Match Thread Everton v Southampton - Preview, Match Report and MotM poll

[UptheTofees]

I’m excited to see the blues

though just so underwhelmed that Rafael is our coach

given our roster, I’d be pleasantly surprised if we see good football

 

[deipnosophist]

The stand out point of difference between two otherwise very similarly matched togger teams is Crab Iwobi. With Crab playing, Southampton, in my opinion, are clearly favoured to win. A lot will depend though, on how long Crab stays on the field. If the gaffer pulls him early, I can see the game being quite tight (2-0 to Soton?). But if Benitez gives Crab a lot of minutes, I can see a blowout score in the cards (as much as a 6-0 trouncing). Rarely do you come across a player as influential to a result as Crab...I just hope Rafael recognises this!

 

[deipnosophist]

I have just heard about the new variant sweeping through Finch Farm. If rumours are true, and Crab Iwobi does indeed have the new viral strain, and is out of the team, I predict a very tight match. I think I would plump for maybe a 1-0 win for Saints?...but our brave lionhearts will be a lot more competitive with Crab being sidelined

 

[Bungle]

I’m excited to see the blues

though just so underwhelmed that Rafael is our coach

given our roster, I’d be pleasantly surprised if we see good football

 

[RomanReigns]

Up your arse for a drink

gonna need plenty of lube then

 

[UptheTofees]

I meant given our availability squad plus Rafael

good football is unlikely

 

[Blue83]

wow we can't get a break can we, day before the game and our best player has to isolate

Maybe Marcel is trying to sign a witch doctor to break our curse before he signs any players

 

[Bungle]

I meant given our availability squad plus Rafael

good football is unlikely

I meant your use of the word roster to discuss football, please refrain from this in future otherwise a temporary ban will be issued.

 

[Ralphie Boy]

7hrs and 21 minutes.

 

[carolinablue232]

Ah screw it, I’m hopeful again. New season, new opportunity. 3-0 tomorrow.

 

[ELMSWOOD48]

Gary Lineker scores a hat trick of goals for Everton FC’s in their 6-1 win against Southampton FC. This match was played on the 3rd May 1986 at Goodison Park.

 

[Glasshalffull]

I meant your use of the word roster to discuss football, please refrain from this in future otherwise a temporary ban will be issued.

Best to confiscate his soccer jersey and ban him from the ball park.

 

[Bluebonic]

I have just heard about the new variant sweeping through Finch Farm. If rumours are true, and Crab Iwobi does indeed have the new viral strain, and is out of the team, I predict a very tight match. I think I would plump for maybe a 1-0 win for Saints?...but our brave lionhearts will be a lot more competitive with Crab being sidelined

The Decapod variant!! Runs for the hills, (sideways)

 

[Toffeemeister]

If both DCL and Richy start tomorrow, anything is possible

We need them for goals clearly but it's a shame they haven't formed a partnership so far.

Is there any news on the player that can't be named? Is it likley he will ever come back?

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

We need them for goals clearly but it's a shame they haven't formed a partnership so far.

Is there any news on the player that can't be named? Is it likley he will ever come back?

I didn't want him back even before he could no longer be named. I think it's unlikely we ever see him on the pitch again