Everton vs AFC Bournemouth

Team selection is also a factor and I would not be surprised to see a confident Bourmouth team come to Goodison and get all 3 points.

No doubt there will be loads of posts with different starting teams. Play some of the kids in this one.

If not why not - Lukaku can piss off with his attitude lately.

So it looks as though the 'pivotal' week maybe wasn't quite as pivotal as all that. "All pivots are created equal, but some are more equal than others."

It must by like the Fuhrerbunker at Goodison now, everyone pretending that everything is fine with the leader going bonkers in a corner and being told by his propaganda chief that "We are on the verge of Champions League football. Ignore the stupid supporters, they don't understand anything."

Time to Go
Time to Go
Time to Go
Roberto!

Instead of hankies, and tennis balls, nothing like a vocal mass of noise towards the end of the game to make feeling know.

Well, I don't really BELIEVE that but bets on a 4-0 0r 5-0 win against one of the Prem's very worst sides defensively, means I have to have hope !

He will then bring him on at 87 minutes.

Yeah thanks Bobby

As for going to the match, but does anyone else feel like it's a chore these days? Waste of half a day. But we go 'cause we're Evertonians. And tonorrow we go to be heard.

For the game itself I would love to see Kieran Dowell start in the number ten role. Barkley has looked like a man pulling a coal truck in the last few games and deserves to be dropped. Mirallas should start the game. He is one of our few class players but like the whole squad has been badly managed this season.

Whatever happens, we'll show 'incredible intensity'.

it is a chore.

So much so yesterday I decided I wasn't going. That's me finished this season.

I just got on line and am pissing off for a few days in the sun. A couple of hours and I'll be in the airport lounge and like the arsehole journalists at the Echo will be swigging down quintuple GTs

It's a pity really as I had my tennis balls ready.

Anyway bollocks to them. Hopefully I can resist streaming the match but doubt it.

Enjoy it gents. My enjoyment finished 2 years ago.

I do however agree I fancy Everton to win by a couple of goals.

On a seperate note, Barkley holding back on extending his contract, I do not blame the guy, the stick some of our fans give him, instead of supporting the lad is unbelievable.

I don't think we can keep saying he is still a kid, he is a regular in the team as well as being selected for England games for the past 12 months.

Well, as my late pater used to tell me 'There are many chores in life.'

'What chores?' I would respond.

'Oh thank you, I'll have a pint of Mild' would come the answer (followed by an Arthur Askey-style 'Iiiiiithangyew!')

Up the Toffeemen!

I believe it has all been said about Martinez and his 'future' ,If any, at Goodison, hopefully it will be resolved and he will do the decent thing with as much dignity as possible from all sides. It appears the whole footballing world is now rooting for Leicester to take the title either on Sunday or with our help next game, even here in Ontario our local sports media, newscast featured a live broadcast describing the Foxes ''Soccer Miracle'' from Leicester city centre this morning, just hope they, deservedly, do it on Sunday after we beat Bournemouth tomorrow

I think Pennington, Connolly and Dowell all deserve a chance and I would love the crowd to get behind Ross Barkley and John Stones.

Mr big licks can take care of himself and show he is worth a CL team.

Niasse has to play some, at least half an hour.

Will also be interesting to see how born mouth set themselves up. Like it or not, Howe is likely to be one of the front-runners for the Job this summer.

Result is almost meaningless but I hope we've at the very least learnt that Besic cannot play at RB.

Time to blood a couple of younguns, which may calm the crowd a bit.

As for the tennis balls, why are they to be thrown on the pitch? Wouldn't it be better to aim them at the brown shoe'd one in the tech area? Would be hilarious to see a rain of tennis balls falling as he's trying to take cover.

He lost both defining games. He now states he wasn't given funding (Lukaku and Niasse - hello!).

For someone who states that he is not one for excuses, that is all he trots out. I would be tempted to put Pennington, Dowell and Tom Davies on tomorrow.

I really don't like the cunning weasel at all now and wish he would just go. But maybe he is hanging on for his payout.

Then he will bullshit his way into another job. Probably in the championship.

Holgate
Stones
Pennigton
Baines

McCarthy
Davies

Gerri
Lennon
Dowell

Niasse

Great photo up top. Obviously something ungood had just happened. What game was this?

All the best for the future!

Learn from your mistakes and your come back stronger!

Part of me wants to believe that too. It's all to easy to park the bus and make yourself hard to break down but to be exceptional you have to take risks. I buy in that that

Where it falls down is that we haven't even been very attacking since the start of the year and the players look like they've lost faith. There also seems to be a lack of grit to complement it, thus the constant dropped points from winning positions. A good read though

I hope the home the crowd take that on board. After all the disappointment of this season and especially the last couple of weeks we have to look to the future. They are a big part of it.

