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I expect us to win, certainly at home, for the above reason. A lot depends on the ref - in recent seasons we have been stitched up big time!Hi folks,
I am a member of the RAWK forum & we run a weekly article called Spyin' Kop were we interview opposition fans. If possible could you answer a few questions? Cheers in advance.
Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
Hope it does return to the "friendly derby", seems like the two clubs have fallen into the sky trap of making the fixture much too volatile for the good of the tv audience! I personally don't hate Liverpool and only like to see them lose when they play Everton.
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield?
I think you have had a poor start although you have been a bit unlucky in a couple of games (but so have other teams) but you should stick with Rodgers as he seems to be trying to do the right things for the club.
In the past few years, Everton have seemed to start their league campaign slowly, yet this year (from the outside looking in) you seem to have started pretty well. What do you think has been the major difference between this season and previous seasons?
We have better players this year.
Which of your players have been your best players this season?
Baines, Fellaini, Pienaar, Jelavic
Anybody not performed as well as you'd have expected?
Not really, maybe Howard and Naismith but that's nitpicking.
Everton last won a trophy in 1995. With that in mind, how did you feel when David Moyes fielded a weakened side in the League Cup and the subsequent defeat to Leeds? Do you not think he could have treated the competition like Liverpool did last year?
Yes, I believe that is where our bread and butter is just at the moment. We aren't going to win the league anytime soon so we should go for the cups - silverware equals honours equals success.
Looking further ahead of Sunday, how do you see both teams doing this season?
Expect us to be challenging for Europe, suspect the same about Liverpool too.
What are your best memories of a Merseyside derby?
Any derby win creates good memories! The next one would be the best and the one after that even better.
What about the worst memories you have?
The way we rolled over against you last year in the league and more embarrassingly in the FA cup semi - that was awful.
So looking ahead to the game itself, what side do you think David Moyes will select, and if different what side would you select if you were in his shoes? He will probably go more defensive but I think we should be looking to attack you as I think the current Liverpool side is one of the worst I've seen.
Are there any Liverpool players you are worried about ahead of the game?
No Liverpool players - more worried about the ref!
Finally, Liverpool have a very good record in recent Derby matches. Taking that into account, and weighing it up against your good start and our indifferent start, how do you see the game going? Would you take a point if offered it now?
Hi folks,
I am a member of the RAWK forum & we run a weekly article called Spyin' Kop were we interview opposition fans. If possible could you answer a few questions? Cheers in advance.
Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
Nah the friendly derby is dead and tbh I blame your legion of fans who really have no idea about the history of the two clubs. Walking past the kop at last seasons derby and getting stared out and muttered at by a group of matching tracksuit wearing scandenavians was probably the last straw. I'd like to see a return to it, and in my early days on this forum I actually kind of campaigned for it, but I dont think it will.
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield?
It's not been the best has it? Although by all accounts you've been playing some decent football in patches. Much needed home victory against Reading, I think if that had ended up 0 0 there would have been some discontent settling in. Sterling looks a really good player. You need someone up with Suarez though. Letting Carroll go when you only had Borini (who lets face it has done nothing even before getting injured) was a strange one. He would have caused us problems aswell, as he's proved in recent derbys.
In the past few years, Everton have seemed to start their league campaign slowly, yet this year (from the outside looking in) you seem to have started pretty well. What do you think has been the major difference between this season and previous seasons?
Literally no idea. I suppose we have Jelavic and Mirallas from the start so that's strengthened us. Oh and apparently the Nike 'swoosh' puts us 1 goal up before we've even played. According to our PR team. So that's obviously a bonus. ON a serious note, I think we believe we have a really good side. Some of the football has been brilliant, although that seems to have dropped off a little bit recently, just in time for the derby YAY!
Which of your players have been your best players this season?
Fellaini for me. Fingers crossed he's back and fully fit. We're not as good without him simple as. Bainsey has also been great. The usual suspects really.
Anybody not performed as well as you'd have expected?
Tim Howard and John Heitinga. I really rate both, but both have dissapointed so far. T How doesnt have any competition and Heitinga was rightfully dropped after having a terrible 45 minutes against Wigan. I'm sure he'll come back strong though. Tbh I hope he plays against you lot. We dont really have an abundance of snidery in our side (apart from Fellaini) to counteract your divers, snarlers and referee harrasers, and Heitinga is the perfect player to have the odd sneaky shirt pull or the odd word in the ear.
Everton last won a trophy in 1995. With that in mind, how did you feel when David Moyes fielded a weakened side in the League Cup and the subsequent defeat to Leeds? Do you not think he could have treated the competition like Liverpool did last year?
I didnt really blame Moyes tbh. Including Francisco Junior in central midfield on a cold Tuesday night away in Leeds for his first ever minutes of first team football was a little bit of a strange one, but the rest of the side was fairly strong. We should have played much better than we did. Yeah, tbh I'd jizz my little boxies if we won the carling cup- that's how desperate it got. In that sense I am frustrated. But now we can concentrate on challenging for Europe. The Europa League that is, as I'm not getting carried away with this top 4 nonsense. It wont happen.
Looking further ahead of Sunday, how do you see both teams doing this season?
I think you'll have a ressurgence and do OK. I think it will be fairly similar to last season with both teams finishing anywhere between 5th and 8th.
What are your best memories of a Merseyside derby?
Has to be the AJ 3 0. Oh goodness me if I wasn't in a room with my family I would have wipped it out and started windmilling. What a moment.
What about the worst memories you have?
Clattenburg derby, or the 3 0 away last season. Both terrible. The first for being so blatently fixed (there's a reason he was suspended for a year and isnt allowed to ref at Goodison again) and the second because we were just so horribly poor.
So looking ahead to the game itself, what side do you think David Moyes will select, and if different what side would you select if you were in his shoes?
The side I would select (if Gibson is fit):
Howard
Neville(Hibbert) Jagielka Heitinga Baines
Mirallas Osman Gibson(Neville) Oviedo
Fellaini
Jelavic
The side I think Moyes will pick (again if Gibson fit):
Howard
Hibbert(Neville) Jagielka Distin Baines
Coleman Gibson Osman Neville Mirallas
Fellaini
Jelavic
Are there any Liverpool players you are worried about ahead of the game?
Suarez and Gerrard. Standard. But that Sterling guy if he plays would defo trouble whoever we play at right back whether it be Nev, Hibbo or Coleman.
Finally, Liverpool have a very good record in recent Derby matches. Taking that into account, and weighing it up against your good start and our indifferent start, how do you see the game going? Would you take a point if offered it now?
If I'm honest, I feel we should be beating you, especially at home. On the contrary, we are a little bit **** at derby's so I'll take a draw going into it.
I think you'll win though. I really do. *rapes cat in fury*
Hi folks,
Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
Our reaction to the Hillsborough panel findings was the same as yours, we're scousers. It was & always has been an issue for the City, not just LFC, so there's no need for any gratitude. As for the 'friendly derby' it's a shame that it's ended up being bile filled, a start in reversing that would be for both sets of fans to desist with any chants that cross the line from banter to bad taste.
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield?
Rodgers looks one dimensional to me, he doesn't appear to be capable of adapting his 'style' to take account of the players he has available & the whatever the opposition may throw at him, both from the start & during games. There's been a lot of talk about his 'system', how it needs to bed in & how results can take a back seat for a while until that happens. I think that's clap trap, all managers have a 'system' or a prefered way of playing & they're expected to implement it & get results with it. Rodgers is perpetuating the myth that his way of playing, is somehow different to the mainstream in terms of how it should be viewed. Football is a results business & managers are paid handsomely to deliver them, with the resources that they have at their disposal. i.e. they have to adapt what they have, to get the best out of it.
Would you take a point if offered it now?
No chance. we owe you more than one & after last seasons Goodison derby being decided by Atkinson's awful decision, I want 3 points from Sunday.
Hi folks,
I am a member of the RAWK forum & we run a weekly article called Spyin' Kop were we interview opposition fans. If possible could you answer a few questions? Cheers in advance.
Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield?
In the past few years, Everton have seemed to start their league campaign slowly, yet this year (from the outside looking in) you seem to have started pretty well. What do you think has been the major difference between this season and previous seasons?
Which of your players have been your best players this season?
Anybody not performed as well as you'd have expected?
Everton last won a trophy in 1995. With that in mind, how did you feel when David Moyes fielded a weakened side in the League Cup and the subsequent defeat to Leeds? Do you not think he could have treated the competition like Liverpool did last year?
Looking further ahead of Sunday, how do you see both teams doing this season?
What are your best memories of a Merseyside derby?
What about the worst memories you have?
