sold out by the time they came on general sale Probably for the best though tbh - always seems to be 0-0 when I go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Preece Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Cant wait for this game, we always do well there even when we were,nt at our best. We seem to have a hoodoo on them like the redshite do on us. West Ham have tightened up considerably, 1 defeat 1 goal conceded against the perennial hard to beat Stoke City. The Lukaku factor alone fuels the expectation but you know our Everton, learned to expect the unexpected. I loathe to predict Everton wins ( just makes me uneasy) but I do feel the lads should do well in the next 3 games and that's trying to look with a neutral head on ( Not my fanatical Blue one). The squad looks strong, the competition the best ive seen in an age, and RM continues to impress me. Im starting to get a buzz of pure excitement I have not had for years. Fulham in the cup another intriguing fixture. We seem to be getting things right, it will be gradual but the promise is there, and I for one now cant wait for our games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I hope we set up the same as we did against Chelsea but with Lukaku replacing Jelavic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Never underestimate West Ham at home. Plus, there's always a danger after a high to hit an unexpected low. Nonetheless, I do expect us to win. Quinn31 and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I think it would be a good game for Duelofeu. Yes he might get kicked about a bit more than your normal game, but O'Brien and Demel are truely awful defenders and I would love to see him and Mirallas rip them to shreds. If we get a goal early I think we will route them but otherwise we could be for another one of those frustrating afternoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Go from one much disliked opposition to another and if we could duplicate the weekends result for this one, it's all you can ask for. We have a good record against this opposition in recent years especially at their venue, but expect another testing game. Their supporters always make it difficult and hope the senior match official has a quiet game. I think the awful Carroll is still out for them but haven't been checking on progress. Said before I expect an away win by two goals to their one, so see no reason to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Looking forward to this game, this could be the thrashing our passing style could provide. Especially with the big man up front, very excited about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Saturday will be my 1st to Upton Park or 'Boleyn' whatever it is!!! Can't wait, we usually do well there and long may that continue. An away win in any form will do me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Saturday will be my 1st to Upton Park or 'Boleyn' whatever it is!!! Can't wait, we usually do well there and long may that continue. An away win in any form will do me!!! One of the first grounds I ever went to, about 1968 I reckon . Jeez I'm old . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 What Peter said. Fancy a win. Confidence should be high. Only issue may be that we'll go into the game expecting to win, which won't be the case at all. I think it'll be a tough, physical game. I expect Lukaku to start and Deulofeu to get more minutes under his belt. The fact that RM pushed Mirallas up top on his own vs Chelsea. I fancy a similar thing to happen come the end of the game, but for a Mirallas, Lukaku and Deulofeu pushing high up top. Ending with a 5-2-3 and a front three of KM, NJ and GD to finish. To start: Howard Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines Barry Barkley - Osman Naismith --------------- Mirallas Lukaku 70 mins Howard Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines McCarthy ---Barry Barkley Deulofeu - Lukaku - Mirallas End of game: Howard Stones - Jagielka - Distin Coleman ------------------------ Baines McCarthy ---Barry Deulofeu Jelavic - Mirallas Sweet line ups and we are allowed four sub's!! There is no stopping us now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 One of the first grounds I ever went to, about 1968 I reckon . Jeez I'm old . 1968... I wasn't even a twinkle in my father's eye!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 2-0 everton wins, i think it'll be howard coleman jags distin baines maccarthy barry naismith barkley mirallas lukaku i'd like to see kone and delafeu come on as subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 One of the first grounds I ever went to, about 1968 I reckon . Jeez I'm old . Yes you are :shaking fist: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yes you are :shaking fist: Luckily still not as old as you . rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc1111 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I think we will see the exact same team apart from Lukaku instead of Jelavic. I expect that Osman and Naismith will start. I don't really mind if Naismith starts. Looked promising in pre-season and took his chance vs Chelsea. Would like to see McCarthy over Osman but I don't think it will happen. I agree with Peter. If Martinez is trying to build up Naismith's confidence then he won't drop him after Saturday's performance, and I suspect he meant it when he said McCarthy would have to work his way into the side so Osman will keep his place, but I would expect both McCarthy and Deulofeu will feature in the second half. Maybe Kone to come on for Lukaku late on if Romelu is lacking a bit of match fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yes you are :shaking fist: I was actually there in 1991 for the FA Cup sixth round game when we lost by 1 - 2 on the night. They had a player called Stuart Slater who put in one of the greatest one-man efforts I can recall and even scored the second goal, although Southall could have done better. There was a minor pitch invasion at the end, had to sit in with the home supporters and a woman tried to chew off her hand on the subway home I can recall back. It was quite an eventful evening. I do hope we don't lose the unbeaten record to these............, but it will have to come to an end sooner or later. I think we have the capabilities to get a result from this and they do struggle at home sometimes, with the expectations of the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Sweet line ups and we are allowed four sub's!! There is no stopping us now!!! Yep, we are allowed 4 subs from now on. New rule. Stones McCarthy Deulofeu Jelavic Nice catch, I didn't spot it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebittight Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I would definitely start Lukaku. Osman was singled out by Martinez for a strong second half performance so I'd expect this to be the only change. West Ham blow hot and cold but are tough to beat at home - and their keeper can be unbeatable on occasions. I fancy us to win a close one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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