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What a fucking result!!
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What a fucking result!! Watched the game and the lads were superb! City had a spell of about 20 minutes but never gonna gonna break us down.
I am so proud of the lads tonight! Words can't express my sheer joy at beating those horrible MANC TWATS! I detest that club and everything it stands for and I am grinning like a Cheshire cat tonight! I only wish it was by a bigger margin.
Wish Moyes would have jawed that Italian quilt though!
Awesome night Everton COYFB!!!
Benn Chambers, Posted 24/03/2010 at
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Christopher McCullough
2 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:11:48
2 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:11:48
Anyone agree that Villa are now catchable? Europe?
Andrew Mackenzie
3 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:12:57
3 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:12:57
I think nothing impossible Chris, 5th or 6th, above the shite.
Steve Guy
4 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:09:14
4 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:09:14
Great result ! Europe is now a realistic target and would be a deserved outcome this season. Our form since January has been top class with more than a little proper football being played along the way. I'll be at Wolves on Saturday and hope to see a similar result !
Dave Roberts
5 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:30
5 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:30
I take it you're not fussy on Manchester then Benn!
Brendan McLaughlin
6 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:21
6 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:21
Villa still have a game in hand but seem to have gone off the boil. The redshite are also definitely catchable. Great result tonight.
Jalil Noor
7 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:13:44
7 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:13:44
The new Moyes game plan.. 'One game at a time'
Fucking great away result against a side unbeaten at home.
Did you see the look on Lescott's face?
Fucking great away result against a side unbeaten at home.
Did you see the look on Lescott's face?
Ian Smitham
8 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:41
8 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:41
First season i have not gone to that stadium. Watched it in pub, fantastic team, support and tactics.
I wrote on here about the 4 6 0 a bit ago and for a while in the second half there it was again.
Really well done to everyone, hope that all can appreciate what the club achieved tonight.
Next season- what are the limits?
I wrote on here about the 4 6 0 a bit ago and for a while in the second half there it was again.
Really well done to everyone, hope that all can appreciate what the club achieved tonight.
Next season- what are the limits?
Kunal Desai
9 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:16:28
9 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:16:28
Absolutely fantastic result! Moyes should have nutted that wanker mancini. Spanked them in their own back yard, dirty rotten cunts!
Michael Kenrick
10 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:11:01
10 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:11:01
A tremendous result... I missed most of the game, and only caught the last 20 mins but we did our job well and secured a fantastic victory... Winning at home and winning away against the big boys is nirvana for me. This is exactly what we should be doing, no more excuses.
As Dave Wilson ha rightly said, next season represents a huge opportunity for Everton and for David Moyes. We've been the form team since January... still too many blips for my liking, and doing it for a full season has proved to be beyond the abilities of the Moyesiah... but why not? Let's see some more swagger, some more self-belief, some more confidence...
We are fucking EVERTON! Let's make sure the rest of the Premier League (and the world!) knows exactly what that means.
As Dave Wilson ha rightly said, next season represents a huge opportunity for Everton and for David Moyes. We've been the form team since January... still too many blips for my liking, and doing it for a full season has proved to be beyond the abilities of the Moyesiah... but why not? Let's see some more swagger, some more self-belief, some more confidence...
We are fucking EVERTON! Let's make sure the rest of the Premier League (and the world!) knows exactly what that means.
Brian Garside
11 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:15:59
11 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:15:59
Lads. Just check the fixture list. Our run in is by far the best. They will all take points off eachother whilst loosing to Manure, Chelski and I hope the next champs Arsenal. As previously stated — the season is not over yet. Brace yourselves for a very exciting finish.
Trevor Williams
12 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:20:59
12 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:20:59
3 points behind the RS..priceless..and Liverpool have got a harder run in...they are all against other Premier League sides ;)
Adam McCulloch
13 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:14
13 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:14:14
Thought we were class against a classless club - watching that babyfaced twat Given running half-way across the pitch to have a go sums them up.
Now lets start catching the redshite! COYB
Now lets start catching the redshite! COYB
Jamie Tulacz
14 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:19:11
14 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:19:11
Think it's been a big breakthrough this season getting the results against the big boys. Think there was a psychological barrier in previous seasons about beating the big boys, and these results prove that we can do it. We certainly have the players to do so.
All to play for in the push for Europe. Would be great to do the RS out of Europe altogether
All to play for in the push for Europe. Would be great to do the RS out of Europe altogether
Benn Chambers
15 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:18:08
15 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:18:08
Dave Roberts,
Just detest City above any other club in world footy after the summer.
