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21 Aug 2012 23:51:29
This is basically a thread about who people think we will/should sign. I will kick it off, I think we will sign Matt Phillips, and I think we should sign Raúl Garcia
Propose Kara from Tromso.Good both CB. and DM.
Sitea
I think we should sign Pitroipa from Stade Rennais or Jimmy Briand from Olympique Lyonnais
21 Aug 2012 23:17:58
Still buzzing after last night. Think we are so close to having a right go this year. Personally i think we need a top notch midfielder to go beside gibson, fellis spot is now behind jelavic. I hear huddlestone being suggested the man has no mobility and we play a high tempo which wouldnt suit him.
Wouldnt mind someone young to come in and learn from the older lads. I know alot arent gone on him but i think Steven Nzonzi would really add to out squad.
Juinor could be worth a punt. He is only 20 but looks a very good prospect and can get from Box to Box and is good in possession of the ball and has a good range of passing. The Leyton Orient game coming soon gives us a good chance to rest the whole 1st team and give our second string a go. I would play.
GK J.Mucha RB S.Coleman
LB L.Garbutt
CB S.Duffy
CB J.Heitinga (capt)
CM F.Junior
CM R.Barkley
RW K.Mirallas
LW M.Gueye
CF S.Naismith
CF V.Anichebi
Subs
T.Howard
T Hibbert or new player
J. Bidwell
P. Neville or new player
J. Lundstram
H. Hope
A. Vellios
Might get in a player or two before this game. Thats not a bad second team, good season ahead me feels. COYB IMWT TOP4.
Dero ( Irish Blue ).
No way mate, i see your sentiment here but Moyes only plays to win and is desperate for a cup - great chance with this one!
barrym
That's actually a very good team Dero. Reckon we could even beat the odd Prem team with that.
Wizard of Osman
21 Aug 2012 23:12:58
Anyone else think Nigel DeJong would be a good buy? 27 years old and I think his contract is coming to an end maybe city would be willing to sell because we sold them jack and he shouldn't cost to much as he fell down the pecking order. Although he would have to take a substantial wage cut. But could play in the same position Neville did against the mancs.
Cornel Sanders {Ed025's Note - good player cornel...i would love him here..
Why would he leave City to come here though? {Ed025's Note - hes not getting a look in at city....and players want to play!..
Do you think he's willing to drop his wages, reputation and attitude? If no to any of them, he won't arrive. {Ed025's Note - i dont think he will come...but he is a very good player, who would enhance most teams..
I'd love to see him at Everton, a top player and I think he would suit us well, just think wages would be an issue, but stranger things have happened.
WtG.
With regards to wages have you seen the deal they have done with spurs for adebayor 5m plus they pay some of his wages apparently, great if we could get same deal for johnson or de jong.......grbefc
21 Aug 2012 22:08:37
This is my response to SAF comments about how we played last night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzpndHtdl9A
Dandan217
21 Aug 2012 22:07:46
The new fifa 13 football game is so realistic that you cant win the league with liverpool on it .
**** off with everyone talking about Liverpool, and we wonder why we get called the bitters {Ed025's Note - i see where your coming from mate..but to be fair, we have put up with a lot of their abuse in the past, and now the shoe,s on the other foot..
To be fair let's just concentrate on EFC guys, forget LFC.
ToffeeMike
Oh would you give it a rest it was a joke they call us a lot worse than bitters believe me i welcome all jokes about Liverpool did you ever here the Everton saying lourding it over the reds you seem very worried about them calling us bitters i couldnt care less what they call us .Stef the blue.
Any joke about them shower of rubbishe is fine on here. an as for them callin us the bitters , let them call us what they want, there's a line in 1 of our songs which says ''WE DONT CARE WHAT THE RED rubbishE SAY''
Finally a blue with a sense of humour and well done mate on pointing out that line in our song how true it is .Stef the blue
21 Aug 2012 21:36:50
Mirallas says he swerved other top EPL and European clubs to come to everton because he thinks it's important to get playing time. That's exactly the attitude a lot of players need and exactly the attitude of an everton player. I think the lad will fit in great at our fantastic peoples club.
Cornel Sanders {Ed051's Note -
21 Aug 2012 21:25:02
On the United page today we had a visit from a certain "Keith EFC." and may I just say what a brilliant post it was.
Every area was well thought and in all fairness I completely agree with what you said.
I would take Fellaini any day of the week, you said he's a little like a young Scholes in the ability he has but for me he's a young Viera and has the ability be as good if not better than Yaya Toure.
He'd be perfect for our style of play although the money you would ask for him would be far more than what we value him at. Personally I would say around £25 Million whereas I think Everton would want closer to £35 Million...
Anyway!
Good luck for the season, I think we're going to see a top 6 finish from you guys this year and possibly a very decent FA Cup run.
The Moon.
Thank you very much for this post, all the best for the upcoming season!
George the Blue
Thanks for the compliment Moon. United are a bit like us fan wise. When we are in a bad position in injuries, etc, we always worry and fear the worst but long term the club always pull through. And that's mainly because of the manager. As much as I don't like Fergie because of him being a 'bad loser' in a way, he's an outstanding manager. And has pulled off some mind boggling cheap and fantastic signings.
Good luck Moon. United 2nd in the league after us. :D
Na jokes. I think you'll have it with RVP's goals.
Keith EFC.
21 Aug 2012 21:17:12
Not really a rumour but a great time to be a blue.
When we sign someone new you are always excited and gives the club a boost but the signing of Morallas is different, this guy is special! seen him play a few times and watched all the clips and he could be the final piece of our jigsaw.
The other thing that sets this club apart is the bond between the players and the club, did anyone else see Darren Gibson singing "if you know ya history" after the game, it gave me goosebumps :))
Blue Monk
Yeah! i saw that, thought i was seeing things! quality fella!
CP
Gibson should definetly become captain after neville. He has proved he loves the club and is one of those players born to be a captain.
Blue kaz
21 Aug 2012 21:15:18
Season prediction: Current window, sign Niang & 1 midfielder. Jan window, Donovan on permanent, Cahill back for swansong. March 16, Cahill on as sub rises 12 feet to nod his usual goal against City to win game then departs for New York after a lap of honour. DM guides us to 6 th place, just missing out in one of the most competitive chases for Champs League ever. But, he lifts his first trophy. The crystal ball doesn't specify if it's the carling cup or the fa cup.
Big Nev
21 Aug 2012 21:01:27
Just want to give a little shout out to a little toffee who was robbed from us 4 years ago tommorow rest in peace little Rhys Jones Everton true and true ,Stef the blue.
Wasn't it 5 years?
R.I.P Rhys.
Keith EFC.
Well said, Stef.
Cowpat Sid
21 Aug 2012 21:00:58
Does anybody agree with me? Rooney had an air of sadness about him,almost as though he was really missing us. It's all well and good earning so much money that you don't need - but maybe just maybe he is becoming home sick, realising that money cannot buy family.
