Finn balor Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 With spurs at home and then the shite sandwiched between palace away, three points would really give us confidence to tackle spurs but saying that I dont think their team is better than ours anyway. Back to villa, who I think are a team that arent that bad but their heads go down when they go behind. Probably due to a lot of young players and foreign players who aren't used to the prem. Peanuts in for Osman. 1-2 lukaku and baines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Is Benteke still injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Is Benteke still injured? He came on after 60 minutes in the Spurs game. I think he'll be ready to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I hope it's a poor game with nothing in it and we snatch it.... We need some games like this. I'm sick of us dominating games whilst getting no luck and end up losing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearso Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nothing but 3 points will do here. We need to get a strong foothold on the top 4 in these early periods before the big sides pull away. I never really had confidence of getting the three points against teams like Villa with Moyes but with Roberto it seems like the team expects to win. I wonder if it's worth giving Heitinga or Duffy a chance this week seeing how bad Jags and Distin were last week. Benteke will be a handful if he's fully fit, so a confidence shot Jagielka might not be the best way of defending him. Will be interesting to see who takes the field regardless. In an attacking sense I think this is the game Roberto should be giving Gerard a start, where he can afford to be a little bit lazy and not worry too much about getting punished for it, though Pienaar deserves his spot given the lift he gave the team against Hull and Mirallas didn't have a bad game either. Also, can't believe this game is on at the same time as Australia vs England in the Rugby League world cup opener. Absolutely spewing, because this game will be on a digital channel here on fox I can't record it, so I'm going to have to watch the League after this one, delayed. If you had told me I'd be watching live football over live rugby league two years ago I would have laughed at you, let alone the World Cup opener. Look at what Everton has done to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Nothing but 3 points will do here. We need to get a strong foothold on the top 4 in these early periods before the big sides pull away. I never really had confidence of getting the three points against teams like Villa with Moyes but with Roberto it seems like the team expects to win. I wonder if it's worth giving Heitinga or Duffy a chance this week seeing how bad Jags and Distin were last week. Benteke will be a handful if he's fully fit, so a confidence shot Jagielka might not be the best way of defending him. Will be interesting to see who takes the field regardless. In an attacking sense I think this is the game Roberto should be giving Gerard a start, where he can afford to be a little bit lazy and not worry too much about getting punished for it, though Pienaar deserves his spot given the lift he gave the team against Hull and Mirallas didn't have a bad game either. Also, can't believe this game is on at the same time as Australia vs England in the Rugby League world cup opener. Absolutely spewing, because this game will be on a digital channel here on fox I can't record it, so I'm going to have to watch the League after this one, delayed. If you had told me I'd be watching live football over live rugby league two years ago I would have laughed at you, let alone the World Cup opener. Look at what Everton has done to me... do you remember what happened last time? edit: and who cares about rugby! wrong shaped ball :shaking fist: Im sure you'll be able to watch one on an ipad/laptop and one on the TV, no? Edited October 22, 2013 by Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Duffy's on loan at Yeovil Pearso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Duffy's on loan at Yeovil Pearso. new team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 A little worried about this game. I don't think Villa is as bad as everyone is making them out to be. They have some decent players, and I could see them snatching a draw... or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 A little worried about this game. I don't think Villa is as bad as everyone is making them out to be. They have some decent players, and I could see them snatching a draw... or worse. I agree. Don't forget that they handily beat Arsenal on the opening day of the season. They're young, so they're going to make mistakes, but they're also going to take risks. They'll finish in the top half of the league this year. It will not be an easy game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Also, can't believe this game is on at the same time as Australia vs England in the Rugby League world cup opener. Absolutely spewing, because this game will be on a digital channel here on fox I can't record it, so I'm going to have to watch the League after this one, delayed. If you had told me I'd be watching live football over live rugby league two years ago I would have laughed at you, let alone the World Cup opener. Look at what Everton has done to me... Australia will beat England in an ugly game. Now you know the outcome of the rugby game, you're free to