I shouldn't really mate, thinking abar it. We got £18m and Johhny the rock Heitinga, thats how I look at it! I actually feel sorry for them when you look at it like that.
Just something about the way that little prick Hughes went about things and it looks like mancini the little fag is carrying on from where hughes the bell end, left off.
Just detest City above any other club in world footy after the summer.
I shouldn't really mate, thinking abar it. We got £18m and Johhny the rock Heitinga, thats how I look at it! I actually feel sorry for them when you look at it like that.
Just something about the way that little prick Hughes went about things and it looks like mancini the little fag is carrying on from where hughes the bell end, left off.
Charlie Percival
16 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:20:20
16 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:20:20
65 points will take us 4th. We have the "easiest" run ins out of teams above us.
Mancini should be on a beach with his baby oil. Here him apologising then on SSN as he is bricking it!
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
AND WE LOVE OUR GRAEME SHARP
(AND WE LOVE OUR GRAEME SHARP)
GRAEME SHARP
(GRAEME SHARP)
ANDY GRAY
(ANDY GRAY)
TRICKY TREV
(TRICKY TREV)
PETER REID
(PETER REID)
DEGGSEY MOUNT
(DEGGSEY MOUNT)
ROLAND RAT
(ROLAND RAT)
PSYCHO PAT
(PSYCHO PAT)
SHAGGY STEVENS
(SHAGGY STEVENS)
NEVILLE SOUTHALL
(NEVILLE SOUTHALL)
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
I LOVE YOU EVERTON
Mancini should be on a beach with his baby oil. Here him apologising then on SSN as he is bricking it!
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
AND WE LOVE OUR GRAEME SHARP
(AND WE LOVE OUR GRAEME SHARP)
GRAEME SHARP
(GRAEME SHARP)
ANDY GRAY
(ANDY GRAY)
TRICKY TREV
(TRICKY TREV)
PETER REID
(PETER REID)
DEGGSEY MOUNT
(DEGGSEY MOUNT)
ROLAND RAT
(ROLAND RAT)
PSYCHO PAT
(PSYCHO PAT)
SHAGGY STEVENS
(SHAGGY STEVENS)
NEVILLE SOUTHALL
(NEVILLE SOUTHALL)
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
OH EVERTON OH WE LOVE EVERTON
I LOVE YOU EVERTON
Brendan O'Doherty
17 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:18:59
17 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:18:59
Wonderful! 3 points off the European mix - of course we can get there!
Charlie Percival
18 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:23:09
18 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:23:09
sorry TWEB got excited
John Shaw
19 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:22:58
19 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:22:58
Great win and performance, quality second goal. Still a lot to play for this season, but if we can avoid any further big injuries and get the main man from the first half of the season back, (Fellaini), with one or two quality additions, next season could be very very good. COYB.
Benn Chambers
20 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:22:39
20 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:22:39
Jamie,
City aint one of the big boys at all, small club that struck oil.
May get bigger but at the mo they are just a gang of pricks from the slums of Moss Side.
City aint one of the big boys at all, small club that struck oil.
May get bigger but at the mo they are just a gang of pricks from the slums of Moss Side.
Adrian Arnold
21 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:19:07
21 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:19:07
I have to admit I was very worried about this fixture so to keep a clean sheet and score 2 really well worked goals, im over the moon. Everyone in the team had good games and I do honestly believe we have every chance of getting a european place for next season. The hardest game on paper is the Villa game but I thought that about tonights game so fingers crossed. Just imagine the season we might have had if Jags and Arteta had been fit from the start. COYB..................
Chris Wilson
22 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:24:46
22 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:24:46
We need to still take the old "one game at a time" route though. I am massively excited but let's make sure our injured (Tim Howard, etc) are ok and let's gear up for Wolves at the weekend. We're playing well and starting to see results go our way elsewhere...let's just keep playing as well as we can and see where we end up. Could be reeeeeaaal interesting. COYB!!!!
David Moore
23 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:29:16
23 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:29:16
I just hope Howard is fine. OUR games aginst two scrapping teams in Wolves and West Ham are where we dont want a silly goal, that a non match fit keeper may let in. I still disagree with defending so deep. Surely atleast having a recognised forward is the right move to make sure the backs dont get too far forward
Daniel Hutchinson
24 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:28:31
24 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:28:31
I was on the BBC website and landed on that predictor thing. You plug in the results of the rest of the games to see what the table looks like.
This is what I did:
1. We win all our games (it is realistic, but probably will not happen)
2. If Villa, Spurs, RS or City play each other I put it down as a draw.
3,. If any of them play Chelski, Manure or The Arse, I put them down as a loss.