He's won his trophies; made his money - I've got a sneaking feeling he would like to know how to get back to the fold
We'll get him back when he's past it, don't worry!
Think the hatred for rooney from us toffees has finaaly disapeared.. end of the day he still a efc fan just didnt show it very well... Once A Blue...Always A Blue
Yes! Rooney did have an HAIR of sadness!...jmff {Ed025's Note - nice one jmff..
When he gets tired of his £200k per week and winning trophies he will come back. I reckon he will return when hes in his late 30s.
Mike
I really do think when his contract runs out I think it's when he turns 31 he will come back to Everton
Bloody hell hes only a couple of miles down the road, not like he's in Australia, never know in a couple of years we'll be better than united and be able to buy rooney, along with nani de gea vidic van Persie and kagawa, and that will be spare change
EFL
He was sad cause he lost
21 Aug 2012 20:59:42
So the dust has settled and im still grinning from ear to ear from last nights performance, not only was it a great victory, but we outplayed a classy man utd side, we didnt just sneak a win, we dominated and created 5-6 clear goal scoring opportunites. Our players simply wanted it more than united, they gave everything, even in the 90th minute we were still hunting their players in packs. Thats the difference between our great club and some other clubs, you could see the passion, hunger and drive last night, combined with fantastic support, everyone was prepared to put their bodies on the line.
But as usual the media and pundits havnt given us a just rewards, even before the game all the attention was on Van Persie and what he'd do, now that the game is over its all about what he didnt do!! I really wish they'd just accept that Moyes tatics were spot on last night, he thought old whisky nose a taticall lesson. We pressed high up the pitch, and no united player got time on the ball in our half, we attacked quickly and with purpose, Felli had no pockets at the end of the game cause they were all full of United defenders! but we also played sensational football at times, one touch and very pleasing on the eye.
Then today Old Whiskey nose and Vidic slam our style of play, talk about sour grapes, they simply cant accept that they were out thought, out foxed and out played!
I know its only one game, but im so excited now for the season, i can feel something special just around the corner, cant wait for saturday, bring on villa, i sense that we fear absolutely nobody at the moment and thats how it should be!!
IMWT
Kurajan
Ferguson, Wenger, etc. - they don't like it up 'em, Captain Mainwaring. Their lack of graciousness in defeat is telling. Additionally, Gary Neville's analysis on Sky is (surprisingly to many) very honest and IMHO on the button. He praised Everton's performance and commented on how ManUtd's players - although technically gifted - don't have the same ability to close out games and get wins like the old ones. If only SAF was as honest - but that'd probably admit failure in his blinkered eyes! Just hope David Moyes can resist any approach to succeed him. We might be on the brink of something extraordinary at EFC given our resources.
Cowpat Sid {Ed025's Note - no argument from me sid..
Great post as usual K'
Toffee ace {Ed025's Note - i agree ace..
Yer mate your spot on we gave them a footballing masterclass and instead of praising us in the spirit of the game that retarted whiskey nose chose to belittle are way of play as one dimensional which is pathetic as are play last nite was fantastic i cant wait for the villa match when mirallas is able to start and like you said he looks amazing bring on anyone be afraid be very afraid haha
I think that Gary Neville was the only member of the SKY team who gave us the credit we deserved Monday night. Suprising yes but blood is thicker than water!
21 Aug 2012 20:53:37
Any word on Distin? saw him helped of the pitch but nothing on the site today, hope he's alright
Landed awkwardly on his back, but he said he's ok, just a bit bruised.
21 Aug 2012 20:47:07
I see on Skysports website AVB is going to loan out Tom Huddlestone. Would love to see Moyes make a move for him as i really rate him, and think he could give good options in the centre of midfield, particularly if Barkley is going out in loan.
Agree mate, i have always rated Huddlestone. Maybe the secret moyes loan?
Blue kaz {Ed025's Note - not for me kaz..
21 Aug 2012 20:25:18
Moyes at wolves's game tonight anyone got a idea who hes watching?
toffee haz
Jarvis i would think
21 Aug 2012 20:14:33
I posted here a while ago saying man u was in decline because the glazers had sucked all the money out of the club some replies laughed not so funny now I finished off by saying we would be passing them going up as they were on there way down. f***ing great init coyb tghfest {Ed025's Note - i dont think its so much them in decline mate....its very much us on the up!..
For me Villa will prove more of a yardstick - we know our boys can raise their game against the top teams, but to have a real chance of top 4 we need to get 3 points on sat away from home
choons
I agree i back EFC to be champions a month ago at 300/1 a long way to go but not such a long shot now. thgfest
I got 250/1
y0rksh1re_blue
21 Aug 2012 20:13:38
Why don't everton just get stracqualursci back personally I would prefer him too owen
Because he's signed for someone else
In July 2012, Stracqualursi moved on a free transfer from Tigre to fellow Argentine Primera Division side San Lorenzo.
Cowpat Sid
21 Aug 2012 20:05:40
chelsea fan coming in peace
just wanted to say i watched you last night hoping you won and your 2 centre backs and fellani were immense a well deserved win and a huge help for us in the title race :P
wouldnt mind fellani at chelsea doubt it will happen though
all the best for this season lads and i hope you finish above loserpool
curt {Ed025's Note - cheers curt...but we were not doing anyone any favours...bar ourselves, you may find arsenal and city fans saying the same when we have played you...so here is a message to all the so called big teams....be afraid..be very afraid..
I know you didnt do it for us but thats how im seeing it :P
we will see ed we will see hazard will boss you :P
needless to say exceptional performance by you lot can see you in the europa league next year where quite frankly you belong
curt {Ed025's Note - im thinking higher curt!...hazard is quality, but our midfield is every bit as good as yours mate...let battle commence..
Oh bless you ed the midfield is debateable but im glad to see you have every faith in your team (im not saying there a poor team) good to see your behind them
battle will commence :D
curt
21 Aug 2012 20:00:42
As Moyse said, Felly should be used in different roles so we dont become predictable. Last night, he was on fire, but we need to come up with different ways to play different games. Sour grapes from Sir Alex....a lack of grace in his comments on the Blues.....but trying to look at things from a neutral angle, still feel we need to press on after scoring....when you sit back you always invite danger...crowded box, deflection and all the good work undone. Feel if we had put on Naismith five minutes after scoring, it would have given us an outlet, fresh legs and occupied their defence more.......while I agree that everyone has to work their socks off.....I think its unrealistic to beleive that we can play the same way over 38 games..if we want to get the best out of Jelavic, its important that he doesnt become knackered chasing down everything, and losing his sharpness where it counts...in the box. Think Mirallas will bring something different and exciting to our game plan options.....hope one or two more recruits will come in to strengthen Moyse hand. I am sure Tim Cahill will have enjoyed the result last night.
