Romey 1878 Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Manchester City are unbeaten in their past 11 home league games against Everton, having lost four in a row against them at the Etihad before this. Everton have lost each of their previous nine Premier League games against Manchester City. Phil Foden has scored three goals in his past four Premier League games against Everton. No side has lost more Premier League away games so far in 2022 than Everton (12). The Toffees last lost more on the road in a single calendar year in 1999 (13). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 When I'm feeling low, I can always count on @Romey 1878 to pick me up. Romey 1878, Sibdane, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: Manchester City are unbeaten in their past 11 home league games against Everton, having lost four in a row against them at the Etihad before this. Everton have lost each of their previous nine Premier League games against Manchester City. Phil Foden has scored three goals in his past four Premier League games against Everton. No side has lost more Premier League away games so far in 2022 than Everton (12). The Toffees last lost more on the road in a single calendar year in 1999 (13). These stats are all well and good but the one thing they haven’t accounted for is I’m now a die hard City fan. City is a team that has always resonated with me for the way we’ve brought young players through our academy like KDB, Haaland & Stones to name a few. Plus we took a gamble on a young, relatively unknown manager in Pep which has reaped rewards. Every team I follow in every code is utter dog shit at the moment but surely it won’t rub off on my beloved City…. Sibdane, MikeO, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Btay said: These stats are all well and good but the one thing they haven’t accounted for is I’m now a die hard City fan. City is a team that has always resonated with me for the way we’ve brought young players through our academy like KDB, Haaland & Stones to name a few. Plus we took a gamble on a young, relatively unknown manager in Pep which has reaped rewards. Every team I follow in every code is utter dog shit at the moment but surely it won’t rub off on my beloved City…. This just proves you are a true Evertonian. When all is burning down around our ears we still keep our sense of humour! Bailey, Btay and Matt 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 25 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: This just proves you are a true Evertonian. When all is burning down around our ears we still keep our sense of humour! If this doesn’t work, we are in serious trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Aren't press conferences dull! 2 questions about Pele after the first one had clearly stated that he has no personal knowledge, was not old enough to watch him but can give a generic respectful answer! 2 questions about how great Haaland is! Only things we actually found out: DCL is in the squad Some of the players and manager are feeling a bit ill. On the DCL front I'd much rather have him feeding off scraps and holding the ball up when we mange to get it away from our area against City than Maupay but is it really worth throwing him into a game where he won't get a lot of action. You could say it's actually a better game to come back to. He won't be too active up front for most of the time so shouldn't be overworked and can be an important player defending set pieces. For those reasons I'd probably rather we start him then take him off when he's had enough (or is injured again!). Pickford Patterson Coady Tarks Mykolenko Onana Gueye Iwobi Gordon DCL Gray I am tempted to swap out one of the midfield players for an extra defender. Difficult to drop Gueye or Onana as they both are very capable defensively and putting in vital challenges. Iwobi hasn't been playing so well recently, would we miss him as an attacking out let here? The problem with playing 5 at the back is it can be easy to end up sat too deep with the 3 in midfield and support form the wingers you can look to keep City further away from goal. Random stat that may surprise a few: Onana has the most tackles for us this season but in 2nd place is Antony Gordon! His tackles have won the ball back 22 times this season. Interestingly he's actually made more tackles in the defensive 3rd than Onana maybe not a surprise I suppose as he is generally trying to win the ball back around the middle where as Gordon is supporting his full back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 2 hours ago, FairWooney said: Aren't press conferences dull! 2 questions about Pele after the first one had clearly stated that he has no personal knowledge, was not old enough to watch him but can give a generic respectful answer! 2 questions about how great Haaland is! Only things we actually found out: DCL is in the squad Some of the players and manager are feeling a bit ill. On the DCL front I'd much rather have him feeding off scraps and holding the ball up when we mange to get it away from our area against City than Maupay but is it really worth throwing him into a game where he won't get a lot of action. You could say it's actually a better game to come back to. He won't be too active up front for most of the time so shouldn't be overworked and can be an important player defending set pieces. For those reasons I'd probably rather we start him then take him off when he's had enough (or is injured again!). Pickford Patterson Coady Tarks Mykolenko Onana Gueye Iwobi Gordon DCL Gray I am tempted to swap out one of the midfield players for an extra defender. Difficult to drop Gueye or Onana as they both are very capable defensively and putting in vital challenges. Iwobi hasn't been playing so well recently, would we miss him as an attacking out let here? The problem with playing 5 at the back is it can be easy to end up sat too deep with the 3 in midfield and support form the wingers you can look to keep City further away from goal. Random stat that may surprise a few: Onana has the most tackles for us this season but in 2nd place is Antony Gordon! His tackles have won the ball back 22 times this season. Interestingly he's actually made more tackles in the defensive 3rd than Onana maybe not a surprise I suppose as he is generally trying