Deacs Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 3 points don't care how just get them. WelchGapy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_in_LA Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I already said three points are a must. We just played them too so that sour taste should definitely still be in the player's mouths. COYB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkpie Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Jethro Hull. If we lose this one, I quit and will start watching baseball instead. Just shoot me between the eyes first please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hull are absolutely shite so we should only lose by 1-0 Matt, Chach, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Howard looks like he is out until February, McCarthy is doubtful again with his hamstring, not sure about Jags and the rest of the walking wounded. Confidence is what's needed and unfortunately that only comes with goals and a good performance - a catch 22 situation. I think its time to drop Barry. Ross was very shaky against Newcastle and I would like to see Mcgeady benched as his confidence seems shot. Realistically, I would like/expect Robles Coleman Stones Jags/alcaraz. Baines Besic Mirallas. Naismith. Oviedo Kone Lukaku If Kone is not reckoned fit enough for 2 games in 3 days then start Barkley alongside Besic and go 4231 Still think we will do well to get a point though as confidence and belief is at an all time low. Edited due update on injuries. Edited December 30, 2014 by rusty747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Whoever we play, 3 points is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 As ever, I have organised my life so I can watch - unfortunately on TV as I am outside UK again. Please Everton, give me a performance and a result to be happy about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkpie Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hull are absolutely shite so we should only lose by 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Stop trying so hard and play to enjoy the football. Ross Barkley..don't worry a out giving a goal away, just go and create two the other end. Mirralas, be selfish. Lukaku play for yourself and do what you do...score goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Available Squad: Joel, youth GK, Coleman, Distin, Alcaraz, Baines, Garbutt, Browning, Oviedo, Besic, Barry, Ledson, McGeady, Mirallas, Barkley, Eto'o, Naismith, Lukaku, Kone Serious Doubts: McCarthy, Jags, Stones Confirmed out: Pienaar, Osman, Gibson, Hibbert, Howard, Atsu With all that info i still expect a very different lineup than Newcastle Joel Coleman, Alcaraz, Distin, Baines Besic Barry Mirallas Barkley Naismith Lukaku w/ youth gk, garbutt, oviedo, mcgeady, eto'o, browning, kone on the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'd go with the following: ........................Joel........................ Coleman Alcaraz Distin Garbutt .......................Besic........................ Mirallas Naismith Barkley Baines ..................... Kone ...................... or ........................Joel........................ Coleman Alcaraz Distin Baines .......................Besic........................ Lukaku Naismith Barkley Mirallas ..................... Kone ...................... Lukaku to make runs inside rather than act like a winger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Lukaku to make runs inside rather than act like a winger Although I'd prefer RM drop the 2 DMs, I doubt he'll do it just yet. I do hope he'll try Lukaku out wide, as Matt suggests here, so he can use his strengths -- powerful running forward and strong left foot -- so maybe he can get a goal and get himself and the team going. Might not be so good at tracking back to help Coleman, but if we're using 2 DMs, maybe Besic provides sufficient help over there. Would the following expect too much of Besic? Be a(n even bigger) disaster defensively? Robles Coleman Alcaraz Distin Baines Besic Barkley Lukaku Naismith Mirallas Kone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Although I'd prefer RM drop the 2 DMs, I doubt he'll do it just yet. I do hope he'll try Lukaku out wide, as Matt suggests here, so he can use his strengths -- powerful running forward and strong left foot -- so maybe he can get a goal and get himself and the team going. Might not be so good at tracking back to help Coleman, but if we're using 2 DMs, maybe Besic provides sufficient help over there. Would the following expect too much of Besic? Be a(n even bigger) disaster defensively? Robles Coleman Alcaraz Distin Baines Besic Barkley Lukaku Naismith Mirallas Kone I'd want Naismith doing that work (if we go with the second formation I put forth), allowing Lukaku to run in to that open space to allow an option for a counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Robles Coleman Alcaraz Distin Baines Besic Barkley Kone Naismith Mirallas Lukaku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Robles Coleman alcaraz Barry baines Mirallas besic Barkley Oviedo Kone Naismith Gk? Garbutt, distin, ledson, mcgeady, eto'o, lukaku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Robles Coleman Alcaraz Distin Baines Besic Barkley Kone Naismith Mirallas Lukaku Good point, Hull are struggling so dropping Barkley back like against QPR should work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Wonder why we used Griffiths on the bench v Newcastle (when he doesn't even have a squad number on the OS) ahead of Jindrich Stanek (who does). Either way, can't imagine either of them could be worse options than Robles. Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForEverton2 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Naismith will be the player that lights a fire under the rest of the squads asses/arses for this match. He's a fighter and hopefully the rest of the team will develop a Naismith mentality. Everton needs to show more grit. Lets get a clean sheet. I'm not sold on Robles yet, but lets see what he can do for the next few games. He needs to show up. 3-0 2- Naismith, Baines. Edited December 30, 2014 by ForEverton2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev627 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Even with my blindly optimistic head on we will lose this by at least 2 goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Robles Coleman Alcaraz Distin Baines Besic Barkley Kone Naismith Mirallas Lukaku This is the setup I would hope for. The most likely difference would be Barry for Barkley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkpie Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 This is the setup I would hope for. The most likely difference would be Barry for Barkley. Me three. No Barry please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seve Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have just heard RM saying what a great loss tim is and how he brings such a calmness to the younger players on the pitch he really is losing the plot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have just heard RM saying what a great loss tim is and how he brings such a calmness to the younger players on the pitch he really is losing the plot Whereas Robles obviously brings great confidence and security to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Whereas Robles obviously brings great confidence and security to them. He was all for playing the under 12s keeper against Newcastle. Robles is like Neville Southall compared to Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForEverton2 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Even with my blindly optimistic head on we will lose this by at least 2 goals. I know what your saying, but lets hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Humor me for a moment. There's a near-agreement among MC11, Matt, Cornish Steve, and me about our preferred starting 11 v. Hull. Even if any of you out there prefer an entirely different setup, just tentatively assume this lineup, to clarify one issue. Robles Coleman Alcaraz Distin Baines Besic Barkley Lukaku/Kone Naismith Mirallas Lukaku/Kone The one issue, obviously, is which of Lukaku and Kone should play wide and which striker. I prefer, and I think Matt concurs, to see Lukaku out wide, driving inside to use his left foot. Kone looked fairly good at striker. But MC11, supported by Cornish Steve, says Kone should be wide, Lukaku up front. Assuming this 11, and assuming the other 9 are properly placed [leave aside Robles jokes just now], where should Lukaku and Kone mostly play? Edited December 30, 2014 by Elston Gunnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I just think Kone would be our best option out there atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Frankly, either configuration involving Lukaku and Kone would suffice. The key point is that Naismith must not be playing wide. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Robles is like Neville Southall compared to Howard. Can't tell if you're joking or not. Howard's been bad, but Joel has never been good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Can't tell if you're joking or not. Howard's been bad, but Joel has never been good. Really? I have some Nigerian friends who have a business proposition for you, They'll be in touch soon, just have your bank details to hand. Toffee_in_LA, MikeO and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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