I fully agree. When Naismith first came on the first thing he did was chase down their goalkeeper and defenders. Moyes tactics aren't always the best, but with a small squad like ours, risks are always going to be taken. Plus with Mirallas we have the pace to perform counter attacks.
Keith EFC.
21 Aug 2012 20:00:30
Let's not get too annoyed with what ferguson and his yes men are saying about us. He has always been very complimentary about us in the past, simply because we were never a real threat to them going into games. Where as now....
Simple state of affairs is this, we hurt them last season and he promised his supporters revenge last night. It never happened. Instead we went one better, now that really hurt him so he was the same with us as he has been with his close competitors in the past.
The thing is fellow toffees we are a better side now and he knows it. And reading between the lines even ferguson is in his own inimical way seeing it too.
I will give you all a fair warning today. This season is set to be a corker for us, so sit back and enjoy!
COYB
Toffee ace {Ed025's Note - love it ace..
Fergies a tool ignore him (being a chelsea fan we have had to endure his rubbish for years)
curt
Hard to ignore a guy with that many trophies to be honest curt. I get your sentiment though.
Toffee ace
You have to admit Fergy is like any fan, he wants to win and he and his team are used to doing so. He felt wounded and frustrated last night, so outplayed. What makes him great is that he really feels every loss. He has woke up today and realised why he holds Everton and David Moyes in such high regard. He is a winner so let us regard his comments as a compliment.
Jon
I hate admitting it but fair point
curt
21 Aug 2012 18:54:02
Team i would play for most games.
Howard
Hibbert Jagielka Distin Baines
Gibson Osman/Neville
Mirallas Fellaini Pienaar
Jelavic
I would possibly play Neville in the big games but hes 34 now and in his last year of his contract which i can see him going into coaching soon so i would get the looking for the future and i think Osman and Hibbert have still got a few years left. In big games we could play Naismith aswell because of his work rate and he will track back and cover alot of ground. A few weeks ago i was putting Heitinga in these teams but the way Distin and Jags was yesterday they was brilliant. I would be looking to try Coleman at right back in a few of the games against the relegation bound teams to see if he is good there. If not i would be looking for a a younger right back for when Hibbert packs in.
HibbertScoredWeRioted!
Nev is 35 now.
Keith EFC.
And Hibbo has 2 years left at the least.
Keith EFC. {Ed025's Note - hibbo was great last night..
You can say that again Ed. His tackle on Evra around the 80minute mark was outstanding. The defence was outstanding. And Distin is faster than most people in the Prem. keith EFC
NO! Why doe everyone insist on playing 4-2-3-1???
Howard
Hibbert Jagielka Distin Baines
Naismith Gibson Fellaini Pienaar
Mirallas
Jelavic
I don't think Moyes see it as a first 11
We'll will change depending on who we are going to beat that weekend, with the so called better sides i can see hibbert playing but against the lesser sides coleman will have a go at them, the same with our midfield and forward. {Ed051's Note -
Cause it looks like Moyes sets up as 4231 so its realistic. and everyone is using it now. Chelsea, City, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Bayern and all the top clubs.
21 Aug 2012 18:19:43
just like to pass comment on the long ball issue, a long ball is just punted up the pitch in the vain hope a big man well manage to get his head on it knock it down and some one will pick up the second ball.that is not what happened last night, that was precision passing to a highly skilled player who controlled the ball with his chest more than any player i have ever seen in one game.the only reason ferguson is saying it was long ball is to deflect the fact that last night his highly paid prima donnas were out thought out fought and out played by a superior side on the night and out witted by a better manager. the future starts here fergie get used to it........grbefc {Ed025's Note - love it grb..
I wonder if it is just a bit of mind games coming from fergie as he may see us as a bit more of a threat this year, always in the past had good things to say about us, why the change of heart? got a bit of a squeeky bum there have ya whisky nose?? {Ed025's Note - i think you may be right mate..
21 Aug 2012 18:18:26
I feel a real sense in Everton this season , I really think Europe is possible, just one more signing I don't rate niang don't care if sign him or with maybe 4 mil left jordan Rhodes I'd try or even if we are cheeky sell big Vic and bring in Santaa Cruz or Fletcher
Jordan Rhodes is a huge risk. Scoring 50 goals in League 1 is completely different from the Premier League. I think it's possibly worth a punt if you have the money, but, like us, we can't afford to take big risks like that. Fletcher, on the other hand, is too expensive. Wolves rejected £12m from Sunderland. Besides, as I keep saying, we have Vellios and Anichebe to fill in. Albeit you can't expect them to score 20 goals a season, but Vellios is capable of scoring say 4 or 5 goals in a 6-9 game run.
Keith EFC.
21 Aug 2012 18:08:30
Hey Ed025, there's a bank holiday weekend coming up and me, paddy the greek, 'iggy iggins, sunglasses ron, tony angelino, eugene mccarthy and a few others are going for a jolly boys outing down margate like we did for the diamond jubilee weekend if you remember? Your welcome to join us if you like?
Moody Blue {Ed025's Note - im at the matthew street festival mate....but thanks for asking....say hello to mrs cresswell, at the casa bella, and the great raymondo...magic!..
Cheers Ed025, you must sift through so many posts on here I was unsure if you'd remember.
Moody Blue {Ed025's Note - i remember everything moody...especially only fools posts...lol
I'm in! But if you lot go out at night and come back after 11, remember not to break our bedroom window with a brick please. Otherwise I'll get a knock on the head.
And, if you see the Great Raymondo, don't throw his suitcase out of the window.
Keith EFC. {Ed025's Note - ahh....another of the faithful keith..
Is Monkey Harris goin?
I knew I'd forgotten one, him and dirty derek.
Moody Blue
It's dirty Barry {Ed025's Note - it is mate..from the blow up dolls one..
You're right mate, I stand corrected.
Moody Blue
Never mind paddy the greek, you are all geeks
Mr Van Cliffe must of been at our game against Utd, because there we're a few diamonds on our pitch last night! ;)
toffee jack {Ed025's Note - there were jack....ajax my friend..
21 Aug 2012 17:58:53
Fellaini, has to start in the advanced position. He is unplayable. Leave neville and gibbo in the middle and then take your pick of pienaar, ossie, mirallas or naismith advanced with jelavic upfront on his own
21 Aug 2012 17:57:13
a young lad posted on here before about what the mancs are saying about us,that are performance last night was everything bad for the game, no what is killing our game is paying 24m pound for a 29yr old player and paying 200thousand a week in wages, and how can a team playing with passion and commitment and ability, and a packed staium absolutely bouncing be bad for our game, and they wonder why everyone hates them, one thing they could never buy is class.
ste c
Couldn't agree more. BSM
That was me who posted about that. And you couldn't be more right! I feel like going over there and saying it now.
Keith EFC.
