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Okay... after a trying weekend without an Everton game to focus on and dissect, let's terminate all this PC/Rodwell crap and focus on what's going down in just over 24 hours from now.
You are David Moyes: please name your 11 starting players and 7 subs to play against Sporting Lisbon... with explanation / justification as you see fit.
Michael Kenrick, Posted 15/02/2010 at 13:42:38
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Its about time we had this old favourite back.
Heitinga (!!!) and Fellaini will be unavailable. I’m assuming that Senderos is, so -
Howard
Neville Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Osman Arteta Pienaar
Cahill Saha
Subs: Bily Rodwell Coleman Gosling Yak Anichebe Nash
Heitinga (!!!) and Fellaini will be unavailable. I’m assuming that Senderos is, so -
Howard
Neville Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Osman Arteta Pienaar
Cahill Saha
Subs: Bily Rodwell Coleman Gosling Yak Anichebe Nash
3-0 Everton
You heard it here first. Stick the house on 11/1.
You heard it here first. Stick the house on 11/1.
ps. Sporting are shocking. They’re 4th in Portuguese league but over 20 points behind Braga and Benfica and way closer to bottom than top.
Like to go as far as possible in the competition so strong team:
Howard Neville Senderos Distin Baines Donavan Osman Arteta Pienaar Cahill Saha
Subs Nash Coleman Rodwell Bily Anichibe Yakubu Vaugha. Let's go for it! COYB
David, The game is on ESPN
Keith I think Senderos can play as he has played no games for Arsenal in Europe this season. Heitinga is definately available now (unless he has an injury I do not know about). He could not play in the early rounds but is now eligible.
My team would be
Howard
Neville Heitinga Distin Baines
Donovan Felli (Bily) Arteta Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Subs: Osman, Bily (if Felli fit) Rodwell, Coleman, Yak, Vic and Nash
I would play Bily in central mid with Arteta if Felli is out as that is where he plays for his country and where he played for his former club. So well in fact that DM saw fit to splash out £11 million. I think he would thrive with Arteta’s influence and give him back his confidence as it is his prefered position a la Felli since he has moved to his proper position! It might also mean we continue to pass the ball through midfield which I am desperate for us to do against Sporting.
Keith I think Senderos can play as he has played no games for Arsenal in Europe this season. Heitinga is definately available now (unless he has an injury I do not know about). He could not play in the early rounds but is now eligible.
My team would be
Howard
Neville Heitinga Distin Baines
Donovan Felli (Bily) Arteta Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Subs: Osman, Bily (if Felli fit) Rodwell, Coleman, Yak, Vic and Nash
I would play Bily in central mid with Arteta if Felli is out as that is where he plays for his country and where he played for his former club. So well in fact that DM saw fit to splash out £11 million. I think he would thrive with Arteta’s influence and give him back his confidence as it is his prefered position a la Felli since he has moved to his proper position! It might also mean we continue to pass the ball through midfield which I am desperate for us to do against Sporting.
Chris - we need a ruling on this one. I hope you’re right about Heitinga, but I suspect you’re not.
Help, please.
Help, please.
Christian- don’t think Heitinga is avaiable unfortunately as has already played in Europe for Atletico this season. Ridiculous ruling as it was a different competition!
Think the side fairly well picks itself — can’t see it being much different from the side Keith has selected...
Think the side fairly well picks itself — can’t see it being much different from the side Keith has selected...
Paddy - Before placing your house on Betfair, have you spotted that we are 9th and will be playing without are best performing defensive player this season, Heitinga??
4-4-2
GK Howard - no real choice
RB Coleman - he is a bright player
CD Senderos - He is better than Yobo
CD Distin - He is also better than Yobo
LB Baines - -why not??
RM Donovan
CM Cap. Pip - in for Arteta, keep him for Man U
CM Osman - Lightweight, but does a lot of work in CM
LM Bily - has European pedigree
CF - THE YAK
CF King Louis
Subs - take your pick!!
4-4-2
GK Howard - no real choice
RB Coleman - he is a bright player
CD Senderos - He is better than Yobo
CD Distin - He is also better than Yobo
LB Baines - -why not??
RM Donovan
CM Cap. Pip - in for Arteta, keep him for Man U
CM Osman - Lightweight, but does a lot of work in CM
LM Bily - has European pedigree
CF - THE YAK
CF King Louis
Subs - take your pick!!
