Match Thread Everton v Tottenham Hotspur - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[billyblue80]

Not a fan of Friday night games

Agree it will be over a month since we have played on a weekend by May. Ridiculous

 

[ToffeeTim]

Agree it will be over a month since we have played on a weekend by May. Ridiculous

Its not an excuse but our fixture list has been bizarre. Mondays Thursdays and Fridays recently. Its not normal.

We also had that daft period in January where we didn't play for over a fortnight then played every 3 or 4 days.

 

[varnish]

3-0 iwobi hat trick. Nailed on.

 

[deipnosophist]

I have a feeling Crab Iwobi is due a big game and a hat-trick from him is not out of the question.

 

[deipnosophist]

3-4

 

[Death]

Wobes hatrick. Nothing more certain.

 

[Death]

Then spurs score 4

 

[BlueStevie35]

Pickford

Coleman
Keane
Godfrey
Digne

Allan
Davies
Gomes

James
King
Richarlison

No messing about with 5 at the back, Allan gives us a bit of strength back in midfield and it’s set up for King to start in the middle, allowing Richy and James to provide the magic

3-1 Blues

 

[Blue Neon]

Heavy defeat for us here, we have no out ball without DCL and Richarlison is non existent as a CF. They are average but they have good attacking players. If Brighton had a half decent attack they would have beat us easily.

Won't be a heavy defeat. But Spurs should boss the midfield. No striker, so think will be backs to the wall, bit like Brighton, and settle for a point. Kane and Son will sleep well tonight. 0 - 2 Spurs.

 

[blue to the bone]

I'd play Holgate beside Allan for this one .

 

[Blue Neon]

Harry Kane is Even money on SkyBet to have a shot on target tomorrow..

Just saying like...

Draw ALL your money out of the bank. !!!! If he don't get a shot on target all night in open play, its only a matter of time for a penalty decision.

 

[billyblue80]

Its not an excuse but our fixture list has been bizarre. Mondays Thursdays and Fridays recently. Its not normal.

We also had that daft period in January where we didn't play for over a fortnight then played every 3 or 4 days.

Club just agrees to it too

 

[Carloblues]

Pickford
Holgate Keane Godfrey digne
Allan gomes
Dunno James Richy
King

Try a new formation, have a go for the first time in 8 months and let's try and attack for a game. We lose this we don't get Europe.

Let us have a game to enjoy it's been a while now

 

[degsy]

SOME OF THE ANCELOTTI PRE MATCH SPURS P/C

Ancelotti on Gbamin​

The plan for him is to be back at the start of the new season. He doesn't need surgery.

Ancelotti offers injury update​

Pickford, Allan, King and Gomes are fit for Spurs
DCL, Mina, Delph and Bernard back next week

Ancelotti on injury-crisis​

All teams have this problem. The fitness of the team is good. The players who have come back are in good condition and don’t need minutes to get fit as they’re already fit, It's true we had a lot of injuries. We were able to manage the absences of Allan, Digne, Richarlison, James. To have these kind of injuries all at the same time makes it more difficult

Ancelotti on form​

There were games where we were not good enough. It's a difficult period for us which came now with a lot of injuries.
But we have to continue to fight

Ancelotti on European challenge​

There are a lot of teams involved there. We dropped some points in the last few games. We need to get the result against Tottenham and then we have some important games. It is open for everyone but difficult for everyone

Ancelotti on Mourinho​

Every manager tried to do his best. We try to do our best. I am not able to judge Mourinho's job. In my opinion he always does a fantastic job.
Pressure on a manager is normal. Every manager has to manage the pressure

Ancelotti on Spurs​

It will be an open game. They need points and we need points. They could score but we could score also.
It is unpredictable to say what could happen

Ancelotti on Europe again​

To judge our season, we have to wait until the end. It could be a fantastic season if we reach Europe. It could be a good season if we don't do this.
I think it will go the last game. Lots of teams have inconsistent results.

Ancelotti on Concussion Subs​

My view is there is a medical specialist on the pitch that has to take the decision if the player is able to play or needs to be substituted. I think we need to give that decision in the hands of the medical professionals

Ancelotti on Lewin absence​

The absence of Dominic is important but upfront we have options. We have done well without him in some games

Ancelotti on Gbamin reaction​

He is a strong guy with a strong character. He has managed the injuries he had last season and this season. His character is so strong and will be even stronger after these unlucky situations. It will help him in his career for sure.

Jeez, that's a blow - Delph's fit.

 

[johnjoeefc]

I can't remember the last time I felt so uninspired going into a match. Oh yeah I do, Brighton last Monday