Clarets v Everton Match Thread

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:32 pm

Absolutely brilliant to see Lyle Foster back on the bench.

And Benny.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:33 pm

Great to see Foster on the bench! Bruun Larsen back wasn't expected. Think Delacroix was the natural replacement

come on!

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:35 pm

Welcome back Lyle!!!

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:35 pm

So happy to see Lyle back and I’m sure he will get a phenomenal reception!

Benny back on the bench as well!

Would have thought Ekdal deserved a bench appearance over AAD at least.

Come on you Clarets!

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:35 pm

Benson also back ,Scousers won’t be happy with Keane playing.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:36 pm

Obviously Ekdal's name didn't come out in the selection bingo draw.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:36 pm

Benson as well. Brilliant.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:36 pm

Guessing Ekdal injured

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:37 pm

Both Keane and Godfrey in for Everton.

Odds changing a bit for me here, we can do this.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:38 pm

That squad should be good enough to beat any bottom half of the league.

roperclaret · Post by **roperclaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:38 pm

Everton’s bench looks very weak

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:38 pm

Sean Dyche's new team returning to Turf Moor with James Tarkowski, Dwight McNeil and Michael Keane. Just a family reunion, really. Nice to do this (almost) at Christmas.

UTC

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:38 pm

Not starting Ekdal against the height of Everton feels like madness

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:40 pm

mkmel wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:36 pm
Guessing Ekdal injured

And JBG?

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:40 pm

KefkaClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:38 pm
Not starting Ekdal against the height of Everton feels like madness

Not on the bench, so not available?

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:40 pm

KefkaClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:38 pm
Not starting Ekdal against the height of Everton feels like madness

Not on the bench either which may suggest an injury?

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:42 pm

fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:40 pm
And JBG?

He certainly has been prone to injury over the years.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:42 pm

Great to see Foster, Benson and Obafemi on the bench. COYC.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:44 pm

Ampth7 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:42 pm
He certainly has been prone to injury over the years.

Another one. Great

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:44 pm

Ampth7 wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:40 pm
Not on the bench either which may suggest an injury?

Not sure it does he's never been favoured.

Can understand the logic of playing Jay to try offset their physicality but it neuters us up front. Still, Benson/Oba/Lyle gives us a rapid trio from the bench against a tiring slow backline. Wonderful to see Foster back, COYC

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:45 pm

Wow that bench has some surprises!

Benson
Obafemi who I thought I heard had had a setback
Al Dhakil
and

Foster who I hoped (but you can never be sure) would play again this season.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:45 pm

Bench looking really strong and balanced for the first time this season

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:46 pm

Strongest match day squad to date , welcome back Lyle fantastic news utc

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:46 pm

Zaroury omitted again?

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:47 pm

3 strikers in the squad. Benson in the squad. A left back at left back. Larsen in.

This is going to be a brilliant game or a horrible pasting. Hope it's the former

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:50 pm

spt_claret wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:44 pm
Not sure it does he's never been favoured.

Can understand the logic of playing Jay to try offset their physicality but it neuters us up front. Still, Benson/Oba/Lyle gives us a rapid trio from the bench against a tiring slow backline. Wonderful to see Foster back, COYC

Yes, I obviously have no idea about Ekdal but surely he is ahead of AAD in the pecking order?

Regarding the rest of the line up, Jay was always going to start today if fit, and I’m sure the game plan will be to stay in the game and keep it tight with impact subs back available for the latter part of the game. Would be a wonderful story if Foster scores the winner! Or maybe it could be Benny’s day?

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:54 pm

Huge surprise to see Lyle back. I'm sure he'll got a rousing welcome when he comes on.

Benny and Obafemi on the bench as well. Tremendous news!

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:55 pm

For me, this game hinges on whether Delcroix can keep it together. If he can, we've got a real chance. If not, well...Dumb cards come with a price.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:02 pm

Cullen also back on bench

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:05 pm

Afternoon all from a very hot and sticky Buenos Aires , not sure if I will get to see anything today so be on here for updates

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:08 pm

Sad to have to sack it off today despite having tickets due to a really busy weekend, couldn’t drive there in time, but I’ve been given a boost to see that squad including Mykolenko out for Everton which I didn’t expect.

Cubanforever · Post by **Cubanforever** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:09 pm

Tribesmen wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:05 pm
Afternoon all from a very hot and sticky Buenos Aires , not sure if I will get to see anything today so be on here for updates

We're here, we're there, we're every fekin where...enjoy Tribes

Goliath · Post by **Goliath** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:10 pm

Hopefully Delcroix has kept himself ready, not sure if hes played any u23 games so might be a while since he played 90 minutes

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:12 pm

Anything today will be a bonus. Not sure how we will deal with Dwight’s crosses and DCL and Tarks in the air. But we do have a great record v Everton at the Turf. One thing is for sure, Sean will have his team fully wound up and ready to go

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:14 pm

Cubanforever wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:09 pm
We're here, we're there, we're every fekin where...enjoy Tribes

Woooooo some city

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:21 pm

Evening all, weirdly mild here today, bit like Buenos Aires,great to see Foster back.UTC

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:27 pm

Excellent reception for Sean.

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:29 pm

Going to be a very tough ask. This Everton side are a very good starting XI and would easily finish in top half without the deduction.

Fully expect a barage of long throws.

As someone already pointed out, we are probably hoping to just stay in it and maybe make a grab for something with subs.

Anyone take a point, now?

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:30 pm

COME ON UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU CLARETS!!

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:31 pm

JimmyRobbo wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:29 pm
Going to be a very tough ask. This Everton side are a very good starting XI and would easily finish in top half without the deduction.

Fully expect a barage of long throws.

As someone already pointed out, we are probably hoping to just stay in it and maybe make a grab for something with subs.

Anyone take a point, now?

Yes!

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:31 pm

JimmyRobbo wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:29 pm
Going to be a very tough ask. This Everton side are a very good starting XI and would easily finish in top half without the deduction.

Fully expect a barage of long throws.

As someone already pointed out, we are probably hoping to just stay in it and maybe make a grab for something with subs.

Anyone take a point, now?

I think SD would.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:32 pm

JimmyRobbo wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:29 pm
Going to be a very tough ask. This Everton side are a very good starting XI and would easily finish in top half without the deduction.

Fully expect a barage of long throws.

As someone already pointed out, we are probably hoping to just stay in it and maybe make a grab for something with subs.

Anyone take a point, now?

Nope because we need 3.

JBR · Post by **JBR** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:32 pm

Nice to see James waving to Nori before the game

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:32 pm

JBR wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:32 pm
Nice to see James waving to Nori before the game

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:36 pm

Acres of space on the wings for us to play into.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:38 pm

Really surprised that Dyche went with a back five for this game.

Odobert and JBL already shown they can expose the space between the wingbacks and centre backs

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:40 pm

Still not marking the back post. WTH, Vinnie?

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:40 pm

91 corners and 1 goal for us this season. Stat on Radio 5

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:41 pm

Close from them.

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:41 pm

Longsider wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:40 pm
91 corners and 1 goal for us this season. Stat on Radio 5

Half the time we don't even get it into the danger area.