Btay Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 Tricky midweek cup tie against a very good team, would love to try and get one back over them for earlier in the season but league takes priority. Rotation in some areas especially Young & Doucoure (who got through a mountain of work against brentford). Pickford Patto Godfrey Branthwaite Myko Garner Onana Harrison* Danjuma Dobbin DCL Unsure on Harrison’s fitness but would be great for him to get minutes if possible. Would also like to see Chermiti up top with DCL & Danjuma at LW but I think our midfield would be completely over run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 I'd prefer very minimal changes myself. There are 3.5K Everton fans travelling there mid-week, we should be looking to getting through, winning breeds confidence and needs to become a habit. That being said, as much as I want to win and get through I wouldn't be sad if we don't. As long as we don't lose badly, that is. duncanmckenzieismagic, Goodison Glory, Palfy and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 We are coming into this off the back of our first win of the season so we should go with our strongest xI to get minutes into the legs of those just coming back from injury and try to build up a bit of confidence/momentum We need the players to build partnerships up so I would to see the likes of Tarks/Branthwaite and Myko/McNiel continue. Maybe give Patterson/Harrison a go depending on fitness RuffRob, Romey 1878, Wall Writer and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 I can’t see Gana playing 3 games a week at his age though. Mcneil is coming back from injury still so it’s a big ask to have him back up but if it’s good to go then great. Doucoure ran nonstop last game - as much as I don’t rate him as a technical footballer we can’t lose him right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 Gotta win this, Exeter through to 4th round, only fifteen miles from me (Would still need a kind draw though) Btay and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 Luton and Wolves played their B teams. They know the importance of winning in the league. If we have any sense, we’ll do the same. Romey 1878, Harv, Matt and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatesideToffee14 Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: Luton and Wolves played their B teams. They know the importance of winning in the league. If we have any sense, we’ll do the same. Not for nothing but aren't those two among the more likely relegation candidates? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Strongest team possible let’s be honest there’s no way we are going down when you look at the bottom 3 teams we need a cup run. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: Luton and Wolves played their B teams. They know the importance of winning in the league. If we have any sense, we’ll do the same. Cornish Steve, Romey 1878 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: Luton and Wolves played their B teams. They know the importance of winning in the league. If we have any sense, we’ll do the same. This argument comes around every year and I just don’t get it, what is the point of the club if it’s not to win football matches? I was lucky enough to bump into Kevin Sheedy and Kevin Ratcliffe on a night out in Liverpool last month and they both said the same thing when I asked them about how players feel and they both said they would have been banging on the managers door demanding answers if ever they were rested I know it was a different era but they won the lot with a squad of about 15. Momentum and confidence is still huge in todays football so unless there are injury / fitness concerns around certain players we should be putting out our strongest possible team and going all out to win every match we play in Tonsta, Matt and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: Luton and Wolves played their B teams. They know the importance of winning in the league. If we have any sense, we’ll do the same. So your argument is to apply the tactics of 2 teams tipped for relegation? Wall Writer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 I'm backing the build momentum, confidence and partnerships philosophy. At most rest say two players. Maybe make changes early in the second half, because we do have important games coming up. But we all know we are never going to win this trophy anyway! Romey 1878, Matt and RuffRob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harv Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 To use a racing parlance. I would use the cup as schooling in public, resting a few and introducing some who haven’t had a lot of game time. Premiership survival must come first. Three points at the weekend was fantastic but let’s keep our feet on the ground. Matt and Cornish Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Harv said: To use a racing parlance. I would use the cup as schooling in public, resting a few and introducing some who haven’t had a lot of game time. Premiership survival must come first. Three points at the weekend was fantastic but let’s keep our feet on the ground. The FA Cup is different because it’s prestigious still. We really don’t want to choke up our schedule with a run in this meaningless cup, though, especially with a squad with limited depth. I know I irritate several by saying this every year, so I shall keep quiet on the matter now. If we win tonight, well done to the team. If we lose, we can focus so that’s good too. Just hope and pray for no injuries to key players. (On a train about to cross the Brunel bridge from England to Cornwall. Am in the UK for a family reunion with cousins.) Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Its not like we have a massive squad and need to be keeping fringe players happy. Most have not been on international duty, so not got lots of games in their legs, if anything more matches will be be good for the team. There is also another international break in a couple of weeks. I think Villa being in Europe this season means this cup will be low on there list of priorities and would be suprised if they don't put out a second string. Villa decent but are not anywhere near Man City or the like with squad depth, so if we put a strong side out its a very winnable game. We should be going all out to win all three games before the international break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 45 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: The FA Cup is different because it’s prestigious still. We really don’t want to choke up our schedule with a run in this meaningless cup, though, especially with a squad with limited depth. I know I irritate several by saying this every year, so I shall keep quiet on the matter now. If we win tonight, well done to the team. If we lose, we can focus so that’s good too. Just hope and pray for no injuries to key players. (On a train about to cross the Brunel bridge from England to Cornwall. Am in the UK for a family reunion with cousins.) I think you need to explain your thoughts on this more…. Just in case others aren’t sure! You got loads of time on the train Cornish Steve, Newty82 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: (On a train about to cross the Brunel bridge from England to Cornwall. Am in the UK for a family reunion with cousins.) Enjoy returning to your homeland! I cross the Tamar by train a couple of times a year to visit a friend near Helston. Actually I go for the pasties and fish and chips. Cornish Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Harrison starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Sibdane, Matt, London Blue and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Solid line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Good to also see a reasonable bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 I like that and I’m excited to Harrison kick his Everton career off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Need Onana & garner to be much, much better together than they were last time. Good team though badaids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Good to see Dom starting. Also excited to see Harrison get his first start. Wasn't expecting 5 at the back, but ok. Interesting to see what Garner and Onana do in the middle. And hopefully we'll see a few goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just hope that the team turn up for this run out at Villa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Didn't realise that villa had Crazy Train as their run out song - pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Great start and early pressing. Wall Writer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Getting mugged in broad daylight every time like old biddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Already getting outdone on corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Get in Jimmy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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