Everton Banter Archive April 16 2013

 

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16 Apr 2013 23:38:52
I don't know why people are saying because we never won tonight we can't get top four. I said it in previous post we need 12 pts from our remaining games now we need 11 pts 3 wins and 2 draws is achievable. Spurs & Chelsea will drop points and DM is not going to come out and say we need X amount of points he is going to say we will take each game as it comes and have outside chance. If we can get to last game of season against Chelsea to get top four I will be happy with that.

Robbie {Ed025's Note - your right mate..

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2 points dropped at spurs and 2 more points dropped at the arse is not good enough {Ed025's Note - or unbeaten in north london!, not many can say that, your glass will always be half empty with that attitude..

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Are we talking about going away from home to two sides in CL places last season and dropping points by drawing?? If our expectation is to get 6points at these grounds every season then great, I'll look forward to winning the league by 15 points every year then.

We want to finish 4th. That's where we are at.

Come on. A sense of realism please.

COYB
Toffee ace. {Ed025's Note - well said ace..

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I think given the unique position we're in where we have to play all our rivals for cl positions we could have done with 1 win against either spurs or arsenal, got to say though its great that we now go to these places and its a real 50/50 game- not that long ago we would have been under the cosh against both teams away

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3 wins and 2 draws from the last 5 games is a tall order, and maybe that won't even be enough, as we now have to rely on other teams to slip up. Add in we still need to go to Chelsea and Liverpool, it will be an almighty task for this side to pull of top 4 now.

For me, we needed to win against Arsenal last night, unfortunately we couldn't pull it off, but it is no shame to get a draw at Arsenal, especially since they spent the whole time trying to convince the referee that we were looking to kill them, even though most of the time we barely touched the Arsenal player.

For me, I have eyes on next season, with Moyes looking at having some serious cash at his disposal for the first time in a long time, he can really rebuild this squad and mount another charge at the top 4. {Ed025's Note - im not writing us off yet mate...we are 6th in the toughest league in the world, which makes us a very good side, and capable of beating any side, which we seen with utd and city. no one will fancy playing us mate..

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16 Apr 2013 22:44:11
no wonder vic has never really earned the full support of blues fans, after every good one or two performances you know sooner or later he will revert back to his annoying lazy, moaning, posturing best like tonight. the lad has got all the attributes to become a great player, but to become one he needs to do it week in week out imo. Tonight he was just a passenger.

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16 Apr 2013 23:56:02
Would agree about victor very disappointed with him tonight but pienaar wrecked my head lost the ball so many times. All we can do is take it game by game cause at this stage ourselves, spurs and chelsea all have tricky games left.

bluepaddy ps keep the faith! {Ed025's Note - im with you on the peanuts shout, poor game tonight..

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17 Apr 2013 07:45:42
I agree with both comments too mate, Vic is not the solution to our striker issue and never will be, we need a quality striker in who doesn't go missing every two game, not to mention hitting the deck every 5 minutes, stay on your feet FFS you big fu**er.

I think peanut needs to stay in his usual position and stop the swapping, the only position he never played in last night was goalie

enjoyed the game though and Coleman is great now, consistent, all the doom mongers about Seamus come on and apologise to the boy, I know some of you have already

Degsy

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16 Apr 2013 22:17:51
just not good enough tonight, 2 points lost, not 1 gained! 14 draws this season, I would rather of won 7 of those and lost the other 7! the arse were there for the taking! do not rate naismith and never have, what the hell is he going to do in 5 mins on the pitch when he can't even do anything in 60-70 mins

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He came on for fresh legs because some of our players looked shattered after being under the cosh in 2nd half. Which proved right as he won a free kick on the counter where as a tired player may not have got it which gave the team a breather.

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Not good enough? yes it was only a point but we played very well, still all to play for, win our next 2 games and we have as good a chance as the others

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What the heck are u having a go at Naismith for? As you said he was on the pitch for 5mins! And was clearly only brought on to break the game up at a time when we were under serious pressure!