I went on the manc site and nearly everyone of them praised us they all envy fellini
21 Aug 2012 17:27:22
fergies a tit , saying everton are a long ball team is a joke the passes to fellaini were either to feet or to chest, they were lucky after 60 mins they wernt 3 down, best thing is the so called legend fergie aint even manager of the best team in manchester nomore,
school of science {Ed025's Note - how true mate..
Forget what fergie said mate as long as all us Evertonians know the real story that we were by far the better team and created loads more chances passed the ball better and looked so much sharper then thats all that matters. Terry blue
All that matters is the win, how you get it is not important! If ferguson no longer has a team that can handle our tactics then that's his problem.....COYB
EverTheOptimistic
Sour grapes whiskey nose u lost just accept it no need for coments
Every body in the country saw the game it doesnt matter what purple nose said even unt now hes talking rubbish i hope he keeps is veiw for next time
21 Aug 2012 17:19:50
Hiya Fellow Blues...what a great start last night just what we all wanted & needed. Just goes to show that the only thing missing in our play over the last few years,especially against the so-called Big Clubs,is SELF BELIEF ! Fellaini was unplayable and had a snorter of a game,probably his best yet and I thought Jags was outstanding & un-passable,a colossus along with Distin. But the main thing for me is we should all applaud Leighton Baines for so far staying loyal to Everton FC in the face of much hyped temptation. Moyes has always maintained that if he could keep his main players and add 1 or 2 more,then he felt we could mount a serious challenge for honours. Man Utd will not be the main force this season and could actually be coming to the end of their hugely successful reign as the top team in England.....it happens....then someone else builds a successful team ! Notice I said BUILDS not BUYS....like City......could it maybe just be our turn ? {Ed051's Note -
Found fellinis best position
21 Aug 2012 17:04:09
Sorry Ed, if you see it don't post my last comment about last nights game and the press. It's well covered down below by you and others. Plus they don't deserve a response those who belittle us! COYB
Big Nev
21 Aug 2012 16:52:40
I agree with everyone that Fellaini was class last night, our best player and Jagielka was solid too, but just like too say once again Tony Hibbert was brilliant, he is a different player the last couple of seasons, he gets forward well, his crossing has improved so much and we all know wingers very rarely get the better of him, loved his two tackles on Evra in the 2nd half, as my grandad would say "proper old school tackle that lad"
Steve
21 Aug 2012 16:49:44
My Everton team
-------------Howard-----------
Hibbert--Jagielka---Distin--Baines
--------------------------------
Naismith--Gibson--Neville--Pienaar
or Mirallas----Fellaini-------------
--------------------------------
-------------Jelavic-------------
Can't rule out Osman mate.. Was another outstanding performer last night. This is what I believe is great about our team this season, we are really struggling to name the best 11 because for once there is competition for most areas! Roll on this beautiful season! COYB
toffee jack {Ed025's Note - im with you jack..
21 Aug 2012 16:42:55
Well, what can I say, went the match last night we were terrific. Fellaini was unplayable, Jagielka and Hibbert were outstanding.
Would just like to say to the people who were knocking Jagielka last few months he more than won his place back last night, Heitinga now back to 3rd choice for me, just hope he doesn't start speaking rubbish again and trying to push a move elsewhere like he has done in the past!
Like the way Moyes kept to the shape we had at the end of the season with Fellaini up top with Jelavic, we lok really dangerous with Baines, Pienaar, Osman playing in and around Felliani and Jelavic.
We can't get carried away though, it's one game, we can judge if we have had a good start after 10 games!
Brilliant last night, it's night's like last night that make all the annoying moments being a blue and money we spend to watch them and buy our shirts well worth it!!!
COYB 1878 THE CITIES FIRST
MikeTheBlue
21 Aug 2012 16:19:43
Ed am I missing something? Did we not totally deserve last night? Listening to their Ice age manager and the pathetic English press, we just 'lumped' the ball to Fellaini. Pathetic! We created some excellent chances and in my opinion, never looked like drawing let alone losing.
Big Nev {Ed051's Note - The paper, fa, tv. Will not have a bad word said. Fact we played nice one touch football, the stats at the end were all us, they were beaten end of.
What they seem to forget the idea of football is to put it in the goal and win. They are moaning because they could not get through are defence.
I would take no notice, we beat them.
21 Aug 2012 16:14:43
From a Man United fan on their page (I posted on their page recapping the match and giving them lots of hope - but this guy is deluded): ''Everton are terrible to watch. They are everything that is bad in the game. A long punt up to a target man. (Why do people keep saying Fellani played midfield - he played as a striker) They completely shut up shop after the goal - they had no interest whatsover in trying to play football. Terrible to watch, but they were very diciplined, they had their homework done on us and deserved to win the game.''
OK, we play long balls to Felli - mainly goals kicks - but what about the one touch football between Baines, Pienaar, Neville, Gibson, Hibbert, Felli? I've never seen us play as good one touch football in my lifetime (albeit I'm only 15 - but I've been watching from around '03 and I've supported us for 15 years) - we did what United did... but better: passing the ball around the midfield, apart from we did quicker, snappier passes when needed and that's how we got Baines and Hibbo crossing the balls in. United passed it around their midfield and back 4 and the occasional 1-2 got them a slight goalscoring chance. But to say we play long-ball 24/7 is really, really unfair. We mixed our game up in the end and played better than them - end of!
Keith EFC. {Ed051's Note - We don't play long ball, this fan is just copying fergies comments. Take no notice. Next time there keeper takes a kick up field tell them they are playing long ball
Lol, Ed. I'll take your advice in future.
Keith EFC.
The ironic thing is, whenever we hit it long to Felli (apart from Goal kicks) it was because they pressed us and we had to, not through any fault of our own, we play good football.
How can you thump a ball to some ones chest so accuritly so often and for him to beat is marker every time take no notice
21 Aug 2012 16:12:31
AVB letting huddleston go out on a season long lone I no he's a bit injury prone but hed b worth a gamble as cover for the CM possition
Chris
No mate hes lightning slow injury prone and i dont think his work rate would suit moyes
ste c
21 Aug 2012 16:11:46
Just off to The Royal, I've got to have this smile surgically removed.
EFCwhitesocks IMWT IMIT COYB
Is it the same three reds i upset with every post?
21 Aug 2012 15:58:16
if we are going after another striker what about young Powell from United. Was quality in the lower leagues and is wanting to prove himself in the PL. he is 5 / 6 choice at United so not going to play except for league cup matches...
plus after last night he is coming to a club higher up the table :)
Just a thought
MAC
Obviously on loan. MAC
Why do we need another forward? We have Jelavic, Naismith, Mirallas, Fellaini. we need a new CM and RB.
I'm absolutely loving this massive change of outlook compared to 12 months ago. This time last year everyone was moaning that we hadn't bought anyone in and had no forwards. Couple that with most people calling for Moyes' and Bill's heads and it truly was depressing to be a Blue.
Fast forward to present day and we've had a great transfer window so far with hopefully more to come in and everyone's now saying we don't need any more forwards.