Outcome:
We finish fourth by two points, villa and spurs joint behind us I think. However after Villa draw tonight, they would finish below city.
But basically as much as i think 4th is out of range now.. it is still believable
And certainly 6th, possibly 5th :)
COYB (amazing tonight)
This is what I did:
1. We win all our games (it is realistic, but probably will not happen)
2. If Villa, Spurs, RS or City play each other I put it down as a draw.
3,. If any of them play Chelski, Manure or The Arse, I put them down as a loss.
Outcome:
We finish fourth by two points, villa and spurs joint behind us I think. However after Villa draw tonight, they would finish below city.
But basically as much as i think 4th is out of range now.. it is still believable
And certainly 6th, possibly 5th :)
COYB (amazing tonight)
Brendan O'Doherty
25 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:28:44
25 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:28:44
Trevor - "Liverpool have got a harder run in...they are all against other Premier League sides".
Don't quite get the second bit of that.
Don't quite get the second bit of that.
Kieran Kinsella
26 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:28:36
26 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:28:36
Lets keep things in perspective. We will probably end up with 63-65 points. Spurs only need 11 from a possible 21 to top that. Villa have 24 for grabs and need 15 to beat that, City are 5 ahead of us with a game in hand and the RS have mostly home games and only Chelski likely to take points of them so I am thinking we will finish 8th.
Trevor Williams
27 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:33:26
27 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:33:26
Brendan
I was being ironic and saying that they struggle in their own league
I was being ironic and saying that they struggle in their own league
David Booth
28 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:31:24
28 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:31:24
A perfect performance.
Two absolutely fabulous goals.
A terrific, all-round team performance.
Who said Moyes had lost the plot?
And where are they now?
Two absolutely fabulous goals.
A terrific, all-round team performance.
Who said Moyes had lost the plot?
And where are they now?
Art Tosh
29 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:35:20
29 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:35:20
Jags was enormous, little Tevez was in his pocket
Brendan O'Doherty
30 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:36:22
30 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:36:22
Fair enough Trevor - very cryptic!
Kevin Clarke
31 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:34:42
31 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:34:42
Great result, but not un-expected, we are really well organised & play some really good football. When this premier league bubble bursts, which it will, you'll have an equal playing field, we're already making great progress. I'm not bothered about new signings just as long as we keep the players we've got & dont get the injuries we've had. The Beverly Hillbillies got what they deserved tonight, nowt, they'll keep on buying mercernaries & still win nothing. Idiots.
Michael Upton
32 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:44:46
32 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:44:46
Just had to log on to tap into the reaction tonight.
As a confirmed "Moyes apologist" I had to see if any of the usual suspects would pop on to TW to try and pour scorn and faint praise on DM and the side.
And surprise surprise, they're all absent. Still I suppose three wins in the last four and a victory at the home of the great pretenders takes some arguing against.
Fantastic result tonight and a quality away performance against a side unbeaten at home all season.
Great to have Arteta and Jags back. Always knew when we had a full squad fit we'd make something happen.
I'd love to hear what some of the non-apologists have to say about it.
Meanwhile, I blame Hibbert and Osman 8-)
IMWT.
As a confirmed "Moyes apologist" I had to see if any of the usual suspects would pop on to TW to try and pour scorn and faint praise on DM and the side.
And surprise surprise, they're all absent. Still I suppose three wins in the last four and a victory at the home of the great pretenders takes some arguing against.
Fantastic result tonight and a quality away performance against a side unbeaten at home all season.
Great to have Arteta and Jags back. Always knew when we had a full squad fit we'd make something happen.
I'd love to hear what some of the non-apologists have to say about it.
Meanwhile, I blame Hibbert and Osman 8-)
IMWT.
Andrew Gilbert
33 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:52:10
33 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:52:10
Terrific result against City, well done to the lads.
Now, having done another BBC sport website predictor we finish 4th!
I have us down to win every game except Villa, where we pick up a point.
Spurs have to play Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and City. A tough run in.
We can't afford any major hiccups but we are certainly still alive.
Arsenal win their remaining games and win it by a whisker! (Not that I give a fuck!)
Can we do it?
My top eight:
1 Arsenal 88
2 Chelsea 87
3 Man Utd 86
4 Everton 67
5 Man City 66
6 Tottenham 65
7 Liverpool 65
8 Aston Villa 63
Now, having done another BBC sport website predictor we finish 4th!
I have us down to win every game except Villa, where we pick up a point.
Spurs have to play Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and City. A tough run in.
We can't afford any major hiccups but we are certainly still alive.
