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Jarrad Branthwaite is fit and available for selection for this weekend's game

Everton hope to keep building on their recent good form when they take on former boss Marco Silva and Fulham under the lights in the early-evening kick-off this Saturday.

The Blues are on a four-match unbeaten run, have put some distance between themselves and the bottom three, and victory over Fulham this weekend would bring them level on points with the Cottagers ahead of back-to-back away games against Southampton and West Ham Utd.

It is expected that Jarrad Branthwaite will return to the starting XI for this one having been primed to make his return from a minor quad injury when Everton travelled to Ipswich last weekend.

However, with Michael Keane and good form at the back and contributing wonder goals at the other end of the pitch, it is by no means guaranteed that the young defender walks back into the starting XI.

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Indeed, few changes are anticipated by Dyche who prefers a consistent line-up when the majority of his players are fit and that will likely see Ashley Young continue at right-back at the expense of Nathan Patterson and Abdoulaye Doucouré keep his place in midfield alongside Idrissa Gueye.

Jesper Lindstrøm is available again now both he and Beto are over their illnesses but Jack Harrison can be confident of his retaining his right-wing berth with the rest of the front four unchanged.

Having had such an awful record at Goodison Park for the best part of 60 years, Fulham have become something of a bogey team for Everton of late, on winning each of their last three visits to L4 in the Premier League and triumphing in the last eight of the Carabao Cup in that disappointing penalty shootout last December.

They have also found some form of their own after a mixed start to the season, beating Newcastle Utd at Craven Cottage a month ago and winning at the City Ground before giving champions Manchester City a scare at the Etihad Stadium earlier this month.

Silva’s side took the lead and threatened to deny City a point when Rodrigo Muniz made it 3-2 late on and they demonstrated their attacking threat throughout.

Raul Jimenez is back in goalscoring form, Adama Traoré’s pace and power is an ever-present danger even if his end product isn’t always reliable, Antonee Robinson offers offensive production down the left flank, and both Emile Smith Rowe and former Blue Alex Iwobi are creative outlets behind the striker.

All have the potential to hurt Everton on the day but Fulham’s defence can be vulnerable and it will be without one of its first-choice starters in the form of Joachim Andersen who is suspended for the trip to Goodison.

With the pressure off now that Dyche appears to be righting the ship after Everton’s poor start to the campaign, this is an opportunity to play with a bit of freedom, express themselves, and establish their mid-table credentials.

Fulham will provide tricky opposition but, if the Toffees play to their potential in all departments, there’s no reason why they can’t record a second successive victory in the Premier League for the first time in 2024-25.

Kick-off: 5:30 pm, Saturday 26 October 2024
Referee: John Brooks
VAR: Stuart Attwell
Last Time: Everton 0 - 1 Fulham

Predicted Line-up: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Doucouré, Harrison, Ndiaye, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin

 

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Danny O'Neill
2 Posted 25/10/2024 at 18:23:48
What will be will be.

Sean Dyche is picking the team tomorrow and probably for the rest of the season, all being well.

Bobby Mallon
3 Posted 25/10/2024 at 20:39:29
I heard the Acap court ruling could lengthen the time it takes for the take over to go through
Neil Lawson
4 Posted 25/10/2024 at 20:45:16
Interesting conundrum which will say much about Dyche. Play your best team (Branthwaite) or be loyal to a lesser player who has been performing well.

A true manager (in any walk of life) should field his strongest most effective team.

Paul Birmingham
5 Posted 25/10/2024 at 20:56:50
I reckon tomorrow, will be a tough game even in Fulham missing at least 3 key players via suspension and injury.

I am expecting the strongest available Team to start, to continue this good run of form.

Keggerman in my view has done nothing wrong, and would be very unlucky to be dropped, based on recent form.

I've not been his biggest advocate in his time at Everton, but he's not been the worst player when we have lost or drawn, this season.

So I'm feeling confident for tomorrow, so as long as Everton turn up inbthe right mindset, the Goodison crowd will drive, on the players to victory.

