Memmaclub Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Can we keep the run going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Can we keep the run going? The Irony... Dont know what to think of this tbh. Part of me says that we could shock a lot of people with the quality we showed against Newcastle but another part of me says they will probably have a little too much for us to handle. Be interesting to see how Lukaku does against a WC CB like Kompany though. Looking forward to it. Sibdane and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebittight Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I'd take a draw but I honestly think we have a chance against most teams home or away with an improved team and a plan B. City blow hot and cold. Lets us hope it is the latter on Saturday. Looking forward to what will be a real test for the new look Blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Let City be scared of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Let City be scared of us. They probably are with the record we have against them, and we are still unbeaten in the league. Not feeling too pessimistic myself, even if I don't dislike Pellagrini as much as I disliked Mancini, or Hughes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Can we keep the run going? If Martinez is not going to last the season then I don't think so... but then again I never though Martinez wouldn't last the season unless Real Madrid or Barca come in for him... (you will be reminded of that thread for some time to come) We need city to have a very tough game tonight, a few knocks and niggles will be a welcome boost and even then we will need to be on our game, especially with Barry missing. Hopefully Gibson will have been put through his paces and be up to some speed. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droobie Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Really depends which Everton team comes out to play following on from the Newcastle game... the team in the 1st half, or the one in the 2nd. Or the team that came on 2nd half against West Ham or the team that played Fulham. We can't seem to string some consistency together. But here's hoping they've sorted that out, I'm hoping we can nick this by one goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I think the three points could be there. Thought straight away there could be a victory to be had and see no reason to change that line of thinking. Team showed enough spirit and desire on Monday at times to give any side a game but want no repeat of that lackluster, complacent load of shit witnessed in the second period. Going for a win, and I think that could just come to pass. Last time the author of this did a game (one of TTs less optimistic team participants) a surprise win occured over heavyweight oppositon, so could see a repeat of that. You can close down your 'Martinez won't last a season' nonsense after we get a result from this and maintain recent progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I really think we have a shot at 3 points. City is hot and cold and they're playing mid week. I could see them really tired for our match since they're going to be putting a huge emphasis on CL this year (after the last couple years of group stage defeats). That being said, I would be totally happy with a Draw away, City is tough and as long as we don't lose I'll be happy. Missing Barry will be tough, but hopefully Gibson is back to snuff. Howard Coleman Jags Distin Baines Mccarthy Gibson Osman Barkley Mirallas Lukaku Or does delafeu start finally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I think this is the type of game we need to be a little careful with. we beat Chelsea by a goal to nil. but we could have been 3-0 down with some sloppy play in the middle. I it might sound a little strange but I would drop Lukaku to the bench and maybe start Mirallas up front with more defensive Naismith out wide to start. Let Mirallas give the defenders the run around for 50 min to an hour without worrying about tracking back and then bring Lukaku on and put Mirallas out on the wing. I thought Lukaku faded a little in the second half against Newcastle, with some sloppy touches. I think he works that hard and give that much that he was done after 60mins. (left on for a hatrick I think). Against Man City I think Lukaku could do most of his damage when the city player have 60min in their legs following a game against Bayen Munich rather than from the start. The city type games as when we Martinez earns his corn as a manager - fingers crossed, but I would settle for a draw now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I think this is the type of game we need to be a little careful with. we beat Chelsea by a goal to nil. but we could have been 3-0 down with some sloppy play in the middle. I it might sound a little strange but I would drop Lukaku to the bench and maybe start Mirallas up front with more defensive Naismith out wide to start. Let Mirallas give the defenders the run around for 50 min to an hour without worrying about tracking back and then bring Lukaku on and put Mirallas out on the wing. I thought Lukaku faded a little in the second half against Newcastle, with some sloppy touches. I think he works that hard and give that much that he was done after 60mins. (left on for a hatrick I think). Against Man City I think Lukaku could do most of his damage when the city player have 60min in their legs following a game against Bayen Munich rather than from the start. The city type games as when we Martinez earns his corn as a manager - fingers crossed, but I would settle for a draw now. I like that idea myself although I would totally change formation and instead of just bringing on Lukaku I would bring both him and Jellyfish on together and go for two up front at the end of the game. Jelly is not scoring but does open up defences nicely and the two together could be a lethal duo, especially with Barkley behind them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Mirallas might not even be available for this game remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Maybe try Kone up front then if Miralles is out - I just think a fresh Lukaku beasting a tired Man City defence in the second half would be a decent tactic. Talk about sending in the cavalry. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Talk about sending in the cavalry. More like the heavy artillery. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2i0 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) we already beat Chelsea a fighter team..City it will be easy time.,,compare all Bayer vs Chelski / Bayer vs City matches, if we score first job done. Edited October 2, 2013 by 2i0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev627 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 If we put in a good show a draw is a certainty with the real possibility of sneaking a win, COYB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 If we put in a good show a draw is a certainty with the real possibility of sneaking a win, COYB! Our last 6 visits to Man City have produced 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Our last 12 matches have resulted in 9 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. I therefore conclude that if City play well, they might just sneak a draw, and it's time to remember how good we are and kick their arses yet again. rubecula, BlueBlood81, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Had a truly brilliant post in here a couple of hours back about us being a great team and City being a collection of expensive players who often fail to gel.....and then it was lost through a lengthy power cut . Trust me....it was Nobel Prize winning good . Anyway; we can win this. It'll be a close game I think but no reason we can't stay unbeaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 City are good, however we've got the wood on them I think and currently we're well capable of carrying the run of good results even further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebittight Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 After last night "Shoot from anywhere" might be a good instruction. Bound to be a reaction after the footballing lesson by Bayern. Hopefully they are still shell shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24376737 hoping one of our lot can come out after the game and say the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosetoffee Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 No we our going to lose it 15-0, it will be Martinez's heaviest defeat as a manager and your opinion of him not lasting the season will come true. :-D. In all seriousness though I think City are strong and being on the back of two straight defeats (League and champions league) then City will be wanting to prove the mightiness of there team and show everyone! Also Everton have got something to prove as well in that we are the only team to be undefeated in the PL and we will be wanting to extend that run even further because if we draw/win then the next two games after that are also "winnable" (I use the quote marks as games we should win we normally draw or lose....not this season though). Looking forward to the game should be a good one! I first thought it was going to be a City win with it being 3-1 but I have changed my tune a bit and I reckon it is going to be 2-2. COYB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hate to be the negative one here, but I think we drop one here. I don't think we'll get smashed, but I think they'll take 3 points off us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Pienaar is looking like a no no, and Gibson and Mirallas are not yet definite, so for me it's all a case of our midfield being able to handle theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm worried about this one. We have a great record against Man City, but we can't get too discouraged if we drop points here. Pienaar, and possibly Mirallas, being out makes this an even tougher match-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm worried about this one. We have a great record against Man City, but we can't get too discouraged if we drop points here. Pienaar, and possibly Mirallas, being out makes this an even tougher match-up. And Barry, of course. This shows just how stretched were our midfield options before Barry and McCarthy were brought in and Barkley was given a chance to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I would take a 0-0 now to be honest!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohen Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Can't see City losing 3 in a row :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Win would take us second in the league (for a couple of hours anyway). Win by four goals would put us top . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Win would take us second in the league (for a couple of hours anyway). Win by four goals would put us top . So we might be top with a few goals to spare then lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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