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

[AndyC]

Just remember 11 years ago today we beat Sunderland 7-1

And Dave Hickson had a heart attack about an hour before kick off.

 

[Vedder]

With the analfield derby around the corner, cue a few injuries to are back four it is always the way.
Warnock will have them kicking and booting hoping for a draw.

 

[Brisan123]

I'm sure I'm slow to pick up on this but see that we could end up 6th today if results go our way. That would make me very happy.

Watford are playing the RS so I hope Watford win
Can’t see Palace beating Manure
Bournemouth could take a point off Arsenal
We could however go up two places if Satan’s spawn and Arsenal win

 

[Caolam]

I fully expect to see Cardiff trying to intimidate us today. There will be a few heavy tackles going in. They have nothing to lose and we have the Derby. Fingers crossed for no injuries

 

[davids]

With the analfield derby around the corner, cue a few injuries to are back four it is always the way.
Warnock will have them kicking and booting hoping for a draw.

It's near miracle we got out of the internationals without mishap,but as you say there's time yet.

 

[Frang]

I sense a bumming is coming. My gut is never wrong!

And not a gentle, whisper 'romantic' things in your ear kind of a bumming... More like a 'bite the pillow, I'm going in dry!' kind of a bumming!

Cardiff remind me of Burnley.

Well drilled and good work rate.

There will only be a goal in it.

 

[davids]

Watford are playing the RS so I hope Watford win
Can’t see Palace beating Manure
Bournemouth could take a point off Arsenal
We could however go up two places if Satan’s spawn and Arsenal win

True but you know what happens when we start to assume three points are in the bag.

 

[Azza]

Well better do these over. But I have a funny feeling about it.

 

[Barnfred 55]

...I imagine it’s any 2 from Mina/Zouma and Keane as opposed to a straight choice between Mina and Zouma. Who knows what Silva is thinking, but Mina might now be a fixture in the team so he is probably mulling over Keane or Zouma.

Think he'll go with Keane and Mina today. Cardiff's biggest threat will come from set pieces and Keane has been outstanding defensively in the air since he came back.

I'd have Zouma back for the derby next week though as I think his extra pace may prove decisive in that game. I think that's the way Silva will play it going forward, picking 2 out of the 3 depending upon who we are playing and what skill set is preferred. provided all 3 get enough game time they can still build partnerships and all 3 will be kept happy.

Having a fully fit squad brings it's own problems, but rather that than the injury problems we've had for as long as I can remember.

 

[blue to the bone]

@Iceman11
Come on down!

 

[Eggs]

Think he'll go with Keane and Mina today. Cardiff's biggest threat will come from set pieces and Keane has been outstanding defensively in the air since he came back.

I'd have Zouma back for the derby next week though as I think his extra pace may prove decisive in that game. I think that's the way Silva will play it going forward, picking 2 out of the 3 depending upon who we are playing and what skill set is preferred. provided all 3 get enough game time they can still build partnerships and all 3 will be kept happy.

Having a fully fit squad brings it's own problems, but rather that than the injury problems we've had for as long as I can remember.

..good shout, Fred.

 

[Brisan123]

Think he'll go with Keane and Mina today. Cardiff's biggest threat will come from set pieces and Keane has been outstanding defensively in the air since he came back.

I'd have Zouma back for the derby next week though as I think his extra pace may prove decisive in that game. I think that's the way Silva will play it going forward, picking 2 out of the 3 depending upon who we are playing and what skill set is preferred. provided all 3 get enough game time they can still build partnerships and all 3 will be kept happy.

Having a fully fit squad brings it's own problems, but rather that than the injury problems we've had for as long as I can remember.

I think this is the first time in years we have had a fully fit squad to choose from
Apart from JJK who in all likelihood wouldn’t even make the bench we have a fully fit first 11 and a strong bench ( except GK )

 

[Big Fat Sam]

Let's absolutely lambast these today.

 

[evertoniano]

Dont care about the score as long as we win to be honest.

 

[ArtetaMagic]

@Iceman11
Come on down!

Come on indeed iceman I want to put zouma or mina in my fantasy football team.