As part of our 'Views From The Opposition' feature, a further three West Brom fans have answered our series of questions ahead of Evertons upcoming Premiership encounter with West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.
Lee Price
1) Not a bad performance against Arsenal, especially defensively. What are your expectations for this season? (Where do you think you will finish in the league?) I would be happy with 17th this season, Hull and Stoke will go down with maybe Blackburn or Fulham. I would also like to see us do well in the cups because thats the best chance both West Brom and Everton have of winning anything.
2) Has your clubs summer activities lived up to your expectations?
They have beat my expectations. I thought we would probably sign a couple of defenders but to sign one of Englands best goalkeepers in Scott Carson and to break our record transfer fee in the same summer is quite pleasing.
3) Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Greening who is our captain and Koren because they both run the midfield.
4) Your worst player(s)?
Sherjill Macdonald by far. He really isn't good enough to play in the championship let alone the premiership.
5) A club record fee of £4.75m for Borja Valero? Whats your opinion? Is he worth it? He's not going to play against us is he!?
really have no idea about him at all but Tony Mowbray seems to know what is he is doing so we will just have to trust his judgement.
6) Are there any exciting young prospects that we wouldn't know about?
Miller who was a big hit infront of goal last season seems to have what it takes to excell in the premiership. Barnett at the back is just as good as Curtis Davies and cost a hell of a lot less to sign him and Kim who was on loan last season and I reckon with the space you get in the premiership he has got the skill and speed to excell.
7) Do you have any chants that require an explanation?
the boing boing which we do after we score came about because of a Dutch trance anthem called "poing poing", when we score we all jump on the spot, hopefully you will be able to witness it on Saturday.
8 ) £40 a ticket? Thats a bit steep isnt it?
we are charging £40 a ticket because Everton are seen as a grade "A" match but yes that is very steep.
9) Could you give any advice such as suggesting an appropriate pub for away fans?
The Vine but it is quite a walk from the ground (about 10minutes), serves good reasonable priced beer and quality food. If you ask an Albion fan when you get to the ground they will give you directions for it. The Albion fans themselves are very friendly so don't be afraid to where your colours.
10) What do you think of Evertons summer activities?
very dissapointing, the chairman should of back Moyes more because otherwise Everton won't break into the top 4. Amazed that Carsley and AJ left.
11) Where do you think Everton will finish in the league?
depends, if you sign a striker then you will make top 6. without a striker it will probably be a poor season and finish about 9th.
12) Which Everton player(s) do you fear the most?
Personally I don't fear any player but if I had to choose one it would either be Yakubu, Cahill or Arteta.
13) Finally, What do you think the score will be? If you are feeling brave, name the scorers!
2-1 Albion
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Chris Stott
1) Not a bad performance against Arsenal, especially defensively. What are your expectations for this season? (Where do you think you will finish in the league?)
We hope to secure a comfortable position, between 12 and 15. We are not here to be cannon fodder and know we can beat those teams expected to be around us.
2) Has your clubs summer activities lived up to your expectations?
We have surpassed expectations with regards to signings. We normally are very frugal team but this year we are reaping the rewards of the past and being able to spend and bring in more class players.
3) Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Jonathan Greening, Captain and workhorse. Kimdo, new rising star are the Hawthorns. Miller, raw talent and will terrorise defenders with his strength and speed. He is even better now that he can also head better.
4) Your worst player(s)?
We do not have worse players, they are all Albion, a team. Yes some players will have bad days but not all season. ToMo is weeding out the mediocre players this season.
5) A club record fee of £4.75m for Borja Valero? Whats your opinion? Is he worth it? He's not going to play against us is he!?
His signing is not a definite yet. However, if he does sign, he will be our missing link on the right-side left by Gera.
6) Are there any exciting young prospects that we wouldn't know about?
Dorrans from Scotland.
Worrall, another one through the ranks and another midfielder in the making of the mould of the rest of our star, attacking midfield.
7) Do you have any chants that require an explanation?
None, we all speak English at the Hawthorns
8 ) £40 a ticket? Thats a bit steep isnt it?