Pathetic mate, really pathetic!

aflm78

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Far better on the bench to bring on instead of naismith! even for 5 mins, moyes needs to realise the worlds best can't change a egame after coming on in injury time

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Cant believe people are giving out about tonights performance, it was Arsenal away and we got more than we normally get there. can't afford any loses from now to the end of the season beat Sunderland, Fulham, draw with the red rubbish, beat West Ham and go into the last game away to Chelsea with our faith in our own hands. I would take that. COYB.

Dero. {Ed025's Note - at one point dero, we had 64% of the possession! not many can claim that at the emirates, would have loved us to win, but feel we gave it our best shot..

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We had a lot of possession early on last night & if we hadv'e taken one of the half chances we created I believe we would've went on to win. Pienaar's chance is the stand out one, he should've worked the keeper at least. Good performance by the team though as Emirates is a hard place to get a result at.

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16 Apr 2013 22:07:02
happy with the point, didn't watch the game though, could someone tell me how Barkley did?.

COYB!

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Played well, got stuck into all the challenges, had some skill and pace, had a few shots and almost scored a beauty

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Ross had a good game phil he came more into it after a quiet first15 mins.

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Barkley started off a little slow but picked his game up a lot, especially in the 2nd half. he almost had a stunning goal with a curling effort from 18 yds out that just missed the top corner

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Barkley was ok, nothing more. Had a decent shot in the 2nd half that was close, game seemed to just pass him by. The game was dull IMO, not much quality from either team, passes just going astray and constant fouls. Jags played well, Coleman decent, Pienaar anonymous, Fellaini was awful, he should have dominated that Arsenal midfield but went missing. Anichebe was just crap. Just a poor game really, you didn't miss anything mate.

Mike

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Felli went missing? mike are you having a laugh or what?

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"Fellaini awful" Not sure I agree with that Mike.

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16 Apr 2013 22:58:43
I thought Felli was ok myself Mike and Seamus is getting better and better, Jags was class and I gree with you on Vic, he doesn't do it for me mate, we need a quality striker badly, never seen someone go down so many times in a match, size of him too, even Drogba never went down as much as Vic

Enjoyed the match though, Mirallas's cheeky squirt of the bottle was funny, JW never got a look in the 2nd half, must have had lucozade energy in his eyes

Degsy

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Barkley had a very poor first half, but was much better in the 2nd.

aflm78

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BTW the only thing that is dull Mike is your constant moaning! Not sure why you even watch football because you clearly hate everything and everyone!

Yes you can say you've got a right to your opinion. But it's very very sad maybe you should change sport.
Lawn bowls perhaps?

aflm78 {Ed025's Note - your right aflm..

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If it was anyone else who posted this I would say you are having a laugh it was as entertaining a 0-0 as you can get, physical game which showed the players cared. But I think we all expect comments like that from Mike LOL. I thought Coleman was outstanding tonight and is turning into a great RB, Jags was excellent aswell Distin was good. I don't think Baines and Pienarr linked up like they usually do IMO I don't think Baines has reached his high standards in recent weeks. Gibson & Fellaini worked hard and give it their all. Barkley grew into the game and I thought it was a real positive to see glimpses of what all the hype was about he only got took off because he was tiring and he got a yellow card, Anichebe didn't reach the standard he has reached in the last 3 games but not sure if that was his fault because all the balls played up to him where in the air rather than into feet.

Robbie {Ed025's Note - fair comments them robbie, exactly as i saw it mate..

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When I say Fellaini was awful, I meant that he should have dominated that Arsenal midfield. I want him to take that sort of game by the scruff of the neck and really impose himself, however I thought he left Gibson to do the work on his own. I was disappointed in Fellaini tonight, I just felt he didn't look interested.

Mike {Ed025's Note - i thought it was a good workmanlike performance mike, we were at least as good as them mate, no complaints from me..

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We were as good as them ed. That is what is so annoying as we should have had a better go at trying to win the match. How am I moaning then? I gave my opinion of the game, it wasn't a classic like you want to make out. I said Jags and Coleman played well. I gave my opinon on a few players who I thought didn't do as well as they should have. Not much actually happened in the game. It was quite boring IMO. No real goalmouth action, Arsenal had a few chances and Barkley had that shot and that is it. As I said, it was dull.

