markjazzbassist Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 13 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. Classic Everton we will lose 4-0 while they play u18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 10/08/2021 at 12:22, MikeO said: "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." Ā We have a chance of getting a result if we both play in this kit. On 11/08/2021 at 14:22, 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. Ā This is my feelings to. It would be hard to beat the disappointment of last season for me. We have a more balanced team this year, and I think we will have more fight in us. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 12/08/2021 at 01:09, Btay said: I think the opposite - 0-0 with both teams not showing any attacking intent. Iāll be surprised if James is in the squad at the moment and we are seriously lacking any attacking intent. See I feel the players we have added are just that. Townsend and Gray havenāt been brought to defend have they? They have been brought in to give us more balance offensively. Townsend has pace on him and isnāt scared to get a cross whipped in. Gray has good feet and pace, and is a very offensively direct player. If these two replace the back passing we suffered last season, then surely that makes us more attacking than lastā¦ maybe just a little bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Shukes said: See I feel the players we have added are just that. Townsend and Gray havenāt been brought to defend have they? They have been brought in to give us more balance offensively. Townsend has pace on him and isnāt scared to get a cross whipped in. Gray has good feet and pace, and is a very offensively direct player. If these two replace the back passing we suffered last season, then surely that makes us more attacking than lastā¦ maybe just a little bit? I hope so mate. I have really liked the intent in pre season to get to the by line and cut the ball back which is exactly Grays game. I feel James isnt going to be playing and Iām perplexed by that. Also add in DCL hasnāt played a game in pre season, Richarlison could be rested & Kean doesnāt seem to be training with the first team we are so thin on attacking players. Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I see the starting line up as: Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Pickford ColemanĀ KeaneĀ Ā GodfreyĀ Digne Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā AllanĀ Ā Ā Ā Douncoure TownsendĀ Ā Ā GreyĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Iwobi Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā DCL Possibly with Iwobi or Grey switching position.Ā I think we will see a massive improvement down the right hand side. Coleman and Townsend are both solid hardworking professionals and I can actually see these two working well as a pairing and developing a decent partnership. Townsend will help out defensively and there is also decent cover with Allan in the middle - I am hoping to see Coleman at his attaching best.Ā Ā I think the key will be Coleman staying fit - especially considering we may not have a 'starting RB' ahead of him. the balance on the right is so muchĀ better.Ā Coleman has goes in him when he gets forward, and Townsend can definitely hit a shot from outside of the area.Ā I think teams will definitely have more to think about when they play us this season.Ā I think James will be wrapped in cotton wool a little bit before the transfer window - so don't think he will be used before the beginning of September, possibly the same with Kean. This makes sense if selling one two are ourĀ best options of freeing funds.Ā From a 'media circus' point of view it may be better if these player did find another clubs, and we had the funds to invest else whereĀ Ā - I don't know about others, but am getting a little tired of a lot of the media coverage revolving around these two players - as its not exactly positive stuff. Nobody is ever bigger than the club - so time to move them on.Ā If they are on the books come start of September, then Benitiez just has to work with what he has available.Ā I would like to think we will be getting 3 points with the Goodison faithful back!! COYB Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 just listened to Benitiez pre match press conference and one this that stood out is that he doesn't want to give to much away regarding who is available to play.Ā I remember thinking Ancelotti used to say far to much when players whereĀ unavailable, all that did was help opposition managers plan their tactics. So I am glad Benitiez is going to be a bit more tight lipped.Ā Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, RuffRob said: just listened to Benitiez pre match press conference and one this that stood out is that he doesn't want to give to much away regarding who is available to play.Ā I remember thinking Ancelotti used to say far to much when players whereĀ unavailable, all that did was help opposition managers plan their tactics. So I am glad Benitiez is going to be a bit more tight lipped.Ā Ā He often said players were unavailable and then theyād be playing come match day, and vice versa.Ā markjazzbassist and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Educated guess based on the training photo is James, Kean, Gomes, Gbamin and Allan are the 5 in protocol.Ā Pickford Coleman Godfrey Keane Digne DoucoureĀ Delph(F***) Townsend Gray Richarlison DCLĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: He often said players were unavailable and then theyād be playing come match day, and vice versa.Ā unlike Ancelotti, who was frustratinglyĀ happy to blab two days before the match who was and wasn't available. Keep 'em guessing until an hour before kick off.Ā Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Shukes said: See I feel the players we have added are just that. Townsend and Gray havenāt been brought to defend have they? They have been brought in to give us more balance offensively. Townsend has pace on him and isnāt scared to get a cross whipped in. Gray has good feet and pace, and is a very offensively direct player. If these two replace the back passing we suffered last season, then surely that makes us more attacking than lastā¦ maybe just a little bit? Against Utd he was matched by Shaw doing a half sprint and Maguire eased past him in a foot race. Towsend might have been holding a bit back, but I am not convinced he has genuine pace. He also did quite a lot of defending too! 2 minutes ago, RuffRob said: unlike Ancelotti, who was frustratinglyĀ happy to blab two days before the match who was and wasn't available. Keep 'em guessing until an hour before kick off.Ā Ā I think Romey was saying the opposite. Carlo used to say players were out injured and then they would start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Just said both of our strikers will play tomorrow.Ā DCL and Richie. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Bailey said: Against Utd he was matched by Shaw doing a half sprint and Maguire eased past him in a foot race. Towsend might have been holding a bit back, but I am not convinced he has genuine pace. He also did quite a lot of defending too! I think Romey was saying the opposite. Carlo used to say players were out injured and then they would start. think he may have done it once or twice towards the end of his time. I remember listening to mostĀ pre match press conference - thinking why are letting the opposition know so much 48hrs before a game.Ā Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 hours ago, RuffRob said: unlike Ancelotti, who was frustratinglyĀ happy to blab two days before the match who was and wasn't available. Keep 'em guessing until an hour before kick off.Ā Ā The he I'm talking about there is Ancelotti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Bailey said: Against Utd he was matched by Shaw doing a half sprint and Maguire eased past him in a foot race. Towsend might have been holding a bit back, but I am not convinced he has genuine pace. He also did quite a lot of defending too! I think Romey was saying the opposite. Carlo used to say players were out injured and then they would start. At the same time mate, he eased passed them just as easy. I donāt know what he would be like in a sustained run, but his burst pace, or acceleration seemed pretty decent against Utd. But agreed, itās hard to really judge in a friendly. Many may have been holding back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, Shukes said: At the same time mate, he eased passed them just as easy. I donāt know what he would be like in a sustained run, but his burst pace, or acceleration seemed pretty decent against Utd. But agreed, itās hard to really judge in a friendly. Many may have been holding back. I saw him burst by a couple in America but not against Utd. You can see with Gray that he has that sharpness at the Premier League level. I am still not sure about Townsend albeit it is a very small sample!Ā I would love to see him sprint past someone tomorrow and bang one in the back of the net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I watched the Man U match twiceā¦. Because Iām stupidā¦.. it was his best match ore season. It was just a shame Dom wasnāt on the pitch, because he put two gorgeous crosses in that were begging to be put away. I also watched Gray pretty closely. Was pleasantly surprised at how fast his feet were. He has some real nice control of the ball. Also noticed is he isnāt as one footed as people said he was. But both were still outshone by Iwobi. If he could finish, he would be an asset. Not sure if thatās just because everyone else was poor like haha! Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Good feeling about today. Glad to hear some players are isolating and not just frozen out the squad. Hope you blues going to the game have got your singingĀ voices on.Ā Ā Managers name is Rafa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 14, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Zero sleeps left! Cant wait to get back in to the old routine, going to be a boss day today regardless of the result, although a win will be the icing on the cake! Definitely not taking the car, meeting the lads in town then taxi to the Brick, probably get in the ground early to try and avoid the mayhem andĀ have a few scoops in the concourse so I will probably be that pissed before a ball has been kicked that I will think Iām watching Everton circa 85, then the Mrs is picking the kids up after the game and Iām off back in to town with the lads Couldnt even imagine being one of those fans who has waited all this time to get back to the Old Lady just to boo Rafa Gwlad, Palfy, Bailey and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Here we go then. I'm not attending Goodison today, nor am I confident of a result or good performance - I am however still incredibly jealous of the fans that get to go today and hope you all enjoy it. I bet Goodison will be absolutely rocking. With a thin squad due to isolation, and a natural lack of quality, I can see both teams today looking to beĀ resolute and focusing on a clean sheet before anything else. Our best player's who can play won't be fully fit either, DCL without a run out pre season & Richarlison must have tired legs.Ā Our only hope is if the new boys step up, with a distinct lack of quality in the players available they must hit the ground running and I hope Grey and Townsend show how important they want to be. Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 For those that are off to the game today, enjoy it! I imagine it will be a great atmosphere... or at least to start with!Ā COYB! Btay, Matt and pete0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Bailey said: For those that are off to the game today, enjoy it! I imagine it will be a great atmosphere... or at least to start with!Ā COYB! Yes enjoy. Be safe.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Gates opened at 1.30 and were in ! No problems with the readers thankfullyĀ Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 6 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Zero sleeps left! Cant wait to get back in to the old routine, going to be a boss day today regardless of the result, although a win will be the icing on the cake! Definitely not taking the car, meeting the lads in town then taxi to the Brick, probably get in the ground early to try and avoid the mayhem andĀ have a few scoops in the concourse so I will probably be that pissed before a ball has been kicked that I will think Iām watching Everton circa 85, then the Mrs is picking the kids up after the game and Iām off back in to town with the lads Couldnt even imagine being one of those fans who has waited all this time to get back to the Old Lady just to boo Rafa You deserve to see a win mate brilliant attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sibdane Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Looks like it will be Gray behind the striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Bummer not to see Godfrey in there (isolating), but thrilled to see Dom, Richy and especially Allan in there.Ā No Delph is basically a win in and of itself Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Iām getting excited now. COYB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, MikeO said: Only thing that concerns me with that line up is the pairing of Holgate and Keane, but circumstances have dictated where we are and hopefully the Saints donāt have the fire power to worry them.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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milesey05 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Look at our bench today!! Criminal but players isolatingĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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