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tob · 12-07-2013, 11:11 PM

The results today went for us I just hope we can get a win tomorrow over everton and keep the pressure on the likes of Liverpool and man.city.

David LFC · 12-08-2013, 12:18 AM

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The results today went for us I just hope we can get a win tomorrow over everton and keep the pressure on the likes of Liverpool and man.city.

Be a tough game Martinez isn't defensive like Moyes so they will go for it looking forward to watching this one

Steedeel · 12-08-2013, 12:49 AM

Meanwhile, SAFC continues the inevitable slide to relegation. Another weekend ruined with my pathetic team of third raters (in my opinion)

gvortex7 · 12-08-2013, 05:01 PM

Ahhh, another 1-1 draw. Great.

But I guess under circumstances (being down 1-0 late away), I'll take it. Especially at Emirate's.

D-Blitz · 12-08-2013, 05:06 PM

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Ahhh, another 1-1 draw. Great.

But I guess under circumstances (being down 1-0 late away), I'll take it. Especially at Emirate's.

Waaaaay too stressful. Disappointed but can't complain. We had a few chances we needed to capitalize on but Everton had some dangerous looks and we were lucky they didn't score more than the 1.

Not gonna get any easier with Napoli, Man City and Chelsea being the next fixtures.

gvortex7 · 12-08-2013, 05:16 PM

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Waaaaay too stressful. Disappointed but can't complain. We had a few chances we needed to capitalize on but Everton had some dangerous looks and we were lucky they didn't score more than the 1.

Not gonna get any easier with Napoli, Man City and Chelsea being the next fixtures.

What's frustrating from our vantage point is that we dominated the time of possession, especially in the first half, but we had nothing to show for it.

And yeah, that is a pretty tough upcoming schedule. But do us a favor, lose at least one of the EPL matches, so we can catch up a little bit.

D-Blitz · 12-08-2013, 05:23 PM

I almost broke my screen watching Giroud and Flamini waste the best chances in this game. The Walcott assist should've been finished by Giroud not Ozil. And Flamini can't hit a ball to save his life - he looks like incredibly awkward when he tries to do literally anything offensively.

I have to say Everton though looked a VERY decent side. Martinez is a great coach.

gvortex7 · 12-08-2013, 05:39 PM

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I almost broke my screen watching Giroud and Flamini waste the best chances in this game. The Walcott assist should've been finished by Giroud not Ozil. And Flamini can't hit a ball to save his life - he looks like incredibly awkward when he tries to do literally anything offensively.

I have to say Everton though looked a VERY decent side. Martinez is a great coach.

Ha ha. Easy there tiger. You'll need your screen for the remainder of the season still.

BTW, I must point out that for someone that's not known to coach conservatively (to play for draws), Martinez sure has racked up a lot of them early on in the season. I hope this trend will change going forward.

Villiam Hayes · 12-08-2013, 05:57 PM

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I almost broke my screen watching Giroud and Flamini waste the best chances in this game. The Walcott assist should've been finished by Giroud not Ozil.

I have to say Everton though looked a VERY decent side. Martinez is a great coach.

True but at least the chance was taken.....Giroud's shot in stoppage time was fantastic and really unlucky not to have scored the winner.

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I must point out that for someone that's not known to coach conservatively (to play for draws), Martinez sure has racked up a lot of them early on in the season. I hope this trend will change going forward.

You must be more than happy with Martinez and results in general though?I always liked him,even at Wigan he tried to play the game the right way,I think Everton done the perfect thing in appointing him.

gvortex7 · 12-08-2013, 06:07 PM

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You must be more than happy with Martinez and results in general though?I always liked him,even at Wigan he tried to play the game the right way,I think Everton done the perfect thing in appointing him.

Oh, no doubt. I've been a supporter of him from the get go. I also liked him when he managed Wigan, and when he was a studio analyst for ESPN. He is a well spoken guy who is a good tactician, and he has done an admirable job of keeping us in the top 3rd of the standings thus far. I hope we can finish the season in the same position because a CL birth would be a nice one this time around. Or at least a Europa League one.

Villiam Hayes · 12-08-2013, 06:50 PM

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Oh, no doubt. I've been a supporter of him from the get go. I also liked him when he managed Wigan, and when he was a studio analyst for ESPN. He is a well spoken guy who is a good tactician, and he has done an admirable job of keeping us in the top 3rd of the standings thus far. I hope we can finish the season in the same position because a CL birth would be a nice one this time around. Or at least a Europa League one.

Champions League yes but sometimes I wonder if the Europa League is detrimental to a clubs season,it's great to be in Europe but at what expense?