Mike {Ed025's Note - i thought we done well mike, but your opinion is just that mate...your opinion, and its good enough for me mate..

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Well actually Mike. Coleman imo has just had his BEST ever defensive performance in an Everton shirt tonight. this is something that people have been critical of about him all year and you said 'Coleman decent' that's not the same as saying he played well now, is it?

I think if you read your post again you will find that the only positive thing you've said in your whole post is 'Jags played well'. still by your standards I suppose that should be considered incredible positivity and praise! Also where in any of the previous posts has anybody said it was a classic?

aflm78 {Ed025's Note - for mike to say someone played well....they must have had a blinder aflm!!

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Jeez, Inspector aflm is on my case so I will go through the team and give them a rating just for you mate.

Howard: ok, still not as good as Mucha though
Coleman: Decent, played well, whatever, he was good.
Jags: MOTM
Distin : Our 2nd best player.
Baines: Genius
Pienaar: Brilliant
Fellaini: Quality
Mirallas: Exceptional
Gibson: Superb
Barkley : Played like Messi
Anichebe: Just like watching Falcao.

Better?

Hope you are happy now aflm.

Mike

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That's true Ed and I don't mean to be having a go at Mike, as it is clear that he is a passionate fan, otherwise he would not be on here all the time commenting.

I just would love to hear something really positive from him for a change! The fact is we have done well to be still in with at least a shout of CL football at such a late stage in the season (and yes I know we should perhaps be in an even better position, but for some poor results) but this is the toughest league in the world and we are penniless. Surely that deserves some praise now and then?

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Fellaini broke up a lot of Arsenals play, we just lacked that bit of creativity around there 18 yard area at times. Peants had a great chance early on, but I have to say not many teams will go there and pass Arsenal to death for 60 mins like we did. We tired in the last 25 mins but a lot of positives to take from that game good point. Stef the blue

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I honestly don't mind you having a go at me mate. Just like I don't mind anyone else (and there has been a lot) having a go. It would be bloody boring if we all just agreed on everything. Although I am the only one who speaks any sense on here.

Mike

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Mike your a legend mate I hope we never lose you on here. Stef the blue

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It's people like you that spoil coming on here Mike, I bet you're one of them moaners in the match who spoil the game for me.
Have you actually ever kicked a ball Mike or are you just a FIFA expert?
Andy The Chef {Ed025's Note - mike is not for turning andy, some might see him as pessimistic and passionate, and some as a miserable sod!....but he does make for interesting reading at times..

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Dont agree with your last post Chef, Mike does my head in too but without him this site would be missing something, that's why the site is so good because we have all diversities of people from optimists to Pessimists to Mikemists.

Mike you have a great sense of humour as in your ratings post and I think inside that miserable looking old shell there is a smiling human being just waiting to break free, it will happen mate in time

Keep up the good work all blues as that's what makes us the best fans

Degsy {Ed025's Note - mikemists...i like that degsy..

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Wow Mike when I started reading your last post I honestly thought you were going to say something nice for a change, but then the old Mike came shining through again! :)

aflm78

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I think barkley had a great game, I mean come on he's 19 he didn't misplace that many passes I looked at his stats for last night misplaced maybe 4 or 5 out of 35. Everyone on here needs to be patient with him I was patient and when he turned arteta set up anichebe and had that shot he showed his quality. Stop being all doom and gloom he had a great game looked composed confident and kept the ball a lot better. I don't know why you can moan about his first half performance because he wasn't 'poor' he was average and came alive in the 2nd half. He done better than osman has done in recent games, better than Neville and a hell of a lot better than Naismith. So wind it in lads where is the positivity I thought it was a great game especially for a stalemate

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16 Apr 2013 22:04:47
Really really pleased with the boys tonight. So many positives to take from the game. Jags led like a true captain. Coleman just gets better and better. Kevin lasted the full 90 (just), and Ross now believing in himself grew into the game. I know it's not 3points, but you know what, I don't really care we kept another clean sheet, and still look like we belong up there. Bring it on.

