markjazzbassist Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Here comes the home opener for a new campaign! we have Rafa at the helm for this year. Richarlison likely won’t be available as he just finished the Olympics, I’m not sure if DCL is fit and ready or will still need time so I’m omitting him here. Gylfi still out due to police matters. Pickford coleman keane godfrey digne Doucoure allan townsend James Gray Kean? Edited August 8, 2021 by markjazzbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: Here comes the home opener for a new campaign! we have Rafa at the helm for this year. Richarlison likely won’t be available as he just finished the Olympics, I’m not sure if DCL is fit and ready or will still need time so I’m omitting him here. Gylfi still out due to police matters. Pickford coleman keane godfrey digne Doucoure allan townsend James Gray Kean? Well I’m glad we are back here but very underwhelmed by the options available. Few injuries to key players this year and we are in trouble. Moise Kean really needs to step up. dunlopp9987 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Pickford Coleman Holgate Mina Digne Townsend Doucoure Davies Iwobi James DCL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 After the way Iwobi played the weekend, I would give him an opportunity. I think DCL will be available as well. His injury sounded more precautionary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 There is surely no way Richie will play. I would also be surprised if Dom plays more than 60 minutes. As I have said elsewhere I think we will see most of the side that played at the weekend so I will go with: Pickford Coleman Keane Godfrey Digne Allan Doucoure Townsend Iwobi Gray Dom / Kean I don't see Southampton scoring many and we don't look like scoring a lot so I anticipate a tight game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Bailey said: I don't see Southampton scoring many and we don't look like scoring a lot so I anticipate a tight boring game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted August 10, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 "Everton and Southampton will both warm-up for Saturday's Premier League meeting at Goodison Park in specially-designed rainbow shirts. The tops, made by kit manufacturers Hummel, have been created to raise awareness for inclusivity in sport." pete0, Matt, Palfy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Maybe Walcott could line up for us, they wouldn't notice! Yes, I know it' only for warm up before you correct me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 It'll be interesting to see what formation we start with. Not expecting much of a performance with the squad we have fit, all I want to see is desire and hard work. I'm more excited to see Grey play than any one else really, so I hope he starts. Pickford Coleman Keane Godfrey Digne Doucoure Allan Townsend James Gray DCL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 I’m not going to try and guess the starting line up with injuries and players missing it’s anyone’s guess, but if James starts I hope he has worldie for many reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 I know we have not strengthen as we would have liked, but on Saturday - barring Gylfi not being available we have a stronger squad than we did have at the end of last season. We have essentially lost Bernard, King and Olsen - but have gained Kean, Grey, Townsend and Begovic - and could also argue Gbamin. Apparently deal with Richarlison was you can play in the Olympics, but you get your arse back for the start f the premier league season and forgo your holiday. read that he is due back tomorrow and will be available for weekend. So if doesn't start, he might be an option off the bench if needed. This might all change before the end of the month. if these player are fitter and more well organised (than when under Ancelotti), which I think they should be, then no reason not to expect a result against Southampton. I think much will hinge on the form of DCL. Last season seemed to mirror DCL's form and expect that again given the lack of goals from elsewhere on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, RuffRob said: I think much will hinge on the form of DCL. Last season seemed to mirror DCL's form and expect that again given the lack of goals from elsewhere on the pitch. I think his form dipped when we stopped giving him the service he thrives on, we lacked decent crosses in to the box, he’s one of the best in the PL in the air, if not the best, we need to play to his strengths, hopefully Townsend and Grey will play a part in doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 I have never been so indifferent to a start of the season. Although I don't think indifferent is the right word since I'm also filled with dread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Matt said: I have never been so indifferent to a start of the season. Although I don't think indifferent is the right word since I'm also filled with dread... Desperately hoping I feel excited when I’m walking up to the ground. It’ll feel so shit not to. Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Desperately hoping I feel excited when I’m walking up to the ground. It’ll feel so shit not to. I hope all the fans who go can feel excited. I know its a personal thing and I am not telling you how to feel, its just what I hope fans feel. The team needs the fans, more than ever. We have lots to look forward to with the new stadium, this transfer window is the price we pay for folly transfers of Allardyce, Koeman, etc. The next window we will have more financial room for manoeuvre. Probably a factor in Carlo leaving and us taking so much time in appointing Benitez. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, Matt said: I have never been so indifferent to a start of the season. Although I don't think indifferent is the right word since I'm also filled with dread... Perhaps 'in dread', then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, Formby said: Perhaps 'in dread', then? Is that a state of being? I'm going to trust the writer here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 I am looking forward to it. I am not particularly hopeful but I don't think it can be as disappointing as last season. MikeO and Shukes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Matt said: Is that a state of being? I'm going to trust the writer here! Never do that! Unreliable narrator and all that... I'd like to say it was something clever like a 'state of being' but was actually just a feeble attempt to link your indifference to your dread ('in dread'). I'll get back to the writing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Bailey said: I am looking forward to it. I am not particularly hopeful but I don't think it can be as disappointing as last season. Nail on head that one. Describes exactly how I feel as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, Formby said: Never do that! Unreliable narrator and all that... I'd like to say it was something clever like a 'state of being' but was actually just a feeble attempt to link your indifference to your dread ('in dread'). I'll get back to the writing... Aaaah. Very clever, I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Southampton are going to be right in the mix for relegation, so it concerns me that I'm not confident at all about Saturday. I think it could be a high scoring draw with two teams that can't defend, giving up silly goals that lead to points being dropped on either side. Just hope it's a positive day, although I think it's going to be a very weird atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bailey Posted August 11, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: Southampton are going to be right in the mix for relegation, so it concerns me that I'm not confident at all about Saturday. I think it could be a high scoring draw with two teams that can't defend, giving up silly goals that lead to points being dropped on either side. Just hope it's a positive day, although I think it's going to be a very weird atmosphere. If there was ever a day that we could do with scoring a couple of early goals, this will be it. It would just calm everyone down that little bit. Zoo 2.0, Wiggytop, Matt and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Leicester have had a fee agreed for Vestergaard, so he won't be playing against us, he's headed there for a medical and to agree personal terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Zoo 2.0 said: Southampton are going to be right in the mix for relegation, so it concerns me that I'm not confident at all about Saturday. I think it could be a high scoring draw with two teams that can't defend, giving up silly goals that lead to points being dropped on either side. Just hope it's a positive day, although I think it's going to be a very weird atmosphere. I think the opposite - 0-0 with both teams not showing any attacking intent. I’ll be surprised if James is in the squad at the moment and we are seriously lacking any attacking intent. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 2-0 to us, Ward Prose an Arsenal target, CB vestergard (sp) might also be going, and Ings already gone, I think Btay is right, they could be in the shit this season, something is wrong there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 10/08/2021 at 23:10, Romey 1878 said: Desperately hoping I feel excited when I’m walking up to the ground. It’ll feel so shit not to. That’s exactly how Im feeling at the moment. My son is Mr Negativity (prob due to social media) and I’m just a bit ‘Meh’. I’ve been disappointed with the ticketing situation and even Stubhub (although I get the reasons) but the stadium news is fantastic and I’m sure the minute the siren plays and z cars booms out I’ll have goosebumps. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Pickford Coleman Godfrey Keane Digne Allan Doucoure James Gray DCL Townsend Richarlison is probably more much fit than anyone but can't afford to overwork him and hopefully we'll be able to give him a run out towards the end (ideally not because we're desperate to score). I've separated Doucoure and Allan after reading the piece on the official site as Doucoure sounds like he's going to be allowed to push forward a lot more while Allan I expect to fully sit around the half way line. Like wise, hopefully DCL can be rested after an hour. Perhaps a swap with Richarlison as Richarlison's been enjoying some time up front recently for Brazil but if we are going well then would be good to throw Dobbin in for a run. I've been dreaming of a DCL opener created by Gray Cross in the first 10 minutes... wishful thinking and maybe my head backing up my decision to put Gray in my FPL team! 2-0 win - DCL and Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Bill said: 2-0 to us, Ward Prose an Arsenal target, CB vestergard (sp) might also be going, and Ings already gone, I think Btay is right, they could be in the shit this season, something is wrong there. They also don't have a recognised left back at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 6 hours ago, barryj said: the stadium news is fantastic and I’m sure the minute the siren plays and z cars booms out I’ll have goosebumps. You will, absence makes the heart grow fonder if nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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