I think it is safe to say Arsenal,City and Chelsea will finish in the top four in some shape or form which of course only leaves one spot probably between Everton,Spurs,Liverpool or Utd.

gvortex7 · 12-08-2013, 08:37 PM

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Champions League yes but sometimes I wonder if the Europa League is detrimental to a clubs season,it's great to be in Europe but at what expense?

I think it is safe to say Arsenal,City and Chelsea will finish in the top four in some shape or form which of course only leaves one spot probably between Everton,Spurs,Liverpool or Utd.

That's true. I can't remember when was the last time that the league was this competitive at this stage of the season. There are at least 7 or 8 really good teams out there right now, and no one has been able to pull away from the pack yet (although Arsenal does have a slight edge right now). It's going to be interesting to see how the standing will unfold in the second half of the season.

tob · 12-08-2013, 09:24 PM

I take the point we are in a good position with tough games like man.city and Chelsea to come it has been a good week for everton.

tob · 12-08-2013, 09:26 PM

We got the worst draw in the f.a cup with spurs.

Villiam Hayes · 12-08-2013, 09:33 PM

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That's true. I can't remember when was the last time that the league was this competitive at this stage of the season. There are at least 7 or 8 really good teams out there right now, and no one has been able to pull away from the pack yet (although Arsenal does have a slight edge right now). It's going to be interesting to see how the standing will unfold in the second half of the season.

I'd say that the standard has dropped to be honest with you,I don't think there are any real good teams.

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We got the worst draw in the f.a cup with spurs.

At least you's are at home tob.

tob · 12-08-2013, 09:36 PM

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I'd say that the standard has dropped to be honest with you,I don't think there are any real good teams.

At least you's are at home tob.

United have a tough draw too home to Swansea what do you think about your chances there villiam.

Villiam Hayes · 12-08-2013, 09:42 PM

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United have a tough draw too home to Swansea what do you think about your chances there villiam.

I would have always said I was confident at home but they way things are panning out at the moment then I'm not so sure.
In saying that we did start the season looking like the old Utd with a comfortable win down there so why not? we have shown glimpses of what we can do but the inconsistency has been a problem.

Probably our best chance of silverware this year tob.

David LFC · 12-09-2013, 08:48 AM

Gerrard out for month big blow with the busy x mas fixtures coming

Time for others to step up

Villiam Hayes · 12-11-2013, 05:49 AM

Anyone catch the Keane and Vieria-Best of Enemies show on ITV 4 last night?
Worth trying to watch it if ya didn't see it,it was very good.

tob · 12-11-2013, 10:30 AM

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Anyone catch the Keane and Vieria-Best of Enemies show on ITV 4 last night?
Worth trying to watch it if ya didn't see it,it was very good.

I saw it villiam great show two legends of the game we will never see those type of players again.

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12-07-2013, 11:11 PM	#1121
tob Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2012 Location:co.cork ireland Blu-ray collection:1046	The results today went for us I just hope we can get a win tomorrow over everton and keep the pressure on the likes of Liverpool and man.city.

12-08-2013, 12:49 AM	#1123
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Meanwhile, SAFC continues the inevitable slide to relegation. Another weekend ruined with my pathetic team of third raters (in my opinion)

12-08-2013, 05:01 PM	#1124
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Ahhh, another 1-1 draw. Great. But I guess under circumstances (being down 1-0 late away), I'll take it. Especially at Emirate's.

12-08-2013, 05:23 PM	#1127
D-Blitz Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Vancouver, BC Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:136	I almost broke my screen watching Giroud and Flamini waste the best chances in this game. The Walcott assist should've been finished by Giroud not Ozil. And Flamini can't hit a ball to save his life - he looks like incredibly awkward when he tries to do literally anything offensively. I have to say Everton though looked a VERY decent side. Martinez is a great coach.

12-08-2013, 09:24 PM	#1133
tob Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2012 Location:co.cork ireland Blu-ray collection:1046	I take the point we are in a good position with tough games like man.city and Chelsea to come it has been a good week for everton.

12-08-2013, 09:26 PM	#1134
tob Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2012 Location:co.cork ireland Blu-ray collection:1046	We got the worst draw in the f.a cup with spurs.

12-09-2013, 08:48 AM	#1138
David LFC Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:295 DVD collection:40	Gerrard out for month big blow with the busy x mas fixtures coming Time for others to step up

12-11-2013, 05:49 AM	#1139
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	Anyone catch the Keane and Vieria-Best of Enemies show on ITV 4 last night? Worth trying to watch it if ya didn't see it,it was very good.

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