Arsenal win their remaining games and win it by a whisker! (Not that I give a fuck!)
Can we do it?
My top eight:
1 Arsenal 88
2 Chelsea 87
3 Man Utd 86
4 Everton 67
5 Man City 66
6 Tottenham 65
7 Liverpool 65
8 Aston Villa 63
Christopher McCullough
34 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:52:19
34 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:52:19
A lot will depend on Howard's fitness. Hopefully he will only be out for a game or two... or none! Nash doesn't have the time to build an effective relationship with the defence.
Jamie Tulacz
35 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:54:12
35 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:54:12
Find the result tonight all the more satisfying that we've done it by old-fashioned virtue of teamwork, great managerial skills and sound finance.
Contrast that against the bunch of overpaid mercenary individuals we played against tonight. Brings back my faith in football a little
Contrast that against the bunch of overpaid mercenary individuals we played against tonight. Brings back my faith in football a little
Trevor Williams
36 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:53:49
36 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:53:49
Andrew
I cant see us winning 7 games and drawing one with the best will in the world..I think we will even draw at Wolves
I cant see us winning 7 games and drawing one with the best will in the world..I think we will even draw at Wolves
Daniel Hutchinson
37 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:00:23
37 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:00:23
Agree with Andrew, that is practically same result I got.
I reckon we can push for 4th, I really do, but 5th or 6th is certainly in reach
I reckon we can push for 4th, I really do, but 5th or 6th is certainly in reach
Brendan O'Doherty
38 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:59:26
38 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:59:26
A lot of people are already looking at next season, understandably. There are 2 imperatives before we even think about getting other players.
1) Pienaar MUST sign a new contract.
2) We must NOT sell Jack Rodwell.
1) Pienaar MUST sign a new contract.
2) We must NOT sell Jack Rodwell.
Christopher Marston
39 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:02:07
39 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:02:07
Wooooo hoooooo Chambers!!!!!! Back of the net with all u say fella!
Keith Glazzard
40 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:01:49
40 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:01:49
Jamie - theme of the day. The boss called it from the start and the lads showed how its done.
Every lover of football in this country - possibly further - will welcome this result tonight.
Football beat money.
Every lover of football in this country - possibly further - will welcome this result tonight.
Football beat money.
Ste Traverse
41 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:54:27
41 Posted 24/03/2010 at 22:54:27
Fantastic result, fully deserved, now lets overtake the hapless redshite and make europe.
Benn Chambers
42 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:04:08
42 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:04:08
I think to stay unbeaten until the end of the season is a massive ask.
I can certainly see us winning all of our home games but I think 4th is Spurs and good look to them. Its been built over time.
If 7th place gets a place in Europe which I am unsure as to how all that works out, then I think we will at least finish 7th.
I would be amazed if we didn't climb any more and its only the birmingham that can sort of challenge us for 8th at worst. Its clear day light between everyone else now.
heart says 4th, head says 6th. (just)
I can certainly see us winning all of our home games but I think 4th is Spurs and good look to them. Its been built over time.
If 7th place gets a place in Europe which I am unsure as to how all that works out, then I think we will at least finish 7th.
I would be amazed if we didn't climb any more and its only the birmingham that can sort of challenge us for 8th at worst. Its clear day light between everyone else now.
heart says 4th, head says 6th. (just)
Keith Glazzard
43 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:08:15
43 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:08:15
Chambers and Marston - a legal firm?
Watch out for people who say we need a billionaire to own the club. You'll get City.
Watch out for people who say we need a billionaire to own the club. You'll get City.
Keith Glazzard
44 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:14:21
44 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:14:21
Ste - top the RS again. Every toffewoman's prayer?
Benn Chambers
45 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:14:27
45 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:14:27
Keith,
That has a nice ring to it. I wish mate
For all his faults and theatrics, give me Blue Bill anyday over people like Gydamak, Hicks n Gillette, Glazers etc etc.
That has a nice ring to it. I wish mate
For all his faults and theatrics, give me Blue Bill anyday over people like Gydamak, Hicks n Gillette, Glazers etc etc.
James Newcombe
46 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:22:11
46 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:22:11
One game at a time boys, Everton don't do things the easy way do they?
I was a bit tired of the injury-list-excuse for our poor form early in the season... But the mind boggles as to where we would be now if we had had a little more luck! Can't wait for next season, assuming we can keep this squad together...
I was a bit tired of the injury-list-excuse for our poor form early in the season... But the mind boggles as to where we would be now if we had had a little more luck! Can't wait for next season, assuming we can keep this squad together...
Simon Kirwan
47 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:23:53
47 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:23:53
Jay, think your being over sensitive and too literal mate..
