Everton 2 Aston Villa 2 (Osman, Baines (pen.))

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:There is a big possibility that the march and the general feeling of discontent around Goodison on Saturday could effect the players. I hope I am wrong as we could well have two players making their debuts tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Yes... they have no chance of playing on Saturday.

Sorry.

Just messing with you mate.

Speaking of messing with you... how did Murray do today?

He hasn't played any of the players that are head and shoulders above him yet so he probably won.

And you'd be correct.

Everton v Aston Villa

These are two sides in a similar state of flux at the minute.

Mikel Arteta's sale was a good one from Everton's point of view; he didn't want to be there and in selling him and a couple of others, the club probably cut their debt by a quarter, which is important.

And it also allowed David Moyes to bring a couple in, too. We know all about Royston Drenthe and if Moyes can get him working we know he has ability, no question. As for the centre forward they've bought whose name I can't pronounce [Denis Stracqualursi] - I don't expect he will struggle with the physicality of the Premier League at all given he has come from the tough South American leagues - it's just about whether he has the talent.

Aston Villa, like Everton, are cutting their cloth, looking to lower the wage bill and bring money in and so on.

But they, like the Toffees, still have good players are the club and that's important.

Still, with home advantage on Saturday and on the back of a morale-boosting win at Blackburn last time out, I'm tipping Everton here.

Prediction: 2-1

Mr_Ben wrote:Do we have any fit strikers other than the Argie?

Super wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:Do we have any fit strikers other than the Argie?

Vellios will step up to the plate!

Mr_Ben wrote:

Super wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:Do we have any fit strikers other than the Argie?

Vellios will step up to the plate!

yeah him and Gauye

Super wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:

Super wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:Do we have any fit strikers other than the Argie?

Vellios will step up to the plate!

yeah him and Gauye

Gueye injuried isn't he?

Everton manager David Moyes has indicated Leighton Baines, Seamus Coleman and Magaye Gueye should all be fit to face Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Saturday

Bluejags wrote:Almost have an embarrassment of riches in midfield if thats the case...

Coleman/Osman.................................Billy/Maguye/Drenthe
................Rodwell/Fellani/Heitinga/Barkey/Cahill

..........................Denis/Greek/Saha

We're like a super club..

Super wrote:

Bluejags wrote:Almost have an embarrassment of riches in midfield if thats the case...

Coleman/Osman.................................Billy/Maguye/Drenthe
................Rodwell/Fellani/Heitinga/Barkey/Cahill

..........................Denis/Greek/Saha

We're like a super club..

Bluejags wrote:

Super wrote:

Bluejags wrote:Almost have an embarrassment of riches in midfield if thats the case...

Coleman/Osman.................................Billy/Maguye/Drenthe
................Rodwell/Fellani/Heitinga/Barkey/Cahill

..........................Denis/Greek/Saha

We're like a super club..

I know its not a team for tomorrow, plus lots of its and buts, bedding in, player development but the team below could potentially be a potent outfit. Fellaini & Rodwell sweeping up but able to take and distribute the ball from the back four. Coleman and Baines bombing forward to provide the width, Magaye, Drenthe and Barkley buzzing around in behind the defence and the biggest If, Denis able to hold up the play to bring the midfielders into dangerous positions. Certainly looks pacey but probably more CM pie-in the sky then reality.

...................Howard
Coleman....Jagielka...Distin...Baines
......V....Fellaini.....Rodwell......V
........Magaye...............Drenthe
...................Barkley
....................Denis

Dixie Land wrote:

Bluejags wrote:

Super wrote:

Bluejags wrote:Almost have an embarrassment of riches in midfield if thats the case...

Coleman/Osman.................................Billy/Maguye/Drenthe
................Rodwell/Fellani/Heitinga/Barkey/Cahill

..........................Denis/Greek/Saha

We're like a super club..

I know its not a team for tomorrow, plus lots of its and buts, bedding in, player development but the team below could potentially be a potent outfit. Fellaini & Rodwell sweeping up but able to take and distribute the ball from the back four. Coleman and Baines bombing forward to provide the width, Magaye, Drenthe and Barkley buzzing around in behind the defence and the biggest If, Denis able to hold up the play to bring the midfielders into dangerous positions. Certainly looks pacey but probably more CM pie-in the sky then reality.

...................Howard
Coleman....Jagielka...Distin...Baines
......V....Fellaini.....Rodwell......V
........Magaye...............Drenthe
...................Barkley
....................Denis

I've never really rated the "V" twins to be honest. They think they are the next Charlton's but they are mistaken!

I actually like the look of that line up (as long as Denis and Roystone turn out to be ok). Plenty of pace and energy (with Jags, Distin and Howard offering experience at the back). Not a chance that Moyes would drop Neville though even though he hasn't been great so far this season.

Super wrote:Johnny out injured today.

Dixie Land wrote:I don't know why, but I am quite excited by today's match.

I am looking forward to seeing Drenthe who I think could make an impact on our side. We have been crying out for pace in the side for ages and he offers this. He also has very good close control which makes is hard for defenders to take the ball from him without fouling him. Hopefully we will see a rise in penos and freekicks which Bainesey will be putting away.

I know very little about Stracquewhatsit but he will offer something new upfront. Saha is always injured, Anichebe is shite, Yakubu wasn't interested and Beckford wasn't up to it so I am willing to give him a chance.

COYB!!!

Bluejags wrote:

Dixie Land wrote:I don't know why, but I am quite excited by today's match.

I am looking forward to seeing Drenthe who I think could make an impact on our side. We have been crying out for pace in the side for ages and he offers this. He also has very good close control which makes is hard for defenders to take the ball from him without fouling him. Hopefully we will see a rise in penos and freekicks which Bainesey will be putting away.

I know very little about Stracquewhatsit but he will offer something new upfront. Saha is always injured, Anichebe is shite, Yakubu wasn't interested and Beckford wasn't up to it so I am willing to give him a chance.

COYB!!!

Reading between the lines, I think Moyes is going to play it safe today packing the midfield and possibly starting Cahill up front alone. Could see Villa with alot of the possession early on which might put the fans on edge. Loosen the shackles Moyes.

THIS LOT ARE SHITE!

EVERTON v ASTON VILLA (1500 BST)
Arindam Rej reports: "Everton's transfer window activity hasn't gone down well. A pre-match fans' protest will urge Bill Kenwright and his board to go. Villa have stuck to a tight budget too, but their squad has been strengthened and they roll into town feeling confident. They love the sight of Everton, having gone 10 games unbeaten against them in the Premier League. Everton haven't even managed a clean sheet in their last 15 matches with Villa."

Super wrote:The 4-6-0 formation today....

Howard
Hibbert Baines Jagielka(c) Distin
Coleman Osman Fellaini Rodwell Bilyaletdinov Cahill

Bench: Mucha, Drenthe, Stracqualursi, Neville, Gueye, Barkley, Vellios