Also, the general concencus with Moyes and Bill is that they can do no wrong and are running the club brilliantly given our financial status. Brilliant! IMWT. In Bill I trust.
(not quite so) Moody Blue {Ed025's Note - you will have to change your name now moody...lol
Because we had no goal threat last season cahill badly out of form
21 Aug 2012 15:54:15
hi ed, do you think we will get 1 more player in before the window shuts, and if so who? {Ed025's Note - i think 2 or 3 mate...read back to see my opinions..
Any player watching us last night must be thinking "i would love to play for Everton" we are a boss team and getting better so most players once they hear were linked with them must be begging there clubs to let them join us, COYB. Terry blue
21 Aug 2012 15:52:32
Ello wolves fan here just too say yesterday gave me goosepimples watching the game lol, everyon played so well. the first 5 mins of the second half was electric football if osmans shot had gone in instead of hitting the bar that move would of been the goal of any season, congrats to your boys, I've always liked everyon they're a proper club and your fans always have great banter with us and are amazing at your place seeing as our team are in the chump this season il be supporting the toffees in the prem and hopefully see you next season
Mike {Ed025's Note - cheers mate..and good luck for the season..
Cheers mate. Good luck this season
21 Aug 2012 15:09:21
As a blue living in devon I'm surrounded by mancs, you wanna see there gobs,I've been working all day with a big grin on my face,one of them has just told me the least they deserved was a draw! Cos they had one cleared of the line, I've just laughed and asked about us hitting the post and bar and if it wernt for your goalee we would of been 4-0 up at half time,he didn't say much after that,think he was watching the same game as old red nose.
Ste c {Ed025's Note - love it ste..
21 Aug 2012 15:35:24
Nice to read through all of the posts and see supporters of other teams praising us
AntEFC {Ed025's Note - it is ant..
21 Aug 2012 15:24:18
Mirallas in wearing alternate strip on photos on official website.
I the the kit looks great and probably prefer it to the home and away kit.
MAC
Me too, I'm not a big fan of the blue part on the sleeves of the home shirt, an the aways kit is class anyway, but i prefer the third kit
the belgian guy
Sorry, I meant "white" instead of blue for the sleeves, of course.
the belgian guy
21 Aug 2012 15:01:02
Can we have a season where no one slags bill kenwright off I think the guy deserves a lot of credit for where we are today I know moyes must take most of the credit but it was kenwright who brought him in and has backed him for ten years a lot of chairmen would of got rid of him by now he don't have much money but his love for the club is has big as anyone's thanks bill your a true blue and have my backing everton are the most professional club in football from top to bottom
Did anyone else clock the fleeting shot of BK at the end of the match?. The look of delight and pleasure was a joy to behold....HE'S ONE OF US, never, ever forget it. Thanks Bill for your sensible, measured stewardship and for being there in the first place!.
Think we should hold off until Sept 1st before thanking Bill for anything.
21 Aug 2012 14:59:04
whats up with Jelavic?
toffee haz {Ed025's Note - dont know mate..
So he didn't score that means there has to be something up with him? He is human you know, so give the guy a break.
Mike
Mike did u watch the game he went down and had to come of holding his hamstring!
toffee haz
No mike I think he was on about is he injured and is it a serious injury and what's going on with him in that respect
Little Tim
Think it was just cramp mate, he looked alright when he was kicking off from the bench about the referee taking the p*ss blowing the whistle haha
Toffeepidge
Sorry i must have misunderstood the question.
Mike {Ed025's Note - its ok mike
It's ok i didnt make the question right :/
toffee haz
21 Aug 2012 14:52:08
what is happening with Niang, He is an exciting prospect already world known and would be a great signing, hope we seal this one, Blimey its never felt so good being blue has it ! Cheesy EFC
He is going to AC Milan. {Ed025's Note - not yet mate..
21 Aug 2012 12:10:30
ed what are the realistic transfer targets that moyes believes we will be able to get? {Ed025's Note - i still think niang is possible, there is also a lad from blackpool, and a loan or two
21 Aug 2012 13:16:13
Moyes wants another cm especially with Felliani playing behind jelavic and Neville can't do it week in week out. It's apparently one of two Charlie Adams or Tom huddlestone who can also cover cb. Which would we prefer both can get us passing the ball a lot more. Gibson still not totally proven as a bit slow and teams can get round him and also misses a few games as well. Lastly a rb with the same threat as Haines and we would be serious contenders for top four.
Darren Gibson has brought stability to the holding mid field, rarely misplaces a pass and was outstanding once again last night against very good attacking players.
Have you overlooked we haven't been beaten in the PL with him playing. {Ed051's Note -
Gibson is great, does the simple things well, you need mid fielders like him to be successful! I disagree that we need another CM, Felli will switch positions when it suits him, my guess is that he will be playing much deeper most of the time with Naismith and Mirallas in the hole
Step up Ross Barkley! {Ed025's Note - why not?
21 Aug 2012 13:03:55
Will be interesting to see which games Moyes chooses to play Fellaini behind the striker. Worked a treat last night he was truly unstoppable but we can play like that against all of the teams - especially with our creative midfielder Osman, Pienaar, Naismith and Mirallas. Using Fellaini as a target man gives us a great option if were being starved of the ball, means we can create chances with a long ball but I hope that's not all we see this season. Although last night we did pass the ball very well at times I really think we have the players to play some nice flowing football similar to the end of last season but with quicker players!
If we can master playing both styles and use them at appropriate times and games we are going to be a serious force. Although last night showed what we're capable of, it won't come easy and it is still very early in the season. Here's to even more improvements and a great season ahead. Lets get my prediction on record!
Everton 3 - 0 Aston Villa on the weekend (Jelavic, Osman, Baines pen).
We'll finish 6th and will be Runners Up in the FA Cup. Jelavic top scoring with 20. COYB
AussieBlue
Gonna disagree with u a lil on the finals lol, I reckon we will finish 5th and who knows with a bit of the rub of the green and we could go higher I believe,,,could be the season we could climb higher than we have for a long time now and I think we will win the cup
Westy
21 Aug 2012 12:59:16
New third kit revealed today! 1pm!
21 Aug 2012 12:50:45
I am not an everton fan however the way the crowd performed last night was phenominal you were like the 12th man also what a player fellaini is good luck for the season from a Leeds fan
21 Aug 2012 12:33:18
As distin broke his back {Ed051's Note - No cramp
21 Aug 2012 12:26:43
Is there anywhere better than goodison on nights like that great stuff boys keep it up ste45 {Ed051's Note - No we're in the world
Keys and Gray just stated that too
21 Aug 2012 12:21:26
I seem to remember some posts pre-season calling for jags to be sold which I thought was ridiculous he will be our best CB this season if he stays injury free.
