Match Thread Brighton 1-1 Everton. Sat Jan 31st. 3pm

[Davideeyore]

Probably garner right, ndiaye left. Armstrong supporting Barry

Who da fug knows?

 

[brittcop1]

In defence of moyes, assuming myko and aznou are out of the squad as they are unfit the only decision to be made is whether Patterson plays, personally I wouldn't play him either but also don't want O'brien show horned into back 4 which is why I think we've gone with the only option available that is back 3

Lot of assumptions there

 

[Melchizedek]

I'm personally loving this new formation. It's so stupid.
I hope we trounce Brighton and moyes is forced to continue to put out this idiotic XI for the rest of the year.

 

[Joey66]

Who da fug knows?

KDH will be the furthest midfielder forward...

 

[Brisan123]

Four centre halves!

I've just had to explain why I was laughing out loud to my wife. I do vaguely remember many, many years ago we did the same thing and got the win so maybe we'll do it again BUT it says everything about the mess the recruitment team have got us in to. JOB will do fine (although creating isn't his strength) but it will be Branthwaite who will suffer and damage his reputation (if he tries getting forward too much). I have a horrible feeling that he'll pull a hammy too if he needs to chase back.

All in all, a dogs dinner.

That said, perfect for sitting in and breaking at speed with Barry netting another 1-0 winner for us.

COYB

Pep and Arteta have at times played 4 CBs across the back line

 

[Chegsy]

I would not be opposed to a back three of O’Brien, Tarkowski, and Branthwaite.

I even think it would be good to get Aznou in the squad at LWB.

The issue I have with this formation is we do not have a RB that can deliver anything beyond a turnover in the final 3rd.

Playing Patterson at RWB is essentially playing with 10 men offensively and at a -15 turnover ratio to the opposition from the jump.

All the more disappointing they haven't resolved the position for years. A functioning pair of wingbacks to compliment that back 3 a midfield 3 of Gana, Garner and KDH and Ndiaye off Barry would have served us well for the remainder of the season whilst Grealish is out. Could have give plenty of minutes to Armstrong, Rohl and Aznou as well.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Branthwaite is a better left back than Mykolenko, and Mykolenko being out has forced that.

Personally I like us going with actual full backs for balance, but I'm not going to fume over Nathan Patterson not playing.

We've got players on the pitch who can score goals, so lets hope we can nick a win here.

UTT.

 

[Joey66]

Pep and Arteta have at times played 4 CBs across the back line

Yes, but look at the quality players in midfield & attack they have ..... saying that we always have a pre match fume & do well away from home?

 

[Nymzee]

Branthwaite is a better left back than Mykolenko, and Mykolenko being out has forced that.

Personally I like us going with actual full backs for balance, but I'm not going to fume over Nathan Patterson not playing.

We've got players on the pitch who can score goals, so lets hope we can nick a win here.

UTT.

Think it's more we shouldn't be just nicking a win here. We're almost a fully fit squad and we're better than them.

 

[the golden visionary]

4 centre half's is peak moyes

 

[ClausThomsen]

I understand the logic in that perspective. However:

There is no excuse for putting Michael Keane in a starting 11. None. Ever.

This is not hyperbole. Statistically, Keane has negatively impacted EFC more than any footballer to ever wear the shirt.

Unless you can provide those stats and the context around them that looks very much like hyperbole.

 

[Timbucktoo]

I think you’ll find he was along with Holgate and Godfrey.

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That back four looks worse than what we are putting out today, I stand corrected.

 

[st.domingo]

4 centre half's is peak moyes

Dave and Chico have nothing on this cat when it comes to trolling the GOT dars...

 

[Joey66]

4 centre half's is peak moyes

Better without Dwight as we play with ten men with him in the side - so that's a plus .....

 

[knowing your history]

1-1 today.

Even when pap a few years back always do well away to Brighton.