Match Thread Watford v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[St Domestos]

Baring injuries we should go with wing backs aka Burnley away.

Pickford

Coleman/Mina Keane Zouma

Kenny Digne
Gana
Davies Gnomes

Bernard

Richarlison


Kenny and Digne (most chances created by a defender in the league) to provide the width - cover from three centre backs

Coleman - Still has the brain but not the legs - part of back three may suit similar to Baines - no tricky winger to be skinned by

Bernard is wasted out wide - too lightweight (similar to Lookman) ideally a free role behind the forward- they are two of or more naturally gifted players.

Richarlison needs a permanent position (free role or forward to keep him focused and settled) Him and Bernard I would link perfectly language and football cultural.



M.Bassett

 

[BillBrasky]

Seems a little ridiculous that this match wasn't pushed back to Sunday after we got the mid-week switch. Having to play on the road not even 72 hours after chasing City around the park all night is not an easy task.

A smart manager would rotate in several pairs of fresh legs, but Little Marco will probably just roll out the same XI.

My lineup (not his)
Pickford
Coleman-Keane-Zouma-Digne
McCarthy-Gomes-Gueye
Richy-Tosun-Lookman

I'd prefer Kenny, but not sure he'll be as full of piss and vinegar on such little rest. Tell Coleman to sit back and not worry about attacking.

The front three should all be relatively fresh, so have them press and run. Siggy sits again, because he's too slow and doesn't fit the 4-3-3. He can come on if we're chasing a late goal, or possibly Marco can experiment with him as the RW, sitting Tosun and starting Richarlison up top.

 

[blulouie]

Need big Dunc to deck playdough face in the tunnel.

Big Dunc manager for the day.

Tony Bellew as his number two.

 

[Greengrass]

They are an insignificant, nothing club. They are however currently looking better than us. They were the the better team when we last played them. I don’t expect much from us.

They are ! Work together and play as a close unit. Something we don,t !!!! Smallish club but players with big hearts! Again, remind me of a Wimbledon and Vinnie Jones team. BUT you may be to young to remember them at the time.

 

[St Domestos]

Mike Walker says hello.

and..... Walter get's a free pass - to be fair Johnson was also culpable

 

[blulouie]

Seems a little ridiculous that this match wasn't pushed back to Sunday after we got the mid-week switch. Having to play on the road not even 72 hours after chasing City around the park all night is not an easy task.

Sunday or even Monday it should have been , bet you if it was one of the Sky luvvies it wouldnt have happened.

Considering we aint got a game for 17 days after it theres no reason for it not to be changed.
As usual Too Bloody Soft Everton.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

Hard to argue with any of that.
I'd say Martinez + 'decent defensive coach' would have been the winning formula.
I had really high hopes for Silva, and he has some positives, but he just doesn't understand the defensive side of the game.

Wasn't he a full-back in his playing days?

 

[deipnosophist]

I'm approaching this game with usual expectations...i.e. expecting to be disasppointed.
Deeney of Troy nailed on to score...

 

[canuckblue]

Big Dunc manager for the day.

Tony Bellew as his number two.

Just make Bellew the manager. The average weight of the squad will drop a couple of kilos after the players crap themselves.

 

[blue61]

You know the drill lads, 2-0 down from set pieces, with a late consolation from Gylfi to improve his stats.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

If we are winning this match in the last minute, someone needs to step up, do the decent thing and take a red for Deeney.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

The way football works we are likely to win this from a set piece header tomorrow.

 

[PhilRegan]

A romantic 2-1 loss. But a valiant proud effort from the lads.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

3-1 for Watford.

Routine home victory.

Everton laughed off the field by the home supporters.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

They are an insignificant, nothing club. They are however currently looking better than us. They were the the better team when we last played them. I don’t expect much from us.

Errr, so are we.