Tough trip this weekend, as the season draws to a close and we push to finish as high as possible and even qualify for Europe. Everton's Europa League place is secure and with the FA Cup drawing even nearer, I'm really hoping they have one eye on that and drop their form on Saturday.
It's never been a happy hunting ground for us, I can remember Tim Breaker getting a winner their on a New Year's Day but since then I think only a Zamora inspired 2-1 win has seen us come back with the full prize. To be fair, I think David Moyes has been top class in his role there and like Zola has produced a team that works hard for each other and gets results. He gets the best out of players who may in other teams, not necessarily shine.
Still, with nothing to fear, I'd like us to go up there and give them a real game. In order to do this, some changes certainly have to be made. My patience with Di Michele finally ran out last weekend and he needs to spend the next couple of games on the bench. Come on Frankie Z, let's see what this Savio boy has to offer, give him a run out and let's see what he can do, the experience will do him good.
Team News;
Everton - quite a few injuries including former Ambulance chaser Jagielka, Hibbert, Anichebe and Arteta. However, Saha is set to return.
Key Player - Fellanini is a real handful and Upson will do well hit the heights of his barnet on set pieces
West Ham - Great news is that Carlton Cole returns to the squad this weekend. Still waiing to hear on Dyer, Collsion pushing for a start.
Key Player - If Tristan really wants a contract, he could do with popping up with a few more goals before the season end
My team;
Green
Illunga - Upson - Tomkins - Neill
Collison - Noble - Kovac - LBM
Tristan - Savio
Bench; Lastuvka, Cole, Di Michele, Sears, Spector, Hines and Payne
A real tough one this, in any other circumstances a draw would be a good result but as Spurs face Man City at home, we could with a win. But a tough 2-2 might be what we have to settle for. Come on you Irons!!!
Why don't you see if you can go a whole blog without mentioning spurs. Now I thought we weren't a big club?
Posted by: Aardvark | 15/05/2009 at 21:47