markjazzbassist Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Here you go Romey. Trot out the youngsters and hope for the best Robles Hibbert stones browning Garbutt Besic ledson Atsu Barkley Osman Kone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Cant see us getting through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Doesn't matter what team we put out. Confidence is so low that we will be well beaten unless we can get our heads right pdq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seve Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I think they will do it they must realise this is last chance saloon loose this season is over and change will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Whilst I'd love to win the FA Cup I actually wouldn't be arsed if we went out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Put out an experimental team. With Europe and the league already stretching the squad, we could do without FA Cup games too. The worst scenario right now would be a draw forcing a replay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Get our best team out, play them in their best positions and get a win on the board. With a disappointing season ahead we can't afford to go out of this comp with a whimper and we need to start getting some confidence back in the players. Matt, Romey 1878 and Toffee_in_LA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Get our best team out, play them in their best positions and get a win on the board. With a disappointing season ahead we can't afford to go out of this comp with a whimper and we need to start getting some confidence back in the players. Couldn't agree more. A good cup run could be just the confidence booster that they desperately need If we go out at the first hurdle it will only increase the pressure on Martinez and add more gloom to an already woeful season and its probably our only chance of qualifying for Europe next season Edited January 3, 2015 by duncanmckenzieismagic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Couldn't agree more. A good cup run could be just the confidence booster that they desperately need If we go out at the first hurdle it will only increase the pressure on Martinez and add more gloom to an already woeful season and its probably our only chance of qualifying for Europe next season Good cup run? We already have one europa. Round of 32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Get our best team out, play them in their best positions and get a win on the board. With a disappointing season ahead we can't afford to go out of this comp with a whimper and we need to start getting some confidence back in the players. Agree here. The boys need to return to form in order to head off relegation battles later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 250 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Seen it plenty of times before, team doing badly in the league, looking like nothings going right, then along comes a cup game. No league table pressure, it's a one off, players relax a bit, a good result can turn a whole season around. I see West Brom are winning 5-0 at present, that wont do them any harm (Dam it). West Ham will actually expect a win I would have thought, even that might be in our favour. Whilst a cup run might be just what we need, add it to Europe and the extra injuries and yellow/red cards we could get, and I'd rather get to the middle of the table to lick our wounds, ready for next season, than play cup games and not win one. It's all a bit complecated !.........just try and win each game as it comes along, that has to be the aim. If I were really pushed for a prediction on the West Ham game, West Ham don't like Goodison, let's make some friggin noise and help the lads turn this around. 2-0. Toffee_in_LA, MC11 and rubecula 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Good cup run? We already have one europa. Round of 32. I don't think getting out of the group stages constitutes a good cup run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Could this be RM's last game in charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Could this be RM's last game in charge? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Could this be RM's last game in charge? No, but Kenwright would be a complete moron to keep him in charge with 10 games to go with 30 points or less. I think he should be allowed 5 more games. With at least 9 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 If you look at our next 7 league games, we have (not in chronological order) Man C (h). Liverpool (h) Chelsea (a) Arsenal (a) who are all chasing Europe/premier title and WBA (h) Palace (a) and Leicester (h) who are all scrapping for their lives at the wrong end of the table. Its a bit of a struggle to see 9 points there imho. I think City will beat us, we might get a point at home to Liverpool; Chelsea and Arsenal will be defeats, WBA will come looking for a point and probably get it with Pulis in charge, Palace away is always difficult and Leicester (h) may be our best chance of three points - but they have just beaten Newcastle in the Cup and just drew at Liverpool so will feel they can save themselves. In short, I think we are up shit creek without a paddle We are currently, played 20, points 21. Be ready for played 27, points 26 after the Arsenal game on Mar 1st. And I am normally an optimist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I am with rusty here. I was overjoyed to proved wrong over RM last season. Yet this season I am feeling really heartbroken over our state of affairs. I want to be optimistic but I really can not see a light at the end of the tunnel here. I am now getting desperate for a win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I don't think he should be sacked "yet" I think we should maybe give him another year.... This time next season if there's no change he's needs to be gone. A good side has turned into a boring frail side. No, but Kenwright would be a complete moron to keep him in charge with 10 games to go with 30 points or less. I think he should be allowed 5 more games. With at least 9 points. There lies the problem. How long do we give him? Another 4/5 defeats? That might be too late You asked for examples of fickle posts/contradiction. Just helping out. Goalposts moving by the hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) You asked for examples of fickle posts/contradiction. Just helping out. Goalposts moving by the hour.Last post I was asking not telling. I think those posts just show I'm completely unsure how long he should get. Wouldn't say fickle at all. It's ok saying he should get till next season (that's providing he can keep us up) the more I look at the situation the more I don't think he will. We can't leave it until we're really in the shit. You're not "just helping out" you're staring the pot Edited January 3, 2015 by MC11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev627 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 5-0, we've done it before and we can do it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Last post I was asking not telling. I think those posts just show I'm completely unsure how long he should get. Wouldn't say fickle at all. It's ok saying he should get till next season (that's providing he can keep us up) the more I look at the situation the more I don't think he will. We can't leave it until we're really in the shit. You're not "just helping out" you're staring the pot You've been asking for examples. So if I'm stirring the pot you only have yourself to blame. Don't ask next time. Wasn't actively looking but this one just stuck out like a saw thumb and and as you were a condescending prick to me in the first one (and ignored my answer when I pointed out that that in itself was a contradiction) I thought I'd mention it. Don't rattle cages if you don't want to take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 You've been asking for examples. So if I'm stirring the pot you only have yourself to blame. Don't ask next time.Wasn't actively looking but this one just stuck out like a saw thumb and and as you were a condescending prick to me in the first one (and ignored my answer when I pointed out that that in itself was a contradiction) I thought I'd mention it.Don't rattle cages if you don't want to take it back. Ah I see it's personal then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Ah I see it's personal then. Of course not, you're a condescending prick to everyone, I'd be hurt if you left me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Of course not, you're a condescending prick to everyone, I'd be hurt if you left me out. Ok Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacs Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 You've been asking for examples. So if I'm stirring the pot you only have yourself to blame. Don't ask next time.Wasn't actively looking but this one just stuck out like a saw thumb and and as you were a condescending prick to me in the first one (and ignored my answer when I pointed out that that in itself was a contradiction) I thought I'd mention it.Don't rattle cages if you don't want to take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacs Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 If only the team was showing that much spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Back on thread - I am still not sure what I want from this game. I know I definitely dont want a draw and a replay. I would like, I think, a spirited, up and at them, performance like the Liverpool game under big Joe when Dunc went to war for us - but who have we got to do that? Besic? Jags? Nais? At the end of the game I want to have seen an organised team, playing effectively to a plan (a, b or c) and to leave everything out on the pitch at the final whistle. If we can win as well, that would be great. Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/everton/11323299/Roberto-Martinezs-Everton-future-will-be-in-the-balance-if-they-lose-to-West-Ham.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 http://toffeeweb.com/season/14-15/news/29051.html Of course he will, he makes changes every single game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Might be a case for starting Griffiths in goal. Imagine if we started Robles and he joined Tim on the injured list until February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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