Comments on: Will Everton Be Easier Or Tougher Than Pompy? http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:01:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 by: Wenger's Immortals http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24108 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:00:22 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24108 If our kids can beat Blackburn Rovers with 10 men, Arsene should field the youngsters a lot more in the league! And what does Bendtner have to do to get a start in the Premier League? Adebayor looks shattered playing up on his own week in and week out. Bendtner must be getting frustrated sitting on the bench all the time, especially when he's made such an impact when he has come on. Plus his touch seems to be far better than Adebayors! Can anyone tell me if Everton have actually lost at home this season? If our kids can beat Blackburn Rovers with 10 men, Arsene should field the youngsters a lot more in the league!

And what does Bendtner have to do to get a start in the Premier League? Adebayor looks shattered playing up on his own week in and week out. Bendtner must be getting frustrated sitting on the bench all the time, especially when he’s made such an impact when he has come on. Plus his touch seems to be far better than Adebayors!

Can anyone tell me if Everton have actually lost at home this season?

]]> by: Goonerbeall http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24105 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:31:58 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24105 As an Evertonian above said, its gonna be a fight from the first second to the last. But that is what has been missing. With all that firepower and quality you cant afford to sit and wait to nick it and then park a bus in the goal area. I'm sure you know that is what many of our players found it frustrating. Everton are quality now and have ambitions of their own hence alacrity they have shown. This makes them dangerous and also vulnerable to counter attack of our own. I have no doubt this is a game we can either lose by being beaten fairly and squarely but you must also not expect any bullying victims and we can play some on our day- just ask Blackburn Rovers first 11. As an Evertonian above said, its gonna be a fight from the first second to the last. But that is what has been missing. With all that firepower and quality you cant afford to sit and wait to nick it and then park a bus in the goal area. I’m sure you know that is what many of our players found it frustrating. Everton are quality now and have ambitions of their own hence alacrity they have shown. This makes them dangerous and also vulnerable to counter attack of our own. I have no doubt this is a game we can either lose by being beaten fairly and squarely but you must also not expect any bullying victims and we can play some on our day- just ask Blackburn Rovers first 11.

]]> by: Chppy http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24098 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:59:19 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24098 Have to totally agree with the Toffees on this forum. Everton were outstanding at Old Trafford and but for a moment of madness from Pienar (out on his feet for final 15 mins) were well deserving of a point at least. They are the only reallistic non top 4 contenders this year. Having said that if we can play anything like our early season form I think we can turn them over today. A lot depends on the energy levels of the boys which will have to be high and equally I feel the Hleb/Cesc axis. I felt against Portsmouth they cancelled each other out but it is very hard to criticise them as both have been outstanding so far. Being reallistic a point is a good result, I know it will most likely leave us 3 behind Man U but we must consider the opposition. A win would be a fantastic way to finish the year. At a wedding today, just hope to fuck can I sneek out for second half at least. Best wishes all. Have to totally agree with the Toffees on this forum. Everton were outstanding at Old Trafford and but for a moment of madness from Pienar (out on his feet for final 15 mins) were well deserving of a point at least. They are the only reallistic non top 4 contenders this year.
Having said that if we can play anything like our early season form I think we can turn them over today. A lot depends on the energy levels of the boys which will have to be high and equally I feel the Hleb/Cesc axis. I felt against Portsmouth they cancelled each other out but it is very hard to criticise them as both have been outstanding so far. Being reallistic a point is a good result, I know it will most likely leave us 3 behind Man U but we must consider the opposition. A win would be a fantastic way to finish the year. At a wedding today, just hope to fuck can I sneek out for second half at least.
Best wishes all.