Good noises too, in view of TFG, let's hope for this deal to be done, properly and and above board, and to be a new era for Everton FC.

UTFTs!

Mark Murphy
6 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:02:24
Although I’m a fan of Tarks(owski) I agree with Dave Cashen that he hasn’t deserved his place over Keane (and Young) BUT is it a case that it’s either Keane or Branthwaite plus Tarks? Or can Keane and Branthwaite play together? Are O’Brien, Keane and Branthwaite all vying for the same place and Tarkowski is the only option at right CB?
Can’t Keane and Branthwaite play together??
Si Pulford
7 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:18:00
Keane has had a few good games. Tarks has had a good few seasons. I think we all need to take a breath.
Si Pulford
8 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:30:17
Surely it's Tarkowski and Branthwaite as soon as humanly possible. But now with a confident and capable back up on the bench if needed for the first time in years.

That's the kind of problem Dyche will be loving. It will give Tarkowski and Branthwaite a kick up the arse too. Because Keane has been very good the last month and will be desperate to get back in and prove it.

Anthony Jones
9 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:30:44
"What I am trying to do here is change the story at Everton Football Club. There is always a lot of noise from the outside and the inside and the outside, but you don't know half of what goes on on the inside here at the club with all the noise.

The players have been on the grass all week, apart from the ones who haven't, and we are trying to change the narrative to make sure that we are all ready for the Premier League. This is the Premier League we're talking about. I've been doing it for 10 years and let me tell you, it ain't easy. It ain't a walk in the park. So that's what I mean when I say Premier League ready."

Right, but can I ask again, is Branthwaite fit to play against Fulham?

Liam Mogan
10 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:39:02
Branthwaite and Tarkowski all day. Despite the occasional screamer and half-decent defensive display, Michael Keane is not a patch on either.

He's not consistent enough for the Premier League and will revert to type sooner rather than later (crucial mistakes, poor positioning, own-goals, not being physically dominant enough, not being able to jump etc).

Heavy defeats are always just around the corner when he's in the team. What's being expressed is more relief that he hasn't cost us in the last few games rather than him playing particularly well.

Edward Rogers
11 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:42:47
I wonder which Alex Iwobi will turn up and what sort of reception will he get?

He wasn't my favourite player and that's being kind, but I hope he gets a good reception. No need to wind up him or his team into a performance.

Dean Williams
12 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:47:41
Just no Harrison from the start please.
Derek Knox
13 Posted 25/10/2024 at 21:57:57
I've always been of the opinion that a winning team should remain unchanged if injuries permit; however, without sounding like the Devil's Advocate, I think you should field your strongest side too.

Tarkowski, who I love, by the way (not in that sense) but is reportedly carrying and playing with an injury. Why can't we rest him and get Jarrad Branthwaite back in? Would he and Keane play well together?

Moving forward, I would drop Doucoure in favour of the Tea Lady (if fit) – we need a strong midfield to counter Fulham's. Never been an advocate of Harrison either, but I can never fault his work rate; however, his end product (is there one?) does not match his effort.

Now players are becoming more available, I believe we could have a few tweaks and garner all three points against a decent Fulham side.

We welcome Marco Silva back too, a much-maligned Manager 'bulleted' by the interfering Moshiri. How much have we wasted in the meantime on players' and managers' salaries and compensation?

Paul Birmingham
14 Posted 25/10/2024 at 22:10:02
Good points, Derek, about the squad and I hope Silva and Iwobi both get a decent reception.

Iwobi was an enigma... from what I've seen of Fulham (only on highlights), he seems the same player as he was at Everton.

Hopefully good finishing tomorrow from Everton!

Ben King
15 Posted 25/10/2024 at 22:18:30
Liam #10,

Totally 100% agree.

He's suddenly become something of a cult figure… but that'll turn to another c-word when he reverts to type!

Danny O'Neill
16 Posted 25/10/2024 at 22:31:19
Let's go in with confidence and belief. I am.

Early start to get to the homeland. A meet-up and swift trip to the Bramley Moore before heading to County Road and Goodison under the lights.

I'll see you there.

