Newcastle United vs Everton

WhatÂ’s Pawson like as ref?

WhatÂ’s even more absurd is talk of a relegation fight. We wonÂ’t be in a relegation battle.

Things are pretty shit at the moment no doubt. But sackings and relegation? No.

Tomorrow scares the life out of me because if we lose the knives will come out in full force.

Please, please go straight at them and donÂ’t fucking willy around Everton.

I donÂ’t have a lot of confidence in tomorrowÂ’s game. Frightening because the atmosphere and mood will be toxic if we lose.

Give us some festive cheer Roberto. COYB!!!!!

Passion passion passion passion!!

ThatÂ’s the minimum requirements out there today.
DonÂ’t spoil the fanÂ’s long arduous trip like the one endured at Southampton.

Martinez..you have got to get them whipped up for this today, there has been way too many meek surrender jobs this season, the last two lacked so much fight and charge it was a major worry, even in the dying embers of Boxing Day, where was the cavalry charge to try and stop Stoke winning at Goodison??

I donÂ’t want Martinez sacked but IÂ’m afraid only the upcoming month of football results are going to evidently decide whether he is going to be under intolerable pressure..

I donÂ’t want him to go yet but as many people have pointed out, thereÂ’s only so much dross you can put up with..

If you canÂ’t motivate the players, and letÂ’s be honest, we know this current crop canÂ’t motivate themselves, spineless and frankly characterless, then Martinez may well feel himself like he wants to leave.

At the moment though Bobby, you need to get this fucking bunch playing with a bit of fire in their bellies, dig in to get some wins then we can start worrying more about the style afterwards, I think most Everton fans just want to see some "productive" football to win games rather than seeing our defence passing it amongst themselves.

TodayÂ’s game sees us depleted in terms of injury and suspensions, so it will either be a chance for the peripheral players to step up and play well, or suffer another defeat. The latter would dent confidence even more than it is at present.

I know Tim has made some howlers this season, but the very thought of El Teflon playing the whole game, does not bode well. Just hope (as every week) they prove us wrong, somehow I canÂ’t see it, although Newcastle are going through a sticky patch too.

COYB

I really hope he goes back to getting the fundamentals right because I believe there is more than enough talent in the team to beat almost all the teams in the league, and more than enough to make life difficult for Newcastle this afternoon. It really is ridiculous that it is us worrying about other teams this seasons rather than getting our football right and them worrying about us.

COYB

Enough of the passing it in front of teams and not creating anything, put the two wrecking balls up top and play into them get some decent crosses in and score some goals!!!

I donÂ’t believe we will get near relegation, but we have to accept other teamsÂ’ squads have caught up due to a mix of playing the transfer market better and the age to our own players - and that RM doesnÂ’t play in a way that gets the most out of Baines and Coleman.

Win or lose, itÂ’ll be a tasty encounter today.

We know how charitable we always seem to be when we come across teams in shit form (Southampton just recently), or players who ainÂ’t scored for ages (Zamora netted his first of the season against us a few weeks ago).

With our stubborn manager, injuries, poor form and NewcastleÂ’s shit form, IÂ’m expecting the worst today.

And based on this season, I donÂ’t agree that we Â’shouldÂ’ beat Newcastle away or Â’shouldÂ’ avoid relegation.

ItÂ’s a really disappointing season. Manager (and players) have let us down.

ItÂ’s a shame that RM is beginning to a give both positive mental attitude and the passing game a bad name.

His team selections have been poor and his formations and substitutions likewise. Kenwright needs to ask pertinent questions, including why players are consistently (and quite gratuitously) being played out of position and brought back much too soon after injury.

A draw is the very best we can hope for, I fear - I hope IÂ’m wrong.

COYB!

I would be going: Robles, stones, alcaraz, Barry, Coleman and Baines as wing backs. Besic, McCarthy and Barkley in midfield with Mirallas and Lukaku up front.

Although players like Naismith have done a good job this season, it is imperative that the attacking side of this team is built around Barkley and Lukaku. These are our best players. If you spend 30m on a striker, then you simply have to set your team up to play to his strengths, regardless of other players.

The manager has to make do with the squad thatÂ’s fit or not suspended, I donÂ’t see any AqueroÂ’s, Van PersieÂ’s etc on our bench that he can call on.
We need to get behind the team, IÂ’m sure the manager and players are
well aware now of whatÂ’s going wrong, and need all the support they can get especially at home to put it right, we donÂ’t want to make them dreading playing at Goodison.

Change it up Bobby.

