Everton v Newcastle. 17th Sep @ 20.00.

[Titus Bramble]

With their defensive problems I wouldn't be surprised if Moyes played a similar style to how we played against Utd to expose their aerial frailties.

 

[Bally8]

Why would he play 2 defenders at CM when he has Fellaini and Osman who can play there. Dont be stupid. At most it will be Neville in midfield alongside Osman or Fellaini with the other pushing up to the CAM role.

Seen a few people hinting towards Neville Heitinga midfield.

Even Neville in midfield is bad enough, to play in midfield you have to have better distribution than he is, he slows the tempo down.

Fellaini Osman Holding for me

Mirallas, Naismith and Pienaar as the 3 just off and around Jelavic

 

[Number_25]

With their defensive problems I wouldn't be surprised if Moyes played a similar style to how we played against Utd to expose their aerial frailties.

The problem is Gibson is injured, we need him to keep the ball in the center of midfield.

4-2-3-1 will probably be played. With Neville in the holding role

 

[MartSlinger]

Seen a few people hinting towards Neville Heitinga midfield.

Even Neville in midfield is bad enough, to play in midfield you have to have better distribution than he is, he slows the tempo down.

Fellaini Osman Holding for me

Mirallas, Naismith and Pienaar as the 3 just off and around Jelavic

Thats exactly what i would play mate. Fellaini and Osman deep and those three infront. BUT, think Osman and Fellaini wont offer that much protection to the back four and both love to get forward and even though Tiote isnt there, Cabaye will still be a threat. I wouldnt be too fussed if it was Fellaini and Neville to be honest. Gives Fellaini a lot of freedom.

 

[evertorial]

Would like to know what Dan Gosling thinks of the Newcastle reserves.

Good job hes there, dont think he was ever good enough for Everton anyway and him being on the bench for NUFC proves it

 

[chicoazul]

All geordies reading this are [Poor language removed].

HI FISH!

 

[jsweeney17]

should we win 5-0 then I believe we would be second! go for it!!

 

[Blue for you]

2 nil jellyfish and Mirallas to score .....................

 

[TheBlueGibbon]

Good job hes there, dont think he was ever good enough for Everton anyway and him being on the bench for NUFC proves it

But we still have Neville getting regular games in midfield. I'm not sure whether Neville or Gosling would be worse there.

 

[EFC Si]

To be fair it's a good sign that everyones moaning about what formation Moyes is gonna play and how its gonna fail...normally the complete opposite then unfolds with both Hibbert and Neville having the game their life.

Come on Everton deese are actually sh**e!

 

[MartSlinger]

Jelavic hattrick and a Mirallas screamer. Watch.

 

[somuchfun]

I think Naisy will bag a handful tonight. Might even put some money on it (and the obvious any time Jelavic moneymaker).

Everton Everton Eveerrtooooooon!

 

[billycopper]

__________Howard
_Hibbert Jagielka Distin Baines
Naismith Neville Osman Pienaar
________Fellaini
______________Jelavic

Moyes could play Mirallas behind Jelavic and play Fellaini deeper or he could try him on the right hand side. It would be doubtful though, as we'll want to double up on Ben Arfa.

___________Harper
Williamson Perch Taylor Santon
Ben Arfa Cabaye Anita Guitierrez
__________Ba Cisse

They have defensive issues with Krul, Simpson, Ryan Taylor and Coloccini likely to miss out and Pardew will be banished to the stands. Pienaar and Baines could potentially have a field day down the left. Cabaye is supposedly tired and struggling for form, whilst Anita is finding his feet. With Fellaini dropping in to help Neville and Osman we could outnumber and outmuscle them in the centre too. Cisse and Ba only have one goal between them in a combined 8 games and they were well-shackled on their last visit to Goodison. We'll want to atone for a drab performance at the Hawthorns, especially as we could move up to third with a win. Unless Newcastle are able to frustrate us and potentially nick something, we should win this.

 

[jloaf]

I think Naisy will bag a handful tonight. Might even put some money on it (and the obvious any time Jelavic moneymaker).

Everton Everton Eveerrtooooooon!

4-1 anytime goal scorer on Paddy power special for Jelavic

 

[somuchfun]

4-1 anytime goal scorer on Paddy power special for Jelavic

My bank doesn't allow me to deposit to Paddy Power for reason unknown :-(