We'll do this, Blues.

Neil Cremin
17 Posted 25/10/2024 at 22:49:10
Danny,

Forever the optimist and blue believer. If our team could harness half of your effort and commitment to EFC then I think we would be top of the league.

Safe journeys and hopefully another great result.

Mark Murphy
18 Posted 25/10/2024 at 22:56:31
My point is:

Can Keane and Branthwaite play together?

Keep the form players in the eleven. In which case, why should it be Keane who drops out for Branthwaite?

My opinion? I agree with Derek – don't change a winning team!

Barry Rathbone
19 Posted 25/10/2024 at 23:06:35
Be amazing if we could get some points out of this – almost like we're on a proper run or something. Staggering!
Bobby Mallon
20 Posted 25/10/2024 at 23:24:31
Forest won again!

Isn't it funny how managers have a bad patch and the fans want them out then they get another shot and hey presto.

Andy Mead
21 Posted 26/10/2024 at 00:37:58
Hopeful we'll get the 3 points.

I would drop Keane for Branthwaite. He's been playing well but we are in no position to not play our strongest team every game if all fit and well.

I predict a tight 1-0 win!

Brian Wilkinson
22 Posted 26/10/2024 at 00:38:41
2-nil Everton win

McNeil and Calvert-Lewin scorers.

Brian Wilkinson
23 Posted 26/10/2024 at 00:52:46
If you are reading this, John McFarline Snr, I will try and get down to the Harlech before the game and enjoy our chat on the way to the ground.

One of the nicest people you could meet, John, and so much knowledge of our past teams.

I hope one day you return to ToffeeWeb and share some of your great memories, John.

All being well, see you before the game.

Bill Gienapp
24 Posted 26/10/2024 at 02:16:08
Keane did his job – he filled in capably. Scored a thumping goal and hasn't made any major defensive miscues these past few weeks.

But if you think that's enough to keep our best and most important player on the bench, that's crazy.

Christine Foster
25 Posted 26/10/2024 at 03:55:52
Given Dyche's predisposition to play his favourites, I would suspect Keane and Tarkowski would start with Branthwaite on the bench. Strangely enough, I wonder if he might rest Tarkowski because of his back injury, but that's trying an unknown combination.

As well as Keane is playing, there is that worry that he is prone to either ball-watching or losing his man, and we get punished as a result. People think Tarkowski is good, but he is not in the same league as Branthwaite in my opinion.

But it will be interesting if the deck is shuffled… but it won't happen; it will be Keane and Tarkowski to start, Branthwaite gets on if we are winning with 25 minutes to go, bolstering up the defence...

Ajay Gopal
26 Posted 26/10/2024 at 05:25:14
Go with 4 grocke at the back – Keane, Branthwaite, Tarkowski and O'Brien – and try to win as many corners as possible! Just kidding…

Dyche has to be credited for the remarkable turnaround in the defence – 13 goals conceded in the 1st 4 games and only 2 in the next 4.

Tarkowski and Branthwaite as centre-backs for me, with Keane coming on to support Calvert-Lewin if we are behind by a goal with 10 minutes remaining.

Calvert-Lewin
Ndiaye McNeil Harrison
Gana Doucouré
Mykolenko Branthwaite Tarkowski Young
Pickford

Subs: Virginia, Coleman, Keane, Patterson, Mangala, Lindstrøm, Beto, Armstrong, Broja?

Steve Shave
27 Posted 26/10/2024 at 07:28:56
Edward @11, I also really hope Iwobi gets a good reception and the crowd show a bit of class.

He was initially woeful and, if the rumours are true, that it was a Moshiri signing as he was in bed with the agent at the time.

Alex was awful for that first season and a half, awful. Then, like a Phoenix, he rose from the ashes and was one of our top performers, I hope the fans remember that he ran his arse off for us. He epitomised what was needed to drag us out of the relegation zone.

I saw an article the other day which has him in the Top 6 most creative midfielders in Europe this season, his most impressive stats were around incisive passes in the final third of the pitch. Well done Alex, a top lad and pro. I hope he gets thumped today though! :)

Branthwaite has to play today, although it will be harsh on Keane who has played well. Never thought I'd say this but Young seems nailed on for right-back after recent performances.

