Match Thread Everton 0-1 Aston Villa - Wednesday 15th January 19:30

[MaximusEvertonius]

I’m expecting the lineup to be similar to that of Dyche. The one difference I hope for is two up top. The thing I believe helps us the most, even with the same lineup, is freedom and encouragement to be creative and attack. Just removing the defence-first mindset is huge.

 

[verreauxi]

So excited for a new era! ...or rather maybe I'm just excited for a non-Dyche match.

 

[Blue Alert]

I’m expecting 11 players on our team, probably one goalkeeper. Some passing. Lots of running. Clearing of noses, throats. Some people in the stands supporting the side. Weather. A pitch. Probably a break midway through the match. A referee. Birds flying around at times. Substitutions if desirable.

And Duran to get the winner late on from an improbable angle.

 

[gonetomorrow]

I can't help predicting a draw. It'll pass.

 

[Norwegian Cow]

Good for us that Barkley is out

 

[Khalekan]

So excited for a new era! ...or rather maybe I'm just excited for a non-Dyche match.

Deffo the latter.

Dithering Dave was never one for an overdose of excitement

 

[TyphooToffee]

Just had a go at the official EFC match predictor. 2-1, first goal DCL on 4 minutes.

Yes, I know.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

I’m expecting the lineup to be similar to that of Dyche. The one difference I hope for is two up top. The thing I believe helps us the most, even with the same lineup, is freedom and encouragement to be creative and attack. Just removing the defence-first mindset is huge.

In my opinion, there's nothing fundamentally wrong with a 'defence-first mindset'. It's when you don't encourage your squad to express themselves and don't actually coach your attacking players during the week that the football becomes painful.

 

[JLW]

I was totally against Moyes coming back but at least we can go into a game with hope now!

Il go with a 1-1 draw which wouldn’t be bad but we need wins and I think we will beat Spurs at home.

 

[HKContractDave]

Not sure if he's signed in time but potentially a new attacker for them tomorrow night

 

[Ring master]

Not sure if he's signed in time but potentially a new attacker for them tomorrow night

I am sure it was said in the past they can only play in midweek games, if they are signed 24hours before the 1st midweek ko. IE they would have to sign yesterday because of games tonight

 

[Dykovski200]

Not sure if he's signed in time but potentially a new attacker for them tomorrow night

Nailed on to score if he does play

 

[Ken McNaughty]

Villa don't keep clean sheets, we don't score many. 1-1

 

[NeilMorepies]

I’m expecting the lineup to be similar to that of Dyche. The one difference I hope for is two up top. The thing I believe helps us the most, even with the same lineup, is freedom and encouragement to be creative and attack. Just removing the defence-first mindset is huge.

Yeah, let’s play two up top..
Do you have any two in mind?

Keane and Joao Virginia?

 

[coleman’s mustard]

3-5-2 with the wing backs (Patterson and Harrison?!?!) trying to stop crosses from Digne and Cash or whoever their right back is.

Ndiaye and DcL up top.
Duke or Lindstrom as the 3rd midfielder?