Quarterfinal draw promises Wigan (H)

The semi-finals if we get through two dodgy ties would be made up of both Man City and Man Utd who will both go through the QF stages. If we touch lucky and get Blackburn or Milwall in SF, we will then meet one of the Manc clubs in the final. Big IF as well. Remember, this is Moyes we are talking about. Do not think for a moment that if we did get to the Final and faced one of the Manc teams that Osman and Neville wouldn't be in the team because they both would be. Down to 9 men from the start then...

Oh, and by the way, Wigan won't be any pushovers either once Moyes plays one up front at home and loads the side with defenders... Jesus, some of you will never catch on, will you/?

We win comfortably, Hibbo scores, Moyes signs a new contract.

BK wins the euro millions and national lottery on the same night and buys us a brand spanking new stadium. We go on to global domination, BK gets knighted...

OK, OK scratch the last part. Otherwise, it could happen.

But Moyes has to learn some lessons first ... that's the tricky bit.

Much as I don't really like him, I think Moyes should stay for a season or two at least - for thesake of stability, if little else.

Will Neville retain the RB shirt in the replay? Keeping tabs on a quick winger 15 yrs his junior became a wee bit too much at times.

If you want the same old shit of the last 10 years with OAP players (Neville, Osman etc), never winning a derby match, then Moyes is the man.
FFS, get Martinez so that the likes of Barkley can come through and progress and in turn make Everton stronger.

But for the media to bang on about how good Oldham were is nonsense. They kept trying, credit to them but how many times did they commit unpunished fouls or pass the ball off the pitch. Loads!

They will be a different prospect at Goodison where they can't use a slope to their advantage and won't have the home fans roaring them forth.

Plus hopefully Gibson and Mirallas will just have a little more match sharpness by the replay and we might have a decent right back in place as opposed to the hapless Phil Neville.

This is a great opportunity to get to the Semi. Fate has handed us a wonderful hand.

On another subject, Anichebe is really looking awesome these days. His finish yesterday was brilliant. I like him because he scores all types of goals. This season we've had a tap in, a header, a sweet strike, a shot on the turn and a volley. I just hope his injury isn't another 2 month lay off!

Watching Vic yesterday and his old partner Vaughan today, I think we let the right one leave. Vaughan is a real battler but he can be a headless chicken and doesn't offer the same variety as Vic. (Never thought I would say Vic was better than Vaughan!)

I know I hate Anichebe so I always look for the bad in him but his goal only came about from the defenders mistake, he did take it well. His touch and passing was still shite yesterday and besides the goal he was beaten to the ball by the defender every time. If you honestly think Anichebe's recent displays have been awesome, you would probably be sexually aroused if we had someone like van Persie.

He out muscled the defender and then finished with aplomb. Let's face it, the supply yesterday was poor but at least he went looking for the ball. I didn't say he was awesome yesterday but in the last 2 months his performances have caught the eye.

Anyway, over to you Everton. The Cup is being kind - don't fk it up.

But at least if get past the gruesome twosome from Lancashire we go to Wembley and then anything might happen

Come on Blues...make up for last year's dreadful humiliations

Cant remember who we played but the other week he actually did put a shift in, putting himself about and putting challenges in. I said at the time he only ever goes in for a challenge when he is sure he cant get hurt, like tracking back and sliding in from behind/side. Yesterday there was a perfect example of this, him and the defender running towards each other in a 50/50 and he slows down and pulls out.

Another example of this coward is on set pieces. He always puts himself on the keeper, that is a small players job. Any other 6ft plus centre forward would be wanting to to get on the end of the corner, backing himself to score. Instead Anichebe tries to make it look like he's doing something by putting the keeper off but I cant help but think its cos he wants to stay out the way of were heads will be flying about and he might get hurt.

