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Should have scored!

Get in!!! For the love of god please keep a clean sheet

What a legend, absolutely love the team spirit amongst the lads!!

I think that there are lots of different variables between the Moyes and Martinez transfer dealings... Under Moyes, we were not as established as we are now, we can attract a different calibre of player due to our constant top 6 positions (largely thanks to Moyes) Moyes did try to bring through young players,he showed plenty of Faith in big Vic/rodwell not to mention Osman/Hibbert and Rooney. He bought younger players and generally bought well - Stones is his purchase lets not forget and had he stayed another year I'm sure barkley would have gotten time. He didn't have the luxury of the extra 25 money and he is responsible for a lot of the transfer kitty we have had available(Arteta/Felli). Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted with the signings we have made and the path we are on, I just don't think it's too different to what we are doing now, we just have more funds available.

Ugh, forever optimistic but I'm hoping for a 2-0 Not going barkley this time haha Mcgeady for first goal.

My word this one has dragged out...

Cheeky wasn't it!! After watching it, I think the points are up for grabs, Playing with 10 men for the last bit has hopefully taken a little bit more out of their legs. What side has Sanchez been playing on? Personally I think either Coleman or Baines are good enough to keep him in their pocket!

Yep, they were always going to be a tough game and I think by their display they have enough about them to knick a few points against some of the bigger boys

And that's not a compliment to a besiktas that also look poor

Anyone watching the arsenal game now? To be honest, they arnt looking crash hot at all

I think a lot of the teams looked rusty over the weekend just gone. We were good in parts, the boys will find their feet and to be honest, we step up for the bigger games so this could actually be good for us, fingers crossed atleast

I'm all for this! However, if Martinez comes out and says he backs naismith to cover Barkley then I'm happy to see him given a run!

We have options in the formation we play, which is fantastic. I think we did ok with the formation we used on the weekend, add in Coleman for Stones are we have that threat from both sides which is what our games about. Mirrallas needs to impress.. For me, it's going to be individual performances from Lukaku and Mirrallas verse either Sanago/Giroud and Sanchez as to who wins the game.

I agree with you here Steve. Unfortunately bringing Peanuts off changed the momentum, Mcgeady lost the ball a lot at the end of the game but that could have been fatigue as he put a good shift in at the start. Barry was struggling at the end! And Mirrallas lost the ball just after coming on and walked back which is incredibly frustrating.

Exactly. Smart player. However, not a week in week out player for me. I appreciate him none the less though!!

For me, Howard Coleman/ Jags Distan Baines Stones Besic Barry McCarthy Mirallas/ Peanuts McGeady Lukaku/Naismith Still strong side even if the Belgians don't start and Coleman is just short.

Lewis Holtby?

Peanuts for me, desperately need lukaku up top though

Agree, Naismith second striker almost like a shadow striker, his runs and timing are best perfect and he is actually a tidy finisher!! I wouldn't want Eto, seems a bit of a dick to me

This could end up a huge game in our season.. Even with Ross out I have faith that the team we put out should be able to grind out the result. If lukaku isn't playing, naismith up top with peanuts in behind, McGeady and Kev(if fit) otherwise Atsu may have to start...

Personally I would have Naismith over him. And I may cop stick for that. But Naismith works incredibly hard plays for the badge, and regardless of what people may think he is one of our better finishers in the squad. Eto is just looking for a pay packet I'm afraid...

Leicester 0 Everton 3 Barkley

I wouldn't want Kevin to go anywhere as well. I just think Depay is going to develop into some thing special

Depay is quality, and if we signed him then that would be a true statement on intent IMO

Exactly right this! Against the lesser teams we could get away with pushing McCarthy more forward and just leaving Besic with the cb's as he is mobile enough to cover the ground where as Barry realise on his (excellent mind you) positioning. I think teams will soon learn if they want to get near our penalty area their going to have to wear a kick or 2 of Besic