Match Thread Nottingham Forest vs Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[PhilM]

It is odd to me that Dyche can go to starting Simms at Anfield to then deciding on Gray.

How can you go from rating Simms to give him a start there to then thinking to start a winger upfront who has never scored a header.

You would hope that by Dyche choosing to play Gray will result in a different approach, otherwise it’s another round peg in a square hole situation.

Still, I think Gray is the sensible option today as he has been our best outlet this season, and it may mean we’re going to attempt to attack on the counter.

Gray isn’t perfect, far from it, but it does offer me some hope of a result. If we try and swing balls in to him in the area, we’re doomed.

 

[TheBigIguana]

I really can't see any logic in McNeil left, Iwobi right and Gray central. Hopefully it isn't that.

 

[Zatara]

Because he doesnt know the squad well enough yet, and thats understandable. But its also another example of why changing manager was never going to make the difference people suggested.

Terrible line up.
No idea why Keane and Gana are getting a game .
Gray can't play as a lone striker.
Has Dyche got any more of a Scooby than Lampard?
None of them try the kids . Not sure what we've got to lose now

Lampard with Danjuma and a new centre forward would have been better than what we have now.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Terrible line up.
No idea why Keane and Gana are getting a game .
Gray can't play as a lone striker.
Has Dyche got any more of a Scooby than Lampard?
None of them try the kids . Not sure what we've got to lose now

Keane, because Coady has been really poor and Mina will be thinking about his next club/has legs made out of tofu.

Gana, who else? Garner isn't fully fit apparently. Davies?

I agree with your point about Gray, but fans have done nothing but cry arse over Maupay so there's not many options there.

 

[daza_1973]

Andy Hinchcliffe on the game today, a former player that absolutely hates us....

Yeah weird fella won his only career honour with us, but hates us for some reason.

 

[ToffeeTim]

He’s dropped Maupay and Coady?

Gueye has started every match hes been available all year i think. He's clearly undroppable to both Lamapard and Dyche. He gave away the worst goal I've seen all season at Arsenal. Shouldn't even be a sub today.

 

[Zatara]

Looks like a real backs to the wall setup with hope of Gray on the counter winning some set pieces.

Power and physicality seems to be the focus for Dyche.

Garner to come on and put in a free kick.

 

[Bkk Andy]

Looks like Coady is going back at end of season.

Good. Been poor since the world cup.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

You would hope that by Dyche choosing to play Gray will result in a different approach, otherwise it’s another round peg in a square hole situation.

Still, I think Gray is the sensible option today as he has been our best outlet this season, and it may mean we’re going to attempt to attack on the counter.

Gray isn’t perfect, far from it, but it does offer me some hope of a result. If we try and swing balls in to him in the area, we’re doomed.

from back to front this looks like a team set up to sit deep, absorb pressure and break down the left flank with speed. I hope it works!!

 

[Bob Latchford]

Don’t get the persistence with Keane after Arsenal. He’s not up for it.

We’re always terrible at Arsenal though. He’s clearly not impressed by Mina, I’ll trust his judgement on it. Coadys days look numbered too.

 

[chicoazul]

Hello guys. I know today is intensive in your mind but this is just a small mind to request should Everton fail to give you your shot of happy happy self worth that you remember you’re a fully grown adult and having a toddler strop on grand old team dot com slash forum isn’t good for neither you nor anyone reading it.

Thanks and enjoy the game, up the toffees! 1 = 20 what’s our name? nil satis lad.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Lampard with Danjuma and a new centre forward would have been better than what we have now.

Controversial opinion but I think you may be right.

Lampard didn't deserve more time. But the way we changed manager was chaotic and it won't make a difference. Bringing in a new manager is a pointless exercise in such a bad situation.

 

[Bluebirdie]

Anyone plan their post match activities these days fearing the worst? More typing letters of complaint to housing association rather than tea with family

 

[Azza]

Maybe Gray will play left wing and McNeil be the striker?

Keane, because Coady has been really poor and Mina will be thinking about his next club/has legs made out of tofu.

Gana, who else? Garner isn't fully fit apparently. Davies?

I agree with your point about Gray, but fans have done nothing but cry arse over Maupay so there's not many options there.

Not exactly unjustified in his performances that. lol

 

[DanB90]

Gueye has started every match hes been available all year i think. He's clearly undroppable to both Lamapard and Dyche. He gave away the worst goal I've seen all season at Arsenal. Shouldn't even be a sub today.

For who though? Garner clearly isn’t up to speed yet and is a bit of an unknown at this point. And Davies has little 5 minute cameos and still manages to give the ball away/concede fouls in stupid positions with every one.