I see things differently. He often gets played up front on his own or alongside the completely unaggressive Jelli. Therefore, from what I see, he gets roughed up by both centre backs. I admit he does sometimes target smaller men but that might be a confidence thing at the moment. Plus the very best players bully the vulnerable. Bale and Ronaldo switch wings to target the defenders they can out jump, out run or out muscle. And comparing him up against Vidic - arguably the best centre back in the Prem - is unfair. Let's see how he gets on with a 3 or 4 month run.

Bottom line is he's scored as many as Jelavic but has been on the pitch far less. I think he deserves some credit for that and will deserve some further if he gets into double figures this season which our strikers very rarely do.

Dread to think what will happen with him if Moyes was to go though!!!

Thats my point, centre halves bully Anichebe cos they can smell the fear from him and he has doesn't have the courage to stand up to big players. I only brought up Vidic cos we played Utd last week but it has nothing to do with ability. I cant think who Norwich have at the back but i'm willing to bet if they are big that they will win most headers over Anichebe. The times when I see Anichebe win most headers is when he is played out wide and its no coincedence that full backs are usually smaller.

As for this seasons scoring run, you have to remember he has been around for years and is probably not noticed by other fans or players. If he does manage to get into double figures then other players will have to take notice, how long do you think it will take managers and centre halves to realise he only has one trick. Inside the area with the defender at his back he will flick the ball to his right and try hit the ball with his left on the turn.

I would be prepared to bet that if he can go a few months without being injured he will start bullying those centre backs and our opponents.

Plus, although I know what you mean about him being sporadic, he's been playing at this level for 5 years so opponents know all about him. His variety of finishes means they will struggle to combat him completely.

But you clearly won't budge as others won't about Hibbert. No coincidence that this is his longest lay off and we cannot keep a clean sheet. In our new high line Hibbert's pace would make a difference.

I suppose we'll find out in the coming months as Moyes always looks to get him involved but you also point out his biggest flaw ( and that takes some doing considering I think he has no talent ), his mental fragility. He shouldn't need months of injury free football to stop being a shit house.

I doubt other players know all about him as he's never been a threat or played often enough.

And personally I thought Vic had a crack at Vidic... he just got beaten on ability and intelligence. And to be fair the service didn't give him many chances.

Nowadays he does shirk the odd 50/50 but he never used to - and look where that got him. Sometimes the right decision is to let the yard dogs win the ball in their own half.

Don't get me wrong, he's still only a few notches above shit.

I think you are being very harsh on a guy who has had some awful injuries and is finally doing the business. "A few notches above shit"?

Our fans reaction to our homegrown players is puzzling. You all hate them if they're great but leave : Rooney. You all hate them if they're good and remain loyal : Hibbert, Osman. The ones who leave and do well in the lower leagues are used as ammunition against Moyes like Baxter and Jutkiewicz. The ones who don't get enough time in the team are used as further ammunition against Moyes: Barkley, Duffy, Velios etc etc

Being an academy graduate for Everton seems to be a lot harder than if you are a player coming in.

Maybe I am being harsh ( I don't think I am though ) but he is nearly 25, twentyfuckingfive. It will take more than a few goals to make up for years of goal droughts, constant injuries, shit performances, laziness and terrible attitude.

I disagree with your comment about home grown players as well, Ball was one of my favourite players and the fact he was Scouse only helped that.

With Hibbo and Osman they've been good servants but I'd suggest that the club has been far more loyal to them than them to us.

And yes, probably a bit harsh on Vic. He's doing a job at the moment (hard to get too much more enthusiastic than that). Believe it or not, I'd love a home grown player to be a world beater for Everton. We all would - that much I'm absolutely certain of.

He's not a world beater but has looked much fitter and hence more effective this season. He deserves some backing, especially as his goal return/minutes on the pitch has been very impressive this season.

What the hell's going on? Anybody else got this problem? Im Lower Bullens but I assume the Upper and Paddock are the same. What do I do now then? I sit next to a very attractive young lady and I am NOT happy that we will be seperated!