Gaz06 0 Posted August 15, 2013 I''m going for a 1-1 draw. Everton to score first through Pienaar, but Ricky Van Wolfswinkel will pounce on a mistake at the back to earn us the draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarclayCanary (Former HDDH) 0 Posted August 15, 2013 I think Everton will still be adapting to Martinez'' (sp?) Tatics and style of play. I also think it being at home we will get the win.Just got to get CR really rocking and get behind the lads.Cant wait less then 48 hours!3-1 Norwich I think.OTBC!It has been too long without football! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Tim Howard gave up 3 yesterday vs Bosnia so hopefully he won''t be on his game by Saturday. If we play like the first half of the last 2 friendlies, we''ll win comfortably 2 - 0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted August 15, 2013 4-2. To City of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 929 Posted August 15, 2013 From The Sporting Life website - seems a fair analysis to me.Everton are favourites for this fixture which, I suppose, is not unreasonable given they amassed 19 points more than 11th placed Norwich last season. Just 21 of their 63-point haul (four wins and nine draws) came on the road, however, and they took just one point (at home) off the Canaries last season which Makes them impossible to recommend as they, presumably, adapt to a new manager and new style of playing. They have, so far, resisted any overtures for their marquee names which bodes well for their chances of repeating last season''s sixth-placed finish and Nikica Jelavic surely can''t endure a campaign as barren as 2012/13 which saw him net just seven league goals. Norwich enjoyed a decent enough second season in the Premier League under Chris Hughton and have strengthened their squad in the summer. Pragmatism may always win the day at Carrow Road but the club have moved quickly to strengthen options up front and Gary Hooper and Ricky van Wolfswinkel should get plenty of support from a midfield which contributed some vital goals last term. Their home form (8-7-4) was a major factor in avoiding relegation and there''s some temptation to side with the hosts at odds-against in the draw-no-bet market given that Everton look far too short but, with Hooper a doubt and new players to bed in, it looks best not to get involved.Verdict: Norwich 1 Everton 1http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/article/2/8871621/cardiff-to-be-handed-reality-check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Sat Aug 18th 1979 We won 4-2And we''ll win 4-2 Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted August 15, 2013 Hope we can snatch a draw. Going to be tough with no Bassong, Fer or Hooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Cottee Woz Ere . . . 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Agreed, with those 3 in the team i would have felt confident of getting a result. Without them i wouldn''t be surprised if it''s another opening day disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted August 15, 2013 Let''s get 11 behind the ball then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightside 0 Posted August 15, 2013 I believe this is a winnable game. We''ve now got the strength and depth in the team to make home games against the vast majority of teams winnable. Norwich 2 - 1 Everton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRock 148 Posted August 15, 2013 Realistically, on our day we can beat Everton with ease now.I have a superstitious feeling that we''ll play the better football in spells but fail to capitalise.1-1, (v. Wolfs 26'') (Mirallas 67'') Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 261 Posted August 15, 2013 if things go well I can see us breaking our not winning the opening game of the season jinx.However I do a see a draw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubai Mark 0 Posted August 15, 2013 "beat Everton with ease now"...........I am sure that Everton will feel the same way about us, and even with our new players they still have the better squad I feel. For me, this is a very tricky first home game, particularly with Bassong in particular missing and with them having a new Manager to impress. Feilani will be the difference if he is on his game, so a great home competitive debut by RVW will be required to get the points for us, I''m going for a good performance and a share of the points at best................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,385 Posted August 15, 2013 I am still full of pre-season optimism and am going for a 2-0 City win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shankslad 0 Posted August 15, 2013 My prediction is :- Norwich City 3 Wiganerton 1 (Well they''ve taken so many Wigan players and staff I''m surprised they haven''t nicked the FA Cup too!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryangunnshairline 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Dubai Mark wrote the following post at 15/08/2013 9:56 PM: "beat Everton with ease now"...........I am sure that Everton will feel the same way about us, and even with our new players they still have the better squad I feel. For me, this is a very tricky first home game, particularly with Bassong in particular missing and with them having a new Manager to impress. Feilani will be the difference if he is on his game, so a great home competitive debut by RVW will be required to get the points for us, I''m going for a good performance and a share of the points at best................... bradley johnson done a great job on fellani last season at carrow rd. A gashed knee and fellani did not want to play ball after that! more of this please johnno! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC TIll I die 0 Posted August 16, 2013 Norwich 2 - 1 Everton Wolfswinkel with both goals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhalsimsrightfoot 0 Posted August 16, 2013 2-22 nil up but then we won''t know what to do - would probably take a point tomorrow to be honest, my expectations are higher for Hull away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Norwich 1 Everton 7Nutty Nigel and Till run onto the pitch and throw their cusions at Hughton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 17, 2013 From what I''ve heard Everton have played some good footie recently albeit in pre season, and with players like Baines, Fellaini and the outstanding Mirelles in the side, we''re in for a tough afternoon. Martinez isn''t overly confident though from I''ve read on the Pink''un home page - infact he''s already calling for patience from the Goodison Park faithful!. Anyway, if we''re really ''on it'' today I''ll go with... A thumping 4-1 with v.Wolfswinkel scoring a brace, Snodgrass and MOTM Howson netting the other 2, Mirelles replying for the Toffees.Time for our opening day of the season jinx to end surely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macey 5 Posted August 17, 2013 0-2expectations are high and I would not be surprised to see Everton put a dent in that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted August 17, 2013 We have a good record against Everton, I can''t see anything worse than a 1-1 draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Canarygirl - HAH! Brilliant!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,530 Posted August 17, 2013 Honours even at 1-1. Both goals at the Barclay end. Jimmy Bone will put us ahead but Joe Royle will equalise with a header in the second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites