Everton (H) 20/5: Build-Up & Match Thread

[Wilf Wolf]

Moutinho
Neves
Raul
Jonny
Jota

Honourable mentions for Coady, Boly and Saiss. Bennett just behind them for that tackle against Chelsea.

 

[C.L.D]

Yeah Moutinho was a player I knew played for Portugal before signing (Patricio too), to see him play and well for us was amazing. Dropped off a lot overall last two seasons but still has moments of class.

Bentley
Semedo-Dawson-Collins-Bueno
Neves-Gomes
Sarabia-Cunha-Nunes
Costa

Let Jimenez, Moutinho, Traore have a farewell from the bench (only Joao deserves its tbh). Gomes needs more matches but they're not going to drop Neves, and it could be his last home match with us anyway.

I hope it's Sa/Semedo/Podence last chance at a home appearance but we really have no idea there.

I'm not sure if to be curious or dread whether we'll see the "on the beach" mentality at home.

 

[darlowolf64]

Yeah Moutinho was a player I knew played for Portugal before signing (Patricio too), to see him play and well for us was amazing. Dropped off a lot overall last two seasons but still has moments of class.

Bentley
Semedo-Dawson-Collins-Bueno
Neves-Gomes
Sarabia-Cunha-Nunes
Costa

Let Jimenez, Moutinho, Traore have a farewell from the bench (only Joao deserves its tbh). Gomes needs more matches but they're not going to drop Neves, and it could be his last home match with us anyway.

I hope it's Sa/Semedo/Podence last chance at a home appearance but we really have no idea there.

I'm not sure if to be curious or dread whether we'll see the "on the beach" mentality at home.

For everything that Raul has done for us in his time here, he DEFINITELY deserves a sending off from the fans. He was a fantastic centre forward and gave everything for the club, almost literally. It wasn't his fault that he suffered a horrific head injury

 

[Kenny]

For everything that Raul has done for us in his time here, he DEFINITELY deserves a sending off from the fans. He was a fantastic centre forward and gave everything for the club, almost literally. It wasn't his fault that he suffered a horrific head injury

I was going to reply with similar but then thought maybe he means he doesn't deserve a spot on the pitch due his form and he wants us to win rather than be a glorified training session so would rather give Raul his farewell after the game.

If i am wrong, then what Darlo said...if I am correct I still disagree as would like to see Raul on the Molineux pitch in a game one more time, even if its only 5-10 mins

 

[Tony Towner]

If Raul deserves one (he does) then so does Jonny, he's done for similar reasons and has been here the same length of time. Token 5 mins if the game is put to bed though

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Will we find a buyer for Raul and Jonny?

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Taker rather than buyer. Any fee for either is going to be negligible.

Neither strike me as the type to sit here picking up the money unless there genuinely isn't another option for them. Both of them struggle to make the bench under Lopetegui as it is.

 

[darlowolf64]

Raul will probably just be allowed to go back to Mexico with our thanks

 

[Kenny]

Besiktas apparently want Raul

 

[Quirkafleeg]

11 sentimental changes then Saturday.

 

[Sniffer]

To try and win the fecking game is the most important thing. If Loppers decides that 1 or more of them can legitimately come on in injury time without a detriment to the side then so be it. If not then they can have a Firmino style bench exercise.

 

[Keef]

Besiktas apparently want Raul

Good luck to his mrs having a go at the fans out there if he goes

 

[Carsy]

To try and win the fecking game is the most important thing. If Loppers decides that 1 or more of them can legitimately come on in injury time without a detriment to the side then so be it. If not then they can have a Firmino style bench exercise.

This. No denying they’ve been great servants to the club, for the most successful period of my lifetime.

However, it’s not a testimonial, it’s a premier league game. Main objective is to win. If circumstances dictate we can give them a run out, so be it. If not, the post game lap of honour will have to do.

That being said, I don’t want to see Neves in tears like he was last year

 

[Alan]

Raul will probably just be allowed to go back to Mexico with our thanks

I can’t imagine him playing for anyone but América, and they don’t need him/can’t afford him.

 

[PuntsWolf]

To try and win the fecking game is the most important thing. If Loppers decides that 1 or more of them can legitimately come on in injury time without a detriment to the side then so be it. If not then they can have a Firmino style bench exercise.

Agreed. I’m not sure what bringing Raul and Jonny on for 5 mins and look miles out of their depth really achieves.

Moutinho can come on because he still has something to offer.

 

[The Bear]

Good luck to his mrs having a go at the fans out there if he goes

I doubt her Turkish is much cop.

 

[Jinky]

Raul will probably just be allowed to go back to Mexico with our thanks

Wants to stay in Europe, apparently.

(according to PTS)

 

[machin05]

I doubt her Turkish is much cop.

Because???

 

[The Bear]

Because???

Basic probability?

 

[C.L.D]

I was going to reply with similar but then thought maybe he means he doesn't deserve a spot on the pitch due his form and he wants us to win rather than be a glorified training session so would rather give Raul his farewell after the game.

If i am wrong, then what Darlo said...if I am correct I still disagree as would like to see Raul on the Molineux pitch in a game one more time, even if its only 5-10 mins

I think only Moutinho is worth a role in matchday squad, but I'm not going to be upset if the others are given a cameo. Raul was fantastic for us. If bridges are burned let it be from his choices, not the club.