Everton v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[IAmTheOneIanOlney]

This is third time I'll be at Center Parcs while we play at Goodison. Last two times have both been 2-2, so I'm going for that.

[ciggiesnbeer]

On Villa TV they have Andy Gray interviewed by a woman! Is this wise?

Actually I think both Andy and Amelia did a great job. No offense to Jack but she just got through her interview in a far more professional manner. Andy Gray just came across as a bloke who still has a place in his heart for our club.

Good stuff.

[Doorbell]

Think I'm overly optimistic for this one, I'm going with a hard fought win.

[BC54 VFC]

Fifteen years ago in November 2000, whilst I was painting the downstairs loo, Paul Merson scored a 35-yard screamer two minutes from time for us to win 1-0 at Everton. So, as I'm going tomorrow, I've just been painting the downstairs loo again and now fully expect a scintillating goal from Carlos Gil and another 1-0 win.   

[pooligan]

A hard fought 1-1 draw Barry for them and Lescott for us

[eamonn]

Fifteen years ago in November 2000, whilst I was painting the downstairs loo, Paul Merson scored a 35-yard screamer two minutes from time for us to win 1-0 at Everton. So, as I'm going tomorrow, I've just been painting the downstairs loo again and now fully expect a scintillating goal from Carlos Gil and another 1-0 win.   

1.  Was it the same house/loo on both occasions?
2. Did you paint it in the interim?

[BC54 VFC]

1. Yes, albeit we're just about to have the loo and wash basin replaced.
2. No, it was a garish orange (how fashions change!), now it's a tasteful, very light, blue.

[rob_bridge]

I'll go for 1-1

[Diablo]

4-0 to the Villa.
Fuck me this is a nice drop of rum...

4-0? That must be a pretty big drop?! I so hope you're a barman?

[brontebilly]

Rico for left back?

[dave.woodhall]

Anything as long as it shows promise that whatever happens between now and May we'll be fighting all the way.

[TopDeck113]

Optimistic that we might get a draw.  Although we obviously need more that single points, getting one at Goodison would be good result.  I'm going 1-1.

[ASHTONVILLA]

I feel quite positive about the team now it's under new tutelage. Villa to win two nil, Ayew and Sinclair.

[PaulWinch again]

It would be really nice if we could nick a win.

[Brian Taylor]

I'll be happy with a draw. Nil nil even. Garde is looking to stop the other lot scoring. Simple.