Heitinga is 100% NOT available for us as he has played in this competition for Atletico and they are now in the competition having dropped down from the CL.
I would suspect given no injuries from the Chelsea game, the only changes will be Yobo for Heitinga and Pienaar for Bily.
I would suspect given no injuries from the Chelsea game, the only changes will be Yobo for Heitinga and Pienaar for Bily.
Looking forward to seeing our old pal Moutinho play a game, only ever see him on YouTube, shame we won’t have Felli available, might have been a good battle that. Rodwell or Nev as in the middle, can’t imagine Bily would be much cop there.
He’s not available as Athletico are now in the Europa Cup. I read it somewhere last week I’m sure.
Sorry, meant he had played in European competition for Athletico. Same end result though - he is definately not available.
Paddy - so were the Red Shite many points behind and "shocking" throughout their season - let’s hope the boys in blue don’t have the same attitude against Sporting!
Thomas, I read your team... nodding my head, until I saw the Yak.
Who’s PC Rodwell? Is he the new fans liaison officer for Merseyside Police?
Heitinga definitely can’t play, so:
GK: Howard
RB: P. Neville (sorely tempted to give Coleman a go, but he could be an attacking option as a sub)
LB: Baines
CB: Senderos
CB: Distin (agree that both of these are better than Yobo, is he even fit?)
DM: Rodwell (If he’s fit enough, this is the kind of game I see Rodwell doing well in, I also see him as a natural understudy to Fellaini)
CM: Arteta (In a choice between him and Osman, Osman can come on if Arteta fades)
RM: Donovan
LM: Pienaar
AM: Cahill (Only just, very close to playing Pienaar here and Bily wide)
CF: Saha
Nash
Coleman
Yobo
Osman
Bilyaletdinov
Yakubu
Vaughan
Pretty sure Moyes will start with Osman though, presumably for Rodwell. The rest is pretty predictable anyway.
Heitinga definitely can’t play, so:
GK: Howard
RB: P. Neville (sorely tempted to give Coleman a go, but he could be an attacking option as a sub)
LB: Baines
CB: Senderos
CB: Distin (agree that both of these are better than Yobo, is he even fit?)
DM: Rodwell (If he’s fit enough, this is the kind of game I see Rodwell doing well in, I also see him as a natural understudy to Fellaini)
CM: Arteta (In a choice between him and Osman, Osman can come on if Arteta fades)
RM: Donovan
LM: Pienaar
AM: Cahill (Only just, very close to playing Pienaar here and Bily wide)
CF: Saha
Nash
Coleman
Yobo
Osman
Bilyaletdinov
Yakubu
Vaughan
Pretty sure Moyes will start with Osman though, presumably for Rodwell. The rest is pretty predictable anyway.
Agree with Keith G - the team almost picks itself on recent performances:
Howard
Neville Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Osman Arteta Pienaar
Cahill Saha
Subs - Bily, Rodwell, Coleman, Vaughan, Yak, Anichebe, Nash
I’d have Vaughan in for Gosling as a sub though, for when the "tired legs" come in to play with Saha. Must say, damn shame about Heitinga - I like that guy, and his attitude.
Howard
Neville Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Osman Arteta Pienaar
Cahill Saha
Subs - Bily, Rodwell, Coleman, Vaughan, Yak, Anichebe, Nash
I’d have Vaughan in for Gosling as a sub though, for when the "tired legs" come in to play with Saha. Must say, damn shame about Heitinga - I like that guy, and his attitude.
Because its a home game, I think he should play a 4-4-1-1, more attacking football and Moyes doesn't do much of that when we're at home so maybe a change would be good.
My team would be:
Howard
Coleman Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Bily Arteta Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
I don't think that will be the team because I can't see Dave’s favourite players coming off in Neville and Osman even though Neville cost us 2 goals and Osman just turns up when he feels like. I would give Bily a run in the team as that is his natural position in the middle and he plays the ball on the floor like the rest of the team expect Mr Phil (The Punt) Neville and that's why I would rather play Coleman as well... gives us more attacking quality, even if he is young; why not give him a go?
My team would be:
Howard
Coleman Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Bily Arteta Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
I don't think that will be the team because I can't see Dave’s favourite players coming off in Neville and Osman even though Neville cost us 2 goals and Osman just turns up when he feels like. I would give Bily a run in the team as that is his natural position in the middle and he plays the ball on the floor like the rest of the team expect Mr Phil (The Punt) Neville and that's why I would rather play Coleman as well... gives us more attacking quality, even if he is young; why not give him a go?