Calvert-Lewin needs a goal and to feel the Goodison love, I hope The Friedkin Group are preparing a new contract for him as we speak…

Mark Murphy
28 Posted 26/10/2024 at 08:03:14
Ajay, that bench is a bit suss mate.
What happens if Pickford gets injured then Virginia comes on and gets injured as well??
Hmmmm???
UTFT

Derek Thomas
29 Posted 26/10/2024 at 08:24:21
Keane has the shirt right now and has done nothing to lose it.
Branthwaite has been Injured so ease him back slowly via the bench, at the moment he doesn't need to be rushed in too soon.
So unless Keane and/or the team is having a mare Branthwaite gets a 20 minute run out.

The next game you then play your best 11...and Keane...or Branthwaite (well it could happen) might be unlucky - those are the breaks

Andrew Clare
30 Posted 26/10/2024 at 08:51:57
Fulham are not to be underestimated. This will be an interesting game- a clash of styles.
Hopefully we will get the three points.
Sam Hoare
31 Posted 26/10/2024 at 08:52:05
Some interesting selection dilemmas for Dyche. Not just at the back but in midfield with Gana, Mangala and Doucoure to choose from and out wide between Harrison and Lindstrom who could exploit the space behind Antonee Robinson.

Fulham are a good team having a good season but if we beat them today then we’ll be level on points with them and right up near the top ten.

I don’t think we’ve played that well this season bar, ironically, the game we lost against Bournemouth. But if the defence can stay as solid as it’s looked this last month and McNeil, Ndiaye and DCL etc can get on the same wavelength then we can keep this mini-run going.

Joe McMahon
32 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:03:57
Nowhere else to put this, but saw The Cult last night in Manchester. Although they didn't play much of the early stuff for a 40th anniversary tour, Ian Astbury for the last song put on an Everton shirt; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMlLKMengjE

Ernie Baywood
33 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:07:29
Some are dilemmas. You or I might choose something different but either is defensible.

Branthwaite vs Keane. I've never considered Keane to be as bad as made out, but there's no doubt Jarrad is a better player, all things being equal. But Branthwaite without match fitness or Keane in decent form (even ignoring the goal) is a judgement call where I could understand either call.

I'd be all for bringing Patterson in but he may need a gradual introduction. That said, it feels pretty inevitable that he won't be getting a go on the grass. I'm not sure Coleman v Young is a straightforward call nowadays either.

I don't see Doucoure being any kind of dilemma. You take him out of the team as soon as you have an option who can control and pass the ball.

Liam Mogan
34 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:10:37
Banging tune Joe. Always nice to see an Everton on a 62 year old rock star
Ray Roche
35 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:18:14
I wonder if he’ll get the same abuse as DCL did over his fashion sense?
Rob Halligan
36 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:18:32
Nowhere else to put this either……..but anyone on the season ticket waiting list and probably got no chance of getting one, then here’s a way in for nothing…….

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2024/october/25/everton-launch-search-for-500-new-stewards-as-stadium-move-nears/

Derek Knox
37 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:18:43
Joe @ 32, I had to read that twice, I thought first time, who the hell is he referring to ? Then, second reading made sense of it. Glad you enjoyed mate, didn't know Ian Astbury was one of us. :-)
Frank Sheppard
38 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:36:18
Some interesting starting choices to make… not only Branthwaite, but I think despite his recent great games…. does Young start again…….. despite his good performance at Ipswich does Duke stay in before Mangala……… ?
3 points today would be a massive forward move, and end a terrible run of games and losses v Fulham at Goodison.COYB.
Danny O'Neill
39 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:39:29
Rob, my nephew was thinking of giving up his season ticket. I told him no. Youll never get itt back. Transfer to me and we'll keep it in the family

Danny O'Neill
40 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:39:29
Rob, my nephew was thinking of giving up his season ticket. I told him no. Youll never get itt back. Transfer to me and we'll keep it in the family

