Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I agree, but I wouldn't be surprised if we try to hold them at arm's length as we did against Spurs and Liverpool, then try to hit them on the counter. To be fair, we have the pace in Sissoko, Townsend, Wijnaldum (and purportedly Doumbia) to trouble any sides on the counter, which should mean our side is capable of taking points off sides who play more expansive football at home. The problem with sitting back and hitting on the break is that defensively they're absolutely shit and aren't good enough to keep a clean sheet. They can't defend to save their lives. Guaranteed they will concede tonight. The only way to win a game is to attack with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10872 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The problem with sitting back and hitting on the break is that defensively they're absolutely shit and aren't good enough to keep a clean sheet. They can't defend to save their lives. Guaranteed they will concede tonight. The only way to win a game is to attack with this team. I agree. We've the ammunition in Sissoko, Townsend (hopefully), Shelvey and even Janmaat and in Wijnaldum (at least) we have at least one man who's capable enough to take the shot. My worry is their right vs our left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I agree. We've the ammunition in Sissoko, Townsend (hopefully), Shelvey and even Janmaat and in Wijnaldum (at least) we have at least one man who's capable enough to take the shot. My worry is their right vs our left. We've always worried about their right or left instead of trying to force Coleman and Baines back. We really should never be worrying about an oppositions fullbacks imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 3 v 0 to Everton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Wish we'd play Shelvey deep, he's got the passing range to be effective there. Him and Gini CM and play Perez off Mitro. Townsend on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 McClarens got to set them up to play attacking football a bit like KK set "The Entertainers" up. Yes we're going to leak goals but we should have the speed & supply if Mitrovic & Doumbia have their shooting boots on to out gun the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydnator 45 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Looking at Everton, they're a side that would be higher with a savvier manager IMO. A bit like us, I suppose but having said that, I wouldn't be surprised if, despite playing more games than us recently, they look like the fitter side. If Shelvey has a good game and Wijnaldum can actually perform away from home, we should be getting something. Yeah I agree with all of this. Regarding Everton, I think Martinez is a bit of a fraud. Everton are clearly underperforming, but not in a way that garners much sympathy. They're regularly throwing away points. Apart from when they play us. They've only won one more game than us in the league this season. I predicted a score draw because this is a game where any result wouldn't surprise me; we could lose 3-0 or win 0-3. 1-3. Okay, 1-2. Well, we could win or lose, and it wouldn't surprise me. Edited February 3, 2016 by Haydnator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'm looking forward to seeing how Townsend performs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yeah I agree with all of this. Regarding Everton, I think Martinez is a bit of a fraud. Everton are clearly underperforming, but not in a way that garners much sympathy. They're regularly throwing away points. Apart from when they play us. They've only won one more game than us in the league this season. I predicted a score draw because this is a game where any result wouldn't surprise me; we could lose 3-0 or win 0-3. 1-3. Okay, 1-2. Well, we could win or lose, and it wouldn't surprise me. I've always wondered why Martinez got as much hype as he did, he got a ton of credit for late runs of form which kept Wigan up but those praising him sort of omitted that they had been fucking shite all season which put them in a position of needing a late run of extraordinary form to pull them out the shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35109 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'm looking forward to seeing how Townsend performs. CT is too. With baited (sic) breath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21961 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I agree. We've the ammunition in Sissoko, Townsend (hopefully), Shelvey and even Janmaat and in Wijnaldum (at least) we have at least one man who's capable enough to take the shot. My worry is their right vs our left. worry not, a left back wasn't a priority. #CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I've always wondered why Martinez got as much hype as he did, he got a ton of credit for late runs of form which kept Wigan up but those praising him sort of omitted that they had been fucking shite all season which put them in a position of needing a late run of extraordinary form to pull them out the shit. Don't forget he took them down aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30656 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yeah but he took them down playing football 'the right way'. Which is all that matters of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 298 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 My prediction: Everton count as a "big club" so we'll perform well and probably win comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4156 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Not the type of fixture we do well in. 2 or 3 nil loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 298 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 @trooper - I'm not sure about the KK style thing, although KK's sides leaked goals I think we had the best defenders we've ever had , with the exception of Woodgate and perhaps membembababaabaa . If KK had our back 4 he'd struggle to put more in than we leaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42465 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 If only there was someone, or ones, assigned to deal with such things. (I've made Phtevies opening post readable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydnator 45 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30656 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Vote of no confidence in Mitrovic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5226 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 You know what, on paper that's not a bad side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5226 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Vote of no confidence in Mitrovic? Maybe just because Perez has signed up to a new contract? Who knows. I reckon Mitro will be subbed on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydnator 45 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Mitrovic needs a good kick up the arse, mind. Maybe this'll be it. Maybe these signings will spark him into sticking away the chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Another bizarre team selection from tufty, I like Perez but we felt sorry for him last season when he was being asked to play the lone front man. May as well take short corners all night because we've just dropped our only aerial threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Vote of no confidence in Mitrovic? He hasn't exactly set the Premiership alight with his goalscoring prowess we need goals to convert into points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydnator 45 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I think it's more of a counter attack set up. Perez, although he's not the quickest, has a bit of pace that Mitro lacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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