Regardless of personnel available, the vagaries of the weather and the inappropriate timing, I believe Moyesey should impassion the boys with a slight paraphrase of the legendary Grant Naylor motivational mantra...<>"Well, I say let’s get out there and twat ’em!"
Quite so Phil — speaking of which, does anyone know who the ref will be?
What odds on a Collina recall?
Did Toyota ever make a Collina?
What odds on a Collina recall?
Did Toyota ever make a Collina?
The OS is saying Senderos is doubtful (back strain) but Yobo is fit. Victor is also out.
Everton (from): Howard, Nash, Baines, Distin, Coleman, Yobo, Senderos, Neville, Osman, Arteta, Rodwell, Bilyaletdinov, Pienaar, Donovan, Gosling, Cahill, Saha, Yakubu, Vaughan, Duffy, Baxter, Forshaw.
Everton (from): Howard, Nash, Baines, Distin, Coleman, Yobo, Senderos, Neville, Osman, Arteta, Rodwell, Bilyaletdinov, Pienaar, Donovan, Gosling, Cahill, Saha, Yakubu, Vaughan, Duffy, Baxter, Forshaw.
Howard
Coleman, Distin, Hibbert, Baines
Pienaar Rodwell Osman Donovan
Cahill
Saha
Arteta to replace Osman
Yak for Cahill/Saha
Coleman, Distin, Hibbert, Baines
Pienaar Rodwell Osman Donovan
Cahill
Saha
Arteta to replace Osman
Yak for Cahill/Saha
Whats with all this experiment rubbish? This game is bigger than Utd on Saturday, keep the momentum going and turn them over, there is no time to start fannying around with formations and gambling on lazy arses and inexperienced players.
Yobo in for Heitinga as Senderos doubtful. Pienaar in for Billy rest same as Chelsea. Possibly Rodwell if we decide we are too lightweight in midfield.
I don’t want to ’win’ this edition of YADM, because I too want to see Seamus Coleman promoted from the bench (where at least he can be guaranteed). He played a good game against BATE, as did Duffy, but DM will not start him tomorrow. Neville, Capn Pip, will be RB.
I would also want Donovan to start, and it will be very interesting to see what he does against a quite different opposition.
I am a Diniyar Bilyaletdinov fan, and there is a very good argument for putting a European player out there, but Osman does well in Euro games, and I’m sure Moyes will go with him.
And I suspect that if Senderos is fit, Yobo will be on the bench — which could be very crowded. No matter what happens, there’s no doubt that we have a strong squad now.
Thom — no way anyone will be kept for the next game. No points expected from the Man U game, but Euro progress possible from this one. Or at least I think that’s how Moyes will see it.
Besides, we can take Man U now with one of two or three line-ups.
I would also want Donovan to start, and it will be very interesting to see what he does against a quite different opposition.
I am a Diniyar Bilyaletdinov fan, and there is a very good argument for putting a European player out there, but Osman does well in Euro games, and I’m sure Moyes will go with him.
And I suspect that if Senderos is fit, Yobo will be on the bench — which could be very crowded. No matter what happens, there’s no doubt that we have a strong squad now.
Thom — no way anyone will be kept for the next game. No points expected from the Man U game, but Euro progress possible from this one. Or at least I think that’s how Moyes will see it.
Besides, we can take Man U now with one of two or three line-ups.
We have to be aware they are a GOOD counterattcking side despite their recent league form and there fore we need a strong MF. Taking account of reported injuries etc I would go with:-
GK Howard - no real choice
RB Coleman - he is a pacey player and PN has not been playing well.
CD Yobo - He is better than Senderos
CD2 Distin - Not much choice and due a good game
LB Baines - who else??
RM Donovan - picks himself for 75 mins and then Anichebe to clinch the 3rd.
LM Arteta - pace of the game should suit him for 70 minutes then Neville to see the game out.
CM Rodwell - if fit got the height and a great engine and offers variety going forward.
CM Osman - Lightweight, but does a lot of work and can score goals
LM Pienaar -Great engine and not likely to be kicked into the stands in this one
CF King Louis - for 75 mins then the YAK
... and just behind Tiger Tim who has really come back to form now his buddy Mikky has returned.
Other subs Nash, Senderos (if fit) Duffy otherwise, Billy, Gosling and Baxter.