Believe it it or not, you are a Class A Team in our clubs eyes.
9) Could you give any advice such as suggesting an appropriate pub for away fans?
None, we all are tee-total at the Hawthorns.
10) What do you think of Evertons summer activities?
What activities?
11) Where do you think Everton will finish in the league?
If you do not get your act together, you will be finishing in the bottom half of the table.
12) Which Everton player(s) do you fear the most?
Arteta.
13) Finally, What do you think the score will be? If you are feeling brave, name the scorers!
2 - 0 to the Baggies, can't see us thrashing you 4 - 0 again. Miller and Kimdo
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Rob Sillence
1) Not a bad performance against Arsenal, especially defensively. What are your expectations for this season? (Where do you think you will finish in the league?)
16th/15th, our good football will hopefully see us safe, maybe a couple of places above relegation.
2) Has your clubs summer activities lived up to your expectations?
Yes, faith in the manager has shown with us spending over £20Million.
3) Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Greening, no doubt.
4) Your worst player(s)?
Kiely, he's not bad, inconsistant.
5) A club record fee of £4.75m for Borja Valero? Whats your opinion? Is he worth it? He's not going to play against us is he!?
Seems to fit the bill. I hope so. Maybe??
6) Are there any exciting young prospects that we wouldn't know about?
Yes, David Worral. Looks like a real future first teamer.
7) Do you have any chants that require an explanation?
Urmm, no I think they are pretty straight forward :S.
8 ) £40 a ticket? Thats a bit steep isnt it?
Mines £25
9) Could you give any advice such as suggesting an appropriate pub for away fans?
We have no away pubs, just try to blend in.
10) What do you think of Evertons summer activities?
What activities?
11) Where do you think Everton will finish in the league?
Not as high as last year due to the lack of signings and other teams strengthening.
12) Which Everton player(s) do you fear the most?
Fear? none. I think Cahill is good but obviously won't be troubling us much. Other than that Arteta and The Dingle.
13) Finally, What do you think the score will be? If you are feeling brave, name the scorers!
I believe at home it will be 3 points. 3-1,WBA: Moore, Koren, Bednar. EVERTON: Dingle Lescott.
Lee Price
1) Not a bad performance against Arsenal, especially defensively. What are your expectations for this season? (Where do you think you will finish in the league?) I would be happy with 17th this season, Hull and Stoke will go down with maybe Blackburn or Fulham. I would also like to see us do well in the cups because thats the best chance both West Brom and Everton have of winning anything.
2) Has your clubs summer activities lived up to your expectations?
They have beat my expectations. I thought we would probably sign a couple of defenders but to sign one of Englands best goalkeepers in Scott Carson and to break our record transfer fee in the same summer is quite pleasing.
3) Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Greening who is our captain and Koren because they both run the midfield.
4) Your worst player(s)?
Sherjill Macdonald by far. He really isn't good enough to play in the championship let alone the premiership.
5) A club record fee of £4.75m for Borja Valero? Whats your opinion? Is he worth it? He's not going to play against us is he!?
really have no idea about him at all but Tony Mowbray seems to know what is he is doing so we will just have to trust his judgement.
6) Are there any exciting young prospects that we wouldn't know about?
Miller who was a big hit infront of goal last season seems to have what it takes to excell in the premiership. Barnett at the back is just as good as Curtis Davies and cost a hell of a lot less to sign him and Kim who was on loan last season and I reckon with the space you get in the premiership he has got the skill and speed to excell.
7) Do you have any chants that require an explanation?
the boing boing which we do after we score came about because of a Dutch trance anthem called "poing poing", when we score we all jump on the spot, hopefully you will be able to witness it on Saturday.
8 ) £40 a ticket? Thats a bit steep isnt it?
we are charging £40 a ticket because Everton are seen as a grade "A" match but yes that is very steep.
9) Could you give any advice such as suggesting an appropriate pub for away fans?
The Vine but it is quite a walk from the ground (about 10minutes), serves good reasonable priced beer and quality food. If you ask an Albion fan when you get to the ground they will give you directions for it. The Albion fans themselves are very friendly so don't be afraid to where your colours.