Chris # 47 - I read the article and agree it is a good read. Carragher asked him some very pertinent questions and surprisingly for me, his answers made sense. Just wish he had translated it all onto the pitch and into results.

He cant even talk a good game without bullshitting. The reality is most fans think his style of football on the field is boring and not effective, the stats back that up.

He WILL take us down next season, 3 young players he has worked with for the last 3 years want away. They bought into his philosophy, but 3 years down the track they know it wont work, it's turned the fans against them and the lads now want out and who could blame them.

It must be hard to have to listen to his shite talk every day. Well good luck with your protests lad's & gals . Hope you walk away from Goodison with 3 points and made your point.

I am not saying Barkley should be exempt from critism, what I am saying is whenever Barkley tries anything, you can hear the groans from some not all in the crowd, if he goes past two players, some want him to pass, others shout get rid.

He is not playing as well as he can, maybe just maybe, if some supporters clapped and encouraged the lad, instead of booing, his confidence will grow.

I am sure yourself included, have heard the groans from the odd fan, Barkley your shite etc, if Lukaku miscontrols a ball, you can hear an odd murmour, soon as Barkley mis controls, the groan volume is definitely louder.

So no Brian I do not think Barkley should be excluded from critism, at the same time, I still feel he gets unjust stick at Goodison by some fans.

At least with Howard playing in goal, the whipping boys just might give Ross a day off, I do not include yourself or other posters on here in regards to booing Barkley, but the minority should ty to support Ross, instead of shooting the lad down, everytime he gets the ball.

The semi-final was a case in point. He got almost nothing right the entire game. Even simple five-yard passes were going amiss. The groans were groans of simple exasperation with a player we know has talent but too rarely demonstrates he has the brains to match.

You've completely proven the point being made. You're looking for Barkley's mistakes. You're waiting for them. That's why you think he got nothing right in the semi, when clearly that's a ridiculous claim.

There will of course be pockets of hostility, one or two banners dotted around, but that hostility will be directed at the wrong man.
Kenwright will put a protective arm around his man, he will tell himself it is the noble thing to do. Misguided anger directed at the dug out will never see the removal of an Everton manager.

Only when the hostility and anger is aimed at the directors box will action be taken.

Its painfully Ironic; With the possible exceptions of messrs Mason and Pickering, nobody wants to see us lose, ever ! Yet I fear its going to take another shite performance to create the sort of atmosphere which will force the directors hands.

This club will be the fucking death of me

"Bournemouth registered 10 shots on target against Everton in November's reverse fixture, the most they have ever managed in a Premier League match."

That was when we were at least getting into positions when we looked liked we would get a win......

Why would they call a board meeting this week? I would like to know the reason. Season ticket sales down? Only one outcome. Martinez is going. It would be foolish to keep him here with the fans so unhappy.

A manager who dosen't care for results over performances is very worrying. The motivation to travel 200 miles to watch us under him next season will be tested big time. What is keeping me going now is Martinez will be sacked. I don't see any other outcome!

His stats are reasonable with 5 goals and 8 assists in all competitions, but we know he is capable of so much more.
Today, I expect quite an open game and although we may be shaky at the back without Barry and Jags, it would be nice to get the win, that they denied us down south.
Barkley to get a late winner!

Talking a good game has never been a problem for him, it's translating the verbiage into action on the pitch that's let him down. But if he was ever called to a meeting, I am positive he would give a good account of himself and be well able 'to melt the heart' of our new investor's proxy !

The inclusion of Old Tim Howard and a few of the kids in today's team will provide ready excuse in defeat or- as is more likely- cause for tear-jerking celebration of a stonking good win !

Old Bill would be all smiles, and Roberto would be standing on the touchline giving himself that personal hug, in his quilted jacket, thinking that he might just squeeze another year out of the old luvvie.

And the fans – we'd have to applaud! As we consign ourselves to more of the same....

For the record not mine.

But you reckon he is smarter than Moshiri's man? I don't think so but we will see next week.

To The Investor and his proxy, he's something new, I imagine but he must have 'sold them his ' dream as well as his (and others') shares.

I think he's somehow stitched up Moshiri but other on here say I'm talking bollox. Hope I am , really !

Carra was extremely sympathetic with his questions certainly compared to that Sky defense interrogation, and I am not sure the reason for that. All very chummy as I read it.

Now maybe if Roberto could encourage Carra to join us as a defensive coach (and sounding board), and also replace that knob Jones (plus maybe some other ex Wigan backroom chums) we could maybe have something to look forward to. Must most importantly RM has GOT to start actually using his ears and mouth in proportion to each other.

