Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[KevinGage]

If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.

I'm sure similar was said after Man Citeh away -we then went to Chelsea and put in one of our best performances of the season. Anything approaching that level of performance should be enough to see off Everton.

Sunderland at home was also a horror show almost (almost) on a par with Wolves. Yet soon after we put a half decent little run together.

I'm not sold on Houllier by any stretch, and I'd be quite happy if whilst they're up there the board have a word in David Moyes' shell-like, with a view to an exciting new opportunity starting this summer.

But I'd like to hope that Wolves at home was just a really bad day at the office and we'll follow it up with some kind of positive reaction.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Very fair assesment

If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.

I'm sure similar was said after Man Citeh away -we then went to Chelsea and put in one of our best performances of the season. Anything approaching that level of performance should be enough to see off Everton.

Sunderland at home was also a horror show almost (almost) on a par with Wolves. Yet soon after we put a half decent little run together.

I'm not sold on Houllier by any stretch, and I'd be quite happy if whilst they're up there the board have a word in David Moyes' shell-like, with a view to an exciting new opportunity starting this summer.

But I'd like to hope that Wolves at home was just a really bad day at the office and we'll follow it up with some kind of positive reaction.

Fair assesment. Really think we are due a performance. Everton are not in great shape and we have to be upbeat with good international performances and Collins and Dunne available .......

[WikiVilla]

You'd like to think the whole Villa camp will be totally pumped for this one, and shove a few words down certain journo's throats

As for Moyes, does anyone think he'd come with a bit too much Everton baggage ?

[KevinGage]

I think (hope) he'd be switched on enough to make the distinction between his ex employer and his current one, should such a scenario ever come about.

Would be only natural for him if/ when he does leave Everton to still retain a degree of affection for them seeing as he's been there so long.

I would have a concern that maybe he'll be one of those managers who might only be effective at one club. See Sir Brian. But lets cross that bridge if/ when we come to it.

[garyshawsknee]

Very fair assesment

If morale is as low and the club is in as much chaos behind the scenes as it appears, I can see us getting a real tonking at Goodison.

I'll still be there looking through my fingers.

I'm sure similar was said after Man Citeh away -we then went to Chelsea and put in one of our best performances of the season. Anything approaching that level of performance should be enough to see off Everton.

Sunderland at home was also a horror show almost (almost) on a par with Wolves. Yet soon after we put a half decent little run together.

I'm not sold on Houllier by any stretch, and I'd be quite happy if whilst they're up there the board have a word in David Moyes' shell-like, with a view to an exciting new opportunity starting this summer.

But I'd like to hope that Wolves at home was just a really bad day at the office and we'll follow it up with some kind of positive reaction.

Fair assesment. Really think we are due a performance. Everton are not in great shape and we have to be upbeat with good international performances and Collins and Dunne available .......

Shame about Collins international performances of late,least he won't face Young and Bent!

[Ian.]

I haven't seen any football since the Wolves match and I have not really taken much in since either.
How much did Young and Bent play? Where did Young play? Any good? Anyone else play?

[Rawly]

Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??

[WikiVilla]

Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??

Solihull



sorry Rawly no, not sure, lots of side street parking but probably not wise round there

[TheSandman]

1-0 Everton.

[Shrek]

I haven't seen any football since the Wolves match and I have not really taken much in since either.
How much did Young and Bent play? Where did Young play? Any good? Anyone else play?

Both 90 mins, Young motm and played on the right of a 433 spear headed by Bent.

[Ian.]

I haven't seen any football since the Wolves match and I have not really taken much in since either.
How much did Young and Bent play? Where did Young play? Any good? Anyone else play?

Both 90 mins, Young motm and played on the right of a 433 spear headed by Bent.

Thanks Shrek. Interesting Young on the wing. Now that's a thought.....

[hawkeye]

So we have watched Villa players playing in a proper 4-3-3 so surely this is the way to go from here.

[Shrek]

Villa win, playing 433, with the front three all scoring!

[Goldie.7]

This match has got draw written all over it!

The chances of us keeping a clean sheet are slim to none so that rules out a 1-0 victory.  I can see us getting a penalty and them scoring a late equalizer.

2-2 

[frank]

Anybody know where best parking is for away fans at godson??

I recommend parking along the south side of Walton Hall Park in Walton Hall Avenue (A580), facing out of the city, i.e eastwards. This road becomes the East Lancashire Road and leads you straight out of the city to the M57. From the park it's a 15 minute walk to Goodison.