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Well said mate still all to play for we more than matched a strong in form side it ain't over yet everton till I die

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Twood mate please post more often mate 100 per cent agree. Stef the blue

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16 Apr 2013 22:00:09
Arsenal Fan here, well played tonight, barkley is a beast of a player, hope you can hold onto him, and not be sold to one of the manc clubs to line your chairmans pocket. good luck.

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16 Apr 2013 21:59:05
good performance tonight and a points isn't a bad result, must win against sunderland, coyb

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16 Apr 2013 21:57:55
was really pleased for young Ross tonight, thought he showed real glimpses of his quality. As Svenny said earlier he will start next season I am sure of that.
also want to mention Seamus.
i have slated him on the forum but have to say the lad was brilliant tonight.
Just a shame we couldn't have nicked it with the couple of chances we had both of which Ross was involved in.

COYB

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16 Apr 2013 21:52:34
Seamus Coleman getting better and better.

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16 Apr 2013 21:51:46
tv commentary is now becoming a joke, the number of times no credit for some of our play, but they were nearly coming when going on about Wiltshire. Absolutely gobsmacked they picked Jags as MOM

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Thats because that dick of a commentator is a red. he talks utter sh**e. you should have turned the sound down and listened to the radio.
Great following again by our superb support. won't have been a cheap trip either

COYB

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16 Apr 2013 21:46:29
Positives: Ross was awesome, so excited about him for next season. Moyes went for win at all costs not to avoid defeat, if he is our manager next season long may that mentality shine through. Team effort and attitude was great, can't fault the boys. Vic cost nothing and seamus 60k they are proper top flight footballers now.
Negatives: deep down we all know a win was so important and we failed. Bottom line is we now need to beat Sunderland Fulham, Liverpool if we get those results the other two games will be a bit inconsequential in my opinion. Look we gave it everything, I'm proud, I'm content nothing was left in the dressing room. Sadly can't see a result this weekend as Sunderland are resurgent BUT in the words of Lenny Kravitz it it ain't over till its over.
Svenny

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16 Apr 2013 21:42:23
Barkley nervous but not bad, will get better with more games

We need a decent striker badly, enjoyed the game though and decent result

big Vic goes down more times than a Gracey market hooker

Jags has got to be first name on the England CB teamsheet everytime

Degsy

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16 Apr 2013 20:40:02
Love the line up tonight give barkley and mirralas to roam around Barkley showed moments of magic just needs to give simple pass when nothing is on but I would imagine he is determine to shine, we can win this game just need to keep it tight worried about Gibson picking up yellow he has a red card waiting if he's not careful

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16 Apr 2013 20:39:15
Ive never like jack wiltshire, think he's a dirty over-rated player and on his performance tonight looks like he won't be happy till he gets gibson sent off.

Think the match is here for the taking but we need to get fellani and mirallas more involved.

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Agree he was moaning from the start, thinks he's another Gerrard - untouchable.
Arteta was another one whingeing throughout and trying to get ex team mates sent off

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16 Apr 2013 20:39:00
Super kev is fast becoming a legend

Eddy

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16 Apr 2013 19:51:22
interesting Moyes has gone with Barkley, I think he will have a stinker but you never know, COME ON EVERTON!.

COYB!

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16 Apr 2013 19:44:21
What's up with Ossie? Not even on the bench! EFC website states we are injury and suspension free so where is he? As for Barkley starting, my mate was at WHL and reckons he was pants against Spuds. BlueTone

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16 Apr 2013 19:12:15
Barkley starts, so obviously next season he is top dog, very interesting that Moyes has gone with him for spurs and arsenal, resting him for QPR when the easy one would be play him for QPR. I think it's fabulous.
With this decision alone I want Moyes next season despite saying no matter what we could do with change. Love this. Barkley is ready, and we all questioned what him being loaned out would do with his confidence. It's crunch time and your my man is what Moyes is saying, all this has been preping for this final push Ross and now it's time to deliver and show everyone that you nobody else is the next big English talent, jack wiltwho?