GK Howard - no real choice
RB Coleman - he is a pacey player and PN has not been playing well.
CD Yobo - He is better than Senderos
CD2 Distin - Not much choice and due a good game
LB Baines - who else??
RM Donovan - picks himself for 75 mins and then Anichebe to clinch the 3rd.
LM Arteta - pace of the game should suit him for 70 minutes then Neville to see the game out.
CM Rodwell - if fit got the height and a great engine and offers variety going forward.
CM Osman - Lightweight, but does a lot of work and can score goals
LM Pienaar -Great engine and not likely to be kicked into the stands in this one
CF King Louis - for 75 mins then the YAK
... and just behind Tiger Tim who has really come back to form now his buddy Mikky has returned.
Other subs Nash, Senderos (if fit) Duffy otherwise, Billy, Gosling and Baxter.
No Victor according to the Official site.....
GK - Howard
RB - Neville (there is no way that Moyes isn’t going to pick him)
LB - Baines
CB - Distin
CB - Yobo
LM - Pienaar
DM - Rodwell
CM - Areta
RM - Donavan
AM - Cahill
CF - King Louis
GK - Howard
RB - Neville (there is no way that Moyes isn’t going to pick him)
LB - Baines
CB - Distin
CB - Yobo
LM - Pienaar
DM - Rodwell
CM - Areta
RM - Donavan
AM - Cahill
CF - King Louis
Correction: Ossie to be on the subs' bench... meaning we only start with 11.
Good post, lads... always a bit of fun picking your team. Here we go.
Howard Neville Yobo or Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Arteta Rodwell Cahill Pienaar Saha
4-1-4-1; No messing about. Rodwell protects, Arteta orchestrates, with Pienaar and Bainsey running amok down the left. I still want Arteta/Cahill/Pienaar and Baines to link into those tidy triangles at speed. Same noise as against Chelsea and hit ’em hard from the start.
Howard Neville Yobo or Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Arteta Rodwell Cahill Pienaar Saha
4-1-4-1; No messing about. Rodwell protects, Arteta orchestrates, with Pienaar and Bainsey running amok down the left. I still want Arteta/Cahill/Pienaar and Baines to link into those tidy triangles at speed. Same noise as against Chelsea and hit ’em hard from the start.
Howard
Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines
Donovan, Arteta, Osman, Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Why would you mess with a line up that beat Chelsea? Pienaar in for Bily and if Fellaini was there, he would be in for Osman.
Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines
Donovan, Arteta, Osman, Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Why would you mess with a line up that beat Chelsea? Pienaar in for Bily and if Fellaini was there, he would be in for Osman.
Pat Finegan - HEITINGA IS INELLIGIBLE!!
Difficult one to call this... no idea what kind of match we’re going to see, how they are going to approach us or what team Moyes will play.
Personally, I’d go with this....
Howard
Coleman .....Distin....Senderos.....Baines
Arteta.........Rodwell
Donovan..........Bily...............Pienaar
....................Saha
But I think Moyes' team will include Osman and Neville in place of Rodwell and Coleman.
No idea what way it’ll go... hopefully we’ll play football in a little warm-up for the weekend — because I really think we’ve a good chance of playing some football on Saturday and beating the Mancs.
Personally, I’d go with this....
Howard
Coleman .....Distin....Senderos.....Baines
Arteta.........Rodwell
Donovan..........Bily...............Pienaar
....................Saha
But I think Moyes' team will include Osman and Neville in place of Rodwell and Coleman.
No idea what way it’ll go... hopefully we’ll play football in a little warm-up for the weekend — because I really think we’ve a good chance of playing some football on Saturday and beating the Mancs.
I like the balance of that side, Ciaran, Distin has me worried every time he goes near the ball, but we are out of alternatives... other than that this side has a real European feel to it, and this game is an ideal one for the returning Arteta.
Yeah I think Ciaran McGlone’s team is the best. Is Senderos a left footer?
Except for his omission of Cahill I also think Ciaran has got iy nailed. Experimentation should be kept to the minimum or until we are commanding or chasing the game. I see a faint yet glimmering chance of another crack at the RS. I would hate to depart this competition before them.
The only thing I would add about Ciarán’s team is perhaps that Pienaar, Billy and Donovan interchange position — nice fluid midfield would give them all kinds of problems. Arteta and Rodwell can pick up the pieces if moves break down. All are comfortable on the ball, which is important in this kind of game.
