Match Thread Ruzomberok vs Everton, Thursday 3rd August, 7.45pm

[Wat Tyler]

Did Besic really not travel? If so, he will be gone this month.

 

[Moomin]

Getting knocked out on Pens.

 

[ClausThomsen]

Ruzomberok will have to be a bit more expansive because the need to score. That should give us more space to play.
They will probably be comfortable with the status quo till half time then look to sneak one. As under dog you never want to go ahead too early.
They are good at set pieces and frightened us last week, so we will need to up the concentration.
They pressed us well when defending but also got every man behind the ball. For periods we were struggled when in possession to move the ball foreard into their half. I felt we often looked for quick ball when holding on would have resulted in a free kick. They were reasonably physical and got away with quite a bit. Probably won't get away with as much at their place.

I can't see why they'd need to me more expansive as the way they played created 2 or 3 excellent chances for them from which they should really have scored at least 1. Going ahead is going ahead and saying it's "too early" is just an excuse for being sloppy and disorganised. It's a perfect platform to put the favourites under more pressure and possibly go further ahead.

Why do you think they won't get away with a reasonably physical game at their place? Home sides tend to get the rub of the green on 50/50 decisions hence home advantage.

 

[Sarnia Kevin]

ITV4 again.

Europa League Qualifying Live: Ruzomberok FC v Everton
Thursday 3rd August on ITV4 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Having secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home against minnows Ruzomberok, Everton travel to Slovakia looking to progress from the third round of qualifying in the Europa League. Jacqui Oatley presents live coverage, with analysis from Kevin Campbell and Leon Osman, and commentary by Sam Matterface and Andy Townsend. SUB Stereo
Sport

I'll be watching with the sound off again, can't stand those two idiots

 

[a bell maul]

Did Besic really not travel? If so, he will be gone this month.

....therein, you run massive risk of falling massively foul* to @MorgsGoat


*I would have said 'fowl' but @Eggs is tired of being dragged into chicken/egg conversation

 

[sageyefc]

If we get knocked out by these farmers moonhead should walk

 

[john jako]

With that Pickford starting I expect the back four to look much better tonight. Back fours always more comfortable when you haven't got some lemon in goal.

 

[MikeH72]

If we get knocked out by these farmers moonhead should walk

It'd be the worst result in our history if we went out to these. Literally the worst, worse than Shrewsbury, Tranmere, the lot.

 

[Wat Tyler]

....therein, you run massive risk of falling massively foul* to @MorgsGoat


*I would have said 'fowl' but @Eggs is tired of being dragged into chicken/egg conversation

To be honest I like Besic, I hope he stays.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

It'd be the worst result in our history if we went out to these. Literally the worst, worse than Shrewsbury, Tranmere, the lot.

You've just reminded me I was present at both those games,I'm not there tonight,yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiissssssss,we're going throughlol

 

[Rudolf Hucker]

Hoping to see Sandro & Davies start in for DCL & Mirallas. Completely different prospect.

 

[john jako]

It'd be the worst result in our history if we went out to these. Literally the worst, worse than Shrewsbury, Tranmere, the lot.

Shrewsbury was real bad aswell. That's how bad this result could be if we go out.

 

[john jako]

Hoping to see Sandro & Davies start in for DCL & Mirallas. Completely different prospect.

Big chance they both start. Especially Sandro. I hope Davies starts but big chance Barry might start here.

 

[madden95]

Big chance they both start. Especially Sandro. I hope Davies starts but big chance Barry might start here.

yeah makes sense to start Barry, after the last game we had so much possession and time in midfield but nobody was going forward with the pass. gueye is pointless in this game as ball retention isn't massive as they go pretty much route one.

 

[Donald Twain]

1 goal will turn into 6 against these alehouse belters!