Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Goldie.7]

They need a win so no doubts it will be against us. They'll probably score early, go 0-2 up after the break, we'll pull one back around 74th minute mark and that will be that.

[fbriai]

Evertheoptimist - we will win!

Concerned about the defence if Vlaar is out, Senderos is injured, and....?
If Baker continues his recent MoM form great, if not.....?

Okore will come in, play wonderfully and all the stats-fuelled pundits will explode the idea that he once breathed English air, therefore qualifies for Ingerlund and is the saviour of English football, replacing the role that Berahino was handed last week and Sterling the week before.

Sorry.
I've been to the pub.
It's 20 yards away...opposite my house.
Wouldn't you?

UTV!

Which pub you been in, FMWMU?

[Ads]

They need a win so no doubts it will be against us. They'll probably score early, go 0-2 up after the break, we'll pull one back around 74th minute mark and that will be that.

What happens in the 49th minute? I want to know just in case I need to use the facilities after a half time pint. Wouldn't want to miss anything interesting.

[Goldie.7]

They need a win so no doubts it will be against us. They'll probably score early, go 0-2 up after the break, we'll pull one back around 74th minute mark and that will be that.

What happens in the 49th minute? I want to know just in case I need to use the facilities after a half time pint. Wouldn't want to miss anything interesting.

They'll score in that minute now you've said it.

[not3bad]

I'm gonna stick my neck out and say Villa to win.  Gabby and Ron both return and the former gets the only goal.

[simon ward 50]

0-0 boring draw we will take that!

[Ads]

So Vlaar to come back in, but Delph lkely to miss out.

I think we will see a side of Guzan and a back four of Hutton, Baker, Vlaar, Cissokho. A midfield then of Westwood stiting with Richardson and Cleverley behind Benteke Gabby and Andi.

I would personally play N'Zogbia, but I think that is what we will go with.

[andrew08]

I predict I will have a great pre match few drinks with like minded people. Then I'll endure the first half hour at which point I'll join the queue for beer. Hopefully I will hear Benteke score or just about see it on a monitor. I'll then return about 5 mins into the 2nd half and watch Everton lay seige for another half hour or so through a forest of timber pylons meaning I'll only see half the goal and will have to rely on crowd reaction to find out if Guzan has saved or not.
With about 5-10 mins to go I will go for a slash ( even if not required ) after which I will pace around under the stand and hopefully hear Gabby score a breakaway 2nd.

Then it will be a happy trip home followed by a battle to stay awake to try and catch the goals I missed on MOTD.

[Witton Warrior]

I predict I will have a great pre match few drinks with like minded people. Then I'll endure the first half hour at which point I'll join the queue for beer. Hopefully I will hear Benteke score or just about see it on a monitor. I'll then return about 5 mins into the 2nd half and watch Everton lay seige for another half hour or so through a forest of timber pylons meaning I'll only see half the goal and will have to rely on crowd reaction to find out if Guzan has saved or not.
With about 5-10 mins to go I will go for a slash ( even if not required ) after which I will pace around under the stand and hopefully hear Gabby score a breakaway 2nd.

Then it will be a happy trip home followed by a battle to stay awake to try and catch the goals I missed on MOTD.

You've done this before haven't you?

Remember going to Goodison for FAC R3 in the 80's - fell asleep in the toilets as I was tired and emotional - came out to see us score only to discover we were 4 down already!

[andrew08]

You've done this before haven't you?

Remember going to Goodison for FAC R3 in the 80's - fell asleep in the toilets as I was tired and emotional - came out to see us score only to discover we were 4 down already!

This is my routine most away games. I find it completely stressful, it's the style we play: gung-ho defending and breakaway goals. Or in truth the odd breakaway shot! Even when we win the actual game is totaly un enjoyable. It's all about the result.

[N'ZMAV]

This will be a convincing Villa win.

[Chris Jameson]

Evidently Ross Barkley could be playing which confused me as I get him confused with Jack Wilshere. Think it's because they are the two best midfielders in the world.

[Gregorys Boy]

They are a little more desparate for the win than us and I just have a feeling they will get it.  Will go 2-1 and Benteke to get ours.  A solid away point would suit me.

[silhillvilla]

This will be a convincing Villa win.

That's the spirit.

[PeterWithesShin]

Fabian Delph and Philippe Senderos have emerged as injury doubts for Villa's trip to Everton - but skipper Ron Vlaar is available.

Delph is struggling with a shoulder injury ahead of Saturday's trip to Goodison Park.

And Senderos missed Switzerland's Euro 2016 qualifier against San Marino on Tuesday with a thigh problem.

But there is positive news for Vlaar, who has recovered from the calf injury that kept him out of Villa's last four Barclays Premier League games.

In a further boost, manager Paul Lambert says Christian Benteke is also pushing for a start after making his return from the substitutes bench in the defeat to Manchester City earlier this month.

"There are one or two there who I need to wait and see about," said Lambert.

"At the minute, they are doubtful for Saturday.

"Fabian and Philippe are the doubts but on the plus side, Ron is back and Benteke is pushing to start, so they're two of the main ones.

"You're never sure what's going to happen when they go away but you've got to accept that they're going to go and try and get results for their country.

"But you do hope that they come back and everybody's fine."

Asked if Benteke could start against the Toffees, Lambert added: "He's in the squad. There's a good chance.

"He's trained really well and looking like his old self in the last week or so.

"He scored up here last week against Leicester in a friendly game so there is a chance. He'll be in the squad and I'll decide tomorrow."