]]> by: andymac http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24062 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:38:46 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24062 Well, Gooners, I normally look forward to seeing you at Goodison to admire your fantastic football (the best in the Premiership over the past few years) but equally I attempt to resign myself to a defeat, so that anything better is a bonus. Not quite the same this year. The "Match of the Day" 5 minutes that we normally get very rarely reveals the level to which we have now risen in terms of "pass and move" football, as well as moments of individual skill by Arteta, Pienar, and the increasingly mobile Yakubu (yes, you heard it!) In fact, sometimes we get a bit frustrated at home because the team tries to "walk it into" the goal. Sounds familiar? OK, Gooner Guys, we are nowhere near you yet in terms of technical quality all through the team, but you may be surprised at what you encounter tomorrow. (Arsene won't be, of course, but some of your players, and certainly your supporters, might be). So, looking forward to a great game 2 morrow. I hope it's a classic football encounter. (s**t, I've just doomed it to a 0-0 draw!) Enjoy, Guys. Well, Gooners, I normally look forward to seeing you at Goodison to admire your fantastic football (the best in the Premiership over the past few years) but equally I attempt to resign myself to a defeat, so that anything better is a bonus. Not quite the same this year. The “Match of the Day” 5 minutes that we normally get very rarely reveals the level to which we have now risen in terms of “pass and move” football, as well as moments of individual skill by Arteta, Pienar, and the increasingly mobile Yakubu (yes, you heard it!) In fact, sometimes we get a bit frustrated at home because the team tries to “walk it into” the goal. Sounds familiar?

OK, Gooner Guys, we are nowhere near you yet in terms of technical quality all through the team, but you may be surprised at what you encounter tomorrow. (Arsene won’t be, of course, but some of your players, and certainly your supporters, might be).

So, looking forward to a great game 2 morrow. I hope it’s a classic football encounter. (s**t, I’ve just doomed it to a 0-0 draw!)

Enjoy, Guys.

]]> by: blue23 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24058 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:34:26 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24058 pompy have struggled at home this season. they beat reading (woohoo) 7-4 but also have not scored a goal in 6 home games! i find it a but condescending that some arsenal fans think everton will park the bus in front of the goal! have you read cahill's press bytes? he is up for it and we will be supporting yakubu with pienaar, arteta, gravesen and cahill at every opportunity. and if the yak is not getting the rub of the green andy johnson will be waiting with his white boots. it's no disgrace for you to lose at goodison these days. pompy have struggled at home this season. they beat reading (woohoo) 7-4 but also have not scored a goal in 6 home games!

i find it a but condescending that some arsenal fans think everton will park the bus in front of the goal!

have you read cahill’s press bytes? he is up for it and we will be supporting yakubu with pienaar, arteta, gravesen and cahill at every opportunity. and if the yak is not getting the rub of the green andy johnson will be waiting with his white boots.

it’s no disgrace for you to lose at goodison these days.

]]> by: Wenger's Immortals http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24056 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:05:30 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24056 I like the way Everton have played this season, and they were unlucky against ManUre at Old Trafford. From what I've seen this season Everton have been impressive, although I haven't seen how they setup and played against United and Chelski. Tim Cahill is an excellent player and will be dangerous against us, especially with his threat from set-pieces and hasn't he scored against both ManUre and the Chavs? But remember, Portsmouth were a team that won at home 7-4 against Reading so you could easily say they've been an attacking team this season. But this week they defended heavily in numbers against Arsenal! It'll be an interesting game whatever happens! I like the way Everton have played this season, and they were unlucky against ManUre at Old Trafford. From what I’ve seen this season Everton have been impressive, although I haven’t seen how they setup and played against United and Chelski.

Tim Cahill is an excellent player and will be dangerous against us, especially with his threat from set-pieces and hasn’t he scored against both ManUre and the Chavs?

But remember, Portsmouth were a team that won at home 7-4 against Reading so you could easily say they’ve been an attacking team this season. But this week they defended heavily in numbers against Arsenal!

It’ll be an interesting game whatever happens!

]]> by: Gaz http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24054 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:51:50 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24054 Arsenal lads, if you think that we will defend, you have another thing coming. I think you will be presently surprised in the difference in quality between this season and last season at Everton. Most of your fans seem worried, and so they should be. No team has outplayed us this season, and I don't expect that to happen tomorrow either. Our midfield is in fantastic form, and even without Osman, their attacking threat breaking with pace (reminisent of yourselves i believe) has been phenomenal. I am really looking forward to the game as i know we can finally match you around the park for quality. Although Arsenal do have the quality to break Everton down, the one thing that may lack is your desire to win every ball and tackle. Thats where we really missed Cahill, and now hes back, you guys are in for one hell of a game.... May the best team win....good luck... Arsenal lads, if you think that we will defend, you have another thing coming. I think you will be presently surprised in the difference in quality between this season and last season at Everton.

