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

[McBain]

0440am on ESPN Friday morning for you bonzer beauts.

 

[DavidBooth]

I fear we will concede early: this is Everton, away in (eastern) Europe after all.

Can't see us not scoring or them winning by two clear goals though, so we should scrape through.

The only certainty is that, in typical Everton stylee, we will make it difficult for ourselves from start to finish.

Koeman's team will be a good indicator of how seriously he takes this competition.

Sadly, I think he will persist with Martina (god knows why, or what Kenny has to do) and Williams, despite him being in urgent need of replacement.

But surely Sandro must start and if we play Calvert-Lewin, play the lad where he belongs - at centre forward!

ON A RELATED NOTE: HAS ANYONE GOT A SPARE TICKET FOR THE GAME PLEASE?

 

[degsy]

Worried about this, if we go out its a massive blow before the season has started.
They have to come at us but I don't think we go defensive, play our game, attack and let them worry about us not scoring more.
If we can score early and maybe twice I'd take Rooney off ASAP and rest him

Isn't the perceived wisdom, that Rooney gets it together quicker the more games he gets under his belt. It's very early August ffs. We're not about to embark on a 7 games in 17 days Christmas New Year thing.
We have (had) 7 games from 27 July to 9th Sept...If He's not up to it we're in a heap of trouble

 

[dave abrahams]

Don't think Pickford will play, I've read that Stek is the preferred goalkeeper for the Europa league games.

 

[Walter Ego]

I reckon we can beat these if we put our minds to it.

 

[zebedee]

Don't think Pickford will play, I've read that Stek is the preferred goalkeeper for the Europa league games.

Jesus thats just filled me with confidence. Was hoping he would be for league cup and fa cup.

 

[PeregrineT]

Obviously Im nervous about this, as we NEED to make the group stage.

I do however believe we will be able to score 1 goal, even in a poor performance, and that 1 goal will mean they will have to score 3, which I dont think they can without giving up 3-4. I think Sandro will start up top and that will make all of the difference.

 

[Goat]

Don't think Pickford will play, I've read that Stek is the preferred goalkeeper for the Europa league games.

Cant see that being true, otherwise Koeman wouldnt have mentioned his lack of training prior to 1st leg.

 

[mmmmsnouts]

Can see them bunkering again for 80 minutes and then going all out for extra time... and then if they grab a goal, bunkering again for pennos.

 

[evertondotcom]

1-1

 

[Aar_the_Toffees]

Those going to the game, please understand that tickets are usually this cheap throughout the rest of Europe. In fact in Germany transportation on match days is also free.

Enjoy it.

 

[Toast]

Those going to the game, please understand that tickets are usually this cheap throughout the rest of Europe. In fact in Germany transportation on match days is also free.

Enjoy it.

"Alcohol is a lot stronger in Slovakia, so please be aware of this !"
Great advice from the club.

 

[Tubey]

The end of our European adventure is nigh. 4-1 to Ruzomberok.

 

[hullefc]

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

It was such a pleasure to watch on TV without a rs in sight. Same again on Thursday with a 1-1 draw and on to the next round.

 

[orchard]

The end of our European adventure is nigh. 4-1 to Ruzomberok.

Ffs Tubes, have a rub and cheer yourself up.



*2-1 to them