Everton Banter Archive August 15 2011

15 Aug 2011 22:38:54
If we had a Landon Donovan type to give us something on the right, with Baines on the left, then I'd fancy our chances this season better. But without Beckford harrying defences up top and without this pace in the team we're slow and predictable. Crucially, we're easy to defend against.

If beckford can stay fit, he is crucial to us and i can see him getting 15+ this season. He got better as last season went on and some of the goals he scored were top drawer

I was really hoping we would get donovan back, he slotted into our team and style of play so well when he was on loan and i am sure he would jump at the chance of coming back {Ed025's Note - there would be a fee...and big wages..dont bank on it..

15 Aug 2011 22:08:03
So we have seen most of the teams other than Tottenham and Everton, what do you think for the season? Heres mine:

1) United
2) City
3) Chelsea
4) Tottenham
5) Liverpool
6) Arsenal
7) Everton
8) Fulham
9) Bolton
10) Newcastle
11) Aston Villa
12) Sunderland
13) Stoke
14) QPR
15) Wigan
16) Norwich City
17) West Brom
18) Blackburn
19) Wolves
20) Swansea

But i honestly think City could win the title, its basically:

United Vs City Vs Chelsea
Tottenham Vs Liverpool Vs Arsenal

To be honest, i think Everton are basically best of the rest, almost guaranteed where we will finish.

Also, all the middle teams, its quite hard to distinguish between them all to be honest, but i think Newcastle and Bolton will do very well this season, Aston Villa still alot to do to get to where they should be - just under Everton

I think we can pip spurs to 6th place

1 chelsea 2 man utd 3 man city 4 everton {Ed025's Note - bit too ambitious mate..

1) Utd 2) Chelski 3) City 4) The Arse

Everton 8th {Ed025's Note - something in between..

1. Manchester United
2. Manchester City
3. Chelsea
4. Arsenal
5. Tottenham
6. Everton
7. Liverpool
8. Bolton Wanderers
9. Aston Villa
10. Sunderland
11. Stoke City
12. Fulham
13. Wigan Athletic
14. Swansea City
15. Newcastle United
16. Wolverhampton Wanderers
17. Westbromwich Albion
18. Norwich City
19. Blackburn Rovers
20. Queens Park Rangers

It just feels that its going to be Everton finishing above Liverpool, mainly because of the idea of having them spend hundreds of millions on new players and us spending diddly sqwat.
Reply With Quote {Ed025's Note - it would be great...but only time will tell

1. City 2. United 3. Chelsea 4...
4th is the really tricky one. Depends who the Arse get in before aug 31st, otherwise it's wide open...Could be Spurs again.

I think we might be seventh again, but hoping we sneak 6th. A good cup run would be nice as well

1. City
2. Chelsea
3. United
4. Spurs
5. Everton
6. Arsenal
7. Villa
8. Liverpool
9. Stoke
10. Bolton
11. Sunderland
12. Newcastle
13. Blackburn
14. Swansea
15. Wigan
16. WBA
17. Norwich
18. Fulham
19 Wolves
20. QPR

15 Aug 2011 21:55:31
Ft 1.1, even though this was more or less a training game let's put it in perspective, bohs are a part time LOI team and not a great one at that, they also rested 5 of there regular first 11 who were sitting in front of us and said they weren't allowed to play.

So taking all that into consideration this was shocking at best, there was no imagination, no inventfulness and no desire. Anything that was created was wasted on not having a decent striker.... Same old story... Things can only get better, but can see a few sleepless nights ahead.

By the way the biggest cheer of the night was when vic shot in the first half from 20 yards and the ball went out of the ground {Ed025's Note - he certainly knows where the back of the stand is!

15 Aug 2011 21:21:13
Deadline Day, busy or not ??
So guys are we guna be run off our feet on the 31st desperately trying to keep up with a scurry of activity ?
In all seriousness though I think we might just have some action last minute {Ed025's Note - my typing fingers, are in full training for the last day..

If we can shift Yobo soon-ish I'll be a bit more excited, to be honest.
Although I do have a niggling worry that we're going to finally sell our dead wood and then not have enough time to make any decent buys {Ed025's Note - it happened with rooney..

I can see it now; David Bentley, Sean Wright-Phillips and Peter Crouch pulling into finch farm. The holy trinity of desperate jargness. {Ed025's Note - lmao

I love deadline day and all the s***e that comes with it. That fella with 85 phones on SSN cracks me up

The obligatory "comedy" picture of Crouch standing beside Wright-Phillips would be my final memory as I finish the bleach bottle. {Ed025's Note - give us a swig there mate..

