Match Thread Everton v West Ham Utd; Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll.

[overkill]

Hope Stuart Attwell officiates it fairly.

I don't, I hope he folds under pressure everytime our fans shout at him and gives us every decision.

 

[Mickey]

Both teams greatest strength is in midfield with Allan/Duke vs Soucek/Rice a tough matchup. Defencively I feel we are stronger if Mina plays, without him it will be more even but out wide is where the difference will be made with Gray and Townsend flying atm. Antonio is one of them players that if he's fit and healthy can be near unplayable but if he's carrying a knock or not 100% he's not as effective. They'll sit in so it wont suit us as we like to counter but think we'll have enough 2-0 in a cagey enough affair.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Makes me laugh reading predictions on twitter

"we should be beating them"
"4-1 COYB"

Lads DCL and Richarlison are both out and West Ham are a solid outfit.

A draw would be a decent result in the circs - take Kane & Son out of Spurs for example and see how they do.

Agree; will be happy with a draw but wouldn't a win be a massive statement?

 

[deipnosophist]

Agree; will be happy with a draw but wouldn't a win be a massive statement?

yes, it would...and it's the main reason I've plumped for a 2-0 loss

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

yes, it would...and it's the main reason I've plumped for a 2-0 loss

Good man.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Makes me laugh reading predictions on twitter

"we should be beating them"
"4-1 COYB"

Lads DCL and Richarlison are both out and West Ham are a solid outfit.

A draw would be a decent result in the circs - take Kane & Son out of Spurs for example and see how they do.

People were fearing a hiding off United and we were an inch onside of beating them without Dom and Richy

 

[larbert toffee]

For all of you guys who are fortunate enough to be at the game today, enjoy it and stay safe COYB.

 

[Dougie]

Really think this will be are hardest game so far this season. With the injuries we have, and these are a good team who are well drilled and know how to play.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Really think this will be are hardest game so far this season. With the injuries we have, and these are a good team who are well drilled and know how to play.

Agree; Watched United last night and thought the score flattered them.

 

[Dougie]

Agree; Watched United last night and thought the score flattered them.

Agree Man U have better players, but don’t play as a team, think there balance has gone since a certain players arrival. If we had Richie and DCL we probably would of won that game. West ham do play as team and can see that they trust in moyes. Don’t feel confident today but let’s hope Rondon can deliver a performance today.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

Tight at the back and win the midfield battle. Alan and doucoure to shine and then hope for some magic from our mercurial signings of the season

 

[Davidoff]

Two organised, hard-working sides to cancel each other out. A goal either way probably wins it

 

[Bluerover]

Agree Man U have better players, but don’t play as a team, think there balance has gone since a certain players arrival. If we had Richie and DCL we probably would of won that game. West ham do play as team and can see that they trust in moyes. Don’t feel confident today but let’s hope Rondon can deliver a performance today.

Only watched MOTD this morning but so clear they are not playing with any passion or plan. They are not working to win back possession which in fairness to Brenda Leicester were doing in spades.

This is one huge difference I see under RB - which was absent completely under Ancelotti Silva, Koemann and Martinez. The whole team works harder when we don't have possession, and keep hassling.

 

[ClausThomsen]

I know we're not allowed talk about our record signing, but does anyone know what the hell is going on with that situation? Contract terminated? Court case arranged? Sentence given? I'm not passing any judgement on what did or didn't happen, but surely there should be some update.

It's an ongoing police investigation last I heard. The details aren't going to be continually commented on.

The only people who could legitimately feel the need for an update are those parties directly involved. Bizarre the sense of entitlement that some football fans have about personal and private matters that have absolutely nothing to do with them.

 

[Bluerover]

Agree Man U have better players, but don’t play as a team, think there balance has gone since a certain players arrival. If we had Richie and DCL we probably would of won that game. West ham do play as team and can see that they trust in moyes. Don’t feel confident today but let’s hope Rondon can deliver a performance today.

From what i saw of the highlights he was strolling around like some sort of TV star - so arrogant. No work ethic