Line up V Stoke

[Jozzy]

So the main talking point after the Soton game is how Martinez lined us up, most of us have this as a major reason as to why we played so poorly.

So what line up would you use and who would you play on boxing day? Do we need a big shake up, is it time to give some kids a chance or do we finally start playing a starting XI with every single player in their right position?

 

[roydo]

Players in their right position for me. If that narks Naismith/Eto'o, tough.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

I'd go:
Howard
Coleman Jagielka Stones Garbutt
McGeady Besic McCarthy(If he's not back for this,there is something seriously wrong!)Mirallas(I hope)
Barkley
Eto'o

Bench:Robles,Baines,Kone,Barry,Naismith,Lukaku

 

[sageyefc]

Howard
Coleman Jags Stones Garbutt
Besic Barkley
Mcgeady Naismith Mirrales
Kone
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Or if McCarthys back

Howard
Coleman Jags Stones Garbutt
Besic Barkley McCarthy
Kone Naismith Miralles
​

Id maybe consider alcaraz for jags, hes quite good in the air

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[Tubey]

Howard (because Robles is somehow even worse)
Coleman
Jagielka
Stones
Garbutt
McGeady
Barkley
Besic
Mirallas (or Atsu/Pienaar if need be)
Naismith
Kone

 

[norrisgreenblue]

Martinez has lost it already,I wouldn't have given Naismith another 3 year deal when he already has 2 to go after this season, is he really that good that clubs would be offering silly money over the next 2 years? As for £28 mill for Lukaku.......f..kinell

 

[hktoffee]

We really need Mirallas and McCarthy back now. If they aren't available, McGeady and Besic replace them.

Howard

Coleman Stones Jagielka Baines

McCarthy Barkley

Mirallas Naismith Pienaar

Lukaku

Subs: Robles, Eto'o, McGeady, Oviedo, Kone, Besic, Alcaraz.

Injured: Gibson, Atsu, Osman.

 

[GwladysBlue]

Howard (no other option)
Coleman Jagielka Stones Garbutt
Besic McCarthy
Mirallas Barkley Naismith
Lukaku

 

[Goat]

Bergara
Coleman - Jags - Hibbert - Baines
Besic - Barkley
Aids ------------------ Pienaar
Ferguson - Eto'o​

 

[roydo]

I'd go:
Howard
Coleman Jagielka Stones Garbutt
McGeady Besic McCarthy(If he's not back for this,there is something seriously wrong!)Mirallas(I hope)
Eto'o Kone

Bench:Robles,Baines,Distin,Barry,Pienaar,Lukaku

No Ross? Not even on the bench?

 

[RalphDring]

I would like to see a bit of a re-shuffle, Barry at centre back alongside Jagielka or Stones, Ross dropped back alongside Besic or Macarthy. I would also try Garbutt wide left with his wand of a left foot, Kev out wide with maybe Kone.A on the the other side. Naismith as the #10.

Edit, not paying attention there, too many wingers, Kone as a super sub then.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

No Ross? Not even on the bench?

Amended my team Roydo,schoolboy error,I forgot the Albino Pele and all,its Evertons fault mate,I'm all over the place

 

[WarringtonBlue]

Howard

Baines/Garbutt - Stones - Jags - 60 grand

Besic
McGeady McCarthy Barkley Mirallas

Lukaku

Positives - a dynamic centre-mid pairing with Besic mopping up behind more presence in the middle third and interplay in the final third.

Unsure whether Baines is playing poorlly due to fomr or lack of cover

If Mirallas is out, shift mcGeady out right, and put Baines or Oviedo in left wing and garbutt at left back.

 

[R.Reddington]

Think putting Kone in the team could have a positive effect.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

Howard

Baines/Garbutt - Stones - Jags - 60 grand

Besic
McGeady McCarthy Barkley Mirallas

Lukaku

Positives - a dynamic centre-mid pairing with Besic mopping up behind more presence in the middle third and interplay in the final third.

Unsure whether Baines is playing poorlly due to fomr or lack of cover

If Mirallas is out, shift mcGeady out right, and put Baines or Oviedo in left wing and garbutt at left back.

Christ,forgot about Oviedo,he must be coming into contention now.