Match Thread Everton 3-3 Manchester City Monday 4th May 20.00

[windymiller]

Don’t forget the subs as soon as we go the goaldown.

The 65th minute is a bit early for subs. Barry/Beto on for Beto/Barry in the 79th minute is how to football.

 

[Khalekan]

I am quite looking forward to this game.

It will be my last match of the season as I can’t make Sunderland.

I have zero expectation of a positive result but I am still in awe of the sheer majesty of Hill Dickinson and every time I go there it feels like a special occasion.

And anyway, I long ago came to realise (probably circa 1973 ) that when it comes to our beloved EFC, divorcing the splendour of the occasion from what actually occurs on the pitch is the best way to preserve my sanity.

UTFT

(and roll on August )

 

[Caolam]

Let’s be honest, this will be the “same old same old”, same team selection, same negative tactics and same result. I don’t see any prospect of Moyes changing at this stage. From what I’ve read it would appear that TFG are happy with Moyes and will let him complete his contract next year. I fully accept that David Moyes has done a good job, he has changed the dynamic of the club, we are on an upward trajectory for the first time in a while. We need to now take the next step and move into the European places which means more money and better players, I am doubtful that Moyes is the man to take that next step. I hope what I have read about TFG is wrong and they are not happy that Moyes won’t play the young players they have spent millions on. There appears to be some good managers becoming available, if we hang on to Moyes for another year we might miss out and we will have brought in Moyes type players that the next manager may not fancy.

 

[Toffeepot]

This will be a proper footballing lesson make no doubt about it.

The Everton manager purposely fielding an understrength XI just to fit in his favourites, up against a magnificent set of players for City.

Fully expecting Cherki, Haaland and Semenyo to make our lads look like Sunday League amateurs.

It will be power, skill and pace against a team full of slugs who can neither run, nor string a set of passes together.

McNeil will be blowing out of his arse after 7 minutes, and O'Brien will not even cross the halfway line.

Would be surprised if Beto even touches the ball more than about 5 times before he's taken off after 65 minutes.

O'Briens been getting up the pitch lately
Everything else probably checks out

 

[GoldenToffee]

O'Briens been getting up the pitch lately
Everything else probably checks out

Well he won't be when he's tasked with keeping both Semenyo and Nunes quiet because McNeil will be needing a double lung transplant after 7 minutes of chasing shadows!

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Well he won't be when he's tasked with keeping both Semenyo and Nunes quiet because McNeil will be needing a double lung transplant after 7 minutes of chasing shadows!

If he starts Barry/McNeil and Tarkowski then the game is lost.

 

[Tommy Chong]

It's called being positive your a total doom merchant

I'm liking this version of you, Matty. I remember a time when forum members would have to talk you down off the ledge almost every other day. The present-day "positive you" is much better

Agreed mate… Although this time around, I don’t share Matty’s optimism.

I’m expecting the worst, so if we achieve anything more than that, it’ll come as an unexpected, pleasant surprise.

 

[davek]

Draw at least up for grabs here.

I dont think City against Burnley or S'ton were impressive at all.

 

[GoldenToffee]

Beto in for Barry in a radical shake-up of the squad following two appalling recent performances.

 

[Cels]

Agreed mate… Although this time around, I don’t share Matty’s optimism.

I’m expecting the worst, so if we achieve anything more than that, it’ll come as an unexpected, pleasant surprise.

Forget all that, Tommy; leave your negativity in the bin and jump aboard the Matty joy train

 

[Vaughan]

iroegbunam and george should come in but i doubt it

 

[Look to the future]

Meh

 

[matty1878]

I'm liking this version of you, Matty. I remember a time when forum members would have to talk you down off the ledge almost every other day. The present-day "positive you" is much better

I said when TFG came it’s a new era and new dawn it may take time

But we will get there

 

[matty1878]

This will be a proper footballing lesson make no doubt about it.

The Everton manager purposely fielding an understrength XI just to fit in his favourites, up against a magnificent set of players for City.

Fully expecting Cherki, Haaland and Semenyo to make our lads look like Sunday League amateurs.

It will be power, skill and pace against a team full of slugs who can neither run, nor string a set of passes together.

McNeil will be blowing out of his arse after 7 minutes, and O'Brien will not even cross the halfway line.

Would be surprised if Beto even touches the ball more than about 5 times before he's taken off after 65 minutes.

Maybe mate football isn’t for you or

Some

 

[Cels]

Time for Everton to derail Man City's title hopes.