Hafnia Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 It's not possible for us to get 4th unless arsenal collapse West Ham and Carroll will pose a difficult opponent to get 3 points from, Allardyce can't stand wenger and will look to park the bus and bully them. Hull are very good at home and could get a result against Arsenal. The last game against Norwich could see Norwich needing a point to ensure survival... If we beat Arsenal and our game in hand we will be 2 points ahead. Arsenal have to play WBA who are fighting... their easiest game is Newcastle IMO who just dont look bothered. I tell you, its definately doable. A lot is going to hinge on our creative players. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) West Ham and Carroll will pose a difficult opponent to get 3 points from, Allardyce can't stand wenger and will look to park the bus and bully them. Hull are very good at home and could get a result against Arsenal. The last game against Norwich could see Norwich needing a point to ensure survival... If we beat Arsenal and our game in hand we will be 2 points ahead. Arsenal have to play WBA who are fighting... their easiest game is Newcastle IMO who just dont look bothered. I tell you, its definately doable. A lot is going to hinge on our creative players. Deulofeu, Mirallas KEY for me. Edited April 2, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Mirallas owes some big games, he has been somewhat missing of recent, good finish the other day, need more from him. Matt, markjazzbassist, GoodisonRoad and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Big push will see us qualify I have no doubt that we can do it. We are more than capable of winning all of remaining games not saying we will but I we definatley can make no mistake we are Everton. It's not possible for us to get 4th unless arsenal collapse Talking garbage pal. More than capable of doing it and its in our own hands. What an exciting time and we have fans like you... depressing pessimists. We are in the race for fourth and have a huge chance of making it positive mentallity will see us do it. In the race for fourth with teams spending 10x what we do is such an exciting time and I fully believe we can do it. Hate the fans that are just waiting for us to fail. Sin Miedo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 believe me I don't want us to fail, but I am a realist. Has any prem team ever won 12 on the trot ? You're presuming they'll not drop any points. We'll drop points but I also expect them to. Being realistic the run in does favour them. But they're not in good form and have dropped points against lesser teams this season. It's not over. However I do agree that it's going to be tough for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Arsenal have FA cup distraction also. Many of the international players have their sights on Brazil now also... some tend to duck out of tackles here and there. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Newty82 Posted April 2, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Lets be honest, no real fan is going to be unhappy if we finish 5th, thats almost a definate for me. So there is nothing wrong with being hugely optimistic about being able to finish 4th. Some may not want to admit we have a chance for fear of being dissapointed if it doesnt come off...but as long as we remember we are outsiders, then we can enjoy the ride! Its just brilliant that we are pushing for it, and that as fans we are talking about it! As for certain players being key etc, we'll all have our own views, my view is that 14 players are key in this run in...from front to back. They all have to be on game. Sibdane, Matt, Steve_E and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Well said...the fact that its a possibility shows how good the season has been! Sibdane, GoodisonRoad, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Well said...the fact that its a possibility shows how good the season has been! If anyone had said last summer that we'd be 3/1 for a top four finish come April (with United and Spurs both 50/1) he'd have been laughed out of town! Superb season even if we only get a point a game from here on in (and we'll do much better than that, but I still think we'll miss out on fourth sadly). markjazzbassist and Hafnia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 If anyone had said last summer that we'd be 3/1 for a top four finish come April (with United and Spurs both 50/1) he'd have been laughed out of town! Superb season even if we only get a point a game from here on in (and we'll do much better than that, but I still think we'll miss out on fourth sadly)! It makes you feel real optimistic about the future though doesnt it? It takes more than one season to bring in a full culture change. So the progress made has been top notch. Im not getting all wet knickered about being league title contenders or anything. But I am about the fact that in another year or two we will have a more 'school of science' culture running right through to the kids set up. The youth will get their chance, a proper chance. Having money helps short term, but the right culture through the club beats spunking stupid millions and sacking managers every other year (and their staff too!). It might not seem as exciting when you cant spunk 30mill on each player...but at least we wont have a club full of mercenaries. We havent yet seen the best of what is coming our way. That thought does make me man wee a bit. Romey 1878, markjazzbassist, GoodisonRoad and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memmaclub Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 If we win all our games can we win the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 If we win all our games can we win the league. Only if the Liverpool, City, and Chelsea lose most of their games. Fourth is a realistic possibility, and third a possibility if we win all remaining games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 One thing to remember is that the top four team's have had a very steady season.I have been waiting for one of them to hit a purple