Most of your fans seem worried, and so they should be. No team has outplayed us this season, and I don’t expect that to happen tomorrow either. Our midfield is in fantastic form, and even without Osman, their attacking threat breaking with pace (reminisent of yourselves i believe) has been phenomenal.

I am really looking forward to the game as i know we can finally match you around the park for quality.

Although Arsenal do have the quality to break Everton down, the one thing that may lack is your desire to win every ball and tackle. Thats where we really missed Cahill, and now hes back, you guys are in for one hell of a game….

May the best team win….good luck…

]]> by: Mike http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24053 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:44:32 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24053 Are you serious Everton are a better team than a year ago. Pompey will fade when African Nations culls their squad. Everton is a better team and Moyes is impressive to have done what he has on a shoestring.They have a great back four but they score a bucket load of goals too. Cahill & Yakubu are very dangerous. They beat us last year in the dying minutes don't over estimate this team. I rate them better than the red half of merseyside and I think they will finish fourth this year. With all that being said I expect a draw tomorrow and we need some more striker talent in for the window Van Persie is seeming injury prone. We still should edge Man Utd this year we have a strong team and excellent manager in Wenger. Are you serious Everton are a better team than a year ago. Pompey will fade when African Nations culls their squad. Everton is a better team and Moyes is impressive to have done what he has on a shoestring.They have a great back four but they score a bucket load of goals too. Cahill & Yakubu are very dangerous. They beat us last year in the dying minutes don’t over estimate this team. I rate them better than the red half of merseyside and I think they will finish fourth this year. With all that being said I expect a draw tomorrow and we need some more striker talent in for the window Van Persie is seeming injury prone. We still should edge Man Utd this year we have a strong team and excellent manager in Wenger.

]]> by: MarkEFC http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24052 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:44:16 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24052 Absolute rubbish. The arrogance of supporters of the supposed top 4 is remarkable and it is quite obvious you turned over towards the end of MOTD missing most of the Everton goals this season. You will get beaten because we are a better team and most of our team talk the same language. You will do nothing in Europe and nothing domestically until you actually weigh up the opposition correctly and stop thinking the opposition should stand around and let you play your pretty football, muppet! Absolute rubbish. The arrogance of supporters of the supposed top 4 is remarkable and it is quite obvious you turned over towards the end of MOTD missing most of the Everton goals this season. You will get beaten because we are a better team and most of our team talk the same language. You will do nothing in Europe and nothing domestically until you actually weigh up the opposition correctly and stop thinking the opposition should stand around and let you play your pretty football, muppet!

]]> by: LeeEFC http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24051 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:35:26 +0000 http://www.afc4life.co.uk/2007/12/28/will-everton-be-easier-or-tougher-than-pompy/#comment-24051 Its typical sloppy work to say we will defend all game. We went to OT and didn't defend all game at all - in the last 10 mins we looked as likely as they did to score with 2 upfront and actually bringing on fresh legs upfront. Will we throw caution to the wind? No. Will we look to counter attack and when sensible play in your half yes. 18 goals in our last 5 home games (all wins) shows we are not a defensive side. Arsenal are a brilliant, exceptional side, but please dont blame all other teams with the "they will just defend" brush. we'll give you a game - don't you worry. Its typical sloppy work to say we will defend all game. We went to OT and didn’t defend all game at all - in the last 10 mins we looked as likely as they did to score with 2 upfront and actually bringing on fresh legs upfront. Will we throw caution to the wind? No. Will we look to counter attack and when sensible play in your half yes. 18 goals in our last 5 home games (all wins) shows we are not a defensive side. Arsenal are a brilliant, exceptional side, but please dont blame all other teams with the “they will just defend” brush. we’ll give you a game - don’t you worry.

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