Heres my predictor for what its worth
1st - United 88pts
2nd - Chelsea 82pts
3rd- Arsenal 82pts
4th- Spurs 68pts
5th- City 67pts
6th Everton 64pts
7th RedShite 63pts
8th Villa 62pts
All so very close
Heres my predictor for what its worth
1st - United 88pts
2nd - Chelsea 82pts
3rd- Arsenal 82pts
4th- Spurs 68pts
5th- City 67pts
6th Everton 64pts
7th RedShite 63pts
8th Villa 62pts
All so very close
James Flynn
48 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:13:16
48 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:13:16
The most important points are the next 3. That's what winning sides do. Get after the next 3 points. Today's win was a professional one. What about this saturday?
Keith Glazzard
49 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:27:35
49 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:27:35
Jay - living in Fallowfield - your dad should know if you don't - I've had some experience of City supporters over the last 30 years or so. Good and bad like the rest of us.
The ones I encounter now tend to shake their heads a lot. They know they've been bought. But they still enjoy their successes, as any of us would.
But the poor boys (its all relative) should be able to rub their noses in it - don't you think?
The ones I encounter now tend to shake their heads a lot. They know they've been bought. But they still enjoy their successes, as any of us would.
But the poor boys (its all relative) should be able to rub their noses in it - don't you think?
Peter Warren
50 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:28:42
50 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:28:42
Fantastic tonight , I hope we get it right in the summer, very optimistic for next season and indeed, looking forward more than ever for run in now.
Ian Smitham
51 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:51:34
51 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:51:34
Keith
My youngest is at Platt Lane 6-7 tommorrow, my eldest and i will be at the pub next to LIDL, if you fancy joining us.
Quick pint and then back to reality
My youngest is at Platt Lane 6-7 tommorrow, my eldest and i will be at the pub next to LIDL, if you fancy joining us.
Quick pint and then back to reality
David Hallwood
52 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:00:44
52 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:00:44
When posters have come on TW talking about next season, I've been reminding them ther's still a lot of points to play for this season, and as for 4th, Spurs play the sky 3, and man C's got the Manc derby & the Arse at the Emirites. it's conceivable that they won't get a point out of those games, but I think there's everything to play for. Great Great win tonight against the nouveau riche, like Benn I fuckin hate Citteh. They remind me of a chav that’s won the lottery, and starts to think he’s upper class. Shower of deluded gobshites
Keith Glazzard
53 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:58:34
53 Posted 24/03/2010 at 23:58:34
Bless you Ian - we have something more important than football on the agenda right now.
In any case, a quick pint to reality - not in my experience.
Next time mate.
In any case, a quick pint to reality - not in my experience.
Next time mate.
David Hallwood
54 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:12:32
54 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:12:32
What's happened to Tony Marsh is he dead?
Chad Schofield
55 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:10:29
55 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:10:29
Well on the predictor thing, I have us level on points with Liverpool, but them getting 7th courtesy of goal difference... MU, Chelsea, Arsenal and then the shower of shit we beat tonight.
The two goals we got tonight though were awesome! The cut to Lescott was absolutely priceless - something our monied friends will never get. Even if my gloomy (thought it was realistic) prediction come to fruition, it won't be enough for them (as 8th shouldn't be for us), but I hope that their in-fighting money grabbing toss pots implode.
For the record,I reckon the FSW will have the door held open to him 1st of May after defeat at Chelsea.
And if that all comes off then just call me Clairvoyant Chad
The two goals we got tonight though were awesome! The cut to Lescott was absolutely priceless - something our monied friends will never get. Even if my gloomy (thought it was realistic) prediction come to fruition, it won't be enough for them (as 8th shouldn't be for us), but I hope that their in-fighting money grabbing toss pots implode.
For the record,I reckon the FSW will have the door held open to him 1st of May after defeat at Chelsea.
And if that all comes off then just call me Clairvoyant Chad
David Hallwood
56 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:37:21
56 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:37:21
The old saying take each game as it comes. If on Saturday we can beat Wolves, Chelsea beat Villa, and Spurs should beat Pompey at WHL,
4th Spurs 31-58
5th Citteh 30-53
6th RS 31-51
7th Villa 31-51
8th Us 32-51
with the RS playing Sunday and Man C playing Monday, I know it's all ifs and ands but it amazing how in just a couple of games you can go from no chance to possibly
4th Spurs 31-58
5th Citteh 30-53
6th RS 31-51
7th Villa 31-51
8th Us 32-51
with the RS playing Sunday and Man C playing Monday, I know it's all ifs and ands but it amazing how in just a couple of games you can go from no chance to possibly
Keith Glazzard
57 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:32:45
57 Posted 25/03/2010 at 00:32:45
Just watched the highlights on ETV - a well worth it buy for me at the moment (we could discuss the pros and cons here, especially for the far flung brethren) - and the boys done very good.