Danny O'Neill
41 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:39:29
Rob, my nephew was thinking of giving up his season ticket. I told him no. Youll never get itt back. Transfer to me and we'll keep it in the family

Eddie Dunn
42 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:41:16
Enjoyed that clip Joe.
Bought that single on 12 inch back in the day.
Strange combo, an Everton shirt with culottes?
Don't think it will catch-on.
Alan J Thompson
43 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:43:00
Have Keane and Branthwaite ever played in the same defensive line up? Perhaps Branthwaite might make Keane look as good as he does Tarkowski which then raises the question of who gets to question the Referee or tell others where he wants them to play. Now, do you think the Manager might go with those he knows better, or longer, or the best pairing keeping in mind only one of the three would be considered a "youngster".
Joe McMahon
44 Posted 26/10/2024 at 09:49:39
I'm with you Eddie, ill give that look a miss. But Rockers have their own set of rules. Billy Duffy is a City fan along with his buddy Johnny Marr, both from Wythenshawe. I think Ian Astbury as a teenager grew up in the wirral.
Martin Mason
45 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:01:00
I will trust Dyche to get his selection correct and judge only when we see what happens. We have the makings of a decent mid-table side now but Fulham are a decent side too and Silva a good coach. A point wouldn't be a disaster, a win would be superb. Good luck to all travelling and attending. TV for me sorry but hope to get to a few games this season.
Liam Mogan
46 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:08:37
I'm going to put my culottes and replica shirt back in the drawer and not risk wearing them today Eddie. Small minded some people.

As far as the team selection goes. Pick you strongest team based on ability and fitness. If he's ready Jarrad goes straight back in alongside Tarky. It's not U.12s and the best coaches are ruthless (the Mighty Kendall had no qualms about bringing his best players back in no matter how the replacements had performed)

Mark Murphy
47 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:09:14
Just setting off for the day from the outer limits, by eck!
Breakfast with my son and my brother at Maggie Mays, then a couple of scoops at Dr Duncans before meeting Danny boy and attempting the long walk to BMD.
It says 40 minutes on Maps so I hope there’s a “comfort stop” on the way!
Pickford
Young Tarks Branthwaite Myko
Gana Mangala
Harrison McNeil Ndiaye
DCL
UTFT!
Raymond Fox
48 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:13:53
Branthwaite will have to bide his time for me, we have started getting results so leave the team as it is.

Dyche will have his own thoughts tactically, so he might feel a different set up is called for to improve our chances, who knows.
They are no mugs but I think we can win this game.

The neutral view is around 6/4 Everton 7/5 Fulham 9/5 Draw.
A very tight game in other words.

Sam Hoare
49 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:25:42
Ernie@33, I’d not be sad to see Doucoure out of the team but the ground he covers will always endear him to a manager like Dyche and I’m not sure his passing and control is quite so bad as some make out, though it’s far from perfect.

I’d not be surprised to see him in the lineup and historically the stats suggests we win more with him than without him; though that’s probably indicative of our limited playing style in recent years.

Steve Shave
50 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:34:51
Nice to see some calling for Keane to stay in the starting 11. Makes a change from the usual whipping boy comments and shows that a player can win people over based on form, never was there a greater example of that than Iwobi IMO.
Brian Harrison
51 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:48:58
Well surely we must be due to beat Fulham on their last 4 trips to Goodison they have won all 4. At least we have put together a run of games unbeaten so confidence should be high. I don't know which side Sean Dyche will select, I think it would be very harsh on Keane if he is left out with the likelihood of Branthwaite returning. My choice would be to drop Tarkowski who I think has been our worst defender this season and at least Keane carries a threat in the opponents box. My big worry is that with DCL struggling for confidence in front of goal and Harrison who is very poor going forward, just looked at his stats he has played in 37 games and scored 3 goals. For a front 3 player that is abysmal.
Cant quite work out why Harrison with such a poor goals return always seems to keep his place, yes he does a lot of chasing back but the main principle of a front 3 player is to score and assist in goals and not be picked for his defensive duties. Cant remember the last time any other wide player had a run of 6 or 7 games, Danjuma didn't and doesn't look like Lindstrom is going to get a run of games.
Brent Stephens
52 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:54:03
Liam, sans-culottes. And at my age "Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything".
Rob Dolby
53 Posted 26/10/2024 at 10:55:43
If Branthwaite is fully fit he should start the game. I like Keane and have defended him on here many times against the same people who have quietened down since he hasn't put a foot wrong but I do believe in playing your strongest 11.

