Match Thread Watford v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Jokerdan]

So they will have a team of players who have never scored a goal for them before..

Perfect.

Yes, what can possibly go wrong!

 

[Lob]

Some injury list that. Plan should stay the same for us nonetheless, take nothing for granted and go at them hard and get the job done. Hopefully score a few goals and improve our GD.

 

[Ring master]

If we can’t beat Watford reserves you have to simply hold your hands up and accept relegation is a fair outcome.

But in the back of our minds, we will still be thinking like that for good reason, simply because we are Everton lol

 

[ToffeeTim]

Again you're making out like I am advocating playing the under 18's.

I've literally said I rotate 2-3 players with the likes of DCL, Dele, Allan (all international quality players).

If we cant beat an injury ravaged Watford team who's already down becasue we dont have a half fit Richarlison or fatigued Gordon on the pitch then we dont deserve to stay up its as simple as that.

Richarlison won't want a rest, and is very important in how we are playing. Gordon could be rotated if he is really struggling but I don't like our other options, especially with DCL's fitness/form.

 

[tommytowne]

In days gone by, I'd be saying everything lining up to give us a win, and then utter the hated "Everton that" phrase signifying we'll blow it.
But I have a new found belief that we've got momentum building up and that if we're not daft early on we can breath a bit easier going into our two home games.

 

[blue to the bone]

This lad starts apparently

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Richarlison won't want a rest, and is very important in how we are playing. Gordon could be rotated if he is really struggling but I don't like our other options, especially with DCL's fitness/form.

Richarlison wants to play every game which is why he missed 6 weeks with injury at the start of the season as he's not had a proper break in over 2 calendar years.

4 cup finals we need to keep key players fit simple as that in my opinion. No one game is bigger or smaller than the other realistically and if Richarlison/Gordon/Delph/Doucoure/Mykolenko aint 100% you give them a few days rest and have them fit for the remaining 3.

Our bench is as strong as its been for years and people are terrified to use it. d
DCL, Dele, Allan, Branthwaite, Rondon can all slot in if needed for the odd game here and there especially against an injury ravaged Watford.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Richarlison wants to play every game which is why he missed 6 weeks with injury at the start of the season as he's not had a proper break in over 2 calendar years.

4 cup finals we need to keep key players fit simple as that in my opinion. No one game is bigger or smaller than the other realistically and if Richarlison/Gordon/Delph/Doucoure/Mykolenko aint 100% you give them a few days rest and have them fit for the remaining 3.

Our bench is as strong as its been for years and people are terrified to use it. d
DCL, Dele, Allan, Branthwaite, Rondon can all slot in if needed for the odd game here and there.

I want us to take care of our own business as soon as possible. If we can get to safety before game 38, then play the under 18s. Until then, we need to be fully focused on every match because one bad result could still put us right in trouble.

 

[allen]

Just need to get in early and paint the seats blue, switch dressing rooms(roy wont have a clue whats going on) and its a home game!

Roy will tell us how much he loves being Everton manager in his post-match interview.

 

[ChoccieStarfish]

Resting players? Are ye mad?

Get us 3-0 up by the 60 minute mark first, then we'll make a sub or two.

This is a chance to be all but safe with the right results. Get us there and you can have a day off against arsenal

 

[ForeverEverton]

I mean come on. Absolutely have to win tomorrow if that's true.

Kamara also suspended.....

 

[DanEFC92]

Kamara also suspended.....

Just don't be complacent and we should win that.

 

[Eggs]

….a 4 point gap at this stage will be massive, it’s vital we look to take advantage of Watfords injury situation.

We controlled the game for much of the 2nd half at Leicester, we need to be positive and we need to be confident. We should be better than these.

 

[DanEFC92]

….a 4 point gap at this stage will be massive, it’s vital we look to take advantage of Watfords injury situation.

We controlled the game for much of the 2nd half at Leicester, we need to be positive and we need to be confident. We should be better than these.

Clinical too. We just haven't been clinical enough, even during this good run.

 

[Igrok]

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