Svenny

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Barkley looking a bit nervous at the moment, sloppy passing, should be better second half I hope.

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16 Apr 2013 18:59:10
i want barkley to become a decent player but is this really the type of game he should be starting? opinions? although I hope he has a cracker of a game of course COYB 3 vital points please!

amEFC

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16 Apr 2013 17:46:58
Many people here seem to have the opinion that if we don't win today top 4 is out of the question. IMO although a win would be great a draw would be fine. The vital thing is that we don't lose, but we can't set up defensively {Ed025's Note - im with you AJ..

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16 Apr 2013 17:06:31
Is anybody else worried that in a game that could potentially play a huge part in whether or not we finish in the top 4 we will most likely have Victor Anichebe playing up front alone? He is awful he's been decent recently but he's a terrible player no pace and he doesn't use his strength to his advantage at all, Jelavic is off form at the moment but is a miles better player and always will be. {Ed025's Note - its hard to knock the guy at the moment, i think he will terrify the arsenal defence, he will put himself about, and i think he will score tonight..

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Agreed Ed I think the Arsenal defence will be too busy looking at Fellaini and Mirallas and Vic can certainly take advantage of that he will bully them all night and I too think he has a good chance of getting himself on the scoresheet.
COYB
Joe EFC {Ed025's Note - lets hope so joe..

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Am I glad that the OP is just an opinionated fan - like the rest of us of course ;-) - and has nothing to do with actually selecting the team. Leave that to the professionals and we fans just concentrate on supporting the team through thick and thin.
SaltySealion

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We need a win on the road. I say play Nick and Vic together. Pienaar and Kev wide with a strong center midfield of Gibson and Fellaini. Vic can be the target and hold the ball, finish if he gets a chance but have Jelavic poaching upfront. We could have the makings of a two headed monster Jel & Vic.

Need to try something, we are in this predicament because of too many ties this season. One more point is no damn good.

Big Bald Blue {Ed025's Note - a point wont be a disaster baldy mate..

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To the first poster, vic has got to be one of the most improved players in the league this season, think your out of order saying he is awful, hopefully he will prove you wrong tonight

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Vic has been our best player for the last month, I include Mirallas in that. 1st name on the team sheet tonight have to go with form. OP thanks for watching everton regularly your opinion is well taken.
Svenny

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16 Apr 2013 15:40:41
Hi ed, what's happened to the agree/disagree buttons? {Ed025's Note - they have been scrapped mate, due to abuse by posters invading sites, and disagreeing with things like...justice for the 96. there are some sicko,s out there mike who think thats funny!!

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I have to admit I did go on the Liverpool banter page and press the agree or disagree buttons to stir them up a bit. but nothing to do with with Hillsborough tragedy. Just things like agreeing when someone posted things like sacking Rogers or Gerrard is past it. as I say, just for fun and I couldn't resist it based on 20 odd years of them ramming things down my throat!
Degsypulford

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Just people who do it for a laugh ed, some sick people out there, and most of them are craving for attention. {Ed025's Note - your right mike..

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16 Apr 2013 13:37:36
Just pondering the rumour about DM becoming manager of Schalke - I'm thinking that we could do worse than get a modern stadium like their Veltins-Arena. Anyone been there and can offer an opinion on it?

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The Allianz Arena in Munich is very impressive. It's ground-shared by Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich. What's especially good is that the exterior is lit in red when Bayern play, in blue when TSV play, and white when Germany play an international there.
CheekyChappie

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Brilliant stadium the veltins. i've been there once and it was great. the north stand is all standing room, top atmostphere in there. pitch is always great and the facilities are modern.

very expensive I imagine. pretty sure it was built as part of the 2006 world cup. unlikely we would be able to afford something similar unless we got some SERIOUS outside investment.

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16 Apr 2013 13:20:33
I note that the agree/disagree buttons have gone from the banter pages. I'm pleased, as I thought they were open to abuse, especially for very sensitive posts like those about JFT96.
CheekyChappie {Ed025's Note - they were easily abused cheeky, and thats why the decision was made mate..

