Everton v F.C. Porto, August 3rd, KO 16:00pm.

[Tree13]

.....after this game, it is a difficult start to the season. I always think it's tough playing a newly promoted side first up, and then we have Arsenal and Chelsea in quick succession. We started last year slow, which was understandable but I'm hoping for a little better than 3 points. To a certain extent, it might set our stall for the season, although I'm not too sure how much tomorrow's game matters.

I don't disagree, but our main new signings this summer are Barry and Lukaku: hopefully they will not need the usual transition period to get used to playing alongside new teammates, because that's not the situation they're actually in. I can see the team being more "game ready" than they were in the opening three fixtures last season. We also won't be struggling to adapt to a recently installed new system and tactics, like we were last year. Arsenal and Chelsea on the other hand will be bedding in new players and adjusting to departures. I can see us bagging between five and seven points from these first three fixtures.

 

[@Nowso2]

Bein sports mena 5 and sport tv 1 Portugal are the 2 stations broadcasting it

 

[Eggs]

I don't disagree, but our main new signings this summer are Barry and Lukaku: hopefully they will not need the usual transition period to get used to playing alongside new teammates, because that's not the situation they're actually in. I can see the team being more "game ready" than they were in the opening three fixtures last season. We also won't be struggling to adapt to a recently installed new system and tactics, like we were last year. Arsenal and Chelsea on the other hand will be bedding in new players and adjusting to departures. I can see us bagging between five and seven points from these first three fixtures.

...what a bonus it would be to get a win a Leicester. Very tough ask.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

This match isn't/wasn't part of the pre-season ones up for purchase, right? I can't seem to find it.

 

[@Nowso2]

This match isn't/wasn't part of the pre-season ones up for purchase, right? I can't seem to find it.

no it was not included in the pre season package . i was considering getting a bein sport online account for the league and use a vpn may get it tonight

 

[chicoazul]

Says its showing here.

https://www.jargsports.eu/foot....porto.html

 

[stevietoffee]

no it was not included in the pre season package . i was considering getting a bein sport online account for the league and use a vpn may get it tonight

i think everton tv are planning to show it for free, as a thank you for the support it worked a treat last year when we played our only pre season game at home.

 

[@Nowso2]

i think everton tv are planning to show it for free, as a thank you for the support it worked a treat last year when we played our only pre season game at home.

I wouldnt be suprised as they did the same last year . i was out when i found out and got most of it on the phone

 

[Kurt.]

Right lids.... I'm gonna be there tomorrow/ today now ,,,anyone fancy meeting up I'm gonna be in the Thomas Frost from lunchtime... Just look for the handsome lad.... He'll be sat next to me ha ha...

 

[Greavesy8]

Remember how bad we were against Real Betis last year?

Very uninspired performance wasn't it.
Kev and Jelavic both should've been sent off for lashing out too.

 

[FCBarça]

Looking forward to this as I know the new look Porto a bit better with Lopetegui, Tello et al on board - I expect very big things from them so it will be a nice early test for Everton too

Chance for some of you to get a look at the next big midfield talent in Spain, Oliver Torres

 

[FCBarça]

anyone think there will be an internet stream for this game?

Absolutely there will be

 

[Jozzy]

i think everton tv are planning to show it for free, as a thank you for the support it worked a treat last year when we played our only pre season game at home.

This is what I'm hoping.

 

[blue61]

I'll be there, great fan me.

 

[maccavennie]

Looking forward to this today, should be a good game. 8-1 to Everton with Lukaku to smash 5 in from his seat in the main stand