Senderos has a bad back ... those benches at the Emirates are quite hard!
Howard, Neville, Yobo, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Arteta, Osman, Pienaar, Cahill and Saha
Bench of teenagers - but expect Rodwell to give Arteta a rest if we’re winning and the Yak likewise for Saha. Bily will come on if we’re losing... heaven forbid.
COYB
Howard, Neville, Yobo, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Arteta, Osman, Pienaar, Cahill and Saha
Bench of teenagers - but expect Rodwell to give Arteta a rest if we’re winning and the Yak likewise for Saha. Bily will come on if we’re losing... heaven forbid.
COYB
Howard
Neville, Yobo, Distin, Baines
Rodwell
Donovan, Osman, Piennar
Cahill
Saha
Subs
Nash, Coleman, Senderos, Arteta, Bilyaletdinov, Yakubu, Vaughan.
Bring on Yak for Saha, Bily for Piennar, and Arteta for Osman.
Neville, Yobo, Distin, Baines
Rodwell
Donovan, Osman, Piennar
Cahill
Saha
Subs
Nash, Coleman, Senderos, Arteta, Bilyaletdinov, Yakubu, Vaughan.
Bring on Yak for Saha, Bily for Piennar, and Arteta for Osman.
Howard
Neville Yobo Distin Baines
Donovan Osman Arteta Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Moyes won’t do much tinkering, but I agree with the formation that Ciarán has put forward. Think it gives us the best chance of getting a positive result in defending, & going forward.
Neville Yobo Distin Baines
Donovan Osman Arteta Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Moyes won’t do much tinkering, but I agree with the formation that Ciarán has put forward. Think it gives us the best chance of getting a positive result in defending, & going forward.
Think Andy has it spot-on there. Measured attack ought to be the way to go. It’s gonna be of vital importance to keep a clean sheet, which given our defensive record this season, isn’t going to be easy. 0-0 wouldn’t be a disaster, so I reckon we’ll see a safety first approach. (It seems Moyes considers going 4-4-2 as gung-ho!)
So 4-5-1 again... but with an early goal, the Goodison roar, we may just twat them. Consider the fact that the Portuguese league is inferior to ours in terms of quality, we could do some damage... We just beat Chelsea, Sporting drew 0-0 against Pacos Ferreira on Friday... so theoretically,they should find playing us a step up; we’re playing at a higher standard, against teams of better quality..
Therefore, as long as we don’t fear them, we can take them. We’re in form, and are a completely different animal to the one that faced Benfica..
So 4-5-1 again... but with an early goal, the Goodison roar, we may just twat them. Consider the fact that the Portuguese league is inferior to ours in terms of quality, we could do some damage... We just beat Chelsea, Sporting drew 0-0 against Pacos Ferreira on Friday... so theoretically,they should find playing us a step up; we’re playing at a higher standard, against teams of better quality..
Therefore, as long as we don’t fear them, we can take them. We’re in form, and are a completely different animal to the one that faced Benfica..
Dont think anyone should underestimate Sporting - they may not be performing well domestically, but they do have European pedigree. I’d settle for any kind of win, as long as we dont concede. 2-0 would be great.
As for the XI, I’d go with this 4-4-1-1:
GK Howard
RB Coleman - deserves a start
CB Distin - Has slotted in well this season
CB Yobo - More experienced than Senderos
LB Baines - no explanation needed
RM Donovan - has shown great potential to slot right into the team
CM Pienaar - class player, especially in a central role
MC Arteta - bit of culture in centre
LM Bily - russian roulette on the wing
AMC Cahill - always has the ability to do the business
FC King Louis - More goals your highness please
Subs:
Nash
Neville
Senderos
Osman
Rodwell
Vaughan - a great super sub option
The Yak
Of course, no doubt Moyes will have Pip at rb instead of Coleman — but I really think this lad deserves a chance from the start. I know the midfield is a little creative heavy, but I’d love to see us play better football. And as long as Peanuts can shake that awful habit of holding onto the ball to long, we could really play some attractive football with this team. COYB!
As for the XI, I’d go with this 4-4-1-1:
GK Howard
RB Coleman - deserves a start
CB Distin - Has slotted in well this season
CB Yobo - More experienced than Senderos
LB Baines - no explanation needed
RM Donovan - has shown great potential to slot right into the team
CM Pienaar - class player, especially in a central role
MC Arteta - bit of culture in centre
LM Bily - russian roulette on the wing
AMC Cahill - always has the ability to do the business
FC King Louis - More goals your highness please
Subs:
Nash
Neville
Senderos
Osman
Rodwell
Vaughan - a great super sub option
The Yak
Of course, no doubt Moyes will have Pip at rb instead of Coleman — but I really think this lad deserves a chance from the start. I know the midfield is a little creative heavy, but I’d love to see us play better football. And as long as Peanuts can shake that awful habit of holding onto the ball to long, we could really play some attractive football with this team. COYB!
Is ESPN Asia covering this game? The Thai listings have them showing bloody Winter Olympics all day!!! 12:45am kick off here I think but no mention of it on any of the sports channels.
Team picks itself 4-5-1
Howard
Neville
Yobo or Senderos (depending if Joey is fit)
Distin
Baines
Donovan
Arteta
Osman
Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Subs - the usual suspects.
Can’t see Moyes doing anything else.
Howard
Neville
Yobo or Senderos (depending if Joey is fit)
Distin
Baines
Donovan
Arteta
Osman
Pienaar
Cahill
Saha
Subs - the usual suspects.
Can’t see Moyes doing anything else.
Liam, I fear you are right when it comes to DM
Andy - the Yak needs game time and a bit more confidence.
Keith - You are right Arteta will probably not be kept in reality, but I thought I was playing the role of DM and that is what I would do.. For example we all know that Cahill will play and the Yak probably won’t, but I still put the big man in.
Andy - the Yak needs game time and a bit more confidence.
Keith - You are right Arteta will probably not be kept in reality, but I thought I was playing the role of DM and that is what I would do.. For example we all know that Cahill will play and the Yak probably won’t, but I still put the big man in.
Howard
Neville
Yobo
Distin
Baines
Donovan
Osman
Arteta
Cahill
Pienaar
Saha
Subs
Nash, Coleman, Bilyaletdinov, Yakubu, Rodwell, Senderos (If fit, Gosling if not), Vaughan
Would start with Mikel as European games are tailor made for him, Rodwell to come in if needed. Senderos a doubt so Yobo to start.
Heitinga is definately unavailable, he played for Atletico in the CL and now that they are in the Europa he cannot play. If they were still in the CL or out then he could play. This law is an ass as far as I am concerened.
2-0 Everton, Saha and magical Mikel!
Neville
Yobo
Distin
Baines
Donovan
Osman
Arteta
Cahill
Pienaar
Saha
Subs
Nash, Coleman, Bilyaletdinov, Yakubu, Rodwell, Senderos (If fit, Gosling if not), Vaughan
Would start with Mikel as European games are tailor made for him, Rodwell to come in if needed. Senderos a doubt so Yobo to start.
Heitinga is definately unavailable, he played for Atletico in the CL and now that they are in the Europa he cannot play. If they were still in the CL or out then he could play. This law is an ass as far as I am concerened.
2-0 Everton, Saha and magical Mikel!
The only changes from the Chelsea game will be:
Joey Yobo in for Heitinga.
Pienaar in for Bily.
I first thought Donovan might get a rest, but actually, this is probably our number one priority at the moment. We can’t rest anyone tonight for the Man Utd game.
Joey Yobo in for Heitinga.
Pienaar in for Bily.
I first thought Donovan might get a rest, but actually, this is probably our number one priority at the moment. We can’t rest anyone tonight for the Man Utd game.
Forgot to mention the bench (which could be very important). It's starting to look strong:
Nash, Senderos, Rodders, Coleman, Bily, Yak, Vic.
Can’t beleive the likes of Gosling and Vaughan will be left out, considering the kids we’ve had warming the bench all season.
Nash, Senderos, Rodders, Coleman, Bily, Yak, Vic.
Can’t beleive the likes of Gosling and Vaughan will be left out, considering the kids we’ve had warming the bench all season.
Duncan, I hope your wrong about leaving Vaughan out. Yak and Vic are too similar so Vaughan should replace Vic on the bench, although I think Victor is carrying an injury anyway.
I for one, would like to see Vaughan get more game time, so we can see if he will make the grade.
I for one, would like to see Vaughan get more game time, so we can see if he will make the grade.
Vaughan is an average player unlikely to make it at Everton..that’s the likely harsh reality... If it hadn’t been for his injuries he’d likely be away by now.
