gethinO Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Might as well start this now since the game's on Tuesday. I am worried about this one and have a few reasons. 1. I consider our best XI to be Howard, Coleman, Jags, Distin, Baines, Mirallas, Barry, McCarthy, Pienaar, Barkley, Lukaku. Out of those we only know for sure that 7 are fit, the 4 doubts being Coleman, Jags, Barkley and Pienaar. We've had some good away results this season, most notably Utd and what should have been 3 at Arsenal. Looking at both line ups we had 10 out of the 11 I named starting and Oviedo instead of Baines. We had Deulofeu on the bench as well. Our team on Tuesday will be much weaker and our bench much much worse. The likes of Osman, Naismith and Stones (who are good squad players) will have to start. Yes we played with no fear at Utd and Arsenal but we had a bloody good line up out there. We won't have that on Tuesday. 2. Not that I pay too much attention to them, but Liverpool, apart from Johnson, have pretty much a fully fot squad to choose from. The likes of Suarez, Sturridge, Coutinho and Gerrard are certs to be starting. I'm worried they might have too much for us (and that really pains me). Unfortunately I see this being our third loss. Love to hear thoughts of others on here. Anyone fancy us? Edited January 25, 2014 by Geth Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 No Lucas for Liverpool, Sakho and Flannigan doubtful as well. They have about 6 defenders injured, but non are starters. So both teams will go in with weakened defences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 i think we can get a draw here. when the big teams play them, they shut down suarez which pretty much kills their momentum. i think the lads will be up to it. we've rested pienaar, distin, lukaku, and howard which should give them some extra legs. here's the lineup i see Howard Hibbo/Stones Jags Distin Baines McCarthy Barry McGeady Mirallas Pienaar Lukaku I think Osman will come off the bench at some point for Pienaar and could see Naismith coming on at some point as well. I'm confident in this lineup to get a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Eager Beavers, but regardless of how the two teams are doing at any one time, form goes out the proverbial window in a derby fixture such as this. On the evidence of the season thus far for both teams, no reason why Everton can't grab at least a point out of this. Haven't won at Anfield since 1999 and it's long overdue we eradiated that statistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Eager Beavers, but regardless of how the two teams are doing at any one time, form goes out the proverbial window in a derby fixture such as this. On the evidence of the season thus far for both teams, no reason why Everton can't grab at least a point out of this. Haven't won at Anfield since 1999 and it's long overdue we eradiated that statistic. That's an oft quoted fallacy imo.....if form went out of the window we'd have a much better record against them in the last couple of decades than we have; there's the odd "against form" result but there's one of them every week in the league. In fact the last sentence in your post would appear to disprove the first and back up my opinion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'd go for: Howard Hibbert Jags Distin Baines Mcgeady McCarthy Barry Pienaar Mirallas Lukaku Subs: Joel Stones Osman Naismith Heitinga Gueye Vellios This is with Jags and Pienaar fit hopefully. I would start with Hibbert because he's played in derbies before and will do a solid job for us. Thought he was solid tonight considering he hadn't featured all season. Good positionally. Can still do a job. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Coleman might be available for the derby... Apparently it's very minor whatever is hampering him. I think Jags will be available as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Isn't Distin Carrying a knock? I think we'll see this if Distin is fit: Howard Stones Jags Distin Baines Barry McCarthy Naismith Osman Mirallas Lukaku I just think McGeady will offer a bit more going forward should we go behind. We've got a long injury list and hopefully some players may be back. Pienaar, Deulofeu would great. However we still have a fairly decent side to put out. Bench is short though. Edited January 25, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 they have kolo & sissoko at the back.... 0-1 everton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc1111 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Alcaraz was only supposed to need two weeks' recovery time for the muscle fatigue, which he's had now, so he should be available for the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Agree with a previous poster, we just need to stop Suarez and Liverpool can't function, they look very mediocre when he isn't in the game. Suarez is a brilliant talent no doubt but so many teams LFC have played against this year have allowed Suarez to basically not only play but do what he wants. He's a very good player but not one I don't think we cant handle. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Suarez looked off the pace today. Hope that continues on tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 As long as Osman doesn't get caught in possession and Gerrard isn't aloud to kick who he wants we should win the midfield battle and pick up the 3 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 shittin it...can't see anythin but a twattin Matt and Lowensda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Wish I never got curious and just checked who the official is for this one *insert SG joke* Martin Atkinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 shittin it...can't see anythin but a twattin I am forced to agree with you Marco..... but I have a bet with a kopite I work with LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Wish I never got curious and just checked who the official is for this one *insert SG joke* Martin Atkinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm sure lots of us aren't as enthusiastic about 3 points as we would have been with a full squad. Barkley Pienaar Deulofeu Coleman Will most likely be out as there hasn't been much said in terms of returning for the game. Maybe Slight Injuries to Distin, Jagielka aswell. We seem to be back to the bare bones of the squad and Liverpool are facing a much weakened Everton team. However, we can still put out a side capable of beating them. That couldn't be said in previous seasons. I just hope there is a couple of surprise additions to the squad come Tuesday. A return from Deulofeu would lift us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 2-0 loss. Suarez with at least 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Don't see why we are all negative. We are playing Liverpool and they aren't that good. Big player for us is peanuts who will hopefully stop us hitting long balls like the west brom games he will come short and make space. That and his link up with Bainsey which is crucial as they are poor at the back. Obviously we can't let Suarez run the game and if we contain him we are more than capable of winning. Rumours on twitter that Ross will be back and maybe gerry on the bench! I'm going to be positive 0-2 mirallas and lukaku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Bookings get wiped clean again after new year I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 is mirallas available didn't he pick up a 5th booking against w brom. He'd need to have 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Don't see why we are all negative. We are playing Liverpool and they aren't that good. Big player for us is peanuts who will hopefully stop us hitting long balls like the west brom games he will come short and make space. That and his link up with Bainsey which is crucial as they are poor at the back. Obviously we can't let Suarez run the game and if we contain him we are more than capable of winning. Rumours on twitter that Ross will be back and maybe gerry on the bench! I'm going to be positive 0-2 mirallas and lukaku I would have thought that Ross would have been at least another 2 weeks away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Come on boys and girls it's Derby day. We march across the park, let out a battle cry and go to war. We are far better this season than worrying about other teams and go into the derby at Anfield every year with a long injury list. We need to win this one and we will win this one I'm saying nothing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-weight-up-merseyside-6595890 No Coleman and Distin a big doubt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-weight-up-merseyside-6595890 No Coleman and Distin a big doubt too. It just gets bloody worse! If Moyes was still in charge people would be questioning our training methods due to all of these injuries piling up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It just gets bloody worse! If Moyes was still in charge people would be questioning our training methods due to all of these injuries piling up! No we would probably be questioning why Barkley is on loan at Tranmere, where is John Stones, why Neville is still playing and why Heitinga is playing in midfield, and probably why are you always looking to defend him... 5/7 of our current inuries happened out on the pitch and barring Deulofeu were impact injuries... nothing to do with training. Toffee_in_LA, markjazzbassist, pete0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 No we would probably be questioning why Barkley is on loan at Tranmere, where is John Stones, why Neville is still playing and why Heitinga is playing in midfield, and probably why are you always looking to defend him... 5/7 of our current inuries happened out on the pitch and barring Deulofeu were impact injuries... nothing to do with training. Haf, dont let logic get in the way of having a pop at the Moyes bashers! You should know better by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Come on boys and girls it's Derby day. We march across the park, let out a battle cry and go to war. We are far better this season than worrying about other teams and go into the derby at Anfield every year with a long injury list. We need to win this one and we will win this one I'm saying nothing more! I feel so much better now. Love to read stuff like that. I'm.actually going to find a few reds I know and have a bet with them. 3.0 lukaku, Mirralas and McCarthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Neither team are going to be near full strength and I think both teams will create enough good opportunities to win the game and it will be a case of who takes them wins. If its half as good of a game as last time we are in for a treat win, lose or draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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