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Good decision Ed

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16 Apr 2013 13:07:48
Would it be a stupid idea if Everton Football Club had our own Hillsborough Memorial next year, it will be the 25th Anniversary of the disaster.
That way we could show our own respect to the families and friends of the 96.

Ste Old Swan. {Ed025's Note - i feel that the way it is done now is fine ste, a strong shoulder in the background, who can be relied on for support, without infringing on the personal nature of their grief..

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The OP is not stupid at all, but I agree with Ed025 that what we've done so far is appropriate and the JFT96 families & campaigners know that Everton and its fans stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them.
CheekyChappie

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Absolutely fantastic man, really a top guy. Remember his qualitities if things don't always go well. You are lucky to have him.
Respect from LFC fan.

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16 Apr 2013 13:00:00
Can I just say we as a club should be honoured we have such a gentleman running it (take a bow bill kenwright), in this day and age were clubs are getting taken over and promised fools gold and then run up huge debts go bust or get relegated, weare lucky we have one of us running or club yes one of us, a blue someone who stood on the terracing as a boy and loves everton with all his heart, for everton to be we're we are today in the league is astounding, bill could have sold the club a hundred times over, but we don't have any old chairman, when every other club has been sold these people disappear to let others pick up the disaster, other chairman will still be there as. Fan with his scarve like you and me. gujo {Ed025's Note - i dont think his commitment has ever been in doubt gujo, only his lack of funds to take us forward mate, but i have a lot of respect for the guy..

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I agree. I haven't seen or heard any of those who abuse BK actually putting a meaningful financial deal on the table themselves - they've just gone on and on about spending other people's money. (Please enlighten me if I've missed something on that front. ) As for a fans' buyout, that'd never raise enough cash - our club surely needs a few hundred million for a modern stadium, debt clearance, and ongoing operational costs - so we need a sugar daddy. In other words, a BK with billionaire-level personal wealth.
CheekyChappie

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Quite right Ed, agree with all you said. Whatever else I might type about BK, he sure made me proud to be an Evertonian and a Merseysider supporting both clubs on this occasion with his poignant speech.


Blue247

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16 Apr 2013 12:38:59
Osman did not travel to the emirates.
Tweeted by Tony Scott (the echo)
Says Heitinga may start in midfield instead.
I would rather shift Pienaar inside and play Oviedo out wide.
Or just play Barkley.

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DM did say that Osman could do with a rest, so I'm not too surprised if he does miss tonight's match.
CheekyChappie {Ed025's Note - pity that, as he seems to shine when there are no bullies on the pitch, arsenal dont have any..

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Ossie must be injured as he would started without a doubt.
I would have started with same 11 as saturday. I hope we can give these a good game tonight and hopefully snatch a win.

COYB

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Osman out so 4-4-1-1
Howard
Hibbert-Jagielka-Distin-Baines
Coleman-Gibson-Fellaini-Pienaar
Mirallas
Anichebe

Surely not - more likely Coleman instead of Hibbert at right back, Mirallas wide right, Heitinga in centre midfield, and Fellaini behind Anichebe.
Jelavic on bench - might even have Neville on bench.

SaltySealion

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16 Apr 2013 12:05:07
I have a funny feeling we have good chances of not losing today! Pakistani Blue

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16 Apr 2013 11:59:43
Crazy feeling I have about tonight, I am not worried about playing Arsenal and that is the truth. The thing I am worried about is the referee making silly decisions, I know we got some in our favour but not alot, more against. We very rarely get penalty, s if you look at saturday the foul on Coleman in the box that was waved away, the shirt pulling on Fellaini in the box every time he plays. Now I know people will think I am looking for excuses but honestly I am not. Arsenal were awarded a very soft penalty on sat by the linesman and how he saw it when the ref was standing 7 feet away and did not give it is beyond me, he basically handed Arsenal the 3 points and it is very unfair. I just pray that the ref and linesmen are strong tonight and don't give the light footed gunners easy free kicks and decisions cause we all know Arsenal hit the deck like a ton of bricks when they play against a team that puts it up to them so I end my rant with hope that the men in black get it right tonight. COYB

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16 Apr 2013 11:11:25
all right folks, I was just wondering what happens if chelsea win the Europa-league and finish in top 4 or 5th, will there place in next seasons competition come back to the league or not? because if it does, won't that mean 6th place will get into Europe?

