Match Thread Everton 0-3 Brighton - Sat 17 Aug 2024 - Kick Off: 15:00

[summerisle]

early season ban coming for @summerisle for winding up the boss

*tempted to swear, but thinks better of it.

 

[Jamiednm]

Probably during the match as most of the comments on it are from fans wishing us to go down just to be proved right, they’ve been gutted the last three seasons.

It has been the most entertaining thread for the past 3 years. It really captures the essence of Everton. And Matty’s meltdowns make it a must-read.

 

[Gallaeo]

is it too early for a must win game??

Not must win just yet, but certainly must not lose

 

[JohnRoss23]

I haven't kept up much on the team and new signings in the off season. I want to go in with an open mind and possibly some optimism. I'm sure I'll be humbled Saturday though lol

 

[JohnRoss23]

Not must win just yet, but certainly must not lose

Followed by Spurs, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa

 

[Vintage]

When does the relegation thread open? Half time or full time vs. Brighton?

We all know it’ll be the go-to thread again this season, there’s no point in denying that reality.

I reckon when the bobble announces the team

 

[Vintage]

It has been the most entertaining thread for the past 3 years. It really captures the essence of Everton. And Matty’s meltdowns make it a must-read.

Matty has been worryingly upbeat this summer.
Soon to be knocked out of him come Saturday evening

 

[GoldenToffee]

Come on Everton, double do these.

Need three right backs on the field to counter Minteh (Young, Patterson, Harrison) as him running amok is the most obvious thing that's gonna happen ever.

Obviously we'll need huge amounts of luck to score a goal, but it's opening day and we're at home - anything can happen.

Gonna go either 1-1 (losing 1-0 at half time) or 2-0 to them.

 

[BornBlue76]

Season hasn’t started but the idea of our first game and my anxiety already on the up… it’s been a wonderful few weeks but here we go…

No idea what midfield we gonna go with. Could be a whole new look but assume we will see the tried and tested when Dyche needs to shake it up.

 

[kenada_blue]

I'm never confident on any game as were the most Jekyll and Hyde team ever.

BUT I'm gonna swing and say a dominant win here. Because I've got Brighton's new 27 year old gaffer as the first to get the boot.

Don't think Dyche wants to get shown up and I think Hurzeler is gonna struggle in big boy football

 

[john jako]

Mitoma against Coleman or Young is going to be fun.

 

[Kendal]

If Dyche plays the old guard 0-2
If he doesn’t 2-0 to us..

 

[Jamiednm]

New season, the last at Goodison and starting against a team with a foreign, inexperienced manager. I fully expect us to get off to a strong start to give us optimism for the rest of the season. And in that vein, I think we’ll dominate the ninety minutes, with a couple of late goals ensuring a brave 2-0 defeat.

UTFT!

 

[Chewbacca]

Ridiculously, against all evidence, I’m excited about this season. Sensible head says 0-1 and finishing 16th, positive head is telling me 2-0 and 10th.

Use the Force Blues, use the Force

 

[ForeverEverton]

Reasons to be positive:
- We've won the last 5 competitive matches at Goodison to nil
- Dyches record against Brighton is good
- Their managers first game in the PL, atmosphere should be good, last opener at Goodison etc

Pickford

Young
Tarks
O'Brien
Myko

Gana
Iroegbunam

Harrison
N'Diaye
McNeil

DCL

Subs (Assuming no one back) - Virginia Holgate Dixon Armstrong Doucoure Lindstrom Maupay Beto

* I think Harrison will be needed on the right to help out Young with Mitoma, Lindstrom can offer us an option off the bench
* Would bench Doucoure for this, N'Diaye the better option on the ball, and works hard enough

No way Dyche takes Doucoure out if this side, even though he should be dropped.

If he has to start Tim I think he starts Keane at CB, he won`t be fielding 2 or 3 debutants in the starting XI, he plays it safe in his own mind.

Team to start (Predicatbly)

Pickford

Young
Tarks
Keane
Myko

Harrison
Doucoure
Gana
Iroegbunam
McNeil

DCL