Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:38 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:43 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:46 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:54 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:55 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
1 Personally i was just hoping we could keep the scored down to simply a respectable beating, our performance at West Ham was frighteningly poor and expectations were low.
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
2 The vast majority have accepted in but reluctantly, we would all prefer to still be in blue, but not at the possible risk of losing our club, real fans andi,m sure this is the case everywhere would put the club,s interests abovevtheir personal preferences for the sake of the club.
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
3. Like all footbal fans, whe we win he,s the best, yet lose two games and some question his track record, a bitblike when Alex Ferguson first went to Man U. Personally for me he is the man, not the finished article but a fast and willing learner.
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
4. Being an ex Jack, he,ll always have baggage in our eyes.lol. but undoubtably a good exciting young manager who knows the game, it will all be about results though and whether the club will show patience if push comes to shove.
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
5. Sevententeenth or above will be fantastic for us fans, but it may not be enough for our billionaire owner, who whilst being enthusiastic, is also quite naive in demands of football.
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
6. Top half, but around eighth.
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
7. Fellani, three times.
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
8.Full back and winger.
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
9.Answer seven may give you a clue, and fear is not the word, terrified of the pitbull Medel is more like it.
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
10. An exciting nil nil.
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:00 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:05 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
One of the great days! We worked hard, which is in Malky's managerial DNA. We capitalised on surprisingly bad Citeh defending. Although it was just one game, im just so proud that we as a set of supporters showed what we are about on Sunday. Pure partizan passion!
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
Its torn the fanbase in two, simple as that. Our success ON the pitch I feel has acted as a filler, but cracks are still there. Personally I believed we were too late in beginning protest towards the owner over the rebrand, but at the same time I understand the majority of the fans mindset at time, we were on our knees and he grabbed us by the balls and basically said "im gonna invest 100 million and save your club but im changing you to red, cos I can" When Swansea were dominating Welsh football and getting verbal blow jobs from every pundit from here to Pluto, it was just all too easy to shut up and let it all happen. The hardcore will detest me saying that and say im wrong, but the proof is there. We are Red. My biggest fear is a new generation of fan will come through and only know us as the boys in Red.
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
Astute, driven, intelligent & Scottish, thats al you need to be a great British manager, Man Utd beckons aye?![]()
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
After what he did at Wigan and how he treated the club and especially his loyalty toward the chairman, i have a lot of respect for him. He has earned his stripes at the top level...he build the foundation to Swansea's City's prolonged success and he got a team of average Wigan players playing decent football, kept them up for a few years and won major silverwear, if that is not impressive then what is? Everton is bigger than both of those clubs put together though and it will interesting to see how much time he is given by the club and its fans when/if shit hits the fan, starting Saturday.
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
Honestly...15th
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
12th, sorry.
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Baines, its obvious why. Barkley because he already is class let alone in 2-3 years and Fellaini for his technical prowess.
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Out wide, even more so after what I saw against Man CIty. Setting up with a counter attacking mindset will probably work best for us superior opponents, so we need that speed mixed with Premiership quality to make maximum impact.
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Jelavic, he's not had a great start but he is a determined player who on his day is as good as anyone.
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
If we carry the momentum from the Citeh game, then why not a 1-0 win, but realistically this will be a totally different prospect again...id bite your hand off for a point.
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:08 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win? Still hungover
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea? there's been a rebrand?
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League? Top Man
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez? Moyes is better
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season? 16th
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season? 10th
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why? Southall, Reid and Latchford
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts? Many
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear? 1 to 11
10 - Lastly, what will the score be? 2-2
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:10 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:13 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:47 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian - this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
Totally unexpected
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
Hate it. We're Cardiff city we'll always be blue
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
The man is a god. Yes
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Ex jack manager so dislike him
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
14th
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
10th
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Baines, Fellini and southall (;-))
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Full back and wide left
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Fellaini. Fear kimbo
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
2-1 ccfc
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:55 pm
Bluebina wrote:Quick few for you, will Fellaini and Baines be unsettled ???
Are you expecting either to remain with you ???
Who impressed you against Man City???
