Cardiff v Everton. 31st Aug @ 15.00.

[evertony]

Top words again Chico.....take a bow.

 

[Moomin]

I wonder if Baines and Felli will be in the squad???

 

[FinchFarmBlue]

I wonder if Baines and Felli will be in the squad???

I am reserving judgement on which way this one goes, as I hope Felli is in the squad, given the alternative pairing in centre midfield would be a worry.

 

[EFC Si]

any update on gibson?

 

[bainesontoast]

Just been looking at the average positions from the West Brom game:

Jela is not good enough to play as a withdrawn forward. That sort of thing is fine for Ibrahimovic but if you do it with Jelavic you're essentially carrying him for the game. If he's not going to be played to his strengths, he shouldn't be played.

I really hope this is addressed v Cardiff.

 

[TomDixie]

Just been looking at the average positions from the West Brom game:

Jela is not good enough to play as a withdrawn forward. That sort of thing is fine for Ibrahimovic but if you do it with Jelavic you're essentially carrying him for the game. If he's not going to be played to his strengths, he shouldn't be played.

I really hope this is addressed v Cardiff.

Where'd you get that from?

Jelavic is far, far too deep there. Even Baines is further ahead of him!

 

[Goat]

6-1 To Everton.

Kone and Baines hatrick.

Sorted.

 

[dannyboy]

They've had their big win against City, I think we can snot these by a few goals.

 

[McBain]

Bloody Good. Great in fact.

It's Poet's Day here and ne'er a more jocular tide has been written about the beautiful game.

 

[Christiffa25]

I wonder if Baines and Felli will be in the squad???

If there's a deal close or looking likely i can't see either of them starting. A little injury could affect price, player not giving his all due to fear of injury (even if not on purpose). I think up and down the country you'll see alot of players left out of there starting 11's.

 

[bainesontoast]

Where'd you get that from?

Jelavic is far, far too deep there. Even Baines is further ahead of him!

http://espnfc.com/uk/en/gamecast/367469/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=5739

Tactical formation > average positions.

And yeah, as I said, if Jelavic isn't the most advanced player then I don't understand playing him ha. He's not good enough for that coming from deeper role.

 

[USABlue]

hopefully we can get the full 3 points! will be slightly early watching!

 

[Blue Cheese]

Ace as always Chico lid, tough game this i fear another draw as i fear we see a few draws while we are adapting.

I personally think Jelavic is playing alright it's the service too him that's not perfect. Vic is a better option than Kone at the moment as Kone missed a lot of pre-season fasting he's well behind and doesn't look sharp.

COYB hopefully a first league win 1-2 Blues

 

[Jeff Jones]

We've got a good record in Wales.

That's me being hopeful.

 

[Bilko]

I always look forward to reading up on the Blues in the press,articles etc.have to say for a pre match report and build up,it doesn't get better than yours Chico.great old pictures ,smart humour,and common sense.
reckon we'll steal it,need to get the season up and running Saturday.