ToffeeAL
21 Aug 2012 12:02:16
I think Man U saw our only threat as
Bainsey linking with Pienaar down
the left
How wrong they were, we are now a
threat all across the park, and
Pienaars free role across the middle
will cause opposition all sorts of
problems.
I believe with the range of talent we
have in Ozzie, Naismith, Mirallas all added
to the mix teams will have difficulty
defending against us.
With solid defence and holding mids
that allow the aforementioned to
play and feed Jelly and Felli we will
cause some damage this season.
COYB IMWT
Big C
21 Aug 2012 12:00:43
did we get any injurys last night ed seen distin at the end looked in pain any info regarding transfers cheers
Dannyboy92
He's tweeted saying he's bruised but ok :)
King Chong {Ed051's Note - Good news buzz
21 Aug 2012 11:52:35
everton are after matt jarvis now to be honest we should bid for adam johnson as city did say they give us first choice on him
When did they say that
When did they say that
21 Aug 2012 11:44:21
I'm not going to go on about last night's performance. All I can say is that I haven't seen us play that good for 3 or 4 years. And I even think Hibbert is far better than we give him credit for. The performance yesterday was a performance which words cannot describe - I'm just gob smacked at how we played. To see players like Distin unable to stand up after the game because of the effort almost makes me cry with laughter and proudness of our boys. Although the Daily Mirror was harsh. Players like Howard got 6, Baines also. Highest was Felli on 9. Even he deserved more.
Anyway, I came to say that if the Board want to prove this is our season then the next job is to reject offers of any price for Felli. I don't normally say things like I'm going to, but he is one player I deem irreplaceable. I thought he wouldn't have all his heart in it after he said if an offer from a CL club comes in then he'll go, although he said he was happy. But he played like he loved the club so much, and I believe every offer has to be turned down. I mean it's not like we are in danger of losing him, because he has 4 and a bit years of his contract remaining.
Although I feel European football is a must this season. If we don't qualify this season then I fear he, and maybe the likes of Jela could leave.
Enough of me putting a possible downer on the team anyway. I just think he is a player who MUST, and I mean MUST, be kept at all costs.
Ed do you also think the signing of Mirallas will keep him here longer too?
COYB. NSNO.
Keith EFC.
I agree, I also think that if we don't finish in the top 6 or win a trophy then Moyes should go. There is no excuses this season.
Mike {Ed02 5's Note - dont {Ed025's Note - rain on our parade mike, just enjoy it mate..
Sorry Ed025 mate, I just think this is our best team in years, another trophyless season is not acceptable. We need to win a trophy, we have the players, now its up to Moyes. If he can't, I really think we need a new manager who will.
Mike {Ed025's Note - i think we are doing ok as we are mike, we have what a lot of teams are lacking..stability...i say..if it aint broke, dont fix it mate..
You off your head mike!
Get rid of him if he don't bring us sixth and a cup, wtf!
Theres still a long way to go against some good clubs, although sixth or above is a reachable achievement based on what we've done over past years, winning a cup is always a possibility! But never a guarantee no matter what your team, anyone can be beaten on the day!
But get rid of Moyes, get real! Who you going to bring in who knows the club and the way it's run, knows the players and what there about, understands he will have little if no money for transfers, and still give us the finishes we have year in year out!
Will this manager come in and give you your sixth and a cup, I don't think so! And if this manager as good as you might think he is when he comes in, fails! And fails in a big way, what then! All because Moyes didn't give sixth place and a cup in the trophy room! There's 19 other teams all hoping for a similar or even better end than that to the season, we're just one in the que, but I defo wouldn't move him on for failing sixth and a cup!
EverTheOptimistic
21 Aug 2012 11:34:57
Playing Fellaini in CM will be a waste of his talent! he can take a ball down better than any other player in the Premier League, In the 2008-09 season we played Fellaini behind the Striker and look were that got us we finished
5th and we were runners up in the FA CUP and since then i know a lot of teams have got better but get a good start this season and we know we can do it.
21 Aug 2012 11:23:22
One of my City supporting friends said to me "To think that we could of bought Fellaini for the same price as we bought Rodwell". I was enraged by this....if you use your common sense you'll know that we wouldn't sell him that cheap:
City bought Rod-12 mill
We bought Felli-15 mill
We're not going to sell him for less than we bought him and seeing as he's twice as good as when he bought he will cost twice as much!!
I couldnt stop laughing when I first read that, "could of got fellaini for the same price as rodwell" ha just did it again, thats priceless that
ewefc
Sorry I must be missing something. Was your friend not paying Felli a big compliment, meaning he if far better than Rodders but a similar price?
Jon
He wasn't really paying a compliment because felli is worth much much more that rodders
21 Aug 2012 11:22:46
My God didnt Goodison rock last night ,forget the sour quotes by whisky nose , forget the write offs by the press, weve always been disregarded by pundits (remember the semi final all those years ago against Spurs ) then tonking the mancs again.
Lets make Goodison a fortress ,all pull together ,support the team ,even when were not playing well and who knows where we'll end up .IMWT
21 Aug 2012 11:00:44
IM A UTD FAN AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN THE EVERTON SITE.BEEN ON THE UTD SITE LAST NIGHT AND THIS MORNING AND HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH PRAISE FOR AN OPPOSITION PLAYER(FELLANI)
ITS NOT LIKE UTD FANS TO SAY THINGS LIKE THAT
BUT HE WAS BRILLIANT LAST NIGHT.HATE PLAYING EVERTON.HOPE YOU REMAIN THE BEST IN MERSEYSIDE.
QUINNER99 {Ed051's Note - Cheers
I had a quick look at the United page this morning Quinner. The posts from your fans showed a lot of respect to Everton with some very sensible views about both teams. Fair play to you.... Maybe your manager should do the same mate.
Wizard of Osman {Ed051's Note - Fair play
Nice one mate, all the best for the rest of the season
ewefc
WHEN YOU TYPE IN CAPS IT MAKES IT MORE TRUE
21 Aug 2012 10:36:17
Couple of quotes from Fergie,
"He (Fellaini) is a handful: he is a big, tall, gangly lad and they just lumped the ball forward to him, that's all they did,"
"We were the better football team, they had eight shots on target and De Gea did very well for us in that way,"
Seriously Fergie, you big baby. He must have missed all the lovely one-touch passing that could have given us an even more convincing win, had it not been for the post and the bar. He simply can't show respect in defeat.
Better football team my hoop! If he thinks better football means passing sideways and backwards then he must think his nose isn't the colour of a hemroid!
Wizard of Osman
Agree oz! Passed superbly in spells last night, especially first half. He did it after the 4-4, said all our goals were lucky whereas theirs were well worked. I'd be angry if I wasn't over the moon! :)
Safc fan here,well done last nite to all involved in that display,i was glued to the game,and what a display from defence to forwards,fellaini was outstanding.i said to my pal last week that everton could be destined for the top4 this season,and if you keep up them displays u will get there,moyes has got a solid team,best of luck 4 season.tk73 {Ed051's Note - Cheers
Looking at the comments whiskey nose wasn't at the same game as me last night. Either that or the stupid old bugger has finally given in to senility!
