Nice one Rocco. Hope you have a great day and I’m sure real Evertonians will welcome you with open arms

Whatever happens with the the starting line up, if DM goes for the dynamic duo of Tarks and Keane, we’ll be in for a long afternoon. Not sure but it seems that Moyes likes to keep the youth on the bench until the the second half, for obvious reasons (tiring opposition defence) but don’t think that idea has given us an advantage in previous games. I’d go for (1st hour) George KDH and Dibling behind Barry. Make Grealish hungry then drop KDH back and put JG in the 10 spot. The 2 youngsters should be able to play the full 90 if tactically required.

George should start ahead of Johnson who has been invisible. If Branthwaite is injured then we have a problem, Keane would start. No more LB for Branthwaite please.

Tomorrow, I’ll be at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time. After investing a great deal of time, energy, and money, I expect nothing less than a 10–0 win against Chelsea. At the very least. Then again, at this point, I’d be happy with a draw, too. By the way: I’m bringing along a Brandenburg flag to give a shout-out to Merlin Röhl—so don’t be surprised if you see a flash of red in the stadium.

I think it’s a shame that managers can’t be substituted — in Moyes case preferably before the game starts.

I thought he was on the bench in one or two recent games recently Michael not sure if he was used though!

I’ve heard Dave Hughes is not very popular with a lot of the young players there.

Listening to Moyes press conference today, he said Branthwaite is doubtful for the game tomorrow because af a dead leg he picked up early in the game at Hull, why did he play the full game? He also said he was told that Barry has missed the most scoring chances of any striker in the Premiership this season? Is that something you should be saying to the media, does it not put extra pressure on Barry, and could affect his confidence?

As it is now I don’t like it at all, it is confusing there’s no real continuity or maybe it’s just me who is dim. I presume the owners thought they would get more posters with maybe opening it out more or it’s cheaper.

This is a very different Chelsea from the one we battered last season. We were one of many teams to give them a good kicking but they seem to have turned a corner this season. Free-flowing football and relentless in attack. I know it’s negative but I’d take a point without hesitation.

Paul Tait is no longer the U21 manager. He left in the summer. Dave Hughes is now responsible for the U21s as part of a new wider role. https://trainingground.guru/tait-leaves-everton-after-20-years-following-academy-review/

Exactly what I said too. How can the product not include configuration parameters so that each client can set it up the way they want it?

Good interpretation of Moyes double speak Brian. 👍

I’d take a draw and lose my bet all day Ray. I look for value in a bet mate. That price is good value

I’m not optimistic, Moyes will start defensively that’s nailed on I think. Whether that will work out well I’m not sure. I think we will have to score, because I think they will. A draw could be a decent result . John, if I’d any sense I’d follow your selections but I think I might have missed the boat, If I back them now I will probably spoil your good run.

Thanks Michael for the info. I’ve changed my display name now. Cheers!

Just watched Moyes press conference said Branthwaite picked up a knock against Hull, but surely he will play tomorrow and Mykolenko may also start. He said George is pushing Grealish to start but that means he wont start. Seeing Moyes is saying George is pushing Grealish I guess he is again going to start Johnson on the right mores the pity. No mention of Dibbling so its the bench for him. With Johnson and Grealish occupying 2 of the 3 forward places and Barry filling the other I just wonder where the goals are going to come from. Johnson and Grealish are hardly prolific and well Barry is Barry. I guess its a typical backs to the wall approach just hope we can survive long enough till George, Dibbling and possibly Hackney come on to change things, just hope it isnt a case of to little to late.

Michael — directly below me 7 mins ago – Michael I think we were doing okay around that Chelsea game — it was after that game that the wheels fell off Everton’s wagon cause Moyes failed to oil them.

Rather have Emery or last seasons flavour of the month Iraola. Both will be available next season.

But we’re doing better so far this season than we were when they were here? It’s a funny old game… I wonder how much the Chelsea side will have changed from that happy day in March… our last win of last season?

Im having two bets tomorrow Ray. Chelsea win . Chelsea win and both teams to score 11/4

Ban sugar to start with, they’ve already introduced a sugar tax, or are at least thinking about it? The problem is it’s not just sweets that are sugars, any carbohydrates are. The health problem is obesity and diabetes, a bigger killer than smoking or alcohol.

100% correct Ray. With sadness,11/10 for Chelsea is too big imo.

Not one of those 4 players in the photo are with us ? Why not show Brian Labone heading a ball ?

What about sex do you want to ban that as well. People who don’t gamble should shut the fuck up about it. Millions of people in this country alone get enjoyment from it, nobody makes you bet .

Jimmy (identity 29 mins ago). Totally agree. If I was close, had the cash… doubt this is one I would transfer my fortune to overpaid players. Shock… Someone hates modern game exploitation of us idiots!

