Match Thread Everton v Cardiff City - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Cels]

Let's not take things for granted here. A good clinical and professional performance is needed. COYBB

Everton 4 Cardiff City 0

 

[banno]

If we can score in the 1st 30 mins then it will be game over. If we haven't the natives get restless and the team will get anxious. If we do score a winner late on then can see a coleman type of celebration lol

 

[Parker]

If we can score in the 1st 30 mins then it will be game over. If we haven't the natives get restless and the team will get anxious. If we do score a winner late on then can see a coleman type of celebration lol

It hasn't been like that recently, we didn't score until late against Palace and Goodison didn't become restless at all. I do agree though that if we score early then it will be 3 or 4.

 

[LydiateLee]

First proper hammering of the season incomming. 5-0

 

[Bungle]

Richarlison running them ragged, Bernard pinging balls all over the place, Gylfi firing one in from 30 yards and Mina towering over everyone to power a header into the top corner. 2-3 Cardiff.

 

[windymiller]

Yes.

Fair dues Hibbo, 0 goals in a million games probably would give you the perspective that a 1 goal win is a smashing!

 

[GwladysBlue]

When was our last easy match? Let’s not take this for granted.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

1-0 and no injuries would feel like 5-0 in this one.

Gotta be confident and go for an early goal to settle things down.

Bring it home Blue boys!!

 

[blue61]

Looking forward to my first visit in over a year. Beer and food around Moorfield, and a walk up to the ground like an excited kid, can't wait.

 

[Tigger]

Weekend wreckers since 1878. It stinks of 1-2.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Guess this is the first match that odds saw us this overwhelming favourites...@1,42 for Everton win atm

 

[Brisan123]

If we can score in the 1st 30 mins then it will be game over. If we haven't the natives get restless and the team will get anxious. If we do score a winner late on then can see a coleman type of celebration lol

I’m over for the game and I won’t be getting restless
Cardiff will sit back and be thrilled with a point
It could be like Palace all over again but they won’t offer an attacking threat
Patience is key for the team and the fans
We need a bit of Bernard magic to unlock these
I can see numerous freekicks in and around the box

 

[paulbefc]

I wouldn't drop Walcott as we don't have any other right-sided forwards.

 

[banno]

It hasn't been like that recently, we didn't score until late against Palace and Goodison didn't become restless at all. I do agree though that if we score early then it will be 3 or 4.

Yes I suppose I was being a little harsh. The fans seem to be buying into the new Everton and can see the vast improvement in terms of style and attacking intent and long may it continue. If the team keep the fans onside then who knows what we can achieve. It helps the team to know they can attempt risky passes or efforts knowing the fans won't be moaning so they can express themselves more.

 

[messymascot]

I would go

Pickford
Coleman Keane Mina Digne
Gueye Gomes
Walcott Bernard Lookman
Tosun

Subs
Stekelenburg, Zouma, Baines, Davies, Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin

I know some faces are going to be pulled at resting Sigurdsson and Richarlison but that team is more than strong enough to see off Cardiff. They can be brought on if needed. I'm just desperate for them both to be fit for the Derby as they represent our best chance if winning. I can imagine them both being extra pumped up because they got left out. It's also then a straight fight between the other 4 who start as to who claims the remaining 2 attacking places for the Derby.

In midfield if we get the game safe I would take Gomes off as he is another who could do with protecting but too many changes from the off would possibly leave us disjointed.

Defence it is Keane and Mina until suspension, injury or loss of form. It's harsh on Zouma but if he gets back in he is offered the same protection. This should make sure high standards are maintained at all times.

Given that everyone appears to be in training I would go with this. I think we will win 3-0 hopefully Tosun and Walcott to score maybe Keane with the 3rd. If we put it to bed early no need to see either Sigurdsson or Richarlison. Get Gomes and Gueye off and maybe give 3 at the back a go with our 3 main options.