Everton reunited with Doncaster in Carabao Cup

Also, I hope we have the squad to accommodate by then. COYB.

It's got a bit personal for me over the years. We went close in 84 and I still feel cheated that Alan Hansen got away with a blatant handball. I know not everyone is a fan of VAR but, had it been around then, that's a penalty. The '77 team were nearly there but for a defensive howler.

Anyway, let's get Doncaster out of the way. Let's not have another Grimsby moment. We could probably start an entire thread on embarrassing cup exits, but let's go at this cup positively.

Let's hope he does that again and we have a good run in this jinxed (for us) competition.

I can still remember sitting in the Main Stand with a few mates and, when Grimsby got that free kick in the last minute, we all just looked at each other as if to say, we know what is coming here.

Wilkinson scored, and possibly got himself a move to Everton in the process; little Grimsby Town did something that very few teams did that season, and beat a great Everton team, even though they were very lucky not to concede at least eight goals, never mind keeping a very, very lucky, clean sheet.

I say it every year but I'd take a 17th place finish if it meant we won this cup; although we have shamefully never ever won it, I'd still sooner be running around Wembley in May, in what is already going to be a very emotional month for us Evertonians. 💙

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We beat them 8-nil in the FA Cup in 1939. Wonder if there are any ToffeeWebbers who remember that game.

No longer a STH but want to take my two grandkids to The Old Lady probably for the last time.

As well as that Tranmere one, there's York city, Shrewsbury, Bristol Rovers, Bradford city, Port Vale, Grimsby twice, Oldham, Millwall, Portsmouth. The list just seems to go on. Even games against non-league teams such as Altrincham, Woking, Dagenham & Redbridge and Boreham Wood have all been close but ultimately successful games for us.

So yeah, it's about time we won this blasted League Cup and carried it into BMD!

I seem to remember being present at Goodison when we beat Doncaster 7-1 with five of our goals coming from Tommy Eglinton.

I might well be dreaming but perhaps someone reading this thread can confirm or deny my memory.

I had wiped most of those from memory. It's quite a list. I think I can recall a defeat to, at the time, a lowly Sheffield Utd. Alan Ball may have scored a penalty that day.

Anyway, I think Doncaster will win their division this year so will be no pushover. But, what a year for it to be our year! No weakened side, no saving players. Let it be our target.

Our name on a trophy for the first time in 30 years would be special. To parade it around Goodison would be especially so.

As all the Euro elite seem to think that this one isn't worth their time and effort, until the semi-finals, it remains our best hope.

As long as we remain in the top flight, any trophy is more important than the odd league place. And it guarantees European football at the new stadium in its first season.

Have to watch out. Donny are doing well and will give us a stern test!!

Bobby Brown shoes gave us one good season and until recently it has been a shit show ever since.

Have I mentioned I fucking hate (dislike) Koeman?

Also, I recall Fellaini being booed off and I don't think Phil Neville ever played for us again. Bad day all round.

That was the FA Cup 3rd round, January 1970, although we did have some consolation with a league Title win in April.

It was the day a coachload headed to Bramall Lane from SS Peter's and Paul's in Crosby, including the parish priest. Two things stick in my mind from the day — one side of the ground was a cricket pitch, including a pavilion.

The other was some very colourful language coming from a Blue in front of us and one of the parishioners rebuking him with the immortal shout: “Hey, Lad, mind the language will you — we've got a fucking priest with us here!”

I forgot about Shrewsbury. Wigan is when I finally snapped with Moyes.

If we play a strong team, we will get through; make no mistake, if we put a second string out, we could be in trouble, but I'm sure Dyche will play a strong side.

Players to watch out for them are Luke Molyneux, similar to Dwight McNeil on both wings and has a goal or two in him; Joe Ironside (Wrexham are sniffing around to sign him), scores for fun, a handful of a centre forward; then Billy Sharp has signed for them this season, a player I've always liked.

No hoof football with them, they play decent football and spread the ball well.

Overall, we should beat them, but you will enjoy their style of football.

Looking forward to this game.

Allen, 3-0 or 4-0, it doesn't really matter. We had our arses spanked. Now TW operating on a timeline not in sync with my keyboard, again.

I mean, we don't want to be leaving Goodison and going into a magnificent new stadium relegated, that's horrendous.

Us winning a trophy is a long shot when we come up against the very best sides towards the end of the rounds.

Also in the email were the price of tickets which is as follows:

Adults 18-64 £15
Over 65 £10
Under 18 £5

No official confirmation of sale of tickets or date as of yet.

Just to think, there are some clubs who have won this trophy who would kill to have our history!

Strongest teams available please — and just give a fucking go for once eh Blues!!

1. Give this one a miss.
2. Do not stay in the Adelphi.
3. If you do insist, you can stay at ours.

I think she's turned into my mother! They seem to worry about me going to watch Everton.

I'm looking forward to this one. Tony, I get your sentiment. What a fantastic send-off. I think every week is going to be emotional this season.

Season ticket holders have until 4:00 pm tomorrow to book their usual seats.

I was at Doncaster the season after this when we won promotion, we drew 2-2 with two late goals, one from Dave Hickson.