Everton vs Chelsea

I think fortunately Chelsea might not have enough in terms of attacking personnel to get back into the game if we can get a few goals up.

That said, it wouldn't in the least bit surprise me if lost 4-3, scored some wonder goals, had a soft penalty against us, a handball missed and scored an own goal from the half way line.

That's the great thing about Roberto's Everton. Expect the expected which, for anyone but a Blue, is the unexpected.

Really though we do need to get to another semi final, we've been to a lot of quarters in recent decades and then dropped out under Smith, Moyes (bloody Wigan) and Roberto himself two seasons ago when Arse (always drawn at home in the Cup) nal thrashed us.

Forget what Martinez says that this game is not make or break, this IS make or break and it will decide whether our season dies on its knee's or not by 7.30 pm tomorrow evening.

For once, just once you'd like to think Everton Football Club will make us proud and not "bottle" it on the big occasion as we habitually do.

Sadly I'm not confident in getting past a Chelsea team that also shares the same fate as us if they lose tomorrow in having nothing else to play for.

All I will say is if we lose tomorrow and next week against Arsenal at Goodison then the atmosphere could soon become extremely toxic.

What a monumental week this could be for Everton .

Let them worry about us.

2-2 draw, anybody?

But it's a cup game and anything could happen – Goodison televised under lights, inebriated crowd desperate for a win, new owner to impress. Should be well worth watching either way.

COYB.

However, Martinez is doing a very good job of being David Moyes in that tie 2013 at the moment.

You can bet Chelsea will be getting the ball into the box at every opportunity, no wonder after the goals we keep conceding.

The manager keeps getting it in the neck, while our defenders get a relative free ride, take a look at the 3 West Ham goals, they are hopeless when the balls in the air.

Even though Funes Mori is involved in conceding all the goals on Sat. and should have done better on each, I would say he's the best of a bad bunch!

I've not a clue what the result tomorrow will be, the betting is saying a draw, which sounds about right.

They both get so many decisions with their aggression to the twats in black and if you think I'm exaggerating then just look tomorrow, I fucking guarantee they will surround the ref for every decision.

Should the end result hinge on tactics, we are dog meat.

I think Lennon has scored more than Lukaku in the last few games.

I'll be in a foul mood with the classless, historyless bastards because I've been relocated from my usual seat for a cup game yet again.

A win is all I want tomorrow, none of your usual shite please, Martinez and your third-rate helpers. You're finished if you do.

I'm coming over the pond and just checked my seat assignment – I'm sitting right next to you! ;0)

If we want to progress into the semis, this is the kind of pressure we MUST exert and forget about the 'gentlemanly' approach which has far too often been our downfall.

And remember, a football match is for 90-plus minutes and not inviting the opposition to get at us after half-time. I was worried in case Clattenberg reffed but instead we have to put up with an equally inept and card happy moron in Oliver who could turn the tie into 'Another Nice Mess' by his incompetence... what price at least one red???

Up the Blues!

First day of a new era? The day we slay the Giants for 90 not 70? The day I teach my son that we have to walk round the ground twice and touch each corner before the game for luck. This. This is what it is ALL about! :)

Don't we just know we will have to put up with Kopite behaviour despite them being already out the cup. I predict either a load of replica wearing shite or a stupid "Yourapeeeeen cups" banner. I wait with bated breath to see how they will try and grab the limelight.

I would love to see Besic starting, man-marking Willian, who's the dangerman for us.

Yes, they had their barren years... but what club hasn't? You sound like one of them cretins from over the park who think football began in 1992. Give it a rest please.

Maybe cup matches are a bit different though, we usually put in the required effort and focus to win out.

Chelsea are technically gifted, our only hope is to run them off the park, and use the crowd to our advantage. I only hope Roberto sees it that way and forgets about his philosophy for once.

The bookies make us favourites and so they should. With Mr Moshiri in the stands and Wembley beckoning, I'm expecting a fine winning display. That said, if we are 2 up with 20 minutes to go, it will be all hands to the pump and I do not want to see Barkley or Lukaku on that pitch.

ps: If you could help out the assistant referees to get the correct offside calls to prevent more gift goals for Chelsea, that would be appreciated.

Thank you for posting about your five-year-old son. I was going to post some miserable old git negativity but you reminded me what it's all about. Family, fun and wide-eyed excitement the first time you attend a big match at GP. I hope it's a game your son will remember for all right reasons. COYB

In fairness the lads helping me remember what it's all about too. Got up this morning at 6am and came in to our room singing "we've got a diamond...."

COYB

I'd be happy to provide some education if you are anywhere near PK4.

My first game always gives me nightmares. My Dad (a RedShite) took me to see a Boxing Day game when I was 5... early sixties, standing on the Kop, I couldn't see a thing. I got lifted over everyone's head to the touch line, then taken away by the police so missed the game... It still makes me shiver as I write this.

ps: I took my two grandkids (one Arsenal, one Spurs) to the Old Lady, drove them round 20 times telling them the history, then drove them back to London playing "It's a Grand Old Team" non-stop. Enjoy your day, Gary, and let's hope we are all smiling tonight.

My first game was as a 6-year-old in 1970. It was played in March. The score, Everton 5 - Chelsea 2.

Same again would be nice, do you not think!

I was 6 and all I can remember was being scared by the noise!!

I've just looked up the scorers and Kendall did score, and for the record so did Ball, Royle (2) and Whittle.

I'm now going to have a daft fiver on 5-2 today.

Deulofeu may be the other to get a re-appearance as Lennon is feeling a hammy.

No chance of RM seeing Tim as his Cup keeper but stranger things have happened!

An underrated player Kenyon. A mate of mine who played for Norwich at the time described him as THE hardest defender he'd ever played against, and he played against Smith, Hunter and Harris!

Wish we had him today.

I remember Rog right hooking Colin Stein of Coventry in the centre circle. Not many cameras around at that time, great memory though.

Also wish we had someone with the spirit and guts of Mick Lyons. Ah well, I can dream.

He has shamed and embarrassed the club and the fans. His refusal to ever admit responsibility for the team's inept performances and shameful results, shows the club and fans that he is a fraud and a phoney. Win, lose or draw is of no consequence. Although I do fear for all Evertonians that we will suffer yet another ritual humiliation on our home ground.