WtG.
21 Aug 2012 10:20:58
So according to 'old whisky nose';- "Fellaini is a handful. He is a big, tall, gangly lad and they just lumped the ball forward to him. That's all they did." and "We were the better football team." (source: BBC website, post match interview).
What a sour-faced, bitter, ungracious, floppy c**k.
Just posted the same thing mate but you beat me to it ;-) Nice to see we're all picking up on the same stuff tho.
Wizard of Osman
So there was no one touch passing through the midfield then?
Nobody ran at any defenders?
That was one of the best performances I have ever seen from the blues! Aside from Felli, there were stand out performances from Jags, Osman, Pienaar, Gibson Baines. Although he never managed to net Jelavic was very much involved in the game and Tim Howard needs mentioning too after the Kagawa save.
I even thought Coleman played well when he came on!
Blue Bones
21 Aug 2012 10:15:14
What a result last night, Fellaini was immense again along with Jags! I honestly was not sure on Coleman and although he didn't have much time to make an impact, I thought he played well, hopefully this will be the year he steps up! Good feeling about this season COYB!
21 Aug 2012 10:02:07
Just been listening to Alan Brazil on Talksport. What a first class fool he really is.
He used the phrase ' Everton have no strength and depth'. For this reason he suggests we can't get top four.
I think you'll find Alan, we we're strong enough to out muscle the entire United side last night. They we're pushing and pulling us all over the place but we shook it off no problem. They even pulled Jelavics name and number off the back of his shirt!
One caller said we deserved the victory but we will not play that well again for the rest of the season! Why the hell won't we?! I think people don't want to admit we are a team to beat, so they are coming up with excuses to make themselves feel better. The Brazil comment got me the most tho. What a pudding.
Wizard of Osman
Dont worry my friend we get written off all the time. It just makes us stronger as a team
I think you ll find alan brazil said strength in depth referring to our squad size and in respect to missing key first team players which is true we need a couple more in to ensure we have enough cover
I perhaps mis-heard him then pal. For that I apologise. It just all sounded very negative to me tho. I believe our squad is not that of Man City etc, but it is still good enough for top 4. We do have some good cover with possibly more coming in.
Wizard of Osman
Wiz I think he might have meant strength IN depth as in the size of our squad, which to be fair is a bit thin. He is a first class c*ck though.
ToffeeAL
The caller who said we won't play that well again for the Rest of the season was right!
Although we played well, I think we will play better for the rest of the season, so yes he was right
EverTheOptimistic {Ed025's Note - nice reposte..
21 Aug 2012 09:50:32
Don't think we will sign anyone else tbh!
GK: Howard, Mucha
DF: Neville, Hibbert, Distin, Jagielka, Heitinga, Baines
MF: Gibson, Osman, Pienaar, Naismith, Fellaini, Heitinga, Mirallas, Neville, Barkley
ST: Jelavic, Mirallas, Naismith, Anichebe
All we need to get is a better backup striker!
Need 2 more signings keep the momentum going its true we. Do need more strength in depth Bench wasn't the strongest n couple of injuries would leave us bare .we are Everton should have a really strong squad a couple more n champions league a strong shout
I'm quite content with our strikers now, I think Mirallas would score goals if something happened to Jelavic so we're ok there, still think we could do with another pacey winger, both Mirallas and naismith out wide would be cutting inside a lot being natural forwards, I think we could do with someone that's just going to stay wide to give us something different
Guido Pizarro Argentina midfielder.I have found he is great.Very shame from FM2012.
Sitea
Phil neville interview he reckons we need 2 more in i agree small squad long season but we never give up no matter what and what about that team spirit money cant just cant buy that! get in there
21 Aug 2012 09:34:37
Great result last night but why do we always sit back after we've scored? I seriously don't think my heart can take another 37 games like that! BlueTone
You're right Tone. My nails are bitten to stumps! None of us have ever liked the sitting back. Mainly because it usually results in us conceding. Last night it worked effectively, however, if we had let one in I think it would have been more of a talking point.
Wizard of Osman
The same thing happened in the stands, there was a good atmosphere but as soon as we scored, the fear seemed to transcend to the stands and it went quiet.
PRT
21 Aug 2012 09:33:20
Sir Alex Ferguson just got off the phone to the police, he was reporting that he was the victim of a Fellaini last night at Goodison Park
Svenny.
Ps, with Marralas still to come, we will finish anywhere from 1-5 this year, and I mean anywhere, as long as the performance levels don't drop
21 Aug 2012 09:32:33
Red sh*** in for Adam Johnson according to talk sport.... Tommo
21 Aug 2012 09:26:17
Saying in the mirror this morning that everton still remain in the hunt for johnson. Would be a great addition even though I can't see it. It would complete a strong squad
Jay amo
21 Aug 2012 09:25:49
Only negative about last nights performance is that we sat off once we scored! Utd didn't really look like scoring when we was attacking them and we could of scored more if it wasn't for the keeper! So why not continue playing like after we score and put the game to bed, once we stopped attacking utd had us camped in our own half! But great win none the less! Just wish that transfer window was shut! Fellani would of put himself on top of many shopping lists with that performance
Moyes got his tactics correct down to the ground i thought, if you push a team like united they will punish you on the break, hence that is why we contained them for most of the second half, and what a brilliant performance that was, have some faith in our defenders and they will deliver
ewefc
21 Aug 2012 09:20:12
Hi who ever is the administer of the everton rumours league could they remove the rs who is top of our league. BSM ( whipped cream)
Ok I'll try mate
ToffeeTony
Done mate, the kopite is gone
ToffeeTony
21 Aug 2012 08:56:24
well done everton, great performance from the whole team, so hard working for each other and fellani again shown his real class, dont think many teams are going away from goodison with 3 points this season(if you shown same commitment as last night.
MUFC19.
Thanks mate, it was a good game 2 good teams playing good footie, that kagawa is a good signing for for you mate. Terry blue
That's what Fergie gets for taking the piss. Valencia and Carrick in defence. Van Persie on the bench. You were always going to lose.
PRT
21 Aug 2012 08:41:18
Ed, will we be playing in our white kit against Aston Villa? cause last year we played in our grey one? and what are your likley line ups lads? i think we'll be unchanged. cheers Dan1
DM may be forced to make a few changes distin looked pretty bad jelly, felly, osman and peanuts were knackered so he may freshen things up in the midfield for once I dont think this will be to much of an issue. If we do need to make changes would not mind seeing:
howard
hibbert jags hetinga baines
naismith gibson mirallas felli peanuts
jelly
21 Aug 2012 07:56:09
Felliani the man is class. How many holding midfielders play like him can play upfront like him. He embodies everything about the squad. Willing to play anywhere and put in a shift. All the team were awesome last night. Excited about this season. We on the up and this is a special squad on the verge of greatness. Coyb imwt paul c
21 Aug 2012 06:43:14
take it from me no one has put a bid in for dempsey not yet they havent
21 Aug 2012 06:37:12
Reds fan here...
