Mirallas to start against Villa?

[Netromelo]

Does anybody have a video of Mirallas when he was presented on Goodison on monday?

 

[met069]

I love Ossie myself, why are people so eager to see him dropped?

 

[neonleon]

That article actually concerns me somewhat - there are signs there that Moyes isnt convinced by his new signing. Whether this is down to what Mirallas has or has not shown in training, I dont know, but I think the unfit argument has to be taken with a large pinch of salt due to the fact that he was playing for Belgium very recently.

He's been at the club for about three days mate.

 

[darwinkoh]

I think that's a dumb rule to follow blindly.

Each game presents different obstacles. I'm not saying you switch them all out for a new XI, but a minor change or two to suit the different requirements makes more sense.

Will u blame 'him' for changing a winning side which then loss?

 

[jartyjones]

He's not fully fit is he ? played very little pre season games but had a run out for Belgium, Moyes said he's been working him a bit harder so I reckon he may be on the bench

 

[bluesb1970]

I love Ossie myself, why are people so eager to see him dropped?

Because he can be latgely anonymous in games. He is so easily pushed off the ball its embarassing. He really is a wink link, or to be nice about it, a squad player.

 

[Mogwai]

Will u blame 'him' for changing a winning side which then loss?

Why would you? The beauty about football is you never know the outcome of your planning. At least if you modify the squad to suit different requirements, you can attempt to cover any uncertainties and counteract any threats that may be presented on the day.......isnt that where managers earn their keep?...........

 

[Neiler]

Hes prob not up to prem speed yet.

 

[bainesontoast]

Because he can be latgely anonymous in games. He is so easily pushed off the ball its embarassing. He really is a wink link, or to be nice about it, a squad player.

To be fair to Osman, how many games has spent at this football club playing out of position?

 

[edge]

same team that played agaist the mancs deseve anouther run out, none deserve to lose thier place, if were struggling to score after 70 mins, bring him on. or were three up or something

 

[Seamus Colemole]

Yeah i really think its unlikely he will start and only a possibilty of coming off the bench.

Which is fine.

 

[chrismanduk]

If Jelavic is injured then Mirallas should start imo.

Moyes being the negative cart he is though will probably start with victor up front.

You might not like anichebe but how can it be considered negative playing a striker upfront?
Good player btw victor.

 

[chrismanduk]

Because he can be latgely anonymous in games. He is so easily pushed off the ball its embarassing. He really is a wink link, or to be nice about it, a squad player.

Every player has quiet games.
Last match ossie was excellent and playing out of position.
Very underated player.

 

[Slavan]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19373972

we have missed out on a Belgian international, what is Moyes playing at!

 

[Slavan]

same team that played agaist the mancs deseve anouther run out, none deserve to lose thier place, if were struggling to score after 70 mins, bring him on. or were three up or something

70 mins?
More like 55mins.

Thats one of my gripes with moyes, similar to walter smith, he can leave it to late with his subs.

I would considier rotating the team to suit the opposition.

Villa will be playing on the counter attack with pace, we will need to sit deeper than usual and not press up the pitch so much.
That means having Neville and Gibson in midfield would be a bad idea as they will have lots more of the pitch to cover, plus 2 holding midfileders wont be required.
I would drop Neville and play naismith behind Jelavic.