Match Thread Everton v Leeds United - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Tubey]

I’m filing that photo of Souness under things that can’t be unseen

Just downed a pint in a desperate attempt to erase it. Hasn't worked.

 

[Ring master]

What will happen on here if we win today?

A lot of people will still moan

 

[RomanReigns]

need davies to up his sauce today

 

[Toffee in Jandals]

Well, another PL game where we'll need to score three to win. COYB.

 

[ForeverEverton]

I am papping it for this game, facing a team with the intensity of Leeds! Look what happened when Fulham turned the wick up and they are pony....

 

[Dublin blue 75]

Souness oh deary me. Not very butch

 

[The Blue Watch]

I would agree and the back 3 are the ones I'd go for against a pacy and mobile Leeds team, but as I said elsewhere- why play 2 players out of position? If Iwobi played RWB again, he would probably give us something going forward, but now he's on the wrong side, meaning he will come inside far too often. You then factor in that Davies is also a midfielder by trade (with no pace) meaning he is likely to do that. Richie likes to come inside - as does James. We have the potential to all bunch into the middle like we did against Newcastle whilst also nullifying any attacking threat we have ourselves.

This will also leave loads of space in the wide areas for Leeds to attack into. And my issue is, that even if he wanted to experiment with this, why not have N'Kounkou on the bench for if it goes horribly wrong? All of our options are slow and ponderous and will further clog up the middle of the park.

I hope I'm wrong, but this has disaster written all over it.

I do see your points. I definitely think Nkounkou and Kenny should be on the bench. I just hope if it goes badly that it’s not the end of this formation. I think with a fully fit Digne and Coleman it’s probably the formation that would suit this current squad the best.

 

[Ivo]

Dom the fastest player to reach ten

Joint fastest with a chap who seemed to always score against us

 

[Dublin blue 75]

Need a big game for Allan and Doucs today. Right from the start and sustained pressing for 90 mins.

 

[Tin-Tin]

I think that Davies is a good choice today, he can bring creativity and direct pass to DCL, however everyone knows he loses position easily, it is a risk but it could work. At second half maybe could be replaced by Gomes. Today it'll be a tactical game with two of the best managers nowadays in Premier League. Let's see. #COYB

Godfrey has struggled there which is fair enough as he isnt a RB. Kenny is crap and I think as Iwobi has been moved to the left over Nkounkou for his experience, Davies is the only choice really.

He has a bit of pace, can pass a ball and will be very disciplined. The only problem with him is he is hit and miss, so we will either get a very good game from him or a really poor one

 

[Ducans elbow]

Very tempting we are 6/5 but but but

 

[bullybeef]

Good luck to Davies.... I hope he rips it up!

 

[Tin-Tin]

Need James in the game and on the ball early too

 

[larbert toffee]

It's about time Souness was put out to grass.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

That XI doesn't seem too bad really, little bit more defensive then Fulham like and it hinges on Davies having a good game really. Could work though.