to win the ball back around the middle where as Gordon is supporting his full back. I’m feeling quite similar, I’m a bit sick of the players and manager myself at the moment Bailey and Sibdane 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Put the under 21s out, and get everyone fit for a game we have a chance in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 2 hours ago, FairWooney said: Aren't press conferences dull! Only things we actually found out: DCL is in the squad Some of the players and manager are feeling a bit ill. Lampard says: “We’ve got a few people who are slightly unwell so we’ve got a few checks on that.” Which means the only thing we actually learned is that DCL might play. As for the rest of Lampard’s revelations, well, which people, with what maladies, and how seriously? Not, I admit, that it’s likely to matter, as it would be a shock if we manage even a point. Need 6 from our next 2 matches at Goodison. Or more than a few of us here are going to be more than slightly unwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 The only way I would start Dom in this is if it is best for his fitness. Otherwise, holding him back for the run of games coming up where we can compete seems more important. Palfy and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedfordBlue Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Terrified of this game really fear for a hammering Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 No pressure on us in this game as EVERYONE expects us to get battered. Just hope for a bit of fight and some decent organisation. COYB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPG Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Because of time zone difference (I am in Malaysia) I will be raising a glass of champagne with my family to see in 2023 at half time in this game. I fear it may be hard to do this if we are halfway to a good hiding - which I think we will be. Gwlad all over 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 After the depressing stats to start this topics. Here’s some to encourage us all City have never won on New Year’s Eve in the Premier league Everton are unbeaten in their last 6 league matches played on New Years Eve (W4, D2) So an easy 3 points then! Bailey and London Blue 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPG Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 30/12/2022 at 19:08, FairWooney said: Aren't press conferences dull! 2 questions about Pele after the first one had clearly stated that he has no personal knowledge, was not old enough to watch him but can give a generic respectful answer! 2 questions about how great Haaland is! Only things we actually found out: DCL is in the squad Some of the players and manager are feeling a bit ill. On the DCL front I'd much rather have him feeding off scraps and holding the ball up when we mange to get it away from our area against City than Maupay but is it really worth throwing him into a game where he won't get a lot of action. You could say it's actually a better game to come back to. He won't be too active up front for most of the time so shouldn't be overworked and can be an important player defending set pieces. For those reasons I'd probably rather we start him then take him off when he's had enough (or is injured again!). Pickford Patterson Coady Tarks Mykolenko Onana Gueye Iwobi Gordon DCL Gray I am tempted to swap out one of the midfield players for an extra defender. Difficult to drop Gueye or Onana as they both are very capable defensively and putting in vital challenges. Iwobi hasn't been playing so well recently, would we miss him as an attacking out let here? The problem with playing 5 at the back is it can be easy to end up sat too deep with the 3 in midfield and support form the wingers you can look to keep City further away from goal. Random stat that may surprise a few: Onana has the most tackles for us this season but in 2nd place is Antony Gordon! His tackles have won the ball back 22 times this season. Interestingly he's actually made more tackles in the defensive 3rd than Onana maybe not a surprise I suppose as he is generally trying to win the ball back around the middle where as Gordon is supporting his full back. I'd be tempted to go 3 at the back. Pickford Coady Mina Tarkowski Patterson Gana Iwobi Onana Mykolenko DCL/Maupay Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 I wouldn't risk DCL for today's game, more winnable games coming up where we could do with him, give him another 3-4 days training to help improve his recovery, don't rush him back for the City game if he's not 100% ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tonsta Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Don't believe that we are starting with DCL, against a team we have no chance of winning, but a big chance of him being injured again, because of the amount of running he will have to do chasing shadows, surly it makes sense to play him in a game he can influence, and we have a chance of winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Subject to fitness, I do think that is the best line-up we could put out in this game. A flat back 5, two holding midfielders with Iwobi probably given a bit of freedom and then Dom and Gray will be asked to raise a bit of havoc with their pace. As is always the case with City, get through Rodri and you have a great chance of getting at their back 4, although when I watched a bit of them the other day, Rico Lewis played alongside Rodri when they had the ball and it was more 3 centre backs, 2 holding midfielders and then the rest rotating. We have to be targeting both "full backs" though as they are far weaker than Walker and Cancelo. Shame we probably won't be playing with wingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Not in the face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 11 at the back and we're going to get twatted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 A\t least there's no Mina to piss me off. What a warrior missing the game after a bit of cramp. Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: A\t least there's no Mina to piss me off. Not to worry mate there will be someone else, so you'll still get to enjoy it Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Hey we got a cross into the box!! We're winning!! