Fulham trip moved back for TV coverage

This a good result on two counts:

It's on the BBC so far more of us get to see the match, and given that we have Richarlison, James and Allan making round trips of about 28,000 air miles to fulfil international duties, they get an extra 21 hours recuperation time with a 12:00 noon kickoff on the Sunday.

Bernard,

Keep it lowkey and downplay it – we wouldn't want to have any slight pressure to turn up for a change, knowing our sensitive bunch.

Shouldn't interrupt travel plans too much, I'll either be in the lounge, kitchen or bathroom. :-)

Time for a bit of lunch at 2 o'clock before the big match on BT at 2:45pm, Marine v Havant & Waterlooville in the 2nd round of the FA Cup.

No fans allowed, Peter? Hopefully this suits Marine. 🤞

Selfish I know, but I love UK Noon kick offs, this equals a 10pm for me... and even better when we win.

Tony #5,

No fans, unfortunately. I'm still weighing up my options. I may volunteer as a ball boy for the day, but someone would have to set their dog on me for me to get over a 6 ft garden wall these days.

Alternatively, go to one of the houses that back onto the ground and watch through the mesh fence.

Or watch us at Fulham with a few beers before settling down for the main event.

Hopefully we can start this match with no fears, fresh impetus and do the business.

But this is the type of game in recent seasons where Everton couldn't be arsed, and the records speak for themselves.

A good run into Christmas, and keep the flame of hope burning for 2021.

A chance to get near the top again. All the UK watching! Our fans urging them on in spirit. What could go wrong?

I can hear Sigurdsson's knees knocking from here.

#6 Derek, 9am for me. First thing in the morning after breakfast. ;)

On the stats against Fulham, there's a way to take it into our advantage. James, Allan, Doucouré, Richarlison won't be arsed, and go full throttle.

Peter (#7); You disappoint me. Where is that Evertonian originality that usually comes to the fore in these matters? No, not the Queen's halftime tea, with or without milk & sugar, but a clipboard with Council insignia, Red Cross armband and officers hat to officially ensure no spectators and proper social distancing for those allowed.

Or better still, part of the TV company broadcasting FA Cup matches to verify that facilities are as required for future broadcasts but don't fall into the trap of saying it is also in case a neutral venue may be required for future ties.

Are there any trees with unobstructed lines of binocular sight? Oh, alright, a couple of bottles of brown in front of the telly.

Alan, my current thoughts revolve around a cul-de-sac and an articulated cherry picker.

Yes, Peter, but what about the football?

Brian #9. You can hear Sigurdsson's knees knocking. Is that just before the cross from Antonee Robinson after skinning Jonjoe Kenny, flapped at by Pickford under pressure from Mitrovic, and deftly chipped in by Lookman after jinking past 3 of our defenders from the ensuing melee?

Craven Cottage. I remember my first visit when we hitch-hiked to London to see Ernie Hunt inn his first game for Everton.
Lost 2-1!

During restart in July, BT were the only UK channel not to show any free games if you were not an existing BT subscriber.

Disgraceful!

I hope they all show free games, even for non subscription fans. Otherwise other media should name and shame them.

Fulham is one of my favourite away-days. The ground's location is brilliant, right on the river, and a walk to the ground through a nice park. Great family vibes. Plus, the bonus of some more than decent pubs across the river in Putney over-looking the Thames, giving us oiks the chance to mingle with the posh rowing types. They love a bit of scouse rough down there

Ah well, hopefully we'll both be in the PL next season.

A minor flaw in my plan has just been pointed out to me – Marine's game is not until 29th November!