First goal straight from Finch Farm.
Second - Jack doing what Leon taught him (with an extra bit thrown in), roo jump from Tim, then Mikel doing what Steven taught him - what?
It all showed the togetherness Moyes was talking about. Good football all over the field.
Must learn the Dutch for 'total football'.
ps Chad - I'd call you Mystic Chad, and it would be your own fault.
But what a fucking night!
First goal straight from Finch Farm.
Second - Jack doing what Leon taught him (with an extra bit thrown in), roo jump from Tim, then Mikel doing what Steven taught him - what?
It all showed the togetherness Moyes was talking about. Good football all over the field.
Must learn the Dutch for 'total football'.
ps Chad - I'd call you Mystic Chad, and it would be your own fault.
But what a fucking night!
Stan Sheppard
58 Posted 25/03/2010 at 01:10:21
58 Posted 25/03/2010 at 01:10:21
Great result tonight. I thought we defended excellently and resisted everything they threw at us, kept and passed the ball well and posed a threat on the break.
A major factor in our recent form has to be the form of Jonny Hetinga. I admit to not being that impressed by the nature of his signing at the time, (another defender) but I was aware of his reputation. However I did not think he would be the rock he has been. Hes as hard as nails, without being a liability, hes good in the air and tackle, passes well and leads by example. All this for just under £6m quid. Surely he would cost at least double that now?
So many plus points at the minute, its a shame the season is nearly over! For me, as other posters have already said, the summer is not so much about who we bring in as it is ensuring we don't lose anyone.
A major factor in our recent form has to be the form of Jonny Hetinga. I admit to not being that impressed by the nature of his signing at the time, (another defender) but I was aware of his reputation. However I did not think he would be the rock he has been. Hes as hard as nails, without being a liability, hes good in the air and tackle, passes well and leads by example. All this for just under £6m quid. Surely he would cost at least double that now?
So many plus points at the minute, its a shame the season is nearly over! For me, as other posters have already said, the summer is not so much about who we bring in as it is ensuring we don't lose anyone.
Mat Parks
59 Posted 25/03/2010 at 02:36:05
59 Posted 25/03/2010 at 02:36:05
Had to work (here in Boston) so missed the game. Anyone have any idea where I can watch highlights? Tried footytube, but it's not up yet. Cheers, Mat COYB
Julian Wait
60 Posted 25/03/2010 at 03:48:03
60 Posted 25/03/2010 at 03:48:03
@Keith - Agree on first goal, especially when you carefully watch the timing of the follow up on the back post (Distin?) ... seems to me that Arteta and Cahill work on this stuff a lot .. they've missed each other and it's starting to come back ...
Matthew Salem
61 Posted 25/03/2010 at 05:23:21
61 Posted 25/03/2010 at 05:23:21
Great win! I for one was on the edge of my seat for 90min! Great performance !!! COYB!
Jamie Crowley
62 Posted 25/03/2010 at 06:21:01
62 Posted 25/03/2010 at 06:21:01
I couldn't watch live as work was on the menu, and had to wait until Midnight to watch the replay here in the States. Great game!
I said it 3 weeks ago that it boggled my mind why so many were looking to next year. 4th is not out of reach!
2:30 am. Have to wake up at 7am... So glad I stayed up
Game on!
Tony X Williams
63 Posted 25/03/2010 at 06:29:09
63 Posted 25/03/2010 at 06:29:09
Finishing 4th is do-able but it is going to be very tight. Last time we came 4th and qualified for the CL, we finished with 61 pts. After last night a maximum points haul from the last 7 games would put us on 69 points. If we win 5 and draw 2 that would give us 65 pts. It might just be enough given that those around us will drop points also. C'mon you Blues !!!
Gavin Ramejkis
64 Posted 25/03/2010 at 08:35:16
64 Posted 25/03/2010 at 08:35:16
Great results and team performance, please can we just do this consistently.
Tony J Williams
65 Posted 25/03/2010 at 10:07:55
65 Posted 25/03/2010 at 10:07:55
Can't see us getting anywhere near 4th but after pretty much thinking Europe was out of the pitchure after the Brum result, I am starting to hope against all hope that we do sneak into 6th or to cap off a good second half of the season to reclaim our 5th place from last year. That would be a good season but also a sorely frustrating one due to the dodgy start.