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6th will NOT qualify for Europe.

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Winners of European trophies don't automatically qualify for next seasons competition. The rules were changed after the redrubbish fluked it {Ed001's Note - you might want to check up, only they still do automatically qualify. The only reason the Europa League winners won't play in it is if they qualify for the Champions League as well. In which case, they just play in that.}

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Check out Wikipedia - it goes into great detail about the qualification rules and how the numbers of places in each competition are distributed. Its quite complicated, but it's very methodical.
CheekyChappie

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Yes fans around the country would love a chairman like ours but with money.

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16 Apr 2013 11:07:31
Bill Kenwright was class yesterday and many fans up and the country would want the kind of Chairman we have. Well done Bill. passion and pride in their club, second to none!
Barry m

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16 Apr 2013 10:55:17
If we get the 3 points tonight (which I think we have a good chance) we put ourselves in a great position considering the surrounding teams have got huge games either tmoro or on the weekend, Tottenham v city, fulham v arsenal (derby), liverpool v chelsea (c'mon liverpool!) even a draw will be a good point and keep us in the mix, pienaar first goal 2-1, tom

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16 Apr 2013 09:44:54
How many people really want Fellaini to be transferred out? I suspect that most fans expect him to go and are now just speculating on how much money we'll get to reinvest for incoming transfers. Apart from Neville and Mucha, I think that it's only Hitzlsperger who's a definite to leave. As for others leaving - like Jelavic, Heitinga, etc. - it's surely down to how much money we are offered and who we can bring into the squad as replacements. Whatever happens, I agree with other posters that we need to increase our squad size by five or six players - each a genuine first team contender.

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I love the big man, even though I still think he is a better defensive midfielder as opposed to attacking midfielder, he is a terrific player.

However saying that, I really am not fussed if he decides to stay or leave next season, of course, all depends on Moyes staying. If he stays, great, we retain a world class player, which is always a good thing. Although if he decides to leave (what I think will happen) then we thank him, move on and reinvest that money, and with Moyes at the helm, almost guaranteed he will find at least 3 or 4 players to help replace Fellaini and strengthen the squad.

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16 Apr 2013 09:32:37
What a contrast between the violent (no doubt alcohol fuelled) behaviour of the barcode fans because their expected easy win over their arch-rival mackems turned out to be a loss - in fact a complete drubbing - and the magnificent solidarity and dignity of Liverpool and Everton for the JFT96 24th anniversary memorial. The north-east fans are - according to usual media myth - the best in the world; well they have light years to go before they match the sheer class of Merseyside fans.
CheekyChappie {Ed025's Note - we should be very proud of that cheeky..

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Great Comments. Great Post. tp.

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16 Apr 2013 01:58:50
Would anybody agree with me in saying Tim Howard's recent displays have been absolutely outstanding? The main question that lurks on my mind though is simple. Do we think he is just playing well again, or do we think because Mucha done a decent job in his absence he's actually given himself a kick up the arse?

I personally think he felt threatened for his starting place (which should be all the time). A goalkeeper is a must for the summer if we are to continue to see displays between the posts like we have by Howard lately.

Rant over,

toffee jack {Ed025's Note - to be honest jack, i think he has done well for most of the season, yes, all players need competition for places, and like most keepers he has made the odd blunder, but some on here are talking about it being a priority, for me our keeper is as good as most, and does not get the praise he deserves mate..

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I'd like our younger keepers (like Springthorpe and Taudul) to be given the best chance to progress, but bringing in another keeper from outside to understudy/replace Howard (and replace Mucha) wouldn't allow that IMHO. On the other hand, goalkeeper is a position that requires experience and maturity, so it's a bit if a Catch-22 I guess.

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