Everton Starting XI - 07/08

Post by **Billy Whiz** » 10 Aug 2007, 21:50

Bumiac wrote:Just a few hours left, in a crisis to pick either Yobo (safe quality) or Jags (risky but chance of first-game strike). Do we have any clear picture here in the 11th hour if Jags will start?

I'm facing pretty much the same dilemma, and I'm not going to go for Jagielka ... because I'm a risk-averse coward

Post by **Bumiac** » 10 Aug 2007, 22:03

Billy Whiz wrote:
Bumiac wrote:Just a few hours left, in a crisis to pick either Yobo (safe quality) or Jags (risky but chance of first-game strike). Do we have any clear picture here in the 11th hour if Jags will start?
I'm facing pretty much the same dilemma, and I'm not going to go for Jagielka ... because I'm a risk-averse coward

I just clenched my cheeks and transferred Yobo out for Jags. It's so tough because Yobo could be a threat from CKs, so he's got offensive potential. But if Jags is running loose in midfield, it's 90 minutes of chance for all sorts of points plus the equal clean-sheet that Yobo would have.

I'm going to leave it like this and take the risk. If Jags plays 15 minutes I'll scream and yell and bring in Yobo with my GW2 transfer.

Post by **todrex** » 10 Aug 2007, 23:59

At this late hour, having took a long hard look at probably every potential Everton starter for my various teams, i've decided i need to wait a couple of weeks to see how they're faring and lining up.

Apart from Howard of course. I feel that a lot of people are picking Howard without giving much of a nod to the defence (me included), so it's something I'll look at.

Arteta is a bit over priced in most games and AJ seems to be well out of fashion.

I know they're not the highest scoring team, but considering they're a lock for a top half finish at least, and their relatively small squad guaranteeing quick, tight rotation (especially if they have a UEFA cup run) I'll have Everton players involved at some point.

prediction: they'll get a UEFA cup spot again. Villa and Newcastle will improve, but Bolton and Reading won't hit the same heights again.

Post by **Big Beast** » 11 Aug 2007, 10:38

In FOL Jags and Lescott are the same price.

I've gone for Jags.

Am I being stupid?

Post by **Flyman** » 11 Aug 2007, 10:42

Big Beast wrote:In FOL Jags and Lescott are the same price.

I've gone for Jags.

Am I being stupid?

Fact is, you're taking a risk. Is it worth it to you? If so, chance it. If not, change it.

Post by **herono3** » 11 Aug 2007, 11:00

i reckon that yobo lescott and jags will all play regularly.
jags was played out of position in defence last year by warnock, this year i see a return to midfield for him and a hatfull of goals.
he was a good scorer in the championship. I've put in all three.

Post by **Big Beast** » 11 Aug 2007, 12:14

Thanks. I'll stick with Jags.

Now considering all 3 - but isn't that a big risk?

Post by **Flyman** » 11 Aug 2007, 12:19

Big Beast wrote:Thanks. I'll stick with Jags.

Now considering all 3 - but isn't that a big risk?

Very. Go to FootyMad.com. Look at EV clean sheets for the past 2 seasons' opening 8 games ..... not good!

Post by **herono3** » 11 Aug 2007, 12:42

Evertons fixture list dosnt look too bad at the beginning,

They may struggle against mu and spurs but i expect them to pick up points from all the others, especially if a big name striker comes in before deadline day.
I expect jags to be heavy points scorer this year

Post by **tbag101** » 11 Aug 2007, 14:13

Jagielka not in starting line-up (BBC Radio 5 Live)

Post by **Bumiac** » 11 Aug 2007, 14:52

*sigh* I always lose.

Post by **The Black Dogs** » 13 Aug 2007, 10:07

Billy Whiz wrote:
rhysyboy123 wrote:What do you mean Moyes won't drop Hibbert? Hibbert has never really been first choice for Everton, and is used as backup. I should think Neville will be right back.
Please don't make statements like that unless you know what you're talking about. Hibbert was first choice right back throughout 04-05 and 05-06 and played virtually every game for those two seasons (and most games in 03-04). The only reason he played so few games last season was through injury.

