LiberalCommunist Posted 24 April, 2022 Share Posted 24 April, 2022 Burnleys win today has made our defeat less painful. They rreally can relegate Everton. God that seems like the only way to end this slog of a season now. Please happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 24 April, 2022 Share Posted 24 April, 2022 28 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Anybody still believe Everton are too good to go down? I still can’t see them going down. Not because they’re too good to, just think they’ll get some spunky results somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 24 April, 2022 Share Posted 24 April, 2022 Leeds are looking vulnerable now, after they play Palace they have City, Arsenal and Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 24 April, 2022 Share Posted 24 April, 2022 38 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Anybody still believe Everton are too good to go down? I’d still bet against it if I had to put money down. I think they’ll beat Watford and Brentford, pull off a jammy win somewhere else and stay up above Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 24 April, 2022 Author Share Posted 24 April, 2022 What makes Everton’s position even funnier is that they had 13 points from first six games (4W, 1D 1L)so imagine even if they had an average start they’d be down by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 24 April, 2022 Share Posted 24 April, 2022 Everton’s January transfer business… Mykolenko for £17m. He starts, that’s about as positive as it gets for Everton based on the names coming up, but Digne he is not. Patterson £12m, signed for the future, but they need the now, made one appearance. El-Ghazi, not good enough for Villa, not good enough for Everton, lucky to make the bench, made two appearances. Dele Alli, a shadow of the player he once was and we dodged a bullet if we were truly in for him. Sometimes form isn’t always temporary and he’s become a bench player for a relegation battling side. Van De Beek, hasn’t done anything since the move other than pick up an injury, another who possibly isn’t suited to this league. They sure are poor at transfer windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 24 April, 2022 Share Posted 24 April, 2022 3 hours ago, Sheaf Saint said: Anybody still believe Everton are too good to go down? There's more twists still to come, always some unexpected results this time of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 Two strange things happened this weekend in the world of football. That's the most I've ever enjoyed a Burnley win. And that's the most I've ever enjoyed a Liverpool win. I think I may have some bias towards Everton. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 1 hour ago, LiberalCommunist said: Two strange things happened this weekend in the world of football. That's the most I've ever enjoyed a Burnley win. And that's the most I've ever enjoyed a Liverpool win. I think I may have some bias towards Everton. If they go down (Everton) they'll surely be the shortest priced favourites to bounce back at the first attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 3 minutes ago, austsaint said: If they go down (Everton) they'll surely be the shortest priced favourites to bounce back at the first attempt. Wouldn't be so sure. Most of that squad are Billy Big Bollocks,so can't see them wanting to stick around in the Championship,especially with the World Cup scheduled for the winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 16 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Wouldn't be so sure. Most of that squad are Billy Big Bollocks,so can't see them wanting to stick around in the Championship,especially with the World Cup scheduled for the winter. Good point. Just the same, you'd expect the cheque book to be flung open if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 25 April, 2022 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2022 1 hour ago, austsaint said: Good point. Just the same, you'd expect the cheque book to be flung open if that happens. They will come straight back up. You can see that budgets make huge difference in Fulham and Bournemouth transfers over the other 22 championship clubs. Doesn’t seem Moshiri is skint at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 1 minute ago, whelk said: They will come straight back up. You can see that budgets make huge difference in Fulham and Bournemouth transfers over the other 22 championship clubs. Doesn’t seem Moshiri is skint at the mo Aren't they restricted to what they can spend though due to FFP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Aren't they restricted to what they can spend though due to FFP? They’ll still come straight back because of the squad they have. Then if they sell any, they’ll be able to replace them within the restraints of FFP. I still think they’ll have just enough to stay up anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 25 April, 2022 Author Share Posted 25 April, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Aren't they restricted to what they can spend though due to FFP? Technically yes but all staged in years and also parachute payments mean healthier budget anyway plus sell Richarlison for £40 m etc. I don’t know too much but will be limited by money they have more than FFP but relative to the others they will be minted. Shame Newcastle didn’t go as well as that woudl be some competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 When is their new stadium due? That will cost a bit, and lack of PL income will take a dent in any finances I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 1 hour ago, whelk said: Technically yes but all staged in years and also parachute payments mean healthier budget anyway plus sell Richarlison for £40 m etc. I don’t know too much but will be limited by money they have more than FFP but relative to the others they will be minted. Shame Newcastle didn’t go as well as that woudl be some competition If they do drop through the trap door aren't the spending restrictions even tighter in the Championship and below? So selling Richarlison for that £40m only fills in the ravine between Premier League and Championship spending limits, leaving them still on a tight budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 off they go again - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61213710 that's the second time they've "wanted answers" since they became Frank Lampard's Everton. I hope they go down, they really will not be missed at all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 13 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: off they go again - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61213710 that's the second time they've "wanted answers" since they became Frank Lampard's Everton. I hope they go down, they really will not be missed at all ! The answer is simple. It wasn't a 'clear' foul and Gordon had already been booked once for diving. He cheated his way to a penalty against Burnley recently by going down far too easily from minimal contact. He's a very talented player but is already building a reputation as a diver. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 28 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: The answer is simple. It wasn't a 'clear' foul and Gordon had already been booked once for diving. He cheated his way to a penalty against Burnley recently by going down far too easily from minimal contact. He's a very talented player but is already building a reputation as a diver. Shane Long Mk2. Hard runner, dives around a bit and doesn't look like scoring. (all based on 90mins I saw yesterday!