Match Thread Stade Rennais vs Everton (A) 5.30pm, Saturday 28th July

[bol-uk]

After the recent debacles I decided to back us to lose and the RS to beat Man U - fully expecting Massive Gloat Monday. So at least my £2 will buy 4 pints to drown my sorrows.

Anyone working in an office I recommend you go into the cupboard and clear out all the CUPS and tell the RS there are no trophies in the cabinet in July despite putting goals past Miranda Hart and Russell Grant and winning the Massive Gloat Cup against City Reserves (obligatory lucky late penalty) and United Reserves

Have a look at the squad Utd put out
C team

 

[Kantareller]

I guess this game was awful?

 

[Winston8977]

I guess this game was awful?

Rennes were alright. Everton are just way too offensive, well when you keep giving the ball away that is.

 

[wainy]

Only just seen the goals for this. That 4th goal, were jagielka and Keane running in treacle or have lead in their boots, Jesus the lad made up 5 yards on the pair of them.

 

[Winston8977]

Only just seen the goals for this. That 4th goal, were jagielka and Keane running in treacle or have lead in their boots, Jesus the lad made up 5 yards on the pair of them.

Although playing Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon probably doesn't help. Jags looked shagged out from the start and Keane never seems to be where he needs to be.

 

[PhilBr]

Although playing Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon probably doesn't help. Jags looked shagged out from the start and Keane never seems to be where he needs to be.

It all depends on what training and playing routine has been implemented. I would guess that the routine will now return to a normal in-season one and we will get a much better view of our prospects for the season against Valencia on Saturday - I hope it's a good one as I will be travelling up to Goodison Park for this one (as I do every year).

 

[Winston8977]

It all depends on what training and playing routine has been implemented. I would guess that the routine will now return to a normal in-season one and we will get a much better view of our prospects for the season against Valencia on Saturday - I hope it's a good one as I will be travelling up to Goodison Park for this one (as I do every year).

I think I will go with this explanation for now. That the lads have been working excessively hard these last 3 weeks or so and are not in optimal match condition. Doesn't seem to be much other explanations cos I don't subscribe to the "they're all crap" brigade.

 

[peteblue]

Only just seen the goals for this. That 4th goal, were jagielka and Keane running in treacle or have lead in their boots, Jesus the lad made up 5 yards on the pair of them.

This was the frightening bit, I’d rather play Besic as CB than Keane......

 

[evertony]

What’s happened with Walcott and Lookman? Are they really both injured?

 

[wainy]

This was the frightening bit, I’d rather play Besic as CB than Keane......

It's imperative neither of them (jags & keane) are in the starting 11 this season. Absolutely nowhere near good enough.

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

What’s happened with Walcott and Lookman? Are they really both injured?

That's the word from Kirkbride.

 

[Sarnia Kevin]

Missed the game; Rennes, powerhouse of French football put us to the sword. Embarrassing. Hope things get better.

Yes, it's not like the French are any good at playing football anyway is it? lollol

 

[Dunc's elbow]

Yes, it's not like the French are any good at playing football anyway is it? lollol

Well they won the WC I guess, but I couldn’t see many Rennes players in their 23 man squad?

 

[BernieH]

It's concerning most definitely, 2 or even 3 defenders 2 midsand an attacker still needed for me. This is one of the softest sides I've seen in the royal blue and one of the least creative. Big couple of weeks now but I personally don't think we are anywhere near ready as a unit yet.

 

[Deulofeumygod]

I was away all day yesterday. Can anyone fill me in?

Were we terrible or unlucky or was it the defence again?