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Expecting a couple of goals from Haaland today. One stride back and that’s going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Only way we're scoring is on a set piece. We have absolutely nothing going forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Even when they gave us the ball and it went to dom it was just …. Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 This is one sloppy fucking game, which suits us. Only thing is, they only need one microsecond to score. We need an eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: This is one sloppy fucking game, which suits us. Only thing is, they only need one microsecond to score. We need an eternity. As I said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Not sure how that wasnt a pen against Gana! Grealish all over Patterson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Inevitable. You can play football with 9 men constantly in your box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Looks like Pickford took it off Coady who might've been able to clear off the line. I mean ultimately doesn't matter cause they'll have scored eventually anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Mykolenko done but 3 centre backs and none of them pick up the fucking goal machine! Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Ouch. Pickford pushes it past Coady’s foot on the line, but any keeper would’ve reached for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 That starting 11 told you everything you needed to know about our mentality today - no intention whatsoever to compete in the game. Based on that, an absolute tonking would be deserved. Trigger and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 DCL is so utterly off the pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: DCL is so utterly off the pace What a surprise. Don't worry, we'll be fine when Simms returns. Matt and Bailey 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 That was easily our best passage of play. Led to nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Anyone know why Gordon is unavailable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Its a shame we dont run forwards with the ball as well as we run backwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: Anyone know why Gordon is unavailable? Ill I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 minute ago, MikeO said: Ill I believe. Christ. He's the only one who could conceivably do a job coming off the bench today. Otherwise we're fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: DCL is so utterly off the pace Honestly think he’s done ok. Up there alone and has been an outlet for us. Nice to see someone actually put a shoulder into defenders as well. Last ten minutes we’ve shown that we can actually play a bit of football. Not expecting anything from this match, but we’re showing a bit of promise here. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Just now, Shukes said: Honestly think he’s done ok. Up there alone and has been an outlet for us. Nice to see someone actually put a shoulder into defenders as well. Last ten minutes we’ve shown that we can actually play a bit of football. Not expecting anything from this match, but we’re showing a bit of promise here. Yeah he's grown into it. And agreed with your second paragraph, we haven't looked completely inept, which in and of itself is reason for rejoicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 What an absolute prick Haaland is. Class A dick. Romey 1878 and Gwlad all over 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Think there's a world where we can keep winding up Haaland and he'll get another yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Yeah he's grown into it. And agreed with your second paragraph, we haven't looked completely inept, which in and of itself is reason for rejoicing. I’m celebrating anything at the minute haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Such a bad defensive line. Lucky to not concede again. dunlopp9987 and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Just now, Shukes said: What an absolute prick Haaland is. Class A dick. Eh. The tackle was awful and the showboating was a bit much, but there are a ton of other footballers who I hate more. I don't really mind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Haaland proper wound up by godfrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 As soon as City want to turn it up and score again they will. dunlopp9987 and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Only one down at HT; I'd have taken that, almost a triumph! Romey 1878, Btay, dunlopp9987 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Eh. The tackle was awful and the showboating was a bit much, but there are a ton of other footballers who I hate more. I don't really mind him. That was way over the top, really pissed me off. He is gonna have to accept he will be taking bigger tackles than that in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, Hafnia said: Haaland proper wound up by godfrey Mina v Haaland would be hilarious to watch to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, MikeO said: Only one down at HT; I'd have taken that, almost a triumph! Played a little bit of a football at the end as well for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Onana playing well in the middle not so Gana who's passing has been is usual poor, need some quality in the middle take Gana off and move Iwobi to middle where he is more influential, bring McNeil on and switch wings with Gray, we need a bit of creativity in the middle to bring DCL more into the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, Btay said: City let us play a little bit of a football at the end as well for good measure. Fixed it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Btay said: Played a little bit of a football at the end as well for good measure. Is that what that was? Feel like the old woman in Titanic..."it's been 84 years" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Away to Man City. That’s away to the champions. You know what, it doesn’t matter haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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