Ant1979 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25866676 Martinez says Stevenage are favourites. I understand respecting the home team regardless of their league status, but I'm not sure I agree that the home team is 'always' favourite regardless of what division they're in. He's just managing expectations of course, but Everton are rightly favourites in any away game against any team outside the PL top 6 in my opinion Edited January 23, 2014 by Ant1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I think its more to combat complacency if anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 It's weird him not being completely positive. Someone needs to check the earth is still spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 It's weird him not being completely positive. Someone needs to check the earth is still spinning. understandable caution considering our performance at WBA on a rough pitch. Might also give some insight into his team selection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1979 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25847809 Stevenage manager says Everton will be 'bewildered' by the place! Strange choice of words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25847809 Stevenage manager says Everton will be 'bewildered' by the place! Strange choice of words Then both managerial figures would appear to be making questionable statements, following on from Martinez' favorites declaration. You can blast both areas of dispute with one shot by simply being aware that it's simply a game against lower league opposition, albeit at an awkard venue, that Everton are streets ahead in terms of ability and class, and all that 'romance of the FA Cup' etc, people look at fixures such as this and invariably envisage repeats of Hereford / Newcastle 1972 (or whenever it occured) and some great shock of epic proportions. Which even then won't occur, as athough Stevenage are no pushovers, and take credit for some outstanding results over Newcastle and Tottenham in recent years, all Martinez needs do is field a strong starting XI on the day, and if the players this time show more heart and desire than Monday, the result will take care of itself. This is the sort of fixture where Jelavic could have had a stellar game, but as moved on, will have to be dependant on other striking names to make their mark, and I expect them to deliver. While this is weaker opposition than Fulham last autumn, in that game Martinez rested a number of key players, and we suffered an elimination (League Cup) so if he's going to leave names out in favor of the Liverpool game thereafter, he will need to make some prudent decisions. In all honesty would want the club to win the FA Cup again this year than a place in europe (ideal if both achievable) , and this fixture represents a good opportunity to progress a little further towards that objective. It should be a good game, both for the home team and (home) supporters with an atmosphere to savor, as well as neutrals wherever you may find them. Always a little apprehensive with regards this club and lower league opposition, and with all due respect to them, we shouldn't really be fucking this one up, and moving on once again, to a place in the latter stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 In all honesty would want the club to win the FA Cup again this year than a place in europe (ideal if both achievable) Sibdane, Ant1979, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1979 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Then both managerial figures would appear to be making questionable statements, following on from Martinez' favorites declaration. You can blast both areas of dispute with one shot by simply being aware that it's simply a game against lower league opposition, albeit at an awkard venue, that Everton are streets ahead in terms of ability and class, and all that 'romance of the FA Cup' etc, people look at fixures such as this and invariably envisage repeats of Hereford / Newcastle 1972 (or whenever it occured) and some great shock of epic proportions. Which even then won't occur, as athough Stevenage are no pushovers, and take credit for some outstanding results over Newcastle and Tottenham in recent years, all Martinez needs do is field a strong starting XI on the day, and if the players this time show more heart and desire than Monday, the result will take care of itself. This is the sort of fixture where Jelavic could have had a stellar game, but as moved on, will have to be dependant on other striking names to make their mark, and I expect them to deliver. While this is weaker opposition than Fulham last autumn, in that game Martinez rested a number of key players, and we suffered an elimination (League Cup) so if he's going to leave names out in favor of the Liverpool game thereafter, he will need to make some prudent decisions. In all honesty would want the club to win the FA Cup again this year than a place in europe (ideal if both achievable) , and this fixture represents a good opportunity to progress a little further towards that objective. It should be a good game, both for the home team and (home) supporters with an atmosphere to savor, as well as neutrals wherever you may find them. Always a little apprehensive with regards this club and lower league opposition, and with all due respect to them, we shouldn't really be fucking this one up, and moving on once again, to a place in the latter stages. So to summarise... Stevenage will be up for it. Everton are favourites. Ha Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt321 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Would like to see: Joel Stones jagielka distin baines Barry mcCarthy Mcgeady osman oviedo Mirallas (Don't think Vellios is up to it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 It's gonna be like playing on a bog. I would revert to a direct style, this gonna be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 It's gonna be like playing on a bog. I would revert to a direct style, this gonna be tough.direct style? Hoofball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 With signifcant players not involved today (Kone, Deulofeu, Pienaar, Barkley, Coleman etc) there is a greater chance for some upset result but other players at our disposal should be enough for progression. All Martinez needs do is play with an attacking emphasis and get at them straight from the off and eventually our greater skill and EPL pedigree should see us through. It would appear evident one or two "individuals" on these pages care little for this competition and there's this level of apathy and so long as we gain a UEFA Cup place through the league, that's all important. Fuck that, I want this club to win this again, this season, to overcome todays opposition, and move into further stages and go as far as possible. You got your ideas, others have theirs. You got to believe you won't be getting your desires on this day. Three and a half hours until this gets underway and while quietly confident, anything can happen on the day. Didn't expect Shrewsbury to have a win in 2003 either, so should be an eventful evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Haha, made me chuckle on the BBC site - "Stevenage are hopeful winger Filipe Morais will be fit to face Everton after he picked up a dead leg." Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 direct style? Hoofball? Yep. To a degree. Passing it around the back on a boggy pitch is stupid. Their pitch will be horrendous. I believe in a footballing philosophy however sacrificing a cup run for principles is not for me. The pitches our players are used to are 20 times what they will be playing on. This is gonna be an old fashioned ugly who wants it more cup game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 By some miracle I get the game over here in the U.S. Happy times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Pitch looks better than at West Brom last week surprisingly.....might cut up but looks not too bad currently! https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/F5618BB2E91038898160719806464_13906667368244713c86ae2.mp4_QfdoJ6G0VWMsoi.nxivwGZaqccSUGwx0lrFwm0RkteEzQMj5scrFPPTaJzg7fAip.mp4?versionId=2ueW3NO6vW8Ryncp5x5r8ylhLaqCBAtO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 https://twitter.com/Everton/status/427119528380989440/photo/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Slightly worried by that line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Slightly worried by that line-up. Post it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I thought Conor Mcaleny was still getting over a broken leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-mackie Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Fantastic to see McAleny back from his leg break. Much quicker than expected, that. Quinn31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Post it!!! Mike already did... Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Really nice to see Hibbert play. He should be able to handle Stevenage... What a sight to see McAleny on the bench. I'd be made up for him if he gets a run out. I'm more worried about us scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Ffs why no Howard? Don't like titting around with keeper, league cup yeah, not fa cup. Mcgeady will see this as an opportunity to show us what he can do. Think naismith is a good selection in this fixture, lukaku needs benchin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Apparently wife and I booked a night out months ago, and I can't get out if it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm more worried that most of those players will start on Tuesday. Fatigue anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm more worried that most of those players will start on Tuesday. Fatigue anyone? Need to get it put to bed as early as we can if at all possible. Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Mike already did... Oops, its just a blank post on my screen sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Apparently wife and I booked a night out months ago, and I can't get out if it "Apparently" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verreauxi Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Very keen to see what McGeady will do. An interesting line up for sure; and I can actually watch the game over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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