Well done Everton on a fine win...
Fellaini is a great player...
Cheers
Hey rs you no we are better than u jealous rs fans
pakistaniblue
If an rs fan comes on here to say something positive about our club there is no need to reply by slagging him off. BSM
I fully agree. I know a lot of Liverpool fans and some are so deluded it's unbelievable, however I know a fair few who are just normal fans and actually don't mind us.
And especially when one comes on OUR site to congratulate us, etc, replying like that is out of order.
Plus it didn't make much sense what you said.
I'm not starting anything between us Blues, especially after the weekend we've had (out of this world), but there is a time to have a go Liverpool fan (when they chat BS and talk bad about our team) and there is a time to be civilised (like that Liverpool fan was being).
Keith EFC.
Thanks mate
Well done to the poster here he maybe a red but showed more class than you PBlue that wasn't necessary!
ToffeeAL
21 Aug 2012 04:08:43
Man City After Fellaini after tonights show down. Not a chance
Agreed but please make respective offer minimum 40 m.
Sitea
21 Aug 2012 04:06:05
Let's just ignore rumours an acknowledge how gud the team we have is been there tonight an if that the 2nd best side in the country then we got good times ahead young and able side happy times :)
21 Aug 2012 03:16:12
Liverpool have put a 81 mil bid in for Fellaini :(
No they havent......silly boy
Add another "0" and we talk business ..
Hes already at the best team on merseyside, why would he go to a relegation battling side.
ewefc
It's a joke you persons
21 Aug 2012 03:15:17
Great quote from a post-match interview with Jags, who said "Maybe it's about time teams were chasing us and not us chasing them.." (or something to that effect!) haha is right lad! Up the toffees! Bring on the rest of the season!
Murf
21 Aug 2012 03:02:02
Greg O'Keefe on twitter reporting Niang impressed at Finch Farm, also seen a few pics of him in San Carlo with his people, had a few pics with kid fans of the blues. Hope we impressed him an he impressed Davey. Greg OK also sayin it'll be about 5m and it's ther if Moyesey give the all clear. We never spend on players in last 3 years so if he does buy him we should have a player on our hands. Felli at 15m at age 19 and a little known is a perfect template for this deal. At least doubled felli's value since and with the world watching last night its great he showed loyalty with the 5 yr deal he signed. What a man, I want curly hair too. Great feelin last night COYB
21 Aug 2012 01:36:57
Hi there clever cloggs... I went the match tonight and your "football agent" twitter is for persons statement didn't seem to happen....??
21 Aug 2012 01:20:49
Fantastic result from the lads tonight, Fellaini was MOTM but Jags, Distin and Hibbert were also outstanding and the team were great! Only criticism was that we sat back towards the end when we should've tried to at least push for the second goal. Going negative and sitting back with 20 minutes left was risky. Still, fantastic start and long may it continue!
Dandan217
21 Aug 2012 01:06:07
If the rippers Andy Carrol spends his 40k a week on pitched in for a striker, Pool could put in a performance half as decent as yours.
Excellent work but you'll never turn me from being a Pool fan.
Down with man utd.
- Logic
Dont know what the hell you are talking about and no one on here talks norwegian
21 Aug 2012 01:03:33
Pool fan here with mad love.
My block on lfcrumours likely carries over here but anyways...
There's nothing but good things to say about the Toffees tonight. I'm more happy you played very well than I am too see the Mancs lose.
I've predicted that Manu and Chavski won't make top four. Just a thought but the decline's been aparent for years.
City look to be likely PL champs but regardless they'll do well.
My thought are top 4 will be a contest between: you, newcastle, spurs, arsenal, pool city and fulham. Then again, I'm blinded by hate for Man Utd and chavsea.
- Logic
**** off rs
21 Aug 2012 00:38:01
don' do it much, but i have had a look around on a few other rumour sites and ever one is talking about OUR fellaini
and how much every team wants him and think the can get him for 20-25mil......lololololol
made me laugh
y0rksh1re_blue
21 Aug 2012 00:13:59
Hi Lads,
I'm in America at the moment and I only just got back from Universal Studios (Orlando) so I missed the game (it was a 3pm kick-off over here). I was nervous about the game but I was grinning from ear to ear when my son came to me just after we got back to the villa and said we'd won 1-0, but not only just winning 1-0, but destroying United and by the sound of it, we could of won 4-0 with the amount of chances. Wish I could of gone it sounds like a magical night at Goodison. Something that's concerning me is that on the Official Everton twitter account it said that Naismith came on 'for the injured Jelavic'. Can someone shed some light on this for me? Was it a bad injury or just a slight knock? Mind you, Mirallas isn't a bad replacement is he? :)
I've checked the Fantasy League and I think I'm about 35th and we have about 60 odd teams registered. For any other blue wishing to enter the league the code is 427052-112577 on fantasy.premierleague.com. You may be slightly behind of you haven't made a team yet though.
Anyway, the futures looking bright for Everton now, I genuinely think we'll get a trophy or Europe this season.
COYB IMWT IFWT (In Fellaini We Trust)
ToffeeTony
Had cramp mate, he'll be fine
Looked like cramp, gave the lads chance to get some fluid and wasted some time.
Distins injury looked worse at the end fortunately we have Jonny
Big C
21 Aug 2012 00:29:01
Hi,I'm a gooner who has come in peace.I hope our lot we can play with the same attitude as your boys did tonight.I know that there is another reason for me wanting to see United fail this season,but you must be really proud of that performance.BRILLIANT!
Braintreegooner
We truly are mate, good luck for the season.
ToffeeMike {Ed051's Note -
21 Aug 2012 00:28:06
So proud to be a blue!
Don't think we have to make much changes now as we have the strongest team we have had in years one of the most under-rated player in the everton squad is Osman and tbh Phil Neville keeps our midfield nice and tidy when playing with Gibson!
Goalkeepers- Howard, Mucha.
Defenders- Hibbert, Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Jagielka, Duffy, Baines.
Would rather have seen Naismith playing on the right instead of Ossie to be honest!
Murf
21 Aug 2012 00:14:32
Theres a new blue moon rising, it's royal, its got an afro, and its rising.
Leon EFC
21 Aug 2012 00:08:56
United fan here just congratulating you guys on a terrific win. Completely deserved it, I only have complaints about my own team. Man, Fellaini was an animal wasn't he? Unfortunately for us nobody could deal with him. Anyway, glad that United don't have to visit Goodison at a crucial point in the season like last year. Good luck with the rest of the season!
Ruudinthemood
Nice one fella, just make sure you give the Koppites a whooping
The 4-4 was Old Trafford mate, so we will meet again.