Sibdane Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 57 minutes ago, Aidan said: Surprises me that so many think we can achieve top 6 with Keane, Mina and Holgate as our only recognised CBs. My worry as well. I'm really hoping Mina performs well. We definitely need some CB cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Aidan said: Surprises me that so many think we can achieve top 6 with Keane, Mina and Holgate as our only recognised CBs. Definitely short in that position. Gbamin played 11 games at CB 2 season ago but has predominantly played DM. Maybe they feel that’s just enough until January and are hoping Zouma hasn’t played for chelsea enough. I don’t know, definitely a risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, chicagoblue said: Did we manage to shift McCarthy? That seemed nearly done then went quiet, or did I miss it? Yes he was sold to crystal palace for 3m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Today’s OS has a piece in which Silva announces that Schneiderlin is staying at Everton. Which begs the question: are Mirallas, Martina, Niasse, Bolasie, and Tosun “staying at Everton”? Still a few weeks to find some takers on a free transfer in European leagues? Bolasie seems to have turned down a move to Zenit, owing to concerns about their fans’ racism. Would we prefer to sell Tosun, or is he our 3d-choice striker who might play some in cup matches? Any of the others? Will we hear another word about any of Mirallas, Niasse, Bolasie, or Martina, even the standard, “X is fighting for his place in the squad”? I can understand why there’s still a glimmer of hope about Tosun. My view is that if Niasse came on in the 70th minute of 15 matches, he’d score 3-4 goals and get us a few points. I’d understand if on that scenario I’m a minority of one. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogs Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 13 hours ago, Aidan said: Surprises me that so many think we can achieve top 6 with Keane, Mina and Holgate as our only recognised CBs. Gbamin can play there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Think we'll have a weak start to the season to be honest, but will pick up after a bit of a settling in period after the coming and going of players. I feel we'll see more from Bernard and think he may be the one to up his game and stand out the Blues. Although I have us finishing in 7th place, I really believe we'll end up nearer the 10th spot. But what do I know about football? F*ck all is what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 14 hours ago, Aidan said: Surprises me that so many think we can achieve top 6 with Keane, Mina and Holgate as our only recognised CBs. I am worried that the first two are both a bit too slow and cumbersome, especially in an attacking system like Silva's. We could get ripped apart on the counter if we aren't clever. 13 hours ago, StevO said: He takes off Gylfi and brings Davies on, but then Davies moves in with the other two midfielders and the pattern of play changes. Davies is competing for a place in the two midfield positions, not the number ten position. It’s juts not his game to play up there. I agree he plays in a different way, but not by loads. He drops in deeper than Siggy but he is still noticeably the one drifting between the lines of defenders when he comes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Skys Le Tissier puts us 5th in his predicted League ahead of Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Bill said: Skys Le Tissier puts us 5th in his predicted League ahead of Chelsea. chelsea and united are gonna have very rough seasons. chelsea has CL and is a weak squad, united a weak squad and has europa. this is our year, COYB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I wonder who Phil Thompson predicted to win the league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Bar the top 2 this is going to be a very open season for the next top 4 spots but like Heath I’d be happy with 7th, and anything above that would be better than sex, in all honesty so would 7th you haven’t met the Mrs Bailey and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, Palfy said: Bar the top 2 this is going to be a very open season for the next top 4 spots but like Heath I’d be happy with 7th, and anything above that would be better than sex, in all honesty so would 7th you haven’t met the Mrs been that long for you eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: been that long for you eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Bill said: Skys Le Tissier puts us 5th in his predicted League ahead of Chelsea. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/29329/11780224/predicted-premier-league-table-201920-matt-le-tissiers-verdict-ahead-of-opening-game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Just wondering, is baines club captain or Colman? Who is deputy when baines isn’t playing? I guess gilfi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Elston Gunnn said: Today’s OS has a piece in which Silva announces that Schneiderlin is staying at Everton. Which begs the question: are Mirallas, Martina, Niasse, Bolasie, and Tosun “staying at Everton”? Still a few weeks to find some takers on a free transfer in European leagues? Bolasie seems to have turned down a move to Zenit, owing to concerns about their fans’ racism. Would we prefer to sell Tosun, or is he our 3d-choice striker who might play some in cup matches? Any of the others? Will we hear another word about any of Mirallas, Niasse, Bolasie, or Martina, even the standard, “X is fighting for his place in the squad”? I can understand why there’s still a glimmer of hope about Tosun. My view is that if Niasse came on in the 70th minute of 15 matches, he’d score 3-4 goals and get us a few points. I’d understand if on that scenario I’m a minority of one. Agree. Bolasie and Mirallas can leave, don't see them contributing in a meaningful way. Tosun and Niasse should stay barring a very good offer for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, Finn balor said: Just wondering, is baines club captain or Colman? Who is deputy when baines isn’t playing? I guess gilfi? That’s a good question. I assume Coleman but I don’t remember reading about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Lots of potential deputies I think. Keane, gomes, gilfi, Digne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, MikeO said: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/29329/11780224/predicted-premier-league-table-201920-matt-le-tissiers-verdict-ahead-of-opening-game Ha ha wish I'd of pasted it earlier, but it seems to change with the betting this is different to yours. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/29329/11780224/predicted-premier-league-table-201920-matt-le-tissiers-verdict-ahead-of-opening-game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bill said: Ha ha wish I'd of pasted it earlier, but it seems to change with the betting this is different to yours. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/29329/11780224/predicted-premier-league-table-201920-matt-le-tissiers-verdict-ahead-of-opening-game There's two different ones there Bill; the first is open for public vote so liable to change and the second one is Le Tis's prediction which presumably stays the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Ha yeah I thought that was a betting site, Everton have dropped to ninth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 19 hours ago, Matt said: That’s a good question. I assume Coleman but I don’t remember reading about it Coleman and baines. If baines not involved it’s gilfi and if gilfi not involved it’s digne according to Marco Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Good result Leicester and wolves drawing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 As anyone got any news on the injuries to Gomes and Delph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Praying they are both going to be ready. First match in a while, so hoping to see some of the new faces. Matt and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Shukes said: Praying they are both going to be ready. First match in a while, so hoping to see some of the new faces. Are you going Shukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 28 minutes ago, Palfy said: Are you going Shukes Yes mate. Got a ticket above the away fans. Not the best seat, but it’s a seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Palfy said: As anyone got any news on the injuries to Gomes and Delph. Check the Gomes thread for Silvas comments, I expect he’ll be back. Delph... well, we needed a replacement for McCarthy and got one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Shukes said: Yes mate. Got a ticket above the away fans. Not the best seat, but it’s a seat Nice mate, hopefully we batter them and there very quiet, if not give them hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Matt said: Check the Gomes thread for Silvas comments, I expect he’ll be back. Delph... well, we needed a replacement for McCarthy and got one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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