Everton vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[AV82EC]

How many more trips have we got left to Goodison before they move to the Docks?

I've never been up there, I'd like to see a game in the famous old ground before it's knocked down. Might be better off going to a non-Villa Everton game though if the away end isn't up to much. Plus they're always whiney when we play them so I doubt I'd enjoy it too much.

It's a dump. A pain in the arse to get to, very difficult to park, and a really shit stand once you're in.

I’d concur with this, been there a few times and have never really enjoyed the experience. It’s not as bad as Fratton Park but still down there as a shite away end.

[Drummond]

It's light years behind Villa Park.

[eamonn]

I'll go see them in the home end playing someone else then. Think they still have a couple of years left there.

[Clampy]

How many more trips have we got left to Goodison before they move to the Docks?

I've never been up there, I'd like to see a game in the famous old ground before it's knocked down. Might be better off going to a non-Villa Everton game though if the away end isn't up to much. Plus they're always whiney when we play them so I doubt I'd enjoy it too much.

It's a dump. A pain in the arse to get to, very difficult to park, and a really shit stand once you're in.

I’d concur with this, been there a few times and have never really enjoyed the experience. It’s not as bad as Fratton Park but still down there as a shite away end.

I always liked going there. Yeah, the stand is not great but I wouldn't call it a pain to get to.

[chrisw1]

Has there been any news about Konsa?

[eamonn]

His views on Goodison are unknown.

But seriously, yeah, hopefully it was just a dead leg and he'll be fit for Everton.

[chrisw1]

Good news.  Thought it was his ribs the way he went down, so woud be great if hes fit.

As for Goodison, I like it.  Everton are probably my favourite club behind Villa in the PL.  I always  feel we have quite a lot in common, historic big clubs, traditional ground, decent fans etc.  Obviously I hope we pump them on Saturday but if I could pick a club to join us in the top 4 whilst ousting Man Utd etc, it would be them.

[Moonraker]

Agree with that.

[tomd2103]

Good news.  Thought it was his ribs the way he went down, so woud be great if hes fit.

As for Goodison, I like it.  Everton are probably my favourite club behind Villa in the PL.  I always  feel we have quite a lot in common, historic big clubs, traditional ground, decent fans etc.  Obviously I hope we pump them on Saturday but if I could pick a club to join us in the top 4 whilst ousting Man Utd etc, it would be them.

Konsa was definitely holding side when he went back down the tunnel after trying to run before the second half started.  Seemed more the hip area though.

[Brazilian Villain]

Has there been any news about Konsa?

50/50 for Sat. apparently so doesn't sound too serious.

[Meanwood Villa]

How many more trips have we got left to Goodison before they move to the Docks?

I've never been up there, I'd like to see a game in the famous old ground before it's knocked down. Might be better off going to a non-Villa Everton game though if the away end isn't up to much. Plus they're always whiney when we play them so I doubt I'd enjoy it too much.

It's a dump. A pain in the arse to get to, very difficult to park, and a really shit stand once you're in.

I’d concur with this, been there a few times and have never really enjoyed the experience. It’s not as bad as Fratton Park but still down there as a shite away end.

I always liked going there. Yeah, the stand is not great but I wouldn't call it a pain to get to.

Neither would I. Liverpool is a great city and Goodison is only a quick taxi ride or bus ride away from the centre. Admittedly it is trickier getting away and I have walked back in more than once, which is a long trek but manageable. In terms if the state of the ground, within reason I judge it by the games I've seen and I've seen some belters there

[PaulTheVillan]

I went once and Phil Neville scored. Ugh

[UK Redsox]

Any news on Ezri’s fitness ?

Hopefully no Ings in the starting lineup

Emi1

Cash
Konsa/Hause
Mings
Digne

Doug
SJM
JJ

Emi2
Carney
Ollie


Phil to come off the bench

[rougegorge]

How many more trips have we got left to Goodison before they move to the Docks?

I've never been up there, I'd like to see a game in the famous old ground before it's knocked down. Might be better off going to a non-Villa Everton game though if the away end isn't up to much. Plus they're always whiney when we play them so I doubt I'd enjoy it too much.

It's a dump. A pain in the arse to get to, very difficult to park, and a really shit stand once you're in.

I’d concur with this, been there a few times and have never really enjoyed the experience. It’s not as bad as Fratton Park but still down there as a shite away end.

I always liked going there. Yeah, the stand is not great but I wouldn't call it a pain to get to.

Neither would I. Liverpool is a great city and Goodison is only a quick taxi ride or bus ride away from the centre. Admittedly it is trickier getting away and I have walked back in more than once, which is a long trek but manageable. In terms if the state of the ground, within reason I judge it by the games I've seen and I've seen some belters there

No it's not particularly difficult to get to at all. Parking is no worse than away fans trying to park for Villa Park either. I parked quite easily for Liverpool recently.

I remember going when we won the league and sitting in the main stand. They had an escalator and it seemed high tech back then, but admittedly it's faded now, but certainly not soulless.

[Ads]

Martinez

Cash
Konsa
Mings
Digne

Luiz
Ramsey
McGinn

Buendia
Countinho

Watkins

Feel our mobility in midfield will be key here, especially if they go with 2 up top.