patch but it just hasn't happened,yet we are still in contention. It is a high points season and there still three teams that can win it. For us to be still up there is a fine achievement. Let's challenge for fourth and see where we end up. Our season starts on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memmaclub Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 This has been my fave season in 15 years I wasn't old enough for the leagues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Lads earlier on I said it wasn't possibleI forgot about our game in hand over the arsenal.But it's still a big ask lets just try and win each game as it comes. Coyb. Awful attempt at a Backtrack Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 whatever turns you on cotto. You need to get on his blocked list. Posting for me has been great since I was honoured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guest Nikica Posted April 4, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Good luck for the rest of the season in search of that CL spot. I don't mind Arsenal at all, but seeing as I post on here and as I know how happy it would make you guys, I will be rooting for you all the way. StevO, Matt, Toffee_in_LA and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 no I enjoy some of the crap he posts makes me laugh haha. Hahaha. Pot kettle? Your backtrack was terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2596157/Roberto-Martinez-mission-Everton-boss-keen-change-perception-Toffees-gatecrash-Arsenal-Cos-four-party.html Romey 1878 and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) In a bid to inspire his troops, Martinez has left one canvas blank for the current crop to add to love that! had a dream last night it's gonna happen! Edited April 4, 2014 by marcopaulo Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2596157/Roberto-Martinez-mission-Everton-boss-keen-change-perception-Toffees-gatecrash-Arsenal-Cos-four-party.html As each year went by without success, an acceptance of mediocrity creeped into the club and it’s something Martinez noticed as soon as he walked through the doors of Goodison Park. 'When I arrived at the club I felt like we didn't want to show off our history; it was a bit like "We're not allowed to win trophies now, that's for other football clubs",' he said. That’s a fair assessment of how Everton’s once positive mentality had shifted after such a barren run. However, Martinez has attempted to reverse the change. While the previous regime gave fans hope, Martinez has given Evertonians belief. There’s now a glint in the eye of those who witnessed the club’s heyday thirty years ago that those glory days could be coming back to Goodison very soon. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Very much captures my frustration of the apathy that engulfed the club under Moyes "bore but secure" years. Some of them were much needed and I am not solely blaming Moyes, that shower in the boardroom remain a part of Everton F.C and all eyes will be on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 4, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 As each year went by without success, an acceptance of mediocrity creeped into the club and it’s something Martinez noticed as soon as he walked through the doors of Goodison Park. 'When I arrived at the club I felt like we didn't want to show off our history; it was a bit like "We're not allowed to win trophies now, that's for other football clubs",' he said. That’s a fair assessment of how Everton’s once positive mentality had shifted after such a barren run. However, Martinez has attempted to reverse the change. While the previous regime gave fans hope, Martinez has given Evertonians belief. There’s now a glint in the eye of those who witnessed the club’s heyday thirty years ago that those glory days could be coming back to Goodison very soon. Love it! That line encapsulates exactly how I feel about it I am grateful to Moyes for giving us that hope AND excited that Martinez has given us beleif Romey 1878, Cornish Steve, Sibdane and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) That line encapsulates exactly how I feel about it I am grateful to Moyes for giving us that hope AND excited that Martinez has given us beleif Likewise. That's the best way to describe my feelings regarding the two. Moyes has taught me the story of the humble underdog while Martinez has inspired me to believe that we are actually cream of the crop. I love it. Edited April 4, 2014 by TonkaRoost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 That line encapsulates exactly how I feel about it I am grateful to Moyes for giving us that hope AND excited that Martinez has given us beleif Yeh spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2596157/Roberto-Martinez-mission-Everton-boss-keen-change-perception-Toffees-gatecrash-Arsenal-Cos-four-party.html Great reading I really enjoyed that Dunc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/apr/04/leon-osman-everton-arsenal-champions-league http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/04/roberto-martinez-everton-top-four-arsenal Edited April 5, 2014 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 5, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/apr/04/leon-osman-everton-arsenal-champions-league http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/04/roberto-martinez-everton-top-four-arsenal Lol Loved the closing comment "I'm sure that would be great for the area but I'm only concerned about us," Osman says. "Ask any Evertonian. We don't really care about the team across the park." Ant1979, Toffee_in_LA, Romey 1878 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Lol Loved the closing comment "I'm sure that would be great for the area but I'm only concerned about us," Osman says. "Ask any Evertonian. We don't really care about the team across the park." obviously doesn't read forums much! Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/roberto-martinez-everton-fc-crashing-6925195 markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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