Btay

If you fellas would have me, I would love a meet up, especially for my first game at Goodison. ( heads up I may get overly excited)

Works been slow today.... Thank god I had all this to read though!

I completely forgot about Oviedo's surgery!!! I think McGeady was one of the better performers away in Russia and I'm holding to the hope that he can still provide something for the team... Distin is the strange one depending on how they pulled up after the weekend if keep the same back 4 especially as Burnely (with out intending offence) don't offer much threat up top

I agree completely, the players I mentioned coming in are capable of competing! A second clean sheet in a row would be a huge result!

I think I can relate to what the others are saying.... HAD we not dropped the 4 points early then we may be in a position now to play a stronger side and not be to concerned with Burnley this weekend... The likes of Distan, Oviedo, Besic, McGeady and Éto can play fresh and compete!

Everton 3 - AV 1 McGeady

We can't go into the game to gung-ho... I can't see Lukaku getting much change out of Vlaar(if he plays) and they have pace to burn up front. Game for me will be won in the midfield ( I'm aware I say that a bit haha ) hopefully the loss of Delph hurts them as he was controlling their midfield!

Exactly this, definitely not a push over.

Excited for this game, but equally nervous! I think Villa are improving, and shouldn't be under estimated! Browning and Distan should hopefully match the pace of Gabby and Weiman ( not sure of my spelling ) Is Vlaar injured? I haven't kept upto date on that one- quality defender though

Just tuned in 10 mins ago it's rather early here in Aus! How is he going?? Looks like Bosnia have just Besic sitting in front of the back 4 as well! Iceland 2 -0 over the Netherlands as well!!

Hahaha I'm not messing with the big dog!!

There's so much arguing going on this forum of late boys!!

I genuinely think Naismiths success is coming from the attention Lukaku gets... Credit to Naismith don't get me wrong I've been hugely impressed with him and with out his goals we would be gone ( similar to Cahill a few years back ) however I'm reserving judgement on Rom until Ross is back.. For what ever reason Naismith doesn't attract attention of defenders and Ross does creating space for others. And haf I don't think you can critise Rom relentlessly for poor touch/lay offs when Naismith is really no better..

I just put Baines in for mine... And took naismith off as captain!! Such is life

He has his fair share of off days as well... Unlucky today, could have done them! Move on quickly.

We are crippled with injuries!

It's quite a shame that this has become a positive... Playing in the English it is hugely disappointing the lack of English (even UK) youngsters getting brought through. I'm Australia I hold no ties to any of those national teams and couldn't care less how well they do (respectfully) but I so like that we seem to recruit these younger players and at least give them a crack!

Sorry Mike didn't see it had been posted!!! Class act, proud of the club

Martinez just released that all fans who travelled to Russia to receive free tickets for the away fixture against Lille. For me, this is a good show of appreciation by the club and a big reason I love this club.

Little bit of faith boys ??

Man U-1 Everton- 3 Lukaku

Stones for me. Absolute gem Really glad to see McGeady getting some plaudits, we didn't set out to dominate or attack and he really put in on defence. Looked a threat! Hope he continues against untied

Exactly, and the old cliche of not performing well but still get something from the game shows a good team. We need to limit the chances other teams are making though- we are no where ready for champions league, 2 years minimum...

For me, this game will be won in the midfield... Albeit our defence has started to solidify a bit, we still allowed far far to many chances in Russia. Limit their time on the ball, I really don't rate any of their defenders bar Shaw but even he will surely be rusty, I'd like to 3 in the CM again and possibly even Oviedo/Baines double teaming on the wing to counter Di Maria..

In the end we fielded a considerably weaker team and managed to get a point, only really started playing in the last 15 which could be due to travel/atmosphere. Can't wait until they come to Goodison as we looked a class above in the last 15.. Shame we didnt sneak a winner but complain with the point! Stones MOM and must start from here on.