Relegation 2022/23

[Neiler]

….in respect of the relegation battle, last nights results were perfect from my perspective.

I chose to watch B’mouth v Brighton. Whilst B’mouth have a conventional striker and carry some threat they are lacking in quality and very poor defensively.

Brighton play ‘pure football’, their possession stats must be top drawer. We’ll have to ride our luck against them but if we can I can see us frustrating them. They look to play from the back (as do B’mouth) in quite a risky way, not sure if Doucoure is available for that game but high press could reap dividend. Also, the keeper is very small and that could help our set pieces. I wouldn’t write that game off.

Like the look of Billing at Bourmouth, can really impose himself on a game.

 

[YoboCopter]

Like the look of Billing at Bourmouth, can really impose himself on a game.

There isnt a striker i see and dont like the look of tbf

 

[kiss the crest]

Bournemouth are 100% not finished as they have a lot of games now v teams around us all, so if they win 2 or 3 of them that will drag them straight out of it

 

[when i score we riot]

I'm moving the Fulham game into the "we should expect a win" with how much of a mess their setup is and how strong our home support has been. United away counts for naught, we still haven't won there since Oviedo right?

 

[GoldenToffee]

Next 4 games:

Everton
United a, Fulham h, Palace a, Newcastle h

Wolves
Chelsea a, Brentford h, Leicester a, Palace h

Forest
Villa a, United h, Liverpool a, Brighton h

Leicester
Bournemouth h, City a, Wolves h, Leeds a

Bournemouth
Leicester a, Spurs a, West Ham h, Southampton a

I want to see 7 points from our games, but tbh every single one of them will be close as all of our games are with no striker. Would be satisfied with 5 points as its really hard to get wins with no sustained goal threat.

I think 5 points from those games keeps us out of the relegation zone, just. If we can get 7 points I think we're just 4-5 points from being ok - 5 points from 5 games then.

 

[Cjplennon]

Rumours Lampard to Chelsea as caretaker boss till the end of the season. So another team to add to the relegation contenders!!

 

[Eggs]

Like the look of Billing at Bourmouth, can really impose himself on a game.

…ha, ha i’ve always liked him since I first saw him just after he signed for Huddersfield. Glad you’re a fan too. 25 goals for Bournemouth is a useful return & still only 26.

 

[phil_t98]

Rumours Lampard to Chelsea as caretaker boss till the end of the season. So another team to add to the relegation contenders!!

never gonna happen

 

[everton1953]

Leeds are said to have striker strength in depth and yet look where they are in the league. It makes Dyche's achievements with no strikers all the more remarkable.

 

[everton1953]

Leeds are said to have striker strength in depth and yet look where they are in the league. It makes Dyche's achievements with no strikers all the more remarkable.

 

[everton1953]

What the f did I press to cause that? Sorry.

 

[Neiler]

…ha, ha i’ve always liked him since I first saw him just after he signed for Huddersfield. Glad you’re a fan too. 25 goals for Bournemouth is a useful return & still only 26.

Have watched Bourmouth more and more of late mate, really impressed by him, he leads that team, knows where the back of the net is and can really influence a game both ends, he has some engine, presses and has presence - but is purposeful, can hurt and shows initiative, i watched him against Mordor and he was clever enough to take up the space, in front of VDV and and inbetween their full backs and overload - all the while coming back in the engine room to win his battle, Mordor didn't know what to do with him and he ran riot. Of we were to let Onana or The Duke go id have a serious look at him, provided we were still in the league.

 

[granter79]

….in respect of the relegation battle, last nights results were perfect from my perspective.

I chose to watch B’mouth v Brighton. Whilst B’mouth have a conventional striker and carry some threat they are lacking in quality and very poor defensively.

Brighton play ‘pure football’, their possession stats must be top drawer. We’ll have to ride our luck against them but if we can I can see us frustrating them. They look to play from the back (as do B’mouth) in quite a risky way, not sure if Doucoure is available for that game but high press could reap dividend. Also, the keeper is very small and that could help our set pieces.

I’d never have thought it a few months ago but I go into most games thinking Dyche’s Everton have a chance of getting something. I wouldn’t write ‘Brighton Away’ off.

How good was Evan Fergusons goal btw

 

[Eggs]

How good was Evan Fergusons goal btw

…it was terrific but he actually missed a much easier chance early in the 2nd half and was eventually substituted. He looks a talent.

 

[Saint Domingo]

I wouldn’t count Calvert Lewin out from every single remaining game. I’ve got no idea what’s going on with him but you’d like to think we might see him fully fit at some point. Could make a huge difference.