watch Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 If we defend half as badly as we did against Hull then Benteke will have a field day. We looked especially vulnerable from set pieces so I hope Martinez has had them working on that this week Matt and Steve_E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 If we defend half as badly as we did against Hull then Benteke will have a field day. We looked especially vulnerable from set pieces so I hope Martinez has had them working on that this week And Benteke won about 3 or 4 headers in the six yard box in his half hour against Tottenham, definitely something they'll have to spend extra time on in training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 And Benteke won about 3 or 4 headers in the six yard box in his half hour against Tottenham, definitely something they'll have to spend extra time on in training. I think it will be vital too to keep a high line so Benteke doesn't win that many headers deep in our territory for Agbonlahor and Weimann and the likes to run onto. Distin and Jagielka should cope with their pace upfront better than Heitinga did last season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearso Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 do you remember what happened last time? edit: and who cares about rugby! wrong shaped ball :shaking fist: Im sure you'll be able to watch one on an ipad/laptop and one on the TV, no? Honestly, I can't remember which strikers had or hadn't ripped Heitinga a new one last year. Not because I think he did well, but because there was too many to remember. And nah, have to watch them by themselves. There's nothing I hate more than 'watching' a game and getting to the end of it and not knowing anything besides the score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebittight Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I fancy us. Benteke's a handful but so is Lukaku. Us to play around them and get a late winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) i think we can get 3 points here. benteke is a beast, but their midfield and defense are average. i hope we attack them and keep them on their heels. we need to win these games to keep pace with the top clubs. i really hope pienaar can start, i'd love to see howard coleman jags distin baines mccarthy barry mirallas barkley pienaar lukaku Edited October 23, 2013 by markjazzbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I fancy us. Benteke's a handful but so is Lukaku. Us to play around them and get a late winner.ive got a feeling it's going to come down to which one of them scores the most. Our defense last time out had me crapping diamonds.... Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Get an early goal and we should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 They were absolute shite against spurs last week. I honestly don't understand how Lambert is still manager. Yes, Lambert kept them up last season but he put himself in that position with some of his signings and they havnt changed gear this season either. Play some really bad football also... If we play our game and consintrate on us, can only see one result here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Just a question (As I am unsure of the answer) Is the Villa game televised live? I am asking as I can't remember us winning this fixture on a live televised game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Just a question (As I am unsure of the answer) Is the Villa game televised live? I am asking as I can't remember us winning this fixture on a live televised game. Not in the UK . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Watch out villa http://m.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/10/25/naismith-on-the-up :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Not in the UK . We will murder them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 250 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'm hoping for a bit of the old 'Baines/Pienaar' magic, with Pienaar slipping the ball through for Lukaku or laying off to Barkley on the edge of the box. Jags and Distin need to be up for it, if opponents were watching the Hull game, then the high ball in will be a tactic. Thing is with Baines, Pienaar, Mirallas, Barkley, Lukaku, Coleman etc going at them, just when do Villa expect to actually attack us! Plenty of goals, Pienaar and Lukaku to destroy the Villa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have a horrible feeling Barkley will be benched today and Osman will keep his starting spot. Hope I'm wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think we have the quality to see off Villa today. Their only real threat is Benteke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) I have a horrible feeling Barkley will be benched today and Osman will keep his starting spot. Hope I'm wrong! This. I seriously hope we're wrong though. I want: Howard Coleman Jagielka Distin Baines Barry McCarthy Mirallas Barkley Pienaar Lukaku Edited October 26, 2013 by Fearthainn Peter H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Not sure what to do, watch live on crappy stream or wait until 20.30 when its sent on the telli. Edited October 26, 2013 by Peter H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Guzan, Bacuna, Vlaar, Baker, Westwood, Weimann, Luna, Delph, Agbonlahor, Benteke, Tonev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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