Everton Banter Archive December 07 2013

07 Dec 2013 22:08:32
Ed`s can you tell me why my banter post has been deleted? Thanks Hugster.

{Ed025's Note - i never seen it hugster, it may have been posted on another everton page, or deleted mate...if you re-post it mate, i will have a look at it..

07 Dec 2013 20:45:02
I think we are going to win at Arsenal tomorrow in the same way I thought we would win at Manchester United this week, Call me an optimist.
"I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death."
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom: Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

Next one to sort. Palestine!
COYB

{Ed025's Note - really enjoyed that mate....just a pity you never left a name..

It's mushy ed I think our country is under cyber attack, all planes grounded this morning!

{Ed025's Note - cracking post mate..

I hope we give him a minutes applause that echo's through out London and into the home counties today.
One of us is going to be disappointed today but it will be nothing compared to the worlds loss this week.

07 Dec 2013 18:14:10
This is from the Daily Mail TV section today in their pick of the day from tomorrow's sport :- Quote - "Arsenal v Everton. 3.30pm ssn 1. Two teams that like to play attacking, flowing football meet in what should be a stylish Premier League fixture."
I'd forgotten how long it's been since we were talked about in those terms! Well done Robbie M. I was one of those pessimists who wondered what would happen this season, but the signpost marked "Wildest Dreams" was passed quite a few miles back!

It's still early days in RM's management of Everton, but it's good to see so many previous doubters now enjoying the positive start.
BaronHardup

07 Dec 2013 15:11:53
Hello everton fans! Toon fan here in peace and very happy! Who needs moyes? great wins for both everton and newcastle at old trafford! really bossed the game today!

good luck for the rest of the season!

JToon

07 Dec 2013 15:29:27
I enjoyed that Geordie lad

Degsybluenose

Fair play to the Toon, top club. Just hope for the fans sake you don't get European football. Youl have to listen to Kinnear taking all the credit!

07 Dec 2013 20:12:19
Always had a soft spot for newcastle, hate pardew and kinnear but you have a good team and great fans, our clubs are a lot alike and was made up when you beat united, best of luck for the rest of the season

Mike-Ox Long

Seems to me that one of the many reasons that ManUtd are "suffering" is because SAF isn't on the touchline intimidating the officials. It looks like the laws of the game are being properly used once again at Old Trafford and not the SAF version.
BaronHardup

Completely agree with you Baron although you've only got to view the UTD banter page and you'll see that the Mancs are now demanding the immediate sacking of Gollum paving the way for SAF to make a dramatic and face saving return for the rest of the season.

07 Dec 2013 12:16:27
Can we now leave the Moyes stuff until the return fixture if he's still there?
Tomorrow is a tough one but let's be fair before the season started if you said we'd get at least two points from Manchester United and Arsenal away i'd have bitten your hand off for that.
So whatever happens tomorrow they deserve a big response from us, let's not over react if it goes wrong. The next two at GP is normally a bit flat. let's get it to its bearpit best and get that record.

07 Dec 2013 10:42:33
Whatever happens tomorrow, I am extremely happy with our progress. I always think a spine is the most important part of a team. If you look at our spine right now it is as follows:
Howard: safe hands but can be a bit suspect on crosses. As good as anyone at shot stopping or one on one's.
Jags and Distin: solid. still gaining experience on carrying the ball out of defence, but defensively as good as any other centerback pairing.
McCarthy and Barry: Compliment each other and as hard working as any other center mid pair. Both great tacklers and cover for each other brilliantly. Barry tends to play the more simple pass but on occasions does a fantastic one. McCarthy great at running with the ball.
Lukaku: what can you say? In any team he will create havoc for the opposition. It takes two to mark him and ensures someone like Deulofeu/Mirrallas will be left with space to run into.
All in all we have a great spine. Others such as Osman/Pienaar can come in if we need 5 in midfield. I guess that will happen Sunday. Our flanks also look pretty good. Here is a really good question for you all.when was the last time we had a tanking? ie someone really thrashed us. Not necessarily by scoreline, but when did someone play us off the park? eg had 65% posession? I honestly can't remember. Something must be going ok.
Degsypulford

07 Dec 2013 11:29:42
Hi All,

Firstly I have to confess this is the 1st time I've read your page and it looks like you have some great banter between you.

Would also as a gunner like to add that I'm expecting a great game tomorrow and have to say its a hard one to call. You have been consistent, solid and playing some great stuff to add to that.

I've always liked Martinez and it wasn't long ago that a certain Manchester club were saying he wasn't good enough for the best club in the world.

You must be so chuffed to have got rid of Moyes and unleashed the football team in you.

I don't know at this stage where the season is taking either us or you, hopefully some silver wear for us both.

Good luck for the season but maybe not for Sunday. It will be as much a test for us as for you.

{Ed025's Note - cheers jenny, i think the footballing world is looking forward to this one, 2 proper clubs serving up a feast of entertainment i hope..

The only thrashing I can think of for a long time is the one Roberto dished out to us in the FA Cup! I remember that Wigan team on the day ripping us to shreds on the counter. They did all the damage in like 5 mins of play? But they had us by the balls all game. Was the day I think a lot of us finally realised we would never win anything with Moyes.

Jenny T, nice post you guys are the benchmark this season. Arsenal always been a joy to watch. Will be a huge test for us tomorrow, expecting a really tough game but the way we have been playing this season we go to Emirates with confidence. Good luck with the title quest.