It's certainly not what I want at this moment in time but I am thinking he may be here early next season. One thing is for sure something has to change even if RM stays. Otherwise it has to be a shiny new broom.

We are all used to the various humiliations and disasters served up by attending football matches but what is likely to happen this afternoon goes beyond distasteful and really should be aimed at the board members.

I for one will be cheering the team on, particularly any youngsters, my hatred will be aimed at the area behind RM.

When Martinez arrived, he made a big deal about training with the ball, as opposed to lots of running. He claimed that fitness levels were higher with this method. It appears the contrary is true. He accepts that good organisation and playing on the break gets results, but claims that Leicester are dependent on individuals like Vardy and Mehrez.

He claims his system means anyone can come in and fit the pattern. However, Leicester have got results without either of their talisman, because their system is easier to use with changes in personnel.

If Roberto's way is not dependent on individuals, then who could score goals when Rom was missing? His arguments don't add up. To play the Cruyff/ Barca way you surely need players who are comfortable on the ball, and have the tactical awareness to change the shape of the team during play, and adjust the tempo of the game to suit their need.

Our shape, with 2 holding midfielders is so far from that principle, we look pedestrian and predictable. His approach seems to drain the passion from the players, and this only returns when calamity threatens or the crowd get on their backs.

Martinez has his vision, but it doesn't work, and his obstinacy is costing us.

He should not have to face the humiliatation that will pour down on him today, like Ron, I've had enough of Martinez but my utter scorn is for that phoney luvvie Billy "fuckin'Liar" and if he's there today, most likely not, he is the one who should receive the crowds anger.

I hope we win today but any win in the rest of the season is really meaningless. What a club we have become under The Luvvie.

He seems to have "lost" key players. To continue is untenable. Mark Hughes has been touted recently. I hope not as my own view is that it need a Klopf type character in the role at Everton and with a great back room that includes defence experts with real experience.

Grass roots, true blue blood. Now there's a conundrum!!?? Who fits the bill?

Fan power can and will overcome all this. The more fans who protest at the game, the better. Banners, chants, boos and whistles will no doubt be dismissed as a passionate and misguided few…

So, at our website, www.adios.org.uk we have provided a free download to your phone or tablet, or the option to download and print a small A4 poster.

The reason we have done this is to make it easy to protest visually which will be hard to dismiss. It saves you time, allows you the option to decide there and then and deliver a simple message… Adiós.

SACK Martinez NOW!

The only danger I see is if Moshiri is only interested in the P&L and balance sheet and keeping our Premier league status.

I don't think that is the case because according to the intel he pulled his investment in Arsenal because he and Usmanov were unable to influence the performance of the club on the pitch.

http://www.arsenalinsider.com/usmanov-and-moshiri-lay-into-stan-kroenke-and-arsenal-board/

By the way I have always had a gut feeling that Usmanov somehow has an interest in how things pan out for Moshiri. Remember he bought Moshiri's Arsenal shares off him which effectively financed the investment in Everton.

In my view it would take some pulling the wool over this threesome's eyes and I think they will have a plan which will include success on the pitch and raising the club's global profile.

The question they will be asking themselves is can OPM help deliver this?

Anyway - I hope we hammer Bournemouth and Stones and Barkley play blinders. We need something to cheer us up.

Up the Blues (Forever)

We are mathematically safe, and we get our point across that "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum"

They will ring me back.

What are the odds on BK appearing, teary eyed, on the big screen before KO and thus defusing any anti-Martinez protests?

Why why why, Martinez
Bye bye bye, Martinez
We've booked you a plane
Now piss off back to Spain
Fuck off, Martinez, we just can't take any more pain.

'Fuck off, Mourinho',
'Fuck off, Mourinho'
Repeat.

Also works well swapping Mourinho with Martinez...

Robles (unless we have a bolter from the youth setup);
Coleman, Jagielka, Pennington, Baines;
Stones
Lennon, Besic or Barkley, Oviedo;
Niasse, Lukaku.

4-1-3-2 with the widemen working in tandem with the wingbacks.
Deulofeu, Mirallas, Connolly, Funes Mori, Davies and Dowell on the bench just in case.

Anyway, it's nice to dream. I think the future is looking rosy even before Mr Moshiri starts flexing his wealth.

COYB, let's send Martinez off with a win!

Anyone who refuses to do this will be made to listen to every Martinez press conference, on a loop, for three days running.

Let's hope we show class on and off the field.

Support the team but protest against the management.

I hope we win but fear another draw.