Everton v Aston Villa Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

Why bring two players in and not play at least one them? Especially the CM we've supposedly we've been crying out for. Expect the likes of Fellaini to take the piss.

Simply the pace of the game. Ligue 2 to Goodison Park is an unbelievable step up in terms of pace. Sylla could come on later in the game when it's slowed down a bit, but he might get overwhelmed first half.

Pace of the game? We've got KEA and Westwood, hardly speed demons, and KEA hasn't shown himself to be up to the pace of the PL since he arrived. By the time Sylla comes on, it's very possible that the game will be out of reach. I'd sooner we started him so the game is close heading into the latter stages, than bring on when it might be meaningless.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Four across the back is good but we should be absolutely packing the midfield in front of them.
We seem to be surrendering the middle of the park before a ball is even kicked,.

[PeterWithesShin]

Anyone know if this is on my radio as I bought my baby a red radio.

[Monty]

Why bring two players in and not play at least one them? Especially the CM we've supposedly we've been crying out for. Expect the likes of Fellaini to take the piss.

Simply the pace of the game. Ligue 2 to Goodison Park is an unbelievable step up in terms of pace. Sylla could come on later in the game when it's slowed down a bit, but he might get overwhelmed first half.

Pace of the game? We've got KEA and Westwood, hardly speed demons, and KEA hasn't shown himself to be up to the pace of the PL since he arrived. By the time Sylla comes on, it's very possible that the game will be out of reach. I'd sooner we started him so the game is close heading into the latter stages, than bring on when it might be meaningless.

Pace of the game isn't necessarily sprint speed, it's about how much time you have on the ball and how quickly you have to make decisions. Especially in deep midfield, that would be a huge shock to Sylla no matter how good he is, just because of where he's come from.

In any case, that's the thinking behind the decision. As I've previously stated, I'd have started all three.

[Toronto Villa]

Why bring two players in and not play at least one them? Especially the CM we've supposedly we've been crying out for. Expect the likes of Fellaini to take the piss.

To be fair to them, you couldn't really expect them to start. One from the MLS and one from the French 2nd Division, as been said strange signings!

There's absolutely nothing to lose by playing them. The current lot have shown they a not up to it against inferior opposition. I'm not suggesting changing it up is the answer because we could still be beaten, but it would have different to same players trotting out. Even from a energy standpoint, we might have gotten an extra lift simply because they are new.

[eastie]

Why bring two players in and not play at least one them? Especially the CM we've supposedly we've been crying out for. Expect the likes of Fellaini to take the piss.

Simply the pace of the game. Ligue 2 to Goodison Park is an unbelievable step up in terms of pace. Sylla could come on later in the game when it's slowed down a bit, but he might get overwhelmed first half.

Pace of the game? We've got KEA and Westwood, hardly speed demons, and KEA hasn't shown himself to be up to the pace of the PL since he arrived. By the time Sylla comes on, it's very possible that the game will be out of reach. I'd sooner we started him so the game is close heading into the latter stages, than bring on when it might be meaningless.

Probably see sylla on when we are 3down - lambert really is beyond belief.

[JUAN PABLO]

Why bring two players in and not play at least one them? Especially the CM we've supposedly we've been crying out for. Expect the likes of Fellaini to take the piss.

To be fair to them, you couldn't really expect them to start. One from the MLS and one from the French 2nd Division, as been said strange signings!

should have left Dawkins there then and played Carruthers

[johncvilla88]

Least we finally got a good referee! Haven't lost in the league with him officiating!

[JUAN PABLO]

Is Gibson playing for them ? everton fans love him

[PeterWithesShin]

Is Gibson playing for them ? everton fans love him

Everton (to face Villa): Howard, Baines, Gibson, Heitinga, Jagielka, Mirallas, Distin, Osman, Pienaar, Fellaini, Anichebe

subs: Mucha, Jelavic, Oviedo, Naismith, Hitzlsperger, Neville, Duffy.

[Monty]

Our best chance will be Gabby's pace against Heitinga, looking at the teams.

[Toronto Villa]

Why bring two players in and not play at least one them? Especially the CM we've supposedly we've been crying out for. Expect the likes of Fellaini to take the piss.

Simply the pace of the game. Ligue 2 to Goodison Park is an unbelievable step up in terms of pace. Sylla could come on later in the game when it's slowed down a bit, but he might get overwhelmed first half.

Pace of the game? We've got KEA and Westwood, hardly speed demons, and KEA hasn't shown himself to be up to the pace of the PL since he arrived. By the time Sylla comes on, it's very possible that the game will be out of reach. I'd sooner we started him so the game is close heading into the latter stages, than bring on when it might be meaningless.

Pace of the game isn't necessarily sprint speed, it's about how much time you have on the ball and how quickly you have to make decisions. Especially in deep midfield, that would be a huge shock to Sylla no matter how good he is, just because of where he's come from.

In any case, that's the thinking behind the decision. As I've previously stated, I'd have started all three.

I know exactly what pace of the game means. Mentally or physically, KEA has shown he isn't there yet. We don't have time to integrate. We have change things and be creative now. The time for steady development passed us by when we decided to roll over in January to put us in the position we are in. We need a catalyst to change the momentum and given the limited choices, choosing the same again in my opinion isn't it.

[eastie]

Is Gibson playing for them ? everton fans love him

Was injured but fit now.

[PeterWithesShin]

Is Gibson playing for them ? everton fans love him

He's injured.

Handy for us then as he's starting.

[David_Nab]

Four across the back is good but we should be absolutely packing the midfield in front of them.
We seem to be surrendering the middle of the park before a ball is even kicked,.

Thats Lamberts major weakness he refuses to have a defensive team.No one wants the crap Mcliesh served up but at times espec against much stronger opposition you need to keep game tight.Its what QPR have done under Harry.