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 2 hours ago, whelk said: They will come straight back up. You can see that budgets make huge difference in Fulham and Bournemouth transfers over the other 22 championship clubs. Doesn’t seem Moshiri is skint at the mo Did the money come from Moshiri or Usmanov? On top of that they’ve got a new stadium to pay for, and apparently no relegation clauses in their player’s contracts either. Everton didn’t look too special against lower league opposition in the cup games earlier this season. It’s by no means certain Everton go down, but it now looks more likely than not they do, and if they do, I think they’ll be in significant danger of going more Sunderland/Pompey than Newcastle/Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 17 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Shane Long Mk2. Hard runner, dives around a bit and doesn't look like scoring. (all based on 90mins I saw yesterday!) That's a bit unfair. Been watching him a lot since he played in the U23s with my nephew and he's got the kind of technical ability than Long can only dream about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 1 hour ago, beatlesaint said: off they go again - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61213710 that's the second time they've "wanted answers" since they became Frank Lampard's Everton. I hope they go down, they really will not be missed at all ! That was some way off being a penalty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 I thought it was a pen but as others have said, his dive in the first half probably made the ref reluctant to give it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 On 24/04/2022 at 19:36, Sheaf Saint said: Anybody still believe Everton are too good to go down? Haven’t thought that since we played them at ours - worst team I’ve seen in a fair while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 Leeds season could turn on this game. Win and it's close to a two horse race between Everton and Burnley for the last relegation spot. Lose or draw and their next three fixtures could well see them dragged into the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 12 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: Haven’t thought that since we played them at ours - worst team I’ve seen in a fair while. Still have some decent players there, out of interest if they go down and hypothetically we could pick up their players cheaply are there any you would want to sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 1 minute ago, JRM said: Still have some decent players there, out of interest if they go down and hypothetically we could pick up their players cheaply are there any you would want to sign? Richarlison. Not because I'd particularly want him playing for Saints, just so we didn't have to play against him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 (edited) Leeds are seemingly even more caffeined-up than usual Edited 25 April, 2022 by DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M271 Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Jimmy_D said: Leeds season could turn on this game. Win and it's close to a two horse race between Everton and Burnley for the last relegation spot. Lose or draw and their next three fixtures could well see them dragged into the fight. It will be interesting to see what points total the 3rd from bottom club gets with Burnley on a good run and Everton will be up for the relegation fight. I reckon that 3rd bottom club could end up with 37 or 38 points. Edited 25 April, 2022 by M271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 There have been 12 bookings for simulation in total in the Premier League this season. Everton are responsible for six of those bookings... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 10 minutes ago, DT said: Leeds are seemingly even more caffeined-up than usual Reminds me of our game against Swansea a few years back. (the hotelgate one) 2 minutes ago, M271 said: It will be interesting to see what points total the 3rd from bottom club gets with Burnley on a good run and Everton will be up for the relegation fight. I reckon that 3rd bottom club could get 37 or 38 points. I'd predict 35 will be the mark, but it only takes one or two results to push it up past that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 Harrison especially looks borderline, caffeine etc wise They are all so wired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 I'd imagine the managers will try to calm it down a bit at half time, but I still wouldn't be surprised if either team doesn't end up with 11 on the pitch at the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 5 minutes ago, Jimmy_D said: I'd imagine the managers will try to calm it down a bit at half time, but I still wouldn't be surprised if either team doesn't end up with 11 on the pitch at the end of the game. Would work in our favour for Palace to be missing a few on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 1 minute ago, JRM said: Would work in our favour for Palace to be missing a few on Saturday Based on that first half it might not just be suspensions- few might be on the treatment table - it’s a bit feisty out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 Zaha looks to be on the verge of losing his shit tonight. Leeds need to do a JWP number on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 This is like playground football at school atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 Whenever I see Joel ward or Phil Jones play, I always wonder how they aren't about 36 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 Happy with a point there. Keeps Palace below us until Saturday and gets Leeds another point ahead of Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 25 April, 2022 Share Posted 25 April, 2022 Palace love running at goal with the ball. If we get the wrong ref, it could be a blood bath! (England did well tonight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 As 0-0s go that was pretty eventful. 🤣 Good result for us too, mid table rival dropped 2 points, Everton rival increased their gap by 1 Question, the foul by the dugouts just before half time was clearly given by the 4th official. Is that allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 Decent, end to end game that was. Lower quality but both teams had a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 8 hours ago, Wurzel said: As 0-0s go that was pretty eventful. 🤣 Good result for us too, mid table rival dropped 2 points, Everton rival increased their gap by 1 Question, the foul by the dugouts just before half time was clearly given by the 4th official. Is that allowed? Only in disciplinary matters, not in the normal function of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 Very ballsy of Real to go with Bednarek and Valery tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 City go from comfortable to on the edge and bringing Fernandinho on before half time. Good old football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 Wigan can all but seal the L1 title tonight with a big win against the skates. They're 2-0 up at HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Wigan can all but seal the L1 title tonight with a big win against the skates. They're 2-0 up at HT. Championship getting interesting, Bournemouth slipping up at Swansea and Forest winning at Fulham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 1 minute ago, JRM said: Championship getting interesting, Bournemouth slipping up at Swansea and Forest winning at Fulham Forest just missed a complete sitter as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 26 April, 2022 Share Posted 26 April, 2022 Bournemouth and Forest due to face each other next week as well which could well be winner takes all the way it’s going. Would laugh my bollocks off if Bompey fuck this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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