Andy Crooks
66 Posted 25/03/2010 at 10:24:19
66 Posted 25/03/2010 at 10:24:19
Even as a Moyes "non-apologist" it would be churlish in the extreme to say anything other than great performance, great result. However, I think some of the reaction is way over the top. We lack consistency and I wonder if the same Everton will turn up at Wolves.
If David Moyes does a proper job this summer and starts next season with confident, positive football, then maybe I'll be an "apologist" too.
Tom Bowers
67 Posted 25/03/2010 at 11:33:45
67 Posted 25/03/2010 at 11:33:45
After the first game of the season getting spanked at home 6-1, we could have easily thought how long and painful the season would be and most of us did because results shortly after that were not impressive. Some of us couldn't wait till January when the transfer window opened and hoped also that Jags and Mikel would be back but they were delayed.
However, Donovan and Saha helped keep the ship afloat with some great displays and apart from some mediocre games against Brum, Redshite and Spurs, we have bounced back and it should not be unnoticed that the return of Jags and Mikel has boosted the whole team.
I often posted that we needed more goals from the midfield this season. Look what Peanuts and Mikel have produced of late? Just what the doctor ordered. Key man though is Heitinga — what a great buy. Hope it all carries over to Molineaux on Saturday.
Larry Boner
68 Posted 25/03/2010 at 12:27:52
68 Posted 25/03/2010 at 12:27:52
Totaal voetbal.
Has anyone got Evertons stats v rest of division from start of year to now, we have only lost to RS (only).
I think Everton would be top of the league or near to it ?
Has anyone got Evertons stats v rest of division from start of year to now, we have only lost to RS (only).
I think Everton would be top of the league or near to it ?
Roger Trenwith
69 Posted 25/03/2010 at 12:10:53
69 Posted 25/03/2010 at 12:10:53
What a performance last night, a great TEAM effort, something the opposition have no clue about. Can't see us finishing higher than 6th, but catching the Shite is a distinct possibility.
As for Johnny H — our very own Roy Keane, and a shoo-in for captain once Pip gets too old!
COYB
Jim Dale
70 Posted 25/03/2010 at 12:45:03
70 Posted 25/03/2010 at 12:45:03
I'd love to hear from those of you who were calling for Moyes' head before Christmas saying that he had taken us as far as he could and we needed new blood. What planet were you on? Moyes is a top class man manager and when the team are all fit they work their socks off for him and each other. Our spirit was evidently leagues ahead of of Man City's yesterday canceling out any individual class from the likes of Tevez.
Why on earth would we want to sack Moyes and risk losing that spirit and potentially cause a mass exodus of players and the the hell would come in? Glenn Hoddle? Anyway hope you're eating your words now because Everton are heading in the right direction. Well done Moyesy! Great team performance yesterday. Jack Rodwell is going to be scary next season.
COYB!!!!!!!!!!
Tony J Williams
71 Posted 25/03/2010 at 13:38:13
71 Posted 25/03/2010 at 13:38:13
Larry, we also got beat at Spurs 2-1 where Donovan missed the sitter. We have lost 2 out of the last 17 games, according to the commentator last night. Not too bad for a team that is lacking consistency. We are a point behind ManUre in regards to the results this year, I think....again according to the commentator on Football First.
It's funny how at the start of the season when people were saying that we have to wait for our players to get back before we start playing were getting abuse; however the results this year clearly show they were right but I doubt you will get anyone agreeing to that, especially the ones saying that injuries were not an issue.....doh!
It's funny how at the start of the season when people were saying that we have to wait for our players to get back before we start playing were getting abuse; however the results this year clearly show they were right but I doubt you will get anyone agreeing to that, especially the ones saying that injuries were not an issue.....doh!
Michael Kenrick
Editorial Team
72 Posted 25/03/2010 at 13:58:07
Editorial Team
72 Posted 25/03/2010 at 13:58:07
Note to Tony Williams I & II:
Let me know your middle initials (or something) that will distinguish you from each other and I'll change your 'handles' on here. Perhaps the new arrival on here could go by Anthony or Tone...
Let me know your middle initials (or something) that will distinguish you from each other and I'll change your 'handles' on here. Perhaps the new arrival on here could go by Anthony or Tone...
Larry Boner
73 Posted 25/03/2010 at 14:47:04
73 Posted 25/03/2010 at 14:47:04
Oh yes of course, thanks Tony. Probably because the two Derby game results are burned into me.
If, if, if, smallest word but most poignant, especially for us.
I hope the powers that be are taking notice of what this team has achieved and preparing a plan for the close season to move this team forward and support the manager.