So looking ahead to the game itself, what side do you think David Moyes will select, and if different what side would you select if you were in his shoes?
Are there any Liverpool players you are worried about ahead of the game?
Finally, Liverpool have a very good record in recent Derby matches. Taking that into account, and weighing it up against your good start and our indifferent start, how do you see the game going? Would you take a point if offered it now?
Hi folks,
Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
I don't think the atmosphere will be any different to what it's been in recent years.
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield?
I'm quite pleased at Liverpool's poor start. Rodgers doesn't seem very astute in the transfer market, as evidenced by selling Bellamy and Kuyt and loaning out Carroll then complaining at the lack of a goal threat in his team. Also, Allen & Borini for £26M seems pretty poor value for money. Allen seems a very nice lad but an average Prem player at best. Having said that he'll probably score for you lot on Sunday!
In the past few years, Everton have seemed to start their league campaign slowly, yet this year (from the outside looking in) you seem to have started pretty well. What do you think has been the major difference between this season and previous seasons?
Fairly obviously, getting players in early rather than at the last minute. I believe the cancelling of the trip to Indonesia was probably a blessing in disguise too.
Which of your players have been your best players this season?
Baines & Fellaini.
Anybody not performed as well as you'd have expected?
The defence as a unit. We're too vulnerable to a "route one" attack. Neville has been pretty poor apart from the opening game too.
Everton last won a trophy in 1995. With that in mind, how did you feel when David Moyes fielded a weakened side in the League Cup and the subsequent defeat to Leeds? Do you not think he could have treated the competition like Liverpool did last year?
I agree. We should have made a real effort, it would only have meant an extra 4 - 5 matches.
Looking further ahead of Sunday, how do you see both teams doing this season?
I think Everton will finish in the top 6, Liverpool about mid table.
What are your best memories of a Merseyside derby?
Any game we won.
What about the worst memories you have?
Any game we lost, but the games at Wembley probably hurt most.
So looking ahead to the game itself, what side do you think David Moyes will select, and if different what side would you select if you were in his shoes?
Hard to say without knowing the injury situation. Obviously missing Pienaar & Gibson will be a blow.
Are there any Liverpool players you are worried about ahead of the game?
I'm always more worried abut the referee in derbies.
Finally, Liverpool have a very good record in recent Derby matches. Taking that into account, and weighing it up against your good start and our indifferent start, how do you see the game going? Would you take a point if offered it now?
On form we should win, but that was true last season and look what happened then.
Goat why so many commas?Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
Idiots will be idiots and we both have them, in spades, hopefully the atmosphere will be "friendly", but and honestly, try not to take this the wrong way, but if your players, namely Sewerz and stevie starfish start diving and cheating, then things could take a nasty turn, not in anyway saying its right, its not, but just my feelings.
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield?
Made up with the start Brenda has made, I think Brenda is a terrible Manager and hopefully he will continue to prove me right.
In the past few years, Everton have seemed to start their league campaign slowly, yet this year (from the outside looking in) you seem to have started pretty well. What do you think has been the major difference between this season and previous seasons?
No idea, we are as shocked as anybody, Fellaini is making a big difference
Which of your players have been your best players this season?
Neville and Osman, LoL, I kid, I kid, Fellaini has been superb and Baines, is Baines.
Anybody not performed as well as you'd have expected?
Heitinga
Everton last won a trophy in 1995. With that in mind, how did you feel when David Moyes fielded a weakened side in the League Cup and the subsequent defeat to Leeds? Do you not think he could have treated the competition like Liverpool did last year?
I think he picked a side more than capable of beating Leeds, they got an early goal and we played like clowns, deserved win, they wanted it much, much more.
Looking further ahead of Sunday, how do you see both teams doing this season?
Think we will stay around 5th for most of the Season and probably finish 7th as normal, personally I think your looking at 8th again.
What are your best memories of a Merseyside derby?
AJ 3-0, Carlsey 1-0
What about the worst memories you have?
86, 89 Cup Final
So looking ahead to the game itself, what side do you think David Moyes will select, and if different what side would you select if you were in his shoes?
I think we will play Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Distin, Jagielka, Mirallas, Neville, Osman, Oviedo, Fellaini, Jelavic, I would switch Fellaini for Neville and Mirallas for Fellaini and put Naismith Right Mid, he will work and work all day.
Are there any Liverpool players you are worried about ahead of the game?
