Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 17, 2013 Ruddy; Whittaker, Turner, Martin, Garrido; E Bennett, Howson, Johnson, Redmond; Hoolahan; van WolfswinkelsubsBunn (GK), R Bennett, Olsson, Butterfield, Fox, Tettey, Becchio. Come on lads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 17, 2013 Snodds, Hooper, bass and Pilks all completely left out of the squadwhat''s wrong with snodders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted August 17, 2013 dunno but thats a horrid looking back 4 after all the hype that line up is an anti climax. and surely playing olsson on the left and redmond on the right would have been a more sensible option not very optimistic after seeing that :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavanche 0 Posted August 17, 2013 So quite much obvious lineup as Pilks and Fer are off limits, but what has happened to Snoddy? Or have I just missed some news. Less than hour to go!Anyway good luck for our boys! OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 17, 2013 My ideal line up with bass and pilks out would of been very similar to the one chosen... only snodds for e benno.very happy redmond is starting, suppose garrido is at LB so we actually have a sub for the wings, the XI is looking strong, but we''re looking very thin on numbers right now on the bench... I only realistically see Becchio, Tettey, and ollsson being used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 17, 2013 Everton team as follows;Howard, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Coleman, Barkley, Osman, Fellaini, Mirallas, Jelavic, Pienaar. subsRobles, Heitinga, Kone, Deulofeu, Naismith, Stones, Anichebe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted August 17, 2013 Gutted not to see Snodgrass in there ... less optimistic now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoke canary 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Hope its not needed but Not many goals coming from the bench !! OTBC If it is needed please prove me wrong !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,231 Posted August 17, 2013 It''s a shock not seeing Snodgrass in there, thats out of the blue isn''t it?With suspensions and injuries I''m personally pretty happy with that team, more adventurous than I expected, starting Redmond and not starting Tettey alongside BJ.Say what you like about Martinez thats still a very strong Everton side, not an easy game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Ink 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Worried now! That looks like a very strong Everton side, and key players out for Norwich in Snodders, Bassong & Hooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 17, 2013 people on twitter assuming his wife has gone into labour, as some had seen him around earlier today. whether it is plausible or not (how far is his wife into her pregnancy?) I don''t know, if it is, good luck to him but he will be missed today.but thinking about it, the pace we have on the wings today, Whitts, benno and redmond! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bristol nest 0 Posted August 17, 2013 We are missing three big spine players so this opener was always going to look a bit makeshift. This is a good attacking line up. It''s not a rousing affirmation of R. Bennett after the pre season but Martin has got his wish to play CB. Butterfield and Fox on the bench interesting. Snoddy must be having post international niggles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 12th Devine 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Even the most optimistic City fans must think this looks an underwhelming side. Shame for me not to have R Bennett in centre of defence; Snoddy obviously a mystery and just a general sense of plus ca change and all that. Still, a few Wolf-Redmond link ups alongside a solid day''s work at the back ... and all will be forgiven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Half hour ago my prediction was 2-1 city. Funny how that''s now changed to 0-5 Everton by just seeing the team sheet. WTF aint olsson starting?!!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 17, 2013 personally I see at least a draw still, depending on the match fitness of the XI. the bench is the only thing that looks lacking, we still have a strong starting line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,231 Posted August 17, 2013 The only unexpected missing man as far as i can see is Snodgrass, why are we meant to be cr@pping ourselves all of a sudden?It''s not our strongest side, but it looks competitive to me, Everton are tough opposition but their not so amazing that they will walk over that side in my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted August 17, 2013 [quote user="Monty13"]The only unexpected missing man as far as i can see is Snodgrass, why are we meant to be cr@pping ourselves all of a sudden?It''s not our strongest side, but it looks competitive to me, Everton are tough opposition but their not so amazing that they will walk over that side in my eyes.[/quote]Exactly. The usual forum over-reaction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted August 17, 2013 How long will it take before someone suggests Snodgrass is being transferred. Oops....I think I just did it. [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted August 17, 2013 Big game for eb, a player of whom I think showed last season no improvement on the year before and I thought another winger could have come in this summer, possibly we will be looking in January.This is the worry for me with the midfield, it is the same midfield that struggled so much last year. Redmond is a welcome addition, hoops needs to be on top form today. Fer is a massive step up in quality from our midfield group and I do hope that we can get another lad in.Defence is still quite tidy but looking forward to bassong coming back. Looking forward to the game, but I do think we do need that centre back, forward/ attacking midfielder pretty soon so we have better depth before the end of this transfer window, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,161 Posted August 17, 2013 [quote user="YankeeCanary"] How long will it take before someone suggests Snodgrass is being transferred. Oops....I think I just did it. [:D][/quote]Just seen Chris Kamara on Sky reporting from Upton Park, if you squint you can just make out Snoddy shaking hands with Big Sam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr 4-6-0 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Back four looks far from solid. Time to see if RVW really can walk on water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,413 Posted August 17, 2013 All very quiet on here? Just checked in for some news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 239 Posted August 17, 2013 need to get to HT o-o and then have a rethink as we are getting bossed here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted August 17, 2013 pretty even so farcould do with a bit more muscle in the middle of the parkcity quite deep, wolfie looking a bit lonely chasing balls over the top, do need to be careful of getting on the counter when we go forward, been giving the ball away a fair bit 25 yards outcould go either way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted August 17, 2013 [quote user="NWC"]need to get to HT o-o and then have a rethink as we are getting bossed here![/quote]i wouldnt say bossed, we seem a bit too happy to let them have the ball at times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 239 Posted August 17, 2013 Redmond has looked our biggest threat so far - it would be good to see some more of him on the ball - maybe move him to Wes'' position for second half and replace wes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,231 Posted August 17, 2013 We are playing totally different styles, Everton want a slow possession game, every time we get the ball were trying to move it forward quickly. We didn''t look bossed to me, fairly even on reflection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macey 5 Posted August 17, 2013 attempts NCFC 0EVE 12not much changed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J 0 Posted August 17, 2013 I wouldnt say it was even at all. We''ve not had an attempt on goal yet, Everton controlling the game so far. Though thats not say they look better, as such. We just need to not be so defensive, as ever, as far as I''m concerned. Need to use our pace and movement, because long balls over the top for RVW aren''t going to cut it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarkey1972 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Anyone got a stram link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites