Everton vs VfL Wolfsburg

I think Lille are the toughest team in the group, but we should really be beating them all at home. Wolfsburg haven’t had a great start to season, and I think Krasnador have been even worse.

3-1 Everton. COYB

I made sure to take off from work early – I live in the States – so I can watch this match, knowing that I'll have to work extra hours on Friday, so anything less than three points will be a disappointment to me. I hope there's a large walk-up crowd for this game too, because I want to see the Old Lady rocking on my TV tonight. Have fun to all of you heading to Goodison. Wish I could be there.

As voiced earlier, my biggest concern is that Martinez will plump for the useless Robles in goal. If so, disaster beckons !

He has the build to dominate the goal area in contrast to Howard who is a "reaction" keeper.Against the likes of Bendtner (and without the physical presence of Distin) this could be crucial.

We have been weak in defending set pieces partly because of the lack of defensive height.

Robles does need games at the highest level if he is to develop his potential.

I hope he plays our strongest side.

My missus is up the duff so have to prioritise my money now and almost 㿊 for a Cup I don't really like is a little too much for me.

Back in Europe so looking forward to this first game.

I am with Phil on this too, Robles is a no no

Understandable as it would get wicked expensive for most to attend so many games in such a short period of time.

Hope those that are there make it feel as if 38,000 showed up.

The beginning of some type of squad rotation - it will be very interesting to see how Martinez handles the glut of games upcoming. I trust him to get it right.

As you said, it was pretty short notice too, so difficult to get time away from work.

I am lucky in that I will be home by 6:10 from work and able to get a quick bite then on to Seguras by 7:15, quick pint then the game.

Whatever the turn out, you can bet it will be noisy

Listen very carefully while at the game Tony and you might just hear a faint sound at Goodison tonight from me across the pond...

Blow the roof off please. This is the beginning of our European adventure against a very capable side.

If it's a smaller crowd but they really get behind the team and are raucous I think it will help.

I don't like the Europa league one little bit but I will be there tonight, maybe the gate tonight will tell how enthusiastic our fans are for the Europa league. I know finances dictate but if this was a Champions league game the place would have been sold out weeks ago. I just hope that we don't pick up any injuries, and like some others I am not convinced about Robles.

I think we need to take the competition seriously, but don't think that means not playing the youngsters. Indication is that Luke Garbutt is ready and so it wouldn't be a shock if he starts. If he does I doubt we'll see Atsu (as it'd be a brand new left side).

I wouldn't mind seeing Besic with one of either McArthy or Barry.

I also think it will help us at this time of the season, the more games the better, hopefully we can start to fire on all cylinders. I want to see how Besic handles himself for a full 90 min's, also want to see Eto'o and Kone given a run.

First bevvy at five, and who doesn't want to see more Everton?

I think winning this comp is genuinely our best shot at CL. Plus imagine if it stopped 4th placed RS getting in.

Hope he puts out a strong team.

Daniel, shame, though I still think we should prioritise it as a route to the promised land.

If you have Directv, channel 219.

Welcome to America. What city out of curiosity?

I'd go with:

Howard
Coleman Stones Jagielka Baines
McCarhty Barry
Lukaku Naismith Mirallas
Eto'o

Worry about Palace at 11pm tonight!

They should be in the right mood but have to be careful not to play too openly. Schalke proved against Chelski that the German teams have quality that more than match the Prem. teams.

Defensively still a few question marks especially set plays and straight long balls. Robles starting would just add to the jitters.

Would prefer we start with our best available GK and CB's. Happy to see rotation where the replacements are of similar quality.

Goodison, lights, continental opposition, love it.

Like Dennis Richardson, I really hope we play the strongest side we can.

Nach oben die Toffees!

Can anyone let me know what is a dead leg and how long they take to recover?

It's a lot of games and expense for people so that will influence numbers. Either that or they are all glued to the T.V for the Scottish Result!

Can anyone let me know what is a dead leg and how long they take to recover?

It's a lot of games and expense for people so that will influence numbers. Either that or they are all glued to the T.V for the Scottish Result!

Money is tight for a lot of people and will probably be proved by tonight's gate. Not much Loyalty shown in football though and after looking forward to going the game my mood has now changed, when I think about how much we are regularly taken for granted!

"WE GO THE GAME, THATS WHAT WE DO".

It's a cup we would all love to win though, and I'm sure the shortfall will be made-up, when at least 10,000 Toffees travel to Lille next month!

try this link

coybb

Well Linda, and with a name like Linda I take it you are one of the fairer sex...like with just two legs!.

The other variety will know that there are different types of 'legs'. You have 'Long Legs" and 'Short Legs' you have silly things like 'Mid on' and 'Mid Off' . You have 'Slips" and 'Gulleys" You have 'Backward short Legs' and you have things like 'Long Stops'.

But to cut to the chase and try to answer your question - if one receives a nasty delivery that 'Slips" through your 'Gulley and hits you "Mid On' your "Short Leg'
you are in trouble and will normally result in a 'Dead Leg' for some considerable time.

Protection against such things is by using a box - Bill Kenright has a box but people still try to catch him with a 'Googlie' and 'Bye' and 'Bye' one day his "Quick Flash outside his off stump' will be the enough to end his innings - until then he continues to 'Stone Wall' with a 'straight bat' and tries to 'Keeps his End Up"

A classic move would involve sidling up to your target unseen, then knee them plum on the thigh muscle a third of the way up the leg above the knee - right on the bone. Precision more than power was the key, and when caught right sent your target hobbling off like a....well, the clues in the name.

Recovery time - anything from 5 mins to a day and a half.

Aaahh.......Nostalgia.....