Cheers Billy Whiz. On the strength of your post i gambled on Hibbert being first choice so well pleased to see him start yesterday. Could be a £1.5 bargain.

You da man

Post by **Tom1860** » 14 Aug 2007, 19:32

Same team as Saturday 4-4-2...

Post by **DrBunker** » 17 Aug 2007, 12:51

What do you think the impact of bringing in Yakubu (I know it's not finalised yet but lets not kid ourseleves) will have on AJ's place?

I personally don't think he'll ever get dropped or even rotated while he's fit so, depending on how much they pay for him, it'll be interesting to see if Yakubu takes the place of Anichebe after his decent start...

Could be a good pairing for the team if he does but it may water down the goals AJ gets.

Post by **ralph** » 17 Aug 2007, 15:11

is there any chance of seeing Baines in the team or on the sub bench this saturday ?

Post by **The Saint** » 17 Aug 2007, 15:14

Reading v Everton

"We have an injury to Joseph Yobo who we hope might be okay for the weekend but I will take Leighton [Baines] with me but he is probably a week away from being back to full fitness."

Tim Cahill (foot) and James Vaughan (shoulder) are still out while Iain Turner is another doubt with a groin problem.

Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Valente, Lescott, Yobo, Stubbs, Neville, Baines, Carsley, Osman, Arteta, vd Meyde, Johnson, McFadden, Turner, Jagielka, Pienaar, de Silva, Anichebe, Vidarsson, Jutkiewicz, Ruddy.

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/b ... squad.html

Post by **Bumiac** » 18 Aug 2007, 00:35

I wonder if Jags will ever start, or if he's just bench fodder. Why did they bother signing him? I'm pissed.

Post by **Achilles** » 18 Aug 2007, 07:51

They are top of the league, that's why

With or without Jags.
His turn will come but he was not a good fantasy pick for the start of the season obviously.

Post by **jezinho** » 18 Aug 2007, 14:59

Yobo fails late fitness test. Valente takes his place.

Post by **Kuytster** » 22 Aug 2007, 22:50

Yakubu heading for Everton

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/pr ... rton/news/

Post by **Fantasist** » 24 Aug 2007, 14:32

Yakubu not available for Saturday as paperwork not completed in time (report SSN).

Post by **Spinynorman** » 25 Aug 2007, 16:39

Lescott left out

Is he on the bench?

Post by **One Man** » 25 Aug 2007, 16:52

Yes, Lescott on the bench

Baines starts with the other 3 defenders that have started every game so far.

Post by **Fantasist** » 25 Aug 2007, 16:59

Except for Yobo, who missed the Reading game and is back today

Post by **Crompton** » 25 Aug 2007, 17:00

Spinynorman wrote:Lescott left out

My, this has pissed me off.

Right Blackburn to score and Lescott to come on right at the end and get 3pts.

Post by **One Man** » 25 Aug 2007, 17:08

I was just checking if anyone actually reads what type

Post by **Spinynorman** » 25 Aug 2007, 17:29

Crompton wrote:
Spinynorman wrote:Lescott left out
My, this has pissed me off.

Right Blackburn to score and Lescott to come on right at the end and get 3pts.

Does anybody know why he's on the bench? Injury, rested, dropped, conspiracy?

Post by **Crompton** » 25 Aug 2007, 17:35

Not bothered now.

Good. Still bring him on Moyes please in the 90th minute.

Post by **tedbull** » 25 Aug 2007, 17:38

Spinynorman wrote: Does anybody know why he's on the bench? Injury, rested, dropped, conspiracy?

My only guess is that Stubbs is probably better prepared against the kind of physical presence Blackburn offer, loads of crosses etc.

Post by **One Man** » 25 Aug 2007, 18:21

Lescott on for Stubbs

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