Cornish Steve Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 So far, the only teams we've beaten are in the bottom five. This will be the first real indication of what our season will be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 46 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: So far, the only teams we've beaten are in the bottom five. This will be the first real indication of what our season will be like. Last season we had a habit of losing to bottom five teams so there's progress for you. That said, I'm fearful be may get humiliated; just hope we're not destroyed. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: So far, the only teams we've beaten are in the bottom five. This will be the first real indication of what our season will be like. Brighton could go top this evening!!! and we beat them away. So not quite right. but agree we have had an relatively easy start fixtures wise. Don't think you can forget our preceding results and then make judgement of likely season based on how an injury ravaged side playing away to Man U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, RuffRob said: Brighton could go top this evening!!! and we beat them away. So not quite right. but agree we have had an relatively easy start fixtures wise. Don't think you can forget our preceding results and then make judgement of likely season based on how an injury ravaged side playing away to Man U. You're quite right. I overlooked Brighton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 I hope richy is fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Finn balor said: I hope richy is fit. Think DCL is more likely to be fit than Richy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 6 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Think DCL is more likely to be fit than Richy Been some footage of Richarlison in the gym and he is looking okay. We’re going to need at least one of them though to even stand a chance of getting something from this but they do have a tricky midweek game that they need to win so it’s a good time to play them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 I am a little worried about this game because it will be our third game against an attacking side and in the last two games against those type of sides we have conceded 5 goals (Leeds & Villa). United are a cut above them both. I think we will continue to pose a threat to any side that commits too many bodies forward, because we can be devastating on the counter attack so I can see United being a bit cautious. The onus will be on them to attack given their recent results, and they will have played midweek. I fancy another high scoring game. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Bailey said: I am a little worried about this game because it will be our third game against an attacking side and in the last two games against those type of sides we have conceded 5 goals (Leeds & Villa). United are a cut above them both. I think we will continue to pose a threat to any side that commits too many bodies forward, because we can be devastating on the counter attack so I can see United being a bit cautious. The onus will be on them to attack given their recent results, and they will have played midweek. I fancy another high scoring game. I think @Btay has a point too about the midweek game. Having lost their first against Young Boys, they'll likely put in their first team XI tomorrow, and then we have the early game on Saturday. Could be some tired legs. Bailey and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 I'm not worried in the slightest. This game will be setup as 2 banks of 5 to piss them off. Even the fans who don't like Rafa should be comfortable, this is a perfect game for the tedious defensive football they complain about Seriously though, and I know this sounds bad, considering our injuries we have to set up to contain with 1 point being the main objective and hopefully steal all 3. I think that approach should be something we can do well. time will tell but I am cautiously optimistic even if expectations are low. Sibdane and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Matt said: I'm not worried in the slightest. This game will be setup as 2 banks of 5 to piss them off. Even the fans who don't like Rafa should be comfortable, this is a perfect game for the tedious defensive football they complain about Seriously though, and I know this sounds bad, considering our injuries we have to set up to contain with 1 point being the main objective and hopefully steal all 3. I think that approach should be something we can do well. time will tell but I am cautiously optimistic even if expectations are low. Agree we’ll need to set up that way, but I’m very worried about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Sibdane said: Agree we’ll need to set up that way, but I’m very worried about this one. Hey Tonka! Where have you been mate?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Good time to play them as they're playing tonight in the Champions League away in Spain and need to win as they lost to Young Boys. Hopefully there will be a few tired legs in their camp come the weekend and we can exploit. Would take a 0-0 (or any draw) all day long though as Old Trafford is such a difficult place to go. Just hoping we can run the midfield as that's where they're weakest and nick a goal or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt said: Hey Tonka! Where have you been mate?! I'm always lurking. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sibdane said: I'm always lurking. Oh. That's... encouraging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Matt said: Oh. That's... encouraging? Think of me like Batman except without the hero tendencies. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 41 minutes ago, Sibdane said: Think of me like Batman except without the hero tendencies. Or the money. Bailey, Sibdane and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 I actually don't know if I'd rather United win or lose tonight. If they lose, it would be 4 losses in 5 for them. Instead of being demoralizing, I'd be worried it might inspire them to give us a right ass-kicking on Saturday. Think I'd rather see them play out an exhausting, drab 0-0 draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, dunlopp9987 said: I actually don't know if I'd rather United win or lose tonight. If they lose, it would be 4 losses in 5 for them. Instead of being demoralizing, I'd be worried it might inspire them to give us a right ass-kicking on Saturday. Think I'd rather see them play out an exhausting, drab 0-0 draw It’s on its way. Villarreal are giving them some real head aches - sitting deep with a compact & organised defensive structure and then breaking quickly forward. More clinical uptop and they probably have a 3 goal lead right now. If we can get ourselves sorted defensively I think we have enough pace in the team to hurt them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Btay said: It’s on its way. Villarreal are giving them some real head aches - sitting deep with a compact & organised defensive structure and then breaking quickly forward. More clinical uptop and they probably have a 3 goal lead right now. If we can get ourselves sorted defensively I think we have enough pace in the team to hurt them. Sounds like Danjuma is the stand-out so far - €25m from Bournemouth in the summer - another one we were linked to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Ronaldo wins it at the depth. Villarreal have made a good game of it. Hopefully Bruno/Ronaldo are feeling it on the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Really hope this doesn't give them a boost for Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, dunlopp9987 said: Really hope this doesn't give them a boost for Saturday It could be false confidence because they really weren’t great at all. We can get something from this and our current style of play is perfect against them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Btay said: Ronaldo wins it at the depth. Villarreal have made a good game of it. Hopefully Bruno/Ronaldo are feeling it on the weekend He must have been really digging deep Btay, dunlopp9987, Bailey and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 9 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Or the money. Or the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Sibdane said: Think of me like Batman except without the hero tendencies. So someone who attacks people at night just for fun? Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Can we draft Phil Neville in just for this game? Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 1 minute ago, MikeO said: Can we draft Phil Neville in just for this game? One of my favourite Everton moments that MikeO, Sibdane and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Even if richy is fit I’d be reticent to play him as a number 9. He’s far more potent running from a bit deeper but I suppose we don’t have much alternative. I can’t see us keeping a clean sheet with all their attacking players Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, Finn balor said: Even if richy is fit I’d be reticent to play him as a number 9. He’s far more potent running from a bit deeper but I suppose we don’t have much alternative. I can’t see us keeping a clean sheet with all their attacking players Funny, I can see us keeping a clean sheet, but don't expect us to put any goals in ourselves. Only way we get a result is 0-0 or 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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