Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[TheSandman]

Is Cahill fit?

With the way we defend set pieces he is the one I would worry about.

[Ads]

He's out.

[WikiVilla]

He's out.

If Cahill is out that is a massive plus

[villa `cross the mersey]

From the Everton official site (which was so garish, it hury my eyes)

Coleman and Rodwell face fitness tests.

Seamus Coleman is a cracking little player, i'd love him down here.

My Everton supporting mate says he's mustard.

Prone to the odd Rickett though

[villa `cross the mersey]

He's out.

Are you sure Ads?

By the way are you making all the way up to your favourite City?


If so, I`ll buy you a pint to prove we ain`t all bad up here - might even buy Mozza one !

[WikiVilla]

I'd put NRC on a man mission to shut Rodwell down, they've not got much creativity then

[Ian.]

Is Cahill fit?

With the way we defend set pieces he is the one I would worry about.

Cahill...our defence...shudder at the thought of it! Bugger.

[Ads]

He's out.

Are you sure Ads?

By the way are you making all the way up to your favourite City?


If so, I`ll buy you a pint to prove we ain`t all bad up here - might even buy Mozza one !

I'll be there. I don't live to far away anyway so its like a home game really. Well, more like playing Coventry away.

[supertom]

I don't get all the hype for Rodwell? What's so special about him. I haven't seen much of him, but anytime I have, he's not really done anything to warrant the hype or price tag. Granted he's young, but for arguments sake, Wilshere looks the mutts nutts. That one I get. Rodwell? Now. Is he a really quality attacking midfielder, or a quality defensive midfielder? Or is he a midfield dynamo, box-to-box? I don't think in any regard he excels. He might prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

[Chris Smith]

I don't get all the hype for Rodwell? What's so special about him. I haven't seen much of him, but anytime I have, he's not really done anything to warrant the hype or price tag. Granted he's young, but for arguments sake, Wilshere looks the mutts nutts. That one I get. Rodwell? Now. Is he a really quality attacking midfielder, or a quality defensive midfielder? Or is he a midfield dynamo, box-to-box? I don't think in any regard he excels. He might prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

A bit like a young Gareth Barry he's yet to find his best position but he hasn't looked out of place anywhere he's played.

[exiled on the wirral!]

Looking forward to this one, a rare away day for me these days, so that makes me optimistic we will do ok, despite having little faith in Mr Houlier. A sneaky 1-0 win from a Bent tap in, I think.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Looking forward to this one, a rare away day for me these days, so that makes me optimistic we will do ok, despite having little faith in Mr Houlier. A sneaky 1-0 win from a Bent tap in, I think.

A clean sheet for us?

I suppose miracles can happen.

[peter w]

I'd put NRC on a man mission to shut Rodwell down, they've not got much creativity then

Great idea. When he gets the ball off them he could then pass it to Arteta and set up their next attack.

[exiled on the wirral!]

Looking forward to this one, a rare away day for me these days, so that makes me optimistic we will do ok, despite having little faith in Mr Houlier. A sneaky 1-0 win from a Bent tap in, I think.

A clean sheet for us?

I suppose miracles can happen.
I told you i was optimistic, ive also had an afternoon Guiness, im always optimistic when that happens

[WikiVilla]

Arteta is injured
Pretty sure Cahill will play