Match Thread Queens Park Rangers v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[davek]

If we win, great. If we dont, we have less games to play with a stretched to breaking point first team squad.

I wont be too arsed if we go out, tbh. I expect it too.

 

[bluelife]

QPR at over 3/1 to win this, a bit baffling. Would really make them favourites.

 

[BlueStevie35]

QPR at over 3/1 to win this, a bit baffling. Would really make them favourites.

We’re still classed as favourites being the Premier League side, plus QPR have a league game in 3 days so bookies are expecting them not to be at full strength

 

[blue to the bone]

QPR at over 3/1 to win this, a bit baffling. Would really make them favourites.

Don't ever become a bookie

 

[Nymzee]

Oh we play tonight, nice.

 

[BlueToff]

If we win, great. If we dont, we have less games to play with a stretched to breaking point first team squad.

I wont be too arsed if we go out, tbh. I expect it too.

We've won one trophy in 27 years by the time the end of this season comes around

This isn't a dig at your boy btw, I feel for him with what he has to choose between tonight, but a disappointing cup exit does nobody any good

 

[ToffeeTim]

I feel like this is a night where Gordon needs to step up if he gets a chance. If he is going to make the grade here then these are the sort of games he needs to make an impact. I've been waiting on him for a long time to use his talent and go that step further and prove he can be an effective player.

I think he's going to start tonight and we need to see him take his chance. This is top level football and you need to grasp every opportunity you are given. Our young players need to start stepping up.

 

[lungo]

I feel like this is a night where Gordon needs to step up if he gets a chance. If he is going to make the grade here then these are the sort of games he needs to make an impact. I've been waiting on him for a long time to use his talent and go that step further and prove he can be an effective player.

I think he's going to start tonight and we need to see him take his chance. This is top level football and you need to grasp every opportunity you are given. Our young players need to start stepping up.

Gordon and stepping up is an oxymoron isn't it?

 

[ToffeeTim]

Gordon and stepping up is an oxymoron isn't it?

I think he has the ability to do it. The question is more around mentality and desire.

 

[COYB75]

I don't think playing our first team is of any use here, they would be on a hiding to nothing. If they win, so what, if they lose just hammers their confidence.
Godfrey plays, as he needs to build up match fitness and I can't think of anyone else to play at left back. He's done alright there before. (better than right back anyway)

Lonergan
Kenny, Holgate, Branthwaite, Godfrey
Iwobi, Gomes, Davies, Gordon
Rondon

Bench - Begovic, Mina, Welch, Whitaker, Onyango, Simms, Dobbin,

 

[BlueInNZ]

Bob Latchford scores his fourth and Everton FC’s fifth goal in their 1-5 win against Queens Park Rangers FC at Loftus Rd, London on the 8th October 1977.

Bob Latchford. You haven't got his number by any chance? Tell him to bring his kit.

 

[ToffeeTim]

It sounds like Rondon isn't fit so I would leave him as a sub as an option

I would go for something like (given who is available)

Begovic
Holgate Keane Mina Digne
Gordon Davies Doucoure Townsend
Iwobi
Gray

 

[brian labone]

Hesgoal.com usually has all sporting events to stream.

Thanks a lot mate will try it.

 

[Death]

Why not simms. If he scores and does well it'll bring such a feel good factor we need with all strikers out. Can forget about it for few weeks and be buzzing about simms

If he doesn't, so be it.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Why not simms. If he scores and does well it'll bring such a feel good factor we need with all strikers out. Can forget about it for few weeks and be buzzing about simms

If he doesn't, so be it.

I thought the manager said he wasn't ready to start after his injury?