ohmelads Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 I'm scratching my head because all common sense pointed to rotating for this one (say Hall and Dummett for Trippier and one of the wingers). We were never going to be able to play the same XI all three games and if we do, the fatigue only accumulates. If you have to risk a loss, surely you go a bit weaker at Everton allowing yourself a chance against Spurs and Milan where recovery time is also shorter. Even if we were just gambling on going for the easier points and maintaining momentum, we'd still be giving ourselves a big problem for the two bigger games. We've now put ourselves in a weak position and have two awful options: play the same XI for both Spurs and Milan and watch them struggle to finish the game and get outworked, or rotate and go weaker for the 6-pointer on Sunday and have a go in the final game. Do we know what's happening with Hall? He doesn't seem trusted even for a few minutes even with 13+ players out. Started 1 game this season I think and can't get off the bench when the team are exhausted. Something doesn't seem right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Starting to hate the word fatigue now like. Let’s roll our sleeves up and dust ourself off. /Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 I think as a fan base we can be a tad emotionally reactive to poor performances, myself included in that. We'll have more games like that and we'll have lots more games like the Arsenal/Chelsea/Man Utd ones. It's not worth dwelling on, I know the team won't be, learn from it, be better next time. It'll all be forgotten when we beat Spurs anyway. Yes tiredness takes its toll mentally and physically, no that's not linear and doesn't mean this is us until we get players back, we could win all 4 this calendar year, we could lose to Luton or Forest on the back of another lacklustre display. I'll worry when we start dropping down the table, for now we're doing fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Shit game. Move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Forced myself to stay off here last night and today, seen some canny mental takes and was already canny bummed about the likely result. Already moved onto thinking about spurs and Milan and how we field a team capable of getting something from either one. Onward and upward, HTL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Was only a matter of time before we got this type of staged horseshit creeping in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Stopped after a few seconds, can’t be fucked watching people’s reactions unless they’re that South Korean fan who throws stuff round his room Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 7 hours ago, NE27 said: Forced myself to stay off here last night and today, seen some canny mental takes and was already canny bummed about the likely result. Already moved onto thinking about spurs and Milan and how we field a team capable of getting something from either one. Onward and upward, HTL I don’t really bother with much chat when we lose, I don’t feel the need. We’re doing our best and going in the right direction, losing to Everton makes no difference to anything. I know this is a trite and irrelevant post, but anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Was only a matter of time before we got this type of staged horseshit creeping in. Does he have enough followers for Tony bellew to challenge him to a fight in a pub car park and broadcast it on rumble? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 In the modern and relentless programme of games could have a significant impact on a severely depleted squad camp. Felt more troubled last half hour of PSG than getting worked up over these tramps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 10 hours ago, The Prophet said: Was only a matter of time before we got this type of staged horseshit creeping in. Ban that pube headed cunt from the internet. Embarrassing, fake, forced bullshit. Pretending to be angry about football on TikTok for likes. I despair at morons like this. The anger management lot at Arsenal TV have a lot to answer for. They’ve enabled all of this shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 I feel a bit better now..... Did anyone else think Pickford's tight green shiny goaly outfit looked a bit pooffy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Jinky said: I feel a bit better now..... Did anyone else think Pickford's tight green shiny goaly outfit looked a bit pooffy? Looked like a fat quality street. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 8 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Looked like a fat quality street. Spot on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 An Everton supporter has just posted these 'figures' on another forum I am on. Are these correct, or has he made them up?? https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/epl-english-premier-league-2023-24-best-league-on-the-planet.2396543/post-186453075 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 07/12/2023 at 23:01, Lush Vlad said: Do other forums have so many posters spouting shite, reactionary, OTT nonsense after defeats and performances that can be easily explained. Or is it exclusive to this place? I think, by and large, this is a balanced and reasonable place. Bar the occasional petty dispute and overly emotional reaction to defeats. But then, I know fuck all about other forums and always think Geordies do it better 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, manorpark said: An Everton supporter has just posted these 'figures' on another forum I am on. Are these correct, or has he made them up?? https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/epl-english-premier-league-2023-24-best-league-on-the-planet.2396543/post-186453075 Mate I have to register to see it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 22 hours ago, OCK said: Shit game. Move on. This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 What are the thoughts on Hall's loan with obligation to buy having some qualifying metrics - for example, a games-played requirement? I think the decision not to play him makes a lot more sense if Eddie's decided he doesn't fit with the squad long term, and is avoiding needing to buy Hall in the summer and cutting into our already limited transfer budget? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 42 minutes ago, Infatuation Junkie said: Mate I have to register to see it My apologies, you have to register to post on there but I did not know that anyone had to register to 'view' on there. Anyway, here is that STATS post . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 That xG looks about right, would've been even until the 80th min. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 We deserved to lose. We were completely off the pace. Fair play to gravel throat, he noticed our vulnerability to our own pressing game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, La Parka said: We deserved to lose. We were completely off the pace. Fair play to gravel throat, he noticed our vulnerability to our own pressing game. The vulnerability being we can't press as much due to fatigue and nursing players through games due to the injury list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 20 hours ago, Upthemags said: What are the thoughts on Hall's loan with obligation to buy having some qualifying metrics - for example, a games-played requirement? I think the decision not to play him makes a lot more sense if Eddie's decided he doesn't fit with the squad long term, and is avoiding needing to buy Hall in the summer and cutting into our already limited transfer budget? Go to the Hall thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 08/12/2023 at 13:22, ohmelads said: I'm scratching my head because all common sense pointed to rotating for this one (say Hall and Dummett for Trippier and one of the wingers). Not it didn’t. If you paid attention to Howe’s style, it would be obvious he would go with the strongest team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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