timeEd32 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 4 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: It's been so long since we were in the CL, I wonder if they still do the 'home teams wear the away kit for kit clashes' thing? Also, we owe these a thumping at some point at Goodison. It's never been a happy hunting ground for us (unlike at home - from memory, our total head-to-head record vs Everton is almost a complete tie, including goals scored vs each other throughout the entire history of games between us - none of that 'post-92' shite). I think a breezy 3-0 will be the order of the day. A 2-0 win would put us on completely level terms in 174 matches played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 They’re in the bottom three for a very good reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Is the Ben Arfa Tiote match the last time we won there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Is the Ben Arfa Tiote match the last time we won there? January ‘21 - Wilson brace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 If I’m not missing anything we’ve only won there twice since 2001 and six times since 1960. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 I remember Kieron Dyer scoring a brilliant goal when he got it on the halfway line ran to the edge of the box and lobbed their keeper. Think we won 2-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just now, Pokerprince2004 said: I remember Kieron Dyer scoring a brilliant goal when he got it on the halfway line ran to the edge of the box and lobbed their keeper. Think we won 2-0. I remember one of McClaren's last games, Dummett lining himself up to cross the ball, doing a little shuffle to steady himself, then falling on his face and the ball went out for a throw-in. Pretty much summed up the McClaren era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 I can be pessimistic at times, especially in the past. However I think we will win this easily. We will play with swagger and be all relaxed and the confidence plus the importance of it means we will be up for it. More quality and confidence and momentum. We will punish them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 We do have a shite record at Goodison, no doubt and the crowd will of course play its part. It'll be a tricky game, but for the first time in a while we're a much better team than them and should be looking for all three points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Easy win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Crowd will only play a part early doors (unless Gordon starts or comes on), they don’t score early they will fall silent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 I wouldn't 'take' a draw but I don't think it would be a bad result. I know we've won there fairly recently but that was the Covid season; discount that and it's a truly miserable record at Goodison when you consider the amount of rubbish Everton teams we've faced there. If they've got the legs I'd stick with the same team and then rotate if necessary at the weekend. Interesting to see how he deals with the Gordon situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: We do have a shite record at Goodison, no doubt and the crowd will of course play its part. It'll be a tricky game, but for the first time in a while we're a much better team than them and should be looking for all three points. Yes and we are rewriting the stats. We win this. Too strong, too fast, too good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just now, Yorkie said: I wouldn't 'take' a draw but I don't think it would be a bad result. I know we've won there fairly recently but that was the Covid season; discount that and it's a truly miserable record at Goodison when you consider the amount of rubbish Everton teams we've faced there. If they've got the legs I'd stick with the same team and then rotate if necessary at the weekend. Interesting to see how he deals with the Gordon situation. Eddie will probably throw him in from the start but probably unchanged if fit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just now, PauloGeordio said: Eddie will probably throw him in from the start but probably unchanged if fit! It would probably make more sense to start him than to bring him on. A mid second half sub will only galvanize the home crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Yorkie said: It would probably make more sense to start him than to bring him on. A mid second half sub will only galvanize the home crowd. And he would be a distraction as we tear them a new one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, Yorkie said: I wouldn't 'take' a draw but I don't think it would be a bad result. I know we've won there fairly recently but that was the Covid season; discount that and it's a truly miserable record at Goodison when you consider the amount of rubbish Everton teams we've faced there. If they've got the legs I'd stick with the same team and then rotate if necessary at the weekend. Interesting to see how he deals with the Gordon situation. Aye, generally the same with most away games. Beat Southampton and 7 points from this week would be a tidy return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, Yorkie said: It would probably make more sense to start him than to bring him on. A mid second half sub will only galvanize the home crowd. Would be fascinating to see if he ends up having his best or worst game for us. Suspect it wouldn't be anything in between. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Gordon situation is weird. As others have said, you have to be careful when you bring him on as it's going to get the home crowd massively up and behind the side. Bring him on while the game is close and it could create a cauldron like atmosphere. I would honestly leave him on the bench and only bring him on if we need something, or we're 2/3 goals ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 55 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: January ‘21 - Wilson brace When he sacked off Bruce and went straight to recently appointed Graeme Jones to celebrate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 minute ago, sushimonster85 said: Gordon situation is weird. As others have said, you have to be careful when you bring him on as it's going to get the home crowd massively up and behind the side. Bring him on while the game is close and it could create a cauldron like atmosphere. I would honestly leave him on the bench and only bring him on if we need something, or we're 2/3 goals ahead. Agree, think it’s a game he could lose his head in quickly if their crowd are on him. Equally, it could spur him on but as he’s so young I’d be cautious. It’s not like we don’t have other options as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Gordon situation is weird. As others have said, you have to be careful when you bring him on as it's going to get the home crowd massively up and behind the side. Bring him on while the game is close and it could create a cauldron like atmosphere. I would honestly leave him on the bench and only bring him on if we need something, or we're 2/3 goals ahead. Maybe a disguise also whilst on the bench? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 minute ago, gbandit said: Agree, think it’s a game he could lose his head in quickly if their crowd are on him. Equally, it could spur him on but as he’s so young I’d be cautious. It’s not like we don’t have other options as well Given the abuse and confrontation he had prior to leaving, I’d protect him. Think Eddie will too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 They're a weird bunch aren't they? Hounding players out and chasing them down the street, but when they have nothing left but desperation it's blue smoke bombs and get behind the lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: They're a weird bunch aren't they? Hounding players out and chasing them down the street, but when they have nothing left but desperation it's blue smoke bombs and get behind the lads. Just a deeply insecure fanbase for the most part imo, much like the mackems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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