I stand corrected, sorry Keith & Co. As you have all rightly said Heitinga will not be available because Athletico have dropped into the Europa. Had they gone on to the last 16 of the Champs league he would have been able to play for us!
Ah well I am sure Yobo or Senderos will do a good job.
I am normally as excited as a schoolboy on any matchday (yes, I am in my thirties) but for some reason I am really looking forward to tonight even though I can only watch on the box!
COYB
Everton 2-0
King Louis, Arteta
Ah well I am sure Yobo or Senderos will do a good job.
I am normally as excited as a schoolboy on any matchday (yes, I am in my thirties) but for some reason I am really looking forward to tonight even though I can only watch on the box!
COYB
Everton 2-0
King Louis, Arteta
Liam, I’m with Ciarán. I think Vaughan has been very unlucky, but his technical abilities haven’t improved over the last 4 or 5 seasons. He plays like a bull, which is great if you have the footballing ability of Rooney to compliment that agression, but sadly he doesn’t.
I’m no great admirer of Vic’s either, but think he’s effective out wide, and has to be ahead of Vaughny in the pecking order.
I’m no great admirer of Vic’s either, but think he’s effective out wide, and has to be ahead of Vaughny in the pecking order.
Bloody hell, lads
Bit harsh on Vaughan
Doubt if anyone’s technical ability would have improved if they’d spent as much time on the treatment table since 17... and, If it hadn’t been for his injuries it’s just as likely he’d be an England international by now — look at Gabby Agthingy.
Bit harsh on Vaughan
Doubt if anyone’s technical ability would have improved if they’d spent as much time on the treatment table since 17... and, If it hadn’t been for his injuries it’s just as likely he’d be an England international by now — look at Gabby Agthingy.
I’m contradicting myself from previous posts but I think Neville did alright in midfield last year alongside Arteta. I’d sooner play Rodwell but Moyes won’t drop his captain. We need some steel in the middle to allow Arteta to get forward more.
I’d play Neville in the middle with Arteta and Coleman at right back. I really like the look of this Coleman fella and this is an ideal game for him to shine.
I’d play Neville in the middle with Arteta and Coleman at right back. I really like the look of this Coleman fella and this is an ideal game for him to shine.
Is Coleman’s potential enough to risk losing the game in midfield by putting Neville in there?
I don’t think so.
I don’t think so.
Senderos better than Yobo? Really? I guess we’ve signed Philippe’s more talented brother...
Phil, as I mentioned, Vaughny has been very unlucky... his injuries have wrecked his career so far. That’s why he’s behind Vic in the pecking order.
If Arteta never recovered from the cruciate injury, you wouldn’t put him in the team on sentimental grounds. The same goes for JV (without the trickshots of Virgo)... he has to get into the team on merit.
If Arteta never recovered from the cruciate injury, you wouldn’t put him in the team on sentimental grounds. The same goes for JV (without the trickshots of Virgo)... he has to get into the team on merit.
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This is a massive game for experienced leaders and I am sorry lads you dont drop Neville.
Fair enough he has not been too hot lately although the mistake aside he played well against Chelsea and well against City.
We need leaders and when he does not play it shows as we have no other leaders.
It’s there on paper in black and white the stats since he came back.
Fair enough he has not been too hot lately although the mistake aside he played well against Chelsea and well against City.
We need leaders and when he does not play it shows as we have no other leaders.
It’s there on paper in black and white the stats since he came back.
What about the black and white stats from the start of the season?
I think they’ll have too much flair from the start for us if we sit back and do what we usually do against attacking sides. IF we get at them like Chelsea, we’ll do them about 4-1. If we don’t and Moyes tries his pseudo-European footballing tripe, we could be on to a hiding.
Howard
Neville Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Cahill Arteta Osman Pienaar
Saha
Howard
Neville Senderos Distin Baines
Donovan Cahill Arteta Osman Pienaar
Saha
From the OS just now:
Everton: Hward, Neville, Distin, Yobo, Baines, Arteta, Cahill, Osman, Donovan, Saha.
Subs: Nash, Bilyaletdinov, Vaughan, Gosling, Yakubu, Rodwell, Coleman.
Seems we only need 10? Pienaar?
Everton: Hward, Neville, Distin, Yobo, Baines, Arteta, Cahill, Osman, Donovan, Saha.
Subs: Nash, Bilyaletdinov, Vaughan, Gosling, Yakubu, Rodwell, Coleman.
Seems we only need 10? Pienaar?
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