POLL - upcoming Derby/SF

[ijjysmith]

Worth pointing out this a good chance to put out a crap team and spout that 'we have an important game at the weekend'.

That'll make their heads fall off. Tempting.

 

[USABlue]

Did I?

I said rest 3/4 key players

I was basing my statement off this post

We could put out the Barca starting 11 and still bottle it

which implies it doesn't matter who we put out against them we'll lose anyway. fair enough if you meant otherwise

 

[dannyboy]

It does give us a better chance in the Semi if we come away with no injuries/sendings off to key players

As I've said, injuries and suspensions happen in football. We've got the squad to deal with them.

We've rested players before in this game. It had a negative impact. No reason to do it again.

 

[CJR]

This resting players is nonsense, we haven't won there in years and its about time we did, we can win both games. Stop thinking small time, two big games and we should be looking to win both, strongest team possible for both games.

 

[Michaelcoyb]

Some on here still believe Liverpool is the be all and end all.

Micky Mouse in the house.

 

[matty1878]

This resting players is nonsense, we haven't won there in years and its about time we did, we can win both games. Stop thinking small time, two big games and we should be looking to win both, strongest team possible for both games.

Agree they're mate

 

[Groucho]

Its not about fitness, its about risking the likes of Lukaku with utter carthorses like Sakho and Lucas around.

Players can easily play 2 games in a week, but not with a broken leg.

This is it for me. I'm totally sure the players can make two game in a week, fitness-wise.

If they're trodden on however, that changes things.

 

[Debaser]

We are Everton. Play our absolute best team in every match and go full on no nonsense all out to win. Team selections based on the other teams strengths and weaknesses, Its called being a good manager Bobby. Hmmmm.

If we pick up an injury against the RS. So what - we should have enough strength in depth to take on ManU or WH.

Let the fume begin if the RS obvious tactics are to blatantly hurt our players.

 

[Shibbywiggles]

To be fair I think there are good arguments to both sides. The firm thing going into the semi is a good point but the thought of Rom getting crunched and us being without him is scary.

 

[Groucho]

Worth pointing out this a good chance to put out a crap team and spout that 'we have an important game at the weekend'.

That'll make their heads fall off. Tempting.

lol

 

[Darth Vader]

Imagine him leading the line in a derby.

I couldn't give to shinny shits about the derby when we have a semi final 3 days later

 

[Shibbywiggles]

We are Everton. Play our absolute best team in every match and go full on no nonsense all out to win. Team selections based on the other teams strengths and weaknesses, Its called being a good manager Bobby. Hmmmm.

If we pick up an injury against the RS. So what - we should have enough strength in depth to take on ManU or WH.

Let the fume begin if the RS obvious tactics are to blatantly hurt our players.

What if it's Rom? We simply can't replace him to anywhere near his level.

 

[Jags..class]

Worth pointing out this a good chance to put out a crap team and spout that 'we have an important game at the weekend'.

That'll make their heads fall off. Tempting.

We have a good second team these days
Naisse
Besic
Del
Mirallas
Galloway
Stones

All could come in and do a job and also might play that well which might earn a spot in the semi.

We cannot afford to lose lukaku for this game and Barkley should be protected as well and maybe jags.

 

[Bazlar]

Worth pointing out this a good chance to put out a crap team and spout that 'we have an important game at the weekend'.

That'll make their heads fall off. Tempting.

Especially when we beat them

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

This resting players is nonsense, we haven't won there in years and its about time we did, we can win both games. Stop thinking small time, two big games and we should be looking to win both, strongest team possible for both games.

It's not small time thinking at all, it's basic common sense. You prioritise the more important fixture and pick the appropriate side.