I'd be happy with Anichebe / Yobo / Yakubu all sold.....
Money used for 1 good player {Ed025's Note - me too..

I can see a couple of players coming in on loan and hopefully yak/yobo and anichebe heading for the exit {Ed025's Note - lets hope so

It would be a boost to offload yak and yobo to save on their wages,they are both on a decent wage

15 Aug 2011 20:44:14
we will go into the beginning of the season with three home and one away game that are all very winnable. I do realise this is Everton so it would be prudent to not count on anything like that happening

The pride of Shepherd's Bush return to the Premiership after a 15 year absence. The Premiership Gods decided to forgo any romantic return as Bolton duly tonked them four to nothing at Loftus Park. Of course this only gave us hope that we will double up on their grief and volley them all over the show at Goodison on the weekend.

I'm carefully optimistic about the forthcoming season

2-0 Saha (2) COYB

I'm very forgiving of Moyes' weaknesses because of the massive net-positive effect he's had on the club since arriving here, but even my eyes will roll if we start with Cahill behind Saha and Osman on the wing. Injury crisis or not.

From the neutral's POV we look like the home-bankers of the weekend. Could see Osman having a good game against these if he makes it; might stick him in me fantasy team. {Ed025's Note - if them three are playing...ill be happy mate....now if anichebe starts (rolling eyes)

I'm there, in ze Paddock against QPR. Thank Christ some actual football is back eh? COYB {Ed025's Note - i am in ze top balcony....i vil say dis only once

If they attack we'll tar and feather them. 3 nil good guys.

My heart says we'll knob them 3-0 with Saha producing an electric performance.
My head says 1-1 and more early season frustration. {Ed025's Note - listen to your heart..

Heart says 12-0 with a Hibbert hattrick.
Head says 1-1. {Ed025's Note - 2-0.....believe in mystic ed..

I'm going to go 2 - 0.

15 Aug 2011 20:37:31
we have Barkley, can't believe we are already forced to give him a start, got to thank Billy for getting sent off, but he would be back for Blackburn.

This should mean Anichebe on the left and Barkley on the right, which is no different to some of the pre season friendly the matter is who is playing in the middle, it would be three from Fellaini, Osman, Heitinga, Cahill, Rodwell & Arteta if he is ready, not much different at the back, with either Neville or Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin and Baines but the only other problem is who is upfront Beckford or Saha?
We would be very short on the wide area if Anichebe or Barkley gets any injuries

15 Aug 2011 20:21:27
Fernandes has taken over over 50% of the club. Kenwright only holds 25.84%.
QPR are based in the capital. We're under the shadow of Liverpool, (northwest) United and City.
We dont have any salable assets apart from players.
Briatore is a well connected business man. Bill Kenwright is not.
Fernandes looks like he wanted a London club...he was snubbed to buy West Ham not long ago

15 Aug 2011 18:30:51
There will be no signings this season and Everton will finish 10th.

David Moyes will leave at the end of the season sue to frustration at the constant lack of funds.

The blues will be at least 7th again. If we can have a good start and have a bit of luck with injuries, i think we can surprise a few people and do well. We have some great youngsters coming through as well

10th no way, we have kept hold of all our best players and we have some great youngsters coming through. I am looking forward to this season. 6th for the blues

15 Aug 2011 11:15:13
Team to play QPR:

Howard

Neville Jagielka Distin Baines

Osman Fellaini Barkley Gueye

Beckford Saha

After 65 minutes change formation
to 4 - 3 - 1 - 2.
Bring on Cahill for Fellaini (Put him
behind strikers) and bring Vellios on
for Saha.

Midfield and Strikers:

Osman Barkley Gueye

Cahill

Beckford Vellios

I think we will win 4-0.

Good team, i hope we start 4-4-2, as we need to attack teams especially at home. I would take a 1-0 win. I think we can nick 6th place this season, especially if our good home form continues from the end of last season

FINALLY someone speaking some sense, best team we could possible play

15 Aug 2011 00:22:34
whats the latest on vicente

Everton only want him on a pay as you play were as he wants a salary.Ive also heard we are trying to get Onhaua(spelling?) from Man city on loan. PADDOCKBLUE

Vicente has always been a good player and he would be a good signing, i have heard he has had injury problems though, but worth a risk if it is a free.