Match Thread Southampton v Everton (Sunday 25 October 14:00)

[Ring master]

What a difference a year make's , sunday is actually a year to the date that saints lost home 9-0 to Leicester

 

[PhilRegan]

Without Richarlison and coleman I was still quite confident, but with James out I've got a slightly different feel now I'd say a solid defensive draw is on the cards or a narrow win.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Without Richarlison and coleman I was still quite confident, but with James out I've got a slightly different feel now I'd say a solid defensive draw is on the cards or a narrow win.

I think key to us winning will be the defence and Pickford. If we defend well we have a chance as we'll score atleast once.

 

[Chozz]

This very average side won 2-1 at Southampton around this time last year. Our record at them isn't great however, only 2 wins in last 8 years since their return to top flight...

 

[Prevenger17]

Win. Win for JAMES

 

[zook]

A young French LB untried in the PL and you suggest plying him RW

yes chief

 

[TheSecondComing]

Ahhhh that winger we have been trying to find for 3 seasons now would have come in handy

 

[TheSecondComing]

In more positive speak I am excited to see what our only DON comes up with

 

[argietoffee]

Think we need to keep a clean sheet to win this one. Not many goals in this team without Richie or James. Hopefully 0-1 Dixie Dom

 

[John BN]

Will James be at least a substitute to be used only in case of absolute necessity? or not there at all?

 

[John BN]

We get out of this one with the three points now three of our best performers so far are out and I will truly start to believe this is NEW Everton!!

Players have a tremendous incentive to retian the top spot at the table; this may help. And DCL and others are flying anyway. Midflied is much stronger than last year. Even without James and Richi, I say we win.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Bring it on...time to put squad strength to the test. The quicker we find these things out the quicker we can rectify them, if needed.

 

[4737carlin]

Massive test

 

[TennesseeBlue]

Gutted that we won't have James but I must admit I'm curious to see how we look without him.

 

[the_toffees_bosnia]

Pickford
Ben Keane Mina digne
Doucoure Allan Gomes
Iwobi DCL Gordon