Team v Everton - The Official Thread.

Originally Posted by hollowman

scholes hasnt been 'good' for a while now tbf

Not since his return injury anyway. No surprise really, given how long he was out for. I'm sure he'll be up to speed soon enough though.

But we really need three points against Everton. Liverpool are very mentally weak - if they go into the Chelsea game 5 points behind us, the pressure on them will be immense.

I'm hoping the blue scouse rest a few, with their FA Cup game in mind.

Originally Posted by The Watcher

At the moment, I'd have Giggs instead of Scholes in midfield. The Ginger Prince is clearly some way of his best - I don't think I've ever seen him get caught in possession or give the ball away as much as he has recently.

Giggs will be key in opening up Everton. They're a very hard side to break down.

I'd probably go with jablonsky's team.

Agreed

Originally Posted by The Watcher

Not since his return injury anyway. No surprise really, given how long he was out for. I'm sure he'll be up to speed soon enough though.

But we really need three points against Everton. Liverpool are very mentally weak - if they go into the Chelsea game 5 points behind us, the pressure on them will be immense.

I'm hoping the blue scouse rest a few, with their FA Cup game in mind.

Scholes always needs a few games to play himself in

Same thing happened last year.

I just wouldn't use this game as one to play him in with. This is a must win game

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

This is a must win game

not at all

there's nearly half a season to go, of course

it'd be nice to get 10pts from the next 4 games for example, but it hardly looks like it's even nearly essential

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

Scholes always needs a few games to play himself in

Same thing happened last year.

I just wouldn't use this game as one to play him in with. This is a must win game

Agreed, Everton will have the "dogs of war" out for this, don't need an off the pace Scholes in that circumstance. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if he played and did really well.

Originally Posted by Tumescent Throb

not at all

there's nearly half a season to go, of course

it'd be nice to get 10pts from the next 4 games for example, but it hardly looks like it's even nearly essential

I think in the context of the weekend and the other game it is a must win.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Agreed, Everton will have the "dogs of war" out for this, don't need an off the pace Scholes in that circumstance. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if he played and did really well.

Word

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

I think in the context of the weekend and the other game it is a must win.

a win would be nice, of course

Originally Posted by Tumescent Throb

a win would be nice, of course

Although I realise why now i'm a fan and not Fergie

If we didn't win this game i'd panic.

Fergie would gather his troops and sort out preparation for the next time, keeping everyone focused.





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Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

Although I realise why now i'm a fan and not Fergie

If we didn't win this game i'd panic.

Fergie would gather his troops and sort out preparation for the next time, keeping everyone focused.





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i think you are right from the psychological aspect, of course

and, for example, i'd say the players will be thinking that they have to win this game to ram home the point they've made over the last 6 league games

the danger lies with the possibility that not winning becomes a bigger disappointment than it really should be

on paper, the next 4 games are a 'must get 10pts' regardless of the current situation. it is easy to make the case that, for example, it is even more important to make good that target given that we seem to have the vermin on the ropes. but of course, it doesn't work like that, and after those 4 games have been played there'll still be a third of the season to play.

we are bang on target (50pts from 22 games is exactly as predicted ) to hit 83 to 85pts. the way things are going I'd stick my neck out and say that we perhaps won't need that many and even if we need more we'll get them anyway. it only takes one or two disappointments to change the picture entirely of course, like a dodgy decision knocking us out of Europe, for example.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Hopefully summat like :-

VDS
G Nev
Rio
Vidic
Senegalese Superman(Crosses fingers)
Carrick
Fletcher
Giggs
Ronaldo
Tevez
Berbatov

Paddy not fit so i'd go with Fabio.

Originally Posted by Ginlarde

wait is over

VDS

Neville
Rio
Vidic
Evra

Park
Carrick
Scholes
Ronaldo

Tevez
Berbie

I agree with that side. O'Shea in if Evra isn't fit.

VDS

Gaz Nev
Rio
Vida
Evra (if fit, sheasy if not)

ronaldo
giggsy
cazza
park

tevez
berba ()

C'mon people, with Evra out, let's bring in the Brazillian, we're at home and will need his attacking ability to break down a rather negative everton. Let's not fall into the trap Rafa keeps doing, positivity all the way.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

C'mon people, with Evra out, let's bring in the Brazillian, we're at home and will need his attacking ability to break down a rather negative everton. Let's not fall into the trap Rafa keeps doing, positivity all the way.

is he fit? Thought the lad was injured?

Injuries pending, I wouldn't change the starting line-up from that of WB.

I suppose someone's already said that.

Originally Posted by sullers

Injuries pending, I wouldn't change the starting line-up from that of WB.

I suppose someone's already said that.

yeah, me. Aside from Evra.

Originally Posted by Part 36 Offer

is he fit? Thought the lad was injured?

According to fergie he's back fit and Paddy is out.

Yup, and Nemanja is a slight doubt. Nani, Evra and Rooney back for West Ham.

Originally Posted by Part 36 Offer

is he fit? Thought the lad was injured?

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