Moyes will set up for a draw, so I don’t see Dibling or George starting. The betting is Chelsea favs at 11/10, we are 11/5 and it’s 11/4 the Draw those are approx. odds. They are rattling in a few goals and will be tough to nil, so I think we are going to have to score at least one. I can’t say I’m overly optimistic but who knows, but I think we need to get lucky.

Well… this game is just made for a Davey Moyes masterclass in contain, contain, contain, and hope for the best, knives to a gunfight blah blah. Let’s just hope I’m sitting here tomorrow with egg on my face, eh!

Sod them John. The fun police won’t let you.

Could Ban Everton. Definitely bad for your physical & mental health . The ads are everywhere, gamblers don’t need the ads to find where to bet, but it is about attracting the young new gamblers, which inevitably will result in more people addicted. It’s a personality issue, some people are compulsive, if we banned betting, they would likely find another vice, you can’t restrict eveyone to accommodate a few!

Harvey was handed an almost impossible task taking over from HK1. The problem wasn’t just the quality of players brought in, the quantity and then expecting them to gel were all factors. Hk leaving was the green light for all of the players to follow. Kendall had a chance to set up a dynasty that Ferguson at Man U fully took advantage of. Heysel, Barca sniffing around and our Board not making him the highest paid manager in Britain were massive factors. Regardless of how he was as a manager Harvey will be classed as one of the finest players to pull on the shirt.

Against their front three, Branthwaite needs to play in his usual position whether Mykolenko is fit or not. Johnson should be benched or the fans will be on his back.

What do you trust moyes to do? Get a better league finish than last year ? Top 10? Anything more than top 10 he’ll want the fucking south stand named after him !!

Michael, You’re right to a degree. It’s not just the poor that are most affected but it is those that can ill afford to lose money, whatever echelon of society they dwell in. My stance on gambling might seem a little stronger than others but it’s based on personal experience. As a kid, a good friend of mine a few doors down had to move because his Dad had built up huge gambling debts and they lost their house. It led to the break-up of the family too and was horrible to witness. In the space of two years they went from apparent normality to my mate living in a shithole with his Mum and getting hand-me-down Christmas presents. Anyway, I’ve said my piece and appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Well said Niall. I find them senseless.

If he plays Branthwaite at full back I will give up ( I probably won’t )

Thanks for your thoughts, Scott. I’m not convinced your premise is correct: “The only people who suffer [from gambling] … is the poor. The working class. Those that are struggling.” (I assume you mean struggling financially?) Forgive me but that seems to devalue and denigrate a substantial number of addicted gamblers who are not poor or working class by claiming they don’t exist. The gambling stuff on here is one source of income that helps Moveup Media to run this and other sites. We are under no pressure to show support or not be critical of the betting stuff.

…. I trust him to get a bottom half finish this season

Joel. Moyes knows what he’s doing?? What is he “doing”?

Agree with you Niall 100 procent. In Moyes we Trust 💙💙⚽⚽

I take a 4th place all day Long. Moyes know what he is doing. Martinez did not.

Hi John, you’re dead right! Such loans being set up outside of the the official transfer window are not allowed. However, it appears there is in a National League Exception which was not referenced in this story. Premier League and EFL clubs can send young players out on Youth Loans or Work Experience placements to non-league clubs (National League North/South, etc.) outside the primary professional transfer window, provided relevant competition and league registration deadlines (usually late March) are respected. These youth/work experience arrangements often include recall options allowing the parent club to bring the player back at short notice if needed. ps: Could you please click on Account above add your Last name to your Display name? Thanks.

We e won the games I would have thought of as must win – Palace and Ipswich at home. I don’t expect wins away or against the high profile teams, but… Any scenario that sees us comfortably safe will require some pleasantly surprising results. We need to get to ten wins. And with the upcoming run of fixtures we could be waiting for until we have the Christmas tree up before we get win number three.

I’d rather not be unbeaten, but have 5 more points!! 5th Niall, but don’t you think Hull, utd, Bournemouth & spurs were great opportunities for 3 points instead of 1 . We are in a good position, but if we even lost 1 of them games and won the other 2 we be 5 points better off !! If you think it’s all rosey & perfect, sound . I just think there’s still loads of room for improvement, 5th without really playing that well . We have players who can up their game, players who aren’t getting their opportunities, a manager to use them more and try go for wins, not be happy to not get beat.

Turning into a nanny state. Ban gambling,ban alcohol etc. What about the people who like a pint and a bet?

Teetotal now mate.

Can he go on loan outside the transfer window?

We should ban Carling Hewey

Do we want another 11 years of Moyes winning nothing but telling us what a great job he was doing?

I know it’s your personal thoughts Paul so I’m not having a dig but why? Why would Howe be a perfect fit? Apart from being a boyhood blue (as am I and most on here) what has he done to show he can improve us?