Everton away

[_Putney_]

Was never a huge fan of the Milk Marketing Board Milk Cup.

[Nick Bateman]

Tom Cairney must play.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Our players must be mentally tired after the disaster and long journey home from Newcastle. They are in need of a rest and it may not be wise to subject them so soon to another big match and long journey to Goodison Park.

Also I have an eye on the Burnley match at the Cottage where a win could give us a top half of the table place for Christmas, we need a fresh team available for that game.

So why not:-

                                                         Rodak
                                       Castagne     Diop       Tosin      Ballo-Toure
                                                Reed                Lukic

                                                         BDR
                                             Wilson     Vinnie    Traore

There are players in that line up for whom we paid a few million, time they showed their worth.

Why not? Because I'm making the long trip north now & want us to pick our strongest side so when I get back, straight to work, in the early hours I will at least have the knowledge we gave it our best shot.

Also, Traore is injured.

Just possible the fresh eager side that I have selected could be better suited to the cup tie than the Newcastle battered team.

The most important match is the Cup Quarter Final tonight, Why ? Because it is the next one facing us. Why ? Because our travelling supporters deserve to be served our best available team to progress to the semi finals. Why ? Because it is a competition and you must compete.
Why ? Because the players are professional and should not feel tired, should not lack desire or hunger or appetite.
Why ?  Because that is what they get paid for.

[ffcthereligion]

Our players must be mentally tired after the disaster and long journey home from Newcastle. They are in need of a rest and it may not be wise to subject them so soon to another big match and long journey to Goodison Park.

Also I have an eye on the Burnley match at the Cottage where a win could give us a top half of the table place for Christmas, we need a fresh team available for that game.

So why not:-

                                                         Rodak
                                       Castagne     Diop       Tosin      Ballo-Toure
                                                Reed                Lukic

                                                         BDR
                                             Wilson     Vinnie    Traore

There are players in that line up for whom we paid a few million, time they showed their worth.

Couldn't disagree more personally! Want to see our strongest 11

[Thames Bank 1]

Surely Marco and the players will want to get to a cup final, and after last season's QF, will want to more. Play your strongest available team Marco, COYW

[perry geyton]

Personally I'm not confident at all

Their on fire currently and playing at home

We'll see

Not the end of the world for me regarding the carling cup

Why not  ?

I never really watch it

Love the FA cup tho

[filham]

Match not on tele, has Gentleman Jim gone to Goodison to give us a commentary.

[Whitestone]

I honestly think Everton will easily win tonight.

When the draw was made I fancied Fulham to do it, but Everton have been pretty darn good ever since, and for them to win the cup alongside easily saving their Premier Status (which they have pretty much done now) now would be a huge thing to aim for for them, and I think they will be really focused on doing so.

Easily ? You don't have a much faith in our guys do you ? You'd think we were away to Man City. I can reassure you that our team will be fully focused on the win tonight.

[TC's Sporran]

ive got a sneaking feeling about this one.

i might even put a pound on the win.


does it go to penalties if level after extra time?
ie no replays?

(unless its level after penalties.)

[Thames Bank 1]

Goes straight to penalties after 90 mins I think

[KeydGV21]

What a great chance for us to do something big. 2 wins away from a cup final. An average (albeit in form Everton plus potentially port vale or boro in the semi) of Come on boys, let's do this.

Anybody in the US right now who knows whether this is being shown live? If so, what channel?

Game is on ESPN+ here in the states...

[KentFulham]

Easy 2-0 to Everton, Raul to say sorry for being an idiot last week