I don't think we have been outplayed by any team since the start of the year and we have played all in the top 8.
Tony Williams
74 Posted 25/03/2010 at 15:54:32
74 Posted 25/03/2010 at 15:54:32
Michael middle initial is J
Cheers
Cheers
Charles King
75 Posted 25/03/2010 at 16:11:27
75 Posted 25/03/2010 at 16:11:27
I am so pissed off, not a thing to moan about, the boys playing footie the right way, innovative ATTACKING free kicks, DM causing bother against a nobhead, yet another signing (Johnny Heitinga take a bow) proving me wrong. How is it possible to be sanctimonious when they play like this? I'm bored now.
Well done you wonderful Blueboys.
Well done you wonderful Blueboys.
Duncan McDine
76 Posted 25/03/2010 at 18:03:32
76 Posted 25/03/2010 at 18:03:32
Tony, I'm not too sure about the Man Utd stats, but ours are clearly top notch since the New Year.
From what I could see, we've picked up 26 out of a possible 36 points since the turn of the year. That's as good as any top team could expect when you look at the fixtures we had in Feb. Lets hope it continues until mid May, and then set off in the same way next season. I think it is realistic to expect s to battle for a Champ League spot next season, but feel its too much to ask this time round.
From what I could see, we've picked up 26 out of a possible 36 points since the turn of the year. That's as good as any top team could expect when you look at the fixtures we had in Feb. Lets hope it continues until mid May, and then set off in the same way next season. I think it is realistic to expect s to battle for a Champ League spot next season, but feel its too much to ask this time round.
Andy Crooks
77 Posted 25/03/2010 at 18:11:42
77 Posted 25/03/2010 at 18:11:42
Jim Dale, I can't recall anyone on this site calling for Moyes to be sacked before Christmas. I think the above comments are totally over the top. I think a bit of perspective is needed.
We threw away a two-goal lead at Birmingham, we were utterly shite in Lisbon and it was down to the tactics of the coach. The comments on this thread suggest that many Evertonians have pretty low expectations.
Duncan McDine
78 Posted 25/03/2010 at 18:35:07
78 Posted 25/03/2010 at 18:35:07
Andy, you may very well be right that no one actually called for Moyes to be sacked... but for the likes of you who do nothing but moan about his inability to manage a football club, what the fuck do you want to see happen????
He is David Moyes. He won't suddenly become Arsene Wenger, or Jose Mourinho... so if you think he's that shite, I assume you don't want him as our manager.
Or are you perhaps the type who likes to moan moan moan like fuck about everything to do with the club, and when asked what you'd do to fix all the huge problems... you suddenly go all quiet.
He is David Moyes. He won't suddenly become Arsene Wenger, or Jose Mourinho... so if you think he's that shite, I assume you don't want him as our manager.
Or are you perhaps the type who likes to moan moan moan like fuck about everything to do with the club, and when asked what you'd do to fix all the huge problems... you suddenly go all quiet.
Dave Roberts
79 Posted 25/03/2010 at 19:00:07
79 Posted 25/03/2010 at 19:00:07
CALM DOWN, CALM DOWN
Here we are watching the best footy an Everton side has played reasonably consistently for more than 23 years and all some people can do is whinge!
All is not yet perfection..... but it is getting a hell of a lot better!!!
Here we are watching the best footy an Everton side has played reasonably consistently for more than 23 years and all some people can do is whinge!
All is not yet perfection..... but it is getting a hell of a lot better!!!
Gavin Ramejkis
80 Posted 25/03/2010 at 19:47:33
80 Posted 25/03/2010 at 19:47:33
Duncan and Jim, its one extreme to another, personally my gripe is and always has been lack of consistency, all the more galling when you see the team play as they did last night. We have also seen shite performances like Lisbon. Neither side can deny the other's argument as both have been seen. If we had consistency we could have well been in the top four.
Andy Crooks
81 Posted 25/03/2010 at 23:10:32
81 Posted 25/03/2010 at 23:10:32
Duncan, I may moan like fuck but I've never gone "all quiet". You may think my views are shit but I've expressed them often enough on this site.
Tom, I've looked at this thread and I assume you are talking about me. You are entitled to your view but, my God, you'd think we'd just won something.
Jim Dale
82 Posted 29/03/2010 at 01:07:23
82 Posted 29/03/2010 at 01:07:23
Sorry Andy. May have been a bit over the top. Just fired up after the win.
There were people on here after Xmas saying that Moyes had taken us as far as he could though.
There were people on here after Xmas saying that Moyes had taken us as far as he could though.
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