Dyche always plays his favourites is another lazy comment, we have a threadbare squad with little competition for places hence a 40 year old getting a shirt most weeks.

Doucoure is a terrible footballer but our only fit centre mid who is capable of a goal and has the energy to get around the pitch.

Fulham will be organised and have their system as Silva is pretty predictable with his set up. We had chances in the last 2 games at home against them and got nothing maybe it's time we got the 3 points.

Maybe the 3 boiled eggs whatever the fk that means, Harrison's lack of quality, Keane and Young's accident waiting to happen or dcls championship at best efforts might just see us over the line.

Roll on 1730

Ernie Baywood
54 Posted 26/10/2024 at 11:06:22
Sam, I think you can make a case for Doucoure in midfield. He'll run all day and put in an honest effort. At times that's represented as much as we could hope for from our boys in blue.

I've always hated him in an advanced role though. He might chip in with the odd goal but he destroys any possibility of playing football and has that great knack of making those around him look worse than they are. The least talented "number 10" in the history of "number 10s". A very weird experiment that somehow became a regular occurrence.

Kevin Edward
55 Posted 26/10/2024 at 11:20:54
Tough game today, but is a definite marker for which direction we are heading.

Always liked Fulham as a club, except our poor record at the Cottage under Moyes.

But at Goodison we have nothing to fear here, 2:1 to the Toffees. Automatic Blues.

Mike Allison
56 Posted 26/10/2024 at 11:22:27
“against the same people who have quietened down since he hasn't put a foot wrong“

Rob, are you suggesting that those people who criticised Keane when he played badly should have carried on criticising him when he played well? I’m not sure what other sense this comment makes.

I’d say plenty of people have criticised him when he played badly and praised him when he played well. Isn’t that just how it’s meant to be?

The same with Dyche. When the team look awful, throw away leads and lose games he should be criticised. When they look organised and disciplined and get results he can be praised. Why do people get upset that this happens?

Christy Ring
57 Posted 26/10/2024 at 11:30:53
Keane has played exceptionally well, but play your best team, so Branthwaite has to start beside Tarkowski, and gives us better balance. I still think 433 is the best option and drop Harrison, but it's not going to happen. Fulham are a good team and our bogey side, but with Anderson out, hopefully Calvert-Lewin will be back on the score sheet, onwards and upwards.
Laurie Hartley
58 Posted 26/10/2024 at 11:42:06
Derek # 13 - you know Doucoure is going to score the winner now don’t you😉
Rob Dolby
59 Posted 26/10/2024 at 11:45:04
Mike 56 We all know Keane is the whipping boy and has been for years. Regardless of form he is singled out as a weak link in the team before a ball is kicked.

Nobody is above criticism and everyone has their opinions, I was just highlighting the usual type comments about the team before a ball is kicked.

Rob Hooton
60 Posted 26/10/2024 at 12:00:17
As players return from injury there’ll be more competition for places, which can only be a good thing.

Keane and Young deserve praise for their recent performances, I hope people leave them alone now (fingers crossed they now don’t make any stupid mistakes).

I’m on the ale this afternoon with some old friends, so a good chance I’ll be watching the game with one eye closed later! Hope we see the bad Iwobi today and not the ‘Iwobinho’ who can turn a game, developed a soft spot for him by the end of his time here.

2-1 to the Blues would do nicely.

Liam Mogan
61 Posted 26/10/2024 at 12:09:33
Has Keane played all that well though? He was part of a defence that shipped 13 goals in first 4 games. He was poor. Dropped out against Palace, where we won for first time. Not particularly great against Leicester or Newcastle. Scores a banger against Ipswich and we keep a clean sheet against a struggling team. That's all it seems to be based on to me?

