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Is it too much to ask for one game where I don't have to watch either Barry or Howard? Their joint retirement party can't come quickly enough. Horrifying thought that Howard may have 6 years left of his career and we are the sort of stupid club that would keep him for that long.
 
Seems like ages since we last played Spurs. Never enjoy playing them either.

We're either abysmal against them or have a period of doing well against them. Considering what a shambles they are this is another one like Liverpool that goes firmly in the 'choke and beat ourselves before even starting' category.
 
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We're either abysmal against them or have a period of doing well against them. Considering what a shambles they are this is another one like Liverpool that hoes firmly in the 'choke and beat ourselves before even starting' category.
Exactly, difficult to describe but the run up to playing Spurs is the only thing that comes close to the Derby.
 

Is it too much to ask for one game where I don't have to watch either Barry or Howard? Their joint retirement party can't come quickly enough. Horrifying thought that Howard may have 6 years left of his career and we are the sort of stupid club that would keep him for that long.

.....suspect you're not that keen on him. He's been a fine signing and there are still worst keepers around. It's not so bad.
 

I think Martinez will be desperate to finish in the top half of the table to be honest. I'd be surprised if we're not full strength.

Pretty much this, to be honest Everton have to win this game, even if its just to help season ticket sales!
 
By Alistair Mann BBC Match of the Day commentator

While down by the Humber and up near the Tyne
Supporters of those sides will worry and whine.
There'll be different feelings at Goodison Park;
No tension, no drama, the contrast is stark.
There will still be emotion, chanting and song,
But mostly discussion on where it went wrong.
The Blues are reflective, last year was stunning;
Roberto's first season, top four in the running.
So why such a slump? There's real consternation.
They even were worried about relegation.

Some 22 points less than this time last year
And in reality much less to cheer.
Yes there were highlights, it's not been a flop;
Who will forget Jagielka's goal at the Kop?
A 20-goal striker, John Stones form ignited
And that demolition of Manchester United.
There's a feeling that Europe, though it's a prize,
May well have contributed to their demise.
Next year without it they're better equipped;
A top-six finish, they'll surely be tipped?

For Spurs, back in Europe - their annual demand;
Their squad seems much bigger and, for it they've planned.
That word expectation; they could end at five,
And with Pochettino they'll feel they can thrive.
The side have adapted in his first full season,
But six league home losses, could that be the reason?
With 56 matches they may say fatigue
As to why once again there's no Champions League.
Again there were plusses, with derby day glee.
A Wembley Cup final for Spurs fans to see.
Five goals against Chelsea; in glimpses they've shown.
And of course there's the talent of "one of their own".

And so to this Sunday it's Toffees v Spurs
Who'll ponder "if only", whatever occurs.
It should be a contest, despite no champagne,
With Lukaku and Eriksen, Barkley and Kane.
 
I will start this team against Spurs. 3 points to Everton, no consensus.

Howard

Coleman Stones Jagielka (capt) Galloway

McCarthy Barry

Mirallas Barkley Osman

Lukaku

Subs: Robles, McGeady, Kone, Naismith, Distin (cos of farewell), Besic, Browning.

Unavailable: Hibbert, Baines, Gibson, Oviedo, Pienaar (all injured); Lennon (their player).

I won't even let Garbutt sitting on the bench. He wants to leave Everton, let him.


*lurks with with malicious intent*
 

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