Ocho Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 No real reason to change the team and with the way the defence is playing neither full back will be dropped for sat, the system is working. I thought Raylor did really well the other night and Simpson looked better than he has done recently. Injuries or a change in approach will bring Santon into the lineup (same goes for Marv and Ben Arfa) but to be honest it's good that we haven't had to rush things and throw him straight in. There mere presence of Santon is forcing the two lads at full back to play for their place. Away from home like the other night Obertan certainly provides a very effective outlet with his pace and he was much better with his ball retention and far fewer sloppy passes. Be interested to see how he goes if as expected he starts in this home match. Seems very much like a confidence player and if he starts to have a real go at full backs we might be onto something. Pretty much agree with everything in that. I can't understand why you'd want to take either full back out at the moment. Unbeaten and the best defence in the Premier League. If it ain't broke... Regarding Obertan - hoping with more match experience (he only got 14 games over 3 years for Man Utd), he'll gain more confidence in taking on full backs. He's got the pace to burn and there were a few times against Stoke where he knocked it long and tried to get past the defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Obertan did more than enough against Stoke to prevent him being dropped IMO. We might have two or three better players on the bench than the ones on the pitch, but their time will come. We have to keep the morale up by rewarding those players who have got us to third in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 2nd half camera focused in on Pardew shouting at "Gabby" and telling him to relax. he's actually only a young un really, he's only 22 and needs to be cut some slack i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This was the XI that started against Everton last season at SJP: Harper S. Taylor - Williamson - Coloccini - Jose Enrique Simpson - Tiote - Nolan - Gutierrez Lovenkrands - Best Simpson right wing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This was the XI that started against Everton last season at SJP: Harper S. Taylor - Williamson - Coloccini - Jose Enrique Simpson - Tiote - Nolan - Gutierrez Lovenkrands - Best Simpson right wing I don´t think we will lose this time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Fucking hell, I'd forgotten about that, appalling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I've had the 'you haven't played anyone' digs thrown my way today :lol: Yeah I've had a few of them too. What are we supposed to be comparing ourselves to Man U and Citeh? Almost every side in the league will go to both the Manchester clubs and get turned over. If we go and lose there will we suddenly be a shit side. I think people are just waiting for us to fail and therefore keep moving the goalposts for the inevitable "I told you so" when each time we show some quality and win they have to come out with something different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This was the XI that started against Everton last season at SJP: Harper S. Taylor - Williamson - Coloccini - Jose Enrique Simpson - Tiote - Nolan - Gutierrez Lovenkrands - Best Simpson right wing Was mental. Steven Taylor would have been a much better bet out there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Everton officials are requesting supporters travelling to Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon to arrive earlier than usual due to searching procedures that will be undertaken on entry to the stadium. St James' Park is a venue for next summer's Olympics and there is a requirement from LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games) to carry out a number of test events to trial their search capability prior to the start of the games. It means all of the visiting Everton supporters will be searched at each of the six away turnstiles (numbers 89-94), to the standard required for the Olympic football events at St James' Park in 2012. This will include a meet and greet away from the turnstiles where supporters will be required to empty their possessions into a A4 sized plastic bag prior to a full search at the turnstiles. Bag searches will ushered to one side to prevent any backlog and travelling female Evertonians will be channelled into a separate lane. There will be crowd control barriers under the crowd corridor to direct supporters to the search area and additional signage will be in place. There will be two search stewards for each turnstile in addition to the stewards at the meet and greet area explaining the search procedure prior to fans entering the stadium. Amnesty bins for alcohol will be provided away from the turnstiles to allow supporters to dispose of any cans or bottles. Persons found with prohibited articles (drugs, weapons, fireworks etc) will be liable to arrest. Please note the home supporters entering the turnstiles adjoining the away entry gates are also being subjected to search. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Strip searches and cavity check potential? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Evertons early season form is shit, but looking at it, it includes losses to Liverpool, Chelsea, Man U, Man C... Away from home they have won at Fulham and Blackburn, could be a tough game as usual. Still, lets hope we come out flying with our recent attitude and take it to them early. Heart says 2-1 win, head says 2-2 draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Both those away matches they won in injury time. Blackburn was especially lucky as they won a last minute penalty after Blackburn already missed one. Won't be an easy match by any means, but our team is better than theirs and they have looked very toothless upfront. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Both those away matches they won in injury time. Blackburn was especially lucky as they won a last minute penalty after Blackburn already missed one. Won't be an easy match by any means, but our team is better than theirs and they have looked very toothless upfront. Didn't Blackburn miss two? Should be looking to beat these, although a draw wouldn't be a disaster. Still see these as the biggest competition for 7th and a (hopeful) European spot. Would be massively disappointed if they took our unbeaten record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Proper stoked for this shite. Think a draw is the most likely outcome but it should be a good game. 2-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Both those away matches they won in injury time. Blackburn was especially lucky as they won a last minute penalty after Blackburn already missed one. Won't be an easy match by any means, but our team is better than theirs and they have looked very toothless upfront. Arteta scored that pen as well. Still think it'll be a tight game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quichà Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My first game of the season so I expect a really dull draw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My first game of the season so I expect a really dull draw Don't go then, you selfish prick! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Tiote against Cahill could provide some fireworks Or perhaps we need a Guy to take Rocket shots from the edge of the area, to make it a Fiery encounter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Proper stoked for this shite. Think a draw is the most likely outcome but it should be a good game. 2-2. Goooooooo team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Was/is Distin doubtful? Fellaini is suspended right, any other players out for them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Was/is Distin doubtful? Fellaini is suspended right, any other players out for them? Barry Horne is out with a dislocated thumb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Was/is Distin doubtful? Fellaini is suspended right, any other players out for them? Barry Horne is out with a dislocated thumb. Danny Cadamarteri has a groin strain too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Franny Jeffers is out with two broken lugs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 2-0 Home Win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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