I'm not a fan though. Never have been since he walked through the door. So maybe I'm refusing to see what others are seeing. However, If he does play will be hoping he scores another cracker and we win with a clean sheet. UTFT!

Colin Callaghan
62 Posted 26/10/2024 at 12:13:28
8 points from 4. Fulham just got spanked twice by City and Villa so they have probably been eyeing this fixture to right the ship since the season started. They'll be up for it.

I'll take a draw. At least 5 more points before the break please.

Gap between 9-16th is 4 points and 16-17th is 4 points. Let's climb the table and put some distance between the bottom early.

Thanks Big Sean.

Steve Shave
63 Posted 26/10/2024 at 12:53:26
Isn't there some mad stat about us and Fulham? We don't draw against them and it's usually a win for whoever plays at home?

That said I remember Mitrovic bullied the hell out of us a few years ago under Silva and they won 2-0 here, IMO it was a superb no9 performance and I wanted us to sign him after watching. We could do alot worse than try and get him back from Saudi in Jan. Proper snarky bastard.

Dale Self
64 Posted 26/10/2024 at 12:56:52
Sans-sational Brent.
Rob Halligan
65 Posted 26/10/2024 at 13:01:35
This is a game we should be looking at winning. Fulham are no great shakes. Our confidence is slowly increasing, so I’m going 3-1.
James MacGlashan
66 Posted 26/10/2024 at 13:09:05
Steve (63). There was a.longstanding stat about home wins/ no away victories. We ended that in 2009 I think with an Ossie double.
Nigel Scowen
67 Posted 26/10/2024 at 13:13:52
Joe@44

Ian Astbury was born in Heswall, a Wirral Squirrel like myself and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Good to see him still giving it loads culottes or not.

Nigel Scowen
68 Posted 26/10/2024 at 13:18:53
Steve@63

That was the case for about 10 years Steve but they have won their last 3 here. Not today though I fancy us for another clean sheet and DCL responding to some of his critics, 2-0.

Ray Roche
69 Posted 26/10/2024 at 13:36:09
Anyone know if the programme/memorabilia shop in the church is open today?
James MacGlashan
70 Posted 26/10/2024 at 13:53:58
Before 2009 I'm sure we hadn't won at The Cottage since 1966. A bit like our league wins at Elland Road. Before Rooney's winner we hadn't won there in the league since 1951.
Paul Birmingham
71 Posted 26/10/2024 at 14:07:03
Hi Ray, I've never not known it open, hopefully I'll be in there later, to look at around, some Chrimbo present ideas.
Ray Roche
72 Posted 26/10/2024 at 14:09:25
Ok, thanks Paul, I’ll call in there sometime later 👍🏻
Michael Kenrick
73 Posted 26/10/2024 at 14:21:02
Hmmm... no mention of Dixon?

No surprise then that he starts for the U21s as they take on the shitbag local twats in PL2.

Probably better for him to get a game than sit on the first-team bench unused for another week.

Alan J Thompson
74 Posted 26/10/2024 at 14:34:56
I hate these late kick offs. The usual routine is "Would I Lie to You" followed by "QI", "Live at the Apollo" and then log in for Mr Dyche's team selection.
Colin Malone
75 Posted 26/10/2024 at 14:38:38
Only the Douc walks straight back into the side.
Keane deserves his place. That's what you call competition for places.
Bill Fairfield
76 Posted 26/10/2024 at 14:53:13
Branthwaite back in today. Keane done well last week,but there’s no substitute for class. COYB.
James Hughes
77 Posted 26/10/2024 at 15:28:59
Joe Mc. Love that tune thanks for the link
Ray he would have got more grief for the Everton top than the culottes/ shorts. Rockers don't give a fuck what people wear
Bill Whity
78 Posted 26/10/2024 at 15:54:43
Derek @13 Tea lady failed late fitness test.
The guy selling programmes is fit to start

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