Everton v Tottenham 30/1 pre/post game match thread

[chanman83]

Everton is 4th in the table and we are 11th. Now the FA cup is gone and done we can concentrate on moving up in the league. Everton haven't lost a league game since Dec 29th when they lost to SCUM so this will be a tough matchup but I think we can hang. Our backline will need some reshuffling with the possibility of Dawson out due to suspension and King (rumored injury). I'm hoping we get a draw in this tough away matchup. Hopefully my magic can bring us a win :-P

[cdmphy]

So hopefully this is Woodgate and King's first pairing. Although they both will probably have an injury by Wed.

Cahill is out.

[mattie g]

Cahill is out.

Now if only Arteta can come down with the flu, they'd be without their two engines.

This is going to be a tough game, but one that we can get points from, given our recent form. I just hope we're not spent on short rest after the efforts we've given against Ar5ena1 and ManU.

[cdmphy]

Without the Yak, they have shown a lack of ingenuity up top. I feel that with our new back line, AJ or whatever forwards they start will be non-factors. We will still have to win the midfield to reduce set pieces and allow for our attack, but Tianio is proving his worth and Lennon is on form, so I am going to say 2-0 Spurs.

[The Double]

Hopefully they'll play Johnson as a lone striker the way they did against Chelsea.

[Phillyspur]

Johnson is pants but I still feel they are a threat from midfield with the likes of Arteta and Osman. I was surprised McFadden left, bad move for him I say.

What the hey - I predict 0-0, it's been forever since we had one. Although I can see us getting a somewhat lucky win, it has happened against them before.

[Hauler]

I hope Dawson isn't playing and we can start Woody and King. I would like to see how those two get it done.

[cdmphy]

Dawson got a straight red. It takes effect immidiately. No matter if King and Woody both sprain their noses, we won't be seeing Dawson.

[cdmphy]

Hopefully they'll play Johnson as a lone striker the way they did against Chelsea.


I believe Johnson had an injury for the cup game.

[chanman83]

Well Berbs birthday is tomorrow and nothing is better than to celebrate his birthday with a win and hey.. a hat trick!

[The Double]

I believe Johnson had an injury for the cup game.

I believe you're wrong.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=233986&cc=5739

Suck It, Murph! ;)

[Hauler]

Dawson got a straight red. It takes effect immidiately. No matter if King and Woody both sprain their noses, we won't be seeing Dawson.


Thank the good lord. Is Rocha healthy I would like to see him at least in a couple of games see if he has settled and playing a little better.

[Colm]

A draw would be a great result here, they're going great in the league and us not so good, away from we've been shocking this season and Everton are solid at home.

[chanman83]

BTW USA Viewers the game will be shown on delay at 5pm today on FSC.

[mattie g]

I'm traveling for work today, so I won't even be able to get the result until 9-10:00 Central Time. Damn...

[chanman83]

I'm traveling for work today, so I won't even be able to get the result until 9-10:00 Central Time. Damn...

haha I can always email it to you. :D

[chanman83]

Our starting lineup.

* 12 Cerny
* 02 Chimbonda
* 22 Huddlestone
* 39 Woodgate
* 44 Gunter
* 25 Lennon
* 08 Jenas
* 24 O'Hara
* 15 Malbranque
* 09 Berbatov
* 10 Keane
Subs
* 01 Robinson,
* 03 Lee,
* 17 Boateng,
* 18 Defoe,
* 33 Rocha

[chanman83]

So far all the action is us attacking. no shots but we are starting well.

[chanman83]

Woodgate is doing very well and showing who's boss in the backline so far...

[chanman83]

1st corner of the game for everton which is out from Arteta whip in