THFC6061 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Swansea City v Everton Everton have lost a bit of momentum since David Moyes picked a weakened team for the Merseyside derby on 13 March, although they deserved a point against Arsenal in midweek. This is another big test for them. Swansea are everybody's darlings at the moment, and quite rightly so. They could not have played much better than they did in their win over Fulham last week, because every single department of the team was fantastic. That Swans team which took Fulham apart cost only £7m, and every single one of their players had played lower division football in various countries, so it shows you what you can do with limited resources. Everton will be competitive, but what I am wondering is whether Moyes will prioritise next week's FA Cup replay with Sunderland in the same way as when he went to Anfield before the first tie. He possibly will, which is why I am going for a Swansea win. Prediction: Swansea City 2-0 Everton Here are all of Lawro's 2011-12 Premier League predictions, together with how the League Table would look like if all his forecasts were correct... Lawro's 2011-12 Predictions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminfox Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Is gibson going to be fit? If so I would have him alongside fellaini with Osman in front. I am going for a 0-1 win for Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks Lawro, Banker we're gonna win now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Wonder if moyes hates the word momentum much at the moment. Mental note for your ten year education journey Dave "don't mess about with a winning team" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Will be an interesting game, a lot of people have suggested Rodgers as a replacment for Moyes, so let's see which managers football triumphs tomorrow, we really need to do something in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Wonder if moyes hates the word momentum much at the moment. Mental note for your ten year education journey Dave "don't mess about with a winning team" pro atheletes can't play 3 games in a week though remember...bless um Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adziom Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I think we will lose 2-0, I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I think we'll win 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I went to Swansea once, but it was the old Vetch Field arena in the 1990s, although The Liberty Stadium is a marked improvement and seems a very nice stadia. Was quite pleased for them getting back to the top flight again since 1983 last summer, and in Rogers have a very good manager, he reminds me of Lambert sometimes, but I'll say it now and wouldn't want him as a replacement to Moyes, I just feel there could be other areas we could explore, Yes he has done well in a short time but all the same not the man for me I do feel we can get something out of this, won't be easy over there but I still think we have the capabilities to get something Swans 0 Toffees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I went to Swansea once, but it was the old Vetch Field arena in the 1990s, although The Liberty Stadium is a marked improvement and seems a very nice stadia. Was quite pleased for them getting back to the top flight again since 1983 last summer, and in Rogers have a very good manager, he reminds me of Lambert sometimes, but I'll say it now and wouldn't want him as a replacement to Moyes, I just feel there could be other areas we could explore, Yes he has done well in a short time but all the same not the man for me I do feel we can get something out of this, won't be easy over there but I still think we have the capabilities to get something Swans 0 Toffees 1 That maybe, but he has shown you don't need money or superstars to play attractive attacking football, something Mr Moyes needs to take note of imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Going down with loads of Swansea ticket holders, most of them I know quite well, should be a good game, we won't win it though, we will be lucky enough to grind out a draw. Thank my lucky stars I got a ticket for the North stand on wed morning so will be sitting in with the rest of the Everton fans. Not taking any chances drinking near to the ground tomorrow, the Swans supporters can be funny feckers with other people other than their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Going down with loads of Swansea ticket holders, most of them I know quite well, should be a good game, we won't win it though, we will be lucky enough to grind out a draw. Thank my lucky stars I got a ticket for the North stand on wed morning so will be sitting in with the rest of the Everton fans. Not taking any chances drinking near to the ground tomorrow, the Swans supporters can be funny feckers with other people other than their own. I received an email about this post, a Swansea fan took umbrage with it and decided to contact us (as opposed to posting for some reason). The email said: There is never any trouble near or around our stadium with away fans. Many fans from opposing teams drink outside the stadium as long as they behave themselves and don't look for trouble. This is not the old Vetch where you had the 80's style football hooliganism, this is 2012 where we have families coming to enjoy watching good football. Please state this to him on the forum Thanks, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Can see 0-0 written all over it. Our season hangs in the balance of these next two games. All joking apart if Moyes is gonna make changes isnt this the ideal game to play Barkley in? Not physical, high tempo passing team? oh wait i forgot Mcfaddens on £20,000 grand a week lets play him eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Not confidante about this one at all, they are defiantly punching well above their weight, and as proven they are a force to be reckoned with at home. Just totally gutted I had an offer of a ticket for tomorrow but can't make it I think it'll be 1-0 to the swans but would be more than happy with a draw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Can see 0-0 written all over it. Our season hangs in the balance of these next two games. All joking apart if Moyes is gonna make changes isnt this the ideal game to play Barkley in? Not physical, high tempo passing team? oh wait i forgot Mcfaddens on £20,000 grand a week lets play him eh? That amused me, although made me slightly sad at the same time, because I know what is more likely! If we are going to make changes then at least make the right ones. If we think about who we want to keep fresh then IMO Felli, Osman, & Drenthe and Baines are the main ones. Baines will be difficult to replace, but Neville could probably do a job. Not sure if I am keen on that myself, but if we are going to rest players then at least do it properly. Having both Felli & and potentially Osman out of the middle will make life a little tricky but we have some young players chomping at the bit to show what they can do. We have options in midfield with Junior, Baxter, Cahill, Barkley and potentially Osman or Gibson. I would be tempted to have Junior as the defensive player with Osman starting alongside either Baxter or Barkley. Then come the 50-60 minute mark I would look to take off Osman for Gibson to get him some game time on his return to the team, or maybe even Cahill. It might not look that strong, but lets be honest, on paper Swansea's doesnt either. Up front I would keep Jelavic as he needs more games. but again I would try and keep him fresh by bringing Straq on around the hour mark. Therefore I would have: Howard Hibbert, Heits, Distin, Neville Gueye, Osman, Junior, Baxter/Barkley, Pienaar Jelavic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 we have to go 4-4-2 on such a tight ground i think, id play jellytot and strach up front Gueye,drenthe on wings with Gibbo and ossie in the centre. play duffy centre back with Jags and Hibbo and Neville fullbacks. Fuck it lets go balls out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 we have to go 4-4-2 on such a tight ground i think, id play jellytot and strach up front Gueye,drenthe on wings with Gibbo and ossie in the centre. play duffy centre back with Jags and Hibbo and Neville fullbacks. Fuck it lets go balls out!!! Tell you what will happen tomorrow Trev, Grayham will come short pulling either Distin or Heits with him, Allen and Britten run through and play a one-two around the last man and in on goal! They will be good to watch but let us keep them playing in their own halve of the pitch if we can. Get felli in on Britten, as he is their Xavi, stop him and you stop their tempo. Make sure we press Ashley Williams so he don't slide a pass on to the midfield. But most of all keep our shape and don't get pulled out of position, we may play a patient game, I hope so............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 we have to go 4-4-2 on such a tight ground i think, id play jellytot and strach up front Gueye,drenthe on wings with Gibbo and ossie in the centre. play duffy centre back with Jags and Hibbo and Neville fullbacks. Fuck it lets go balls out!!! I think we look awful when we try and play 4-4-2 and it just tends to leave holes all over the place. If anything i think we should play more 4-3-3 with the wingers cutting in & supporting the strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Junior will not be getting anywhere near the side for at least another season yet. We may not even see him at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 were going to get pulled apart unless we dominate the midfield, 451 with Felli/Gibbo I expect. Swansea love to pass, we love to sit back and invite trouble..... Not looking forward to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) I really do not like the Welsh team's and believe they have no place in the English game but since Swansea have come up they have grown on Me and Rodgers is doing a great job with what He has. A very similar job to that of Holloway at the Lashers. It will be a tough game and as per for Me it depends on what Moyes has in mind selection wise, I'm going for a Jelavic brace I think He will cause them problems and if given the right service I can see him netting a few. 2 - 3 win Jelavic x2 and Drenthe I just hope Wigan pull off a miracle and beat the shite and We can close the gap! Edited March 24, 2012 by EFC-Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue4Ever Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 not confident as long as we dont hoof it as plan a then ill be happy fed up of ugly football against poorer teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 If Jags plays then expect the worse in terms of hoof ball.....infuriating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 What's the difference between a hoof and a pass? Jags does it under pressure ( hoof that is) Neville hoofs coz he can't pass full stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) What's the difference between a hoof and a pass? Jags does it under pressure ( hoof that is) Neville hoofs coz he can't pass full stop! Lies, Jags passing is far worst. Jags has options and just whacks it(to Moyes delight). Neville plays the ball in his head, but sadly cant do it with his feet. Edited March 24, 2012 by pete0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue4Ever Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Lies, Jags passing is far worst. Jags has options and just whacks it(to Moyes delight). Neville plays the ball in his head, but sadly cant do it with his feet. Jags is not worse than neville at passing, there hasnt been a player worse at passing in my lifetime of supporting everton than neville techinically no ability what so ever he always has the option of a short ball but consistantly lumps it down the right for someone to chase and hopefully win a throw or a corner also them fucking floated crosses from the wing when he does attempt a cross, thats not how football is played. im not dissing jags because when he was playing well he was one of our best players but johhny should be a certain to start and imo should be captain. Howard Coleman Johnny Distin Baines Pienaar Fellaini Osman Drenthe Barkley Jelevic I would love to see that but some might disagree, I dont like Osman starting dont think he's good enough but we really need a centermidfielder with flair and an eye for a pass in with fellaini osman is our best option for now and for me I would play barkley before straq on the basis of the football we play when he starts, barkley has only been seen in glimmers but at least he is composed and can pass a ball with a bit of creativity involved along the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 What's the difference between a hoof and a pass? Jags does it under pressure ( hoof that is) Neville hoofs coz he can't pass full stop! Both are terrible distribution wise, against the shite all Jags did was get the ball and launch it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Fill in the blank Heitinga on the bench. Moyes is a ______ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Fill in the blank Heitinga on the bench. Moyes is a ______ chickenshit? edit: seconds thoughts, we need Johnny fit for Sunderland.... Who knows. Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Neville, Gibson, Cahill, Osman, Pienaar, Jelavic Subs: Mucha, Heitinga, Stracqualursi, McFadden, Gueye, Fellaini, Anichebe. Edited March 24, 2012 by Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) chickenshit? Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Neville, Gibson, Cahill, Osman, Pienaar, Jelavic I was thinking more on the lines of a predictable favourite picking Jagielka shagging inept twirp.. Maybe I should have made the blank longer Edited March 24, 2012 by pete0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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