10) What do you think of Evertons summer activities?
very dissapointing, the chairman should of back Moyes more because otherwise Everton won't break into the top 4. Amazed that Carsley and AJ left.
11) Where do you think Everton will finish in the league?
depends, if you sign a striker then you will make top 6. without a striker it will probably be a poor season and finish about 9th.
12) Which Everton player(s) do you fear the most?
Personally I don't fear any player but if I had to choose one it would either be Yakubu, Cahill or Arteta.
13) Finally, What do you think the score will be? If you are feeling brave, name the scorers!
2-1 Albion
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Chris Stott
1) Not a bad performance against Arsenal, especially defensively. What are your expectations for this season? (Where do you think you will finish in the league?)
We hope to secure a comfortable position, between 12 and 15. We are not here to be cannon fodder and know we can beat those teams expected to be around us.
2) Has your clubs summer activities lived up to your expectations?
We have surpassed expectations with regards to signings. We normally are very frugal team but this year we are reaping the rewards of the past and being able to spend and bring in more class players.
3) Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Jonathan Greening, Captain and workhorse. Kimdo, new rising star are the Hawthorns. Miller, raw talent and will terrorise defenders with his strength and speed. He is even better now that he can also head better.
4) Your worst player(s)?
We do not have worse players, they are all Albion, a team. Yes some players will have bad days but not all season. ToMo is weeding out the mediocre players this season.
5) A club record fee of £4.75m for Borja Valero? Whats your opinion? Is he worth it? He's not going to play against us is he!?
His signing is not a definite yet. However, if he does sign, he will be our missing link on the right-side left by Gera.
6) Are there any exciting young prospects that we wouldn't know about?
Dorrans from Scotland.
Worrall, another one through the ranks and another midfielder in the making of the mould of the rest of our star, attacking midfield.
7) Do you have any chants that require an explanation?
None, we all speak English at the Hawthorns
8 ) £40 a ticket? Thats a bit steep isnt it?
Believe it it or not, you are a Class A Team in our clubs eyes.
9) Could you give any advice such as suggesting an appropriate pub for away fans?
None, we all are tee-total at the Hawthorns.
10) What do you think of Evertons summer activities?
What activities?
11) Where do you think Everton will finish in the league?
If you do not get your act together, you will be finishing in the bottom half of the table.
12) Which Everton player(s) do you fear the most?
Arteta.
13) Finally, What do you think the score will be? If you are feeling brave, name the scorers!
2 - 0 to the Baggies, can't see us thrashing you 4 - 0 again. Miller and Kimdo
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Rob Sillence
1) Not a bad performance against Arsenal, especially defensively. What are your expectations for this season? (Where do you think you will finish in the league?)
16th/15th, our good football will hopefully see us safe, maybe a couple of places above relegation.
2) Has your clubs summer activities lived up to your expectations?
Yes, faith in the manager has shown with us spending over £20Million.
3) Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Greening, no doubt.
4) Your worst player(s)?
Kiely, he's not bad, inconsistant.
5) A club record fee of £4.75m for Borja Valero? Whats your opinion? Is he worth it? He's not going to play against us is he!?
Seems to fit the bill. I hope so. Maybe??
6) Are there any exciting young prospects that we wouldn't know about?
Yes, David Worral. Looks like a real future first teamer.
7) Do you have any chants that require an explanation?
Urmm, no I think they are pretty straight forward :S.
8 ) £40 a ticket? Thats a bit steep isnt it?
Mines £25
9) Could you give any advice such as suggesting an appropriate pub for away fans?
We have no away pubs, just try to blend in.
10) What do you think of Evertons summer activities?
What activities?
11) Where do you think Everton will finish in the league?
Not as high as last year due to the lack of signings and other teams strengthening.
12) Which Everton player(s) do you fear the most?
Fear? none. I think Cahill is good but obviously won't be troubling us much. Other than that Arteta and The Dingle.
13) Finally, What do you think the score will be? If you are feeling brave, name the scorers!
I believe at home it will be 3 points. 3-1,WBA: Moore, Koren, Bednar. EVERTON: Dingle Lescott.
