You make a great point. Brings back the old days when that pitch was REALLY rough and scuffed. Kinda sad they moved it from the Bubble, would've been a great atmosphere in such an intimate ground.
They played State of Origin at ANZ three days before the Sydney game and no-one got injured. I can't imagine the Etihad pitch being as bad as ANZ.
I must admit, I'm shocked/stunned that my first Everton game was vs Sydney at the Olympic Stadium...
Mine have my surname on the back, I just think it's more personal - sets you apart from all the Aussies that have Cahill on theirs.
Also, something I can give to my younger sister when she goes to games.
Watched Gueye against Sydney, he looks QUALITY. Got great touch, speed, linked up well and looked physical enough for a young lad to make it in the Prem. Baxter looked good too, couldn't see all that much as he only got 15 mins or something.
I agree. There's no such thing as too many (okay, there is, but no at the moment), only good competition for starting places.
I think we're stocking up on options and building for the future with players like Rodwell and Fellaini (who's still only 22).