Match Thread Everton v Southampton - Tuesday 17th September - 19:45

[Daytripper]

We should be winning this comfortably no matter what XI we start with. We are better than them and its at home. Should we somehow be able to manufacture a defeat then its on Dyche again.

I reckon we will win, it’s all about Saturday for me tho.

 

[ChesterBlue]

Can’t wait to watch us blow the third 2-0 lead in a row

 

[Blast_of_Cannock]

The last time I was at Goodison ended in a 2-0 win, radzinski & kilbane netting. Hopefully I'm a good luck charm tonight. If not, you can blame me, I don't care

 

[RalphDring]

Dyche will probably want to give some minutes to Keane and Young, see what they can do.

2-1 to Everton.

 

[SLAVEN BILIC]

The last time I was at Goodison ended in a 2-0 win, radzinski & kilbane netting. Hopefully I'm a good luck charm tonight. If not, you can blame me, I don't care

I was at that Wolves game as well. Late November/early December I think. 2 quick goals inside 20 mins I think.

 

[andydgg]

I have a really bad back and the thought of the four hour drive each way is very unappealing at the moment. Got to be there though for what's possibly the last cup game at Goodison.

Think it's too good a quiz question for fate to give us another opponent at home.

5 hours each way by train for me.... got a ticket in the park stand... travelodge booked for tonight. Not been in the park stand before.

 

[Blast_of_Cannock]

I was at that Wolves game as well. Late November/early December I think. 2 quick goals inside 20 mins I think.

Yep. Cracker from radzinski.

 

[Mikey O]

I'm disappointed to say that I don't think we should make any effort to win this game as staying in the premiership is 100% more important than winning the only domestic trophy we've never won. I had really hoped and expected that we'd have had a better start to the season but given we sit on a grand total of zero points then we need to prioritise the game against Leicester.

With that in mind (and in the absence due to lack of fitness of Branthwaite and Patterson) then I'd start O'Brien (in case we need him to start against Leicester), play Beto up front (to save DCL and to give the Beto an opportunity that unfortunately I expect him not to be able to take), I'd get Garner some minutes, so too Lindstrom , Dixon and Virginia (Pickford needs a breather). I'd start Doucoure too in order to keep him ticking over. Basically rest the first eleven.

If Southampton want it, then let their first team play against our second eleven - I still think we can win the game but but I'd rather have the three points at the weekend.

 

[Blast_of_Cannock]

5 hours each way by train for me.... got a ticket in the park stand... travelodge booked for tonight. Not been in the park stand before.

I've got a lot easier route than you (hopefully if no delays). Hour drive to Crewe, 45mins train to lime Street. Then the same return. Only thing I'm worried about is the car park at Crewe closes 1130, train set to arrive 1120. Cutting it fine

 

[HappyJack]

I'm disappointed to say that I don't think we should make any effort to win this game as staying in the premiership is 100% more important than winning the only domestic trophy we've never won. I had really hoped and expected that we'd have had a better start to the season but given we sit on a grand total of zero points then we need to prioritise the game against Leicester.

With that in mind (and in the absence due to lack of fitness of Branthwaite and Patterson) then I'd start O'Brien (in case we need him to start against Leicester), play Beto up front (to save DCL and to give the Beto an opportunity that unfortunately I expect him not to be able to take), I'd get Garner some minutes, so too Lindstrom , Dixon and Virginia (Pickford needs a breather). I'd start Doucoure too in order to keep him ticking over. Basically rest the first eleven.

If Southampton want it, then let their first team play against our second eleven - I still think we can win the game but but I'd rather have the three points at the weekend.

Agreed. Id give Mangala, Lindstrom games. Beto. O’Brien.

 

[Eggs]

 

[Blueberry Muffin]

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0-4 to Soton confirmed then.

 

[nevsonlymate]

5 hours each way by train for me.... got a ticket in the park stand... travelodge booked for tonight. Not been in the park stand before.

Park end full of sophisticated supporters and no obstructed views you wont know your born

 

[Amokachi1995]

Must win.

 

[Eggs]

I'm disappointed to say that I don't think we should make any effort to win this game as staying in the premiership is 100% more important than winning the only domestic trophy we've never won. I had really hoped and expected that we'd have had a better start to the season but given we sit on a grand total of zero points then we need to prioritise the game against Leicester.

With that in mind (and in the absence due to lack of fitness of Branthwaite and Patterson) then I'd start O'Brien (in case we need him to start against Leicester), play Beto up front (to save DCL and to give the Beto an opportunity that unfortunately I expect him not to be able to take), I'd get Garner some minutes, so too Lindstrom , Dixon and Virginia (Pickford needs a breather). I'd start Doucoure too in order to keep him ticking over. Basically rest the first eleven.

If Southampton want it, then let their first team play against our second eleven - I still think we can win the game but but I'd rather have the three points at the weekend.

….i don’t think these things are ever a case of ‘either/or’.

I’d be very surprised if Dyche doesn’t pick a strong team.