Tiote is a red card waiting to happen and Mo likes a tackle, so IÂ’m looking forward to that one if it happens.

My fear is, if we concede early then it will be a mauling as our confidence is so fragile at present.

COYB!

Stop playing the sideways passing tactics until the opponents have organised their defence and then try to get through it. Only Messi, Maradonna class can play and win that type of football. Stop the bad defending. Stop crosses, Baines and Coleman weak at Southampton. Clear corners, Lukaku and central defenders weak at Southampton. DonÂ’t play to LukakuÂ’s feet when back to goal, he canÂ’t keep it. Use EtoÂ’o for this. I think Baines should be dropped today.

The pass sidewaws football has to have a goal threat or its just play to lose. So...
Everton need to play around defences so always look to bring attacking full backs and wingers into play who can play a good pass and cross into the box. The Mirallas/Lukaku goal against Newcastle last season. Baines/EtoÂ’o against Burnley this season. Coleman/Mirallas, ManU last season, Oveido/Naismith Norwich at home.
Everton need to be a shooting within range much more. EtoÂ’o at Burnley, Barkley against QPR.
Everton need to be good at taking corners. Garbutt at Wolfsburg. and converting them, Jagielka.
Everton need to be good at free kicks. Barkley/Mirallas.
Everton need to play at speed on the breakaway. Lukaku/Mirallas at Wolfsburg. Barkley away at Newcastle last season.
Barkley is a fantastic attacking weapon. He can run from deep with the ball. Barkley/Lukaku away at Arsenal last season. He should have plenty options to play angled through balls into the box. This is how you get the goal threat from Lukaku,Barkley/Naismith ,Man C at home last season. He can shoot, Man C at home last season. He can take a ball into the penalty area and score himself, Newcastle at home last season.
Everton need an intensity too win the ball back from back to front. Mcarthy at Man U last season.

My team for today is:
Robles
Coleman, Jagielka,Stones,Garbutt
Mirallas,Mcarthy,Barkley, Oviedo
Lukaku,EtoÂ’o

Personally, IÂ’m much more interested in Everton and fellow postersÂ’ views than in dissing others on here.

Over and out (to you).

COYB!

IÂ’d nominate Jim Bennings as first choice, he comes across as a really passionate Blue,or maybe Sean (fuck off)Kelly heÂ’d really wind them up and get going, they would be frightened to come back in the dressing room if they performed like they have for a lot of this season.

I wish people would stop posting Â’COYBÂ’ at the end of their posts! ItÂ’s so cheesy and annoying.

If we persist with the ticky tacky stuff, itÂ’s probably gonna end goal less. I just hope Joel stands up and takes his chance. Hoping for a 1-0 and strong defensive display.

Robles
Distin Alcaraz Barry
Coleman Besic Barkley McCarthy Garbutt
Kone Lukaku

I really think Lukaku will benefit from having a strike partner like Kone alongside him.

Good points. But donÂ’t you think the key one is that, when you create chances, score them!

Mirallas and Barry both missed sitters. Martinez is not wrong (penalty denied, the ref bottling it on a clear red card decision, goal effort kicked off the line, Charlie Adam... well... just being Charlie Adam).

The reality is that we should have stuck the ball in the net at least twice.

The state we’re in at the moment, I’d take a draw willingly, because confidence must be very low + our injuries and illness. I’d be ecstatic if we win, away games are always difficult – it doesn’t matter who your playing.

It would also be nice to get a decision or two for a change, although we canÂ’t even get them at Goodison now!

Interesting to hear Mark Bright on 909 talk about Palace. He was saying how Palace always had a great atmosphere and the fans always got behind the team no matter what. Then v Southampton the crowd was very quiet all game with a rather resigned feeling of defeat, sound familiar?

I am very much behind Roberto but thatÂ’s what Goodison has been like on my last few visits.

I don’t just mean we need a good midfielder – I mean a real top quality one... Now, whether we could afford him or find him is open to serious doubt!

Robles,
Hibbert, Stones, Alcaraz, Baines
Coleman, McCarthy, Barkley, Mirallas
Kone, Lukaku.

We need to defend well.

Needs a shake up

With 28 goals conceded (the 4th worst defensive record in the league), and 13 conceded at home (the joint worst record), itÂ’s plainly obvious where the problem is: CB and/or GK.

We need a CB like John Terry who can win headers so we can defend our 6-yard box since we have a GK who refuses to come off his line. The main reason we are in 12th is simple, we cannot defend.

Everton substitutes: Griffiths, Oviedo, Lukaku, Mirallas, Besic, Barkley, Browning.