Gerrard, always frigging Gerrard
Finally, Liverpool have a very good record in recent Derby matches. Taking that into account, and weighing it up against your good start and our indifferent start, how do you see the game going? Would you take a point if offered it now?
No I wouldnt take a point, HOW VERY DARE YOU, no idea how its gonna go, on paper and clearly im biased, we should spank you 5-0, but its the Derby and you clearly have the voodoo sign on us.
Hi folks,
I am a member of the RAWK forum & we run a weekly article called Spyin' Kop were we interview opposition fans. If possible could you answer a few questions? Cheers in advance.
Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield? Awful, honestly never liked Rodgers 'style' of football. Boring easy to defend against nonsense. As I have seen a decent finisher can change that perception but for me I think the style is very one dimensional and I struggle to see if he has a back up plane, especially after letting Carroll go on loan.
In the past few years, Everton have seemed to start their league campaign slowly, yet this year (from the outside looking in) you seem to have started pretty well. What do you think has been the major difference between this season and previous seasons? Decent signings and a win win first game, all we needed to do was put in a shift and the confidence would be there to carry onto future games. Previously a poor summer has continued with a defeat against a newly promoted side who we really should be beating and it just snowballs.
Which of your players have been your best players this season? Baines - Truly world class
Anybody not performed as well as you'd have expected? Neville - I never expect much but he has been truly awful.
Everton last won a trophy in 1995. With that in mind, how did you feel when David Moyes fielded a weakened side in the League Cup and the subsequent defeat to Leeds? Do you not think he could have treated the competition like Liverpool did last year? The team was still good enough and had a good mix of experience and youth to beat that leeds side. I don't have a problem with the changes he made.
Looking further ahead of Sunday, how do you see both teams doing this season? Us top 7 at the very minimum - You lot, it is hard to tell but it doesn't look good if you contine to not finish off teams/get in front in games.
What are your best memories of a Merseyside derby? 3-0: On my birthday, best birthday present ever
What about the worst memories you have? Clattenburg derby, will never forget that game and what obviously went on.
So looking ahead to the game itself, what side do you think David Moyes will select, and if different what side would you select if you were in his shoes? Tough one with the injuries and suspensions, I reckon Naismith would come in for Pienaar. Unless Gibson is fit you can't see past that being the only change from QPR
Are there any Liverpool players you are worried about ahead of the game? Suarez in the penalty area and maybe Sterling.
Finally, Liverpool have a very good record in recent Derby matches. Taking that into account, and weighing it up against your good start and our indifferent start, how do you see the game going? Would you take a point if offered it now? Yes, I just want ot hear the final whistle and get o with the rest of the season.
Goat why so many commas?
Hi folks,
I am a member of the RAWK forum & we run a weekly article called Spyin' Kop were we interview opposition fans. If possible could you answer a few questions? Cheers in advance.
Before we get to any 'on- pitch' matters, I'd firstly like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members of RAWK for the support and tributes that Everton showed regarding the Hillsborough Independent Panel's findings. Your club and it's supporters were magnificent. With that being said, do you see the atmosphere at the derby changing at all in light of the recent events? I'm sure we'd all like to see the return of the 'Friendly Derby' and see an end to some of the pretty appalling chants sung by both sets of fans?
What have you made of Liverpool's start, and what do you feel about Brendan Rodgers and the style he is trying to implement at Anfield?
Right mix of new players and settled team. Better team, as well. Proper boss slotter in Jelavic.In the past few years, Everton have seemed to start their league campaign slowly, yet this year (from the outside looking in) you seem to have started pretty well. What do you think has been the major difference between this season and previous seasons?
Which of your players have been your best players this season?
Anybody not performed as well as you'd have expected?
Everton last won a trophy in 1995. With that in mind, how did you feel when David Moyes fielded a weakened side in the League Cup and the subsequent defeat to Leeds? Do you not think he could have treated the competition like Liverpool did last year?
Looking further ahead of Sunday, how do you see both teams doing this season?
What are your best memories of a Merseyside derby?
What about the worst memories you have?
So looking ahead to the game itself, what side do you think David Moyes will select, and if different what side would you select if you were in his shoes?
Are there any Liverpool players you are worried about ahead of the game?
Finally, Liverpool have a very good record in recent Derby matches. Taking that into account, and weighing it up against your good start and our indifferent start, how do you see the game going? Would you take a point if offered it now?