Do you expect Martinez to come under pressure or get the sack by the end of the season, as it looks like he will go Wigan style and make you much less defensive and far easier to score against, let's not forget he took Wigan down and has been close to doing this for three seasons???
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:11 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian- this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
Ecstatic, huge bonus, we weren't expected to get anything.
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
Still very mixed feelings, if we had a choice we'd be blue, but we don't. When the game starts though we are one, Cardiff City Fc![]()
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
I believe so, done a great job to date, still learning.
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Ex Jack so say no more, but admire his football philosophy
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
16th hopefully?
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
7th
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Barkley,Baines & Fellaini, we'd qualify for Champions League![]()
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Winger & full back a must for me & probably another striker being greedy
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Duncan Mackenzie, last time we played you ( I think ? ) he had us running round in circles. Not too concerned about Fellaini now the pit bull (Madel) has tamed one giant ( Toure )
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
1-1 and I'd take it right now
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:18 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:27 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
Bought back memories of beating Real Madrid in the Cup Winners Cup so I can't say more than that.
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
On messageboards the fanbase in split but inside the ground the fans are completely together as one with the manager and our players. Ask Man City because they found that out on Sunday.
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
Next best thing since sliced bread and like Saint Bob Of Martinez one of the best young managers around.
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Saint Bob is first and foremost a Jack b*stard but like Malky Mackay is one of the best young managers around. Given time I'm sure he will get Everton playing some top entertaining football.
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
Anything above 17th will be fine with me and I really believe MM and our players will do that.
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
Ask me when the transfer window has closed
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Baines & Fellaini obviously but I like Anichebe as well as he really is a handfull in my opinion.
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Wide players with pace.
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
More worried about Everton playing in Blue because I hate it when the opposition turn up in "Our" colours. You should worry about the never give up mentality of MM and his players.
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
I think we will get something out of the game but as we haven't kept a clean sheet yet maybe a scoring draw.
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:40 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
Astonishment if I am honest. It was a fantastic game brilliant atmosphere and very reminiscent of the Leeds game in the FA Cup tie in 2002.
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
I don't like the rebrand but I like the idea of no Cardiff City even less. When you are a club who are £60m in debt and someone offers £100m and the resources to get the club into the Premier League in exchange for a rebrand, then quite frankly you would have been barmy not to accept and despite what some others have said, the vast majority of our fan base had the common sense to accept it rather than make a Kamikaze stand against it.
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
He will be Man United manager when your former chief David Moyes stands down. A brilliant motivator with the knack of getting a result against all odds.
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Brendon Rogers got Swansea into the Premier League but it was Roberto Martinez who laid the foundations. He is a different manager to Malky McKay but gets similar results.
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
I'll be disappointed with 2nd![]()
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
Probably 7th or 8th but I wouldn't be surprised if you did make 4th.
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
1. Leon Osman he is a Cardiff City type player and would be loved down here.
2. Nikica Jelavić thought he was great when he was at Rangers and he had a great start for you. Didn't seem to score much last season but I still think he is a good forward.
3. Phil Jagielka I remember him as a no nonsense defender when he played against us for Sheffield United in the mid-noughties.
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Wingers
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Roberto Martinez he had the Indian sign over us when at Swansea. You should fear the crowd we'll be up for it again!!
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
2-0 Cardiff. Sorry that's always my answer when asked that question
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:57 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian - this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
I was crying at the final whistle. The years of growing up with kids back in school laughing at me supporting "rubbish" Cardiff City sprung to mind. I never thought I would ever see us beat the most expensively assembled team in the Premiership full of world class players. It meant everything to me, all my previous 25 seasons of pain and despair made that moment feel so special.
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
I was born a blue Bluebird and I will die a blue Bluebird. Nothing our owner, Vincent Tan does will ever change my feelings there. Vincent Tan can give us all the money, players, facilities and success he wants, it still won't make me completely happy. Every success we now have is tainted. I cried at the final whistle Sunday because of what my local team achieved, my local team kids in my school used to laugh at me for supporting. But back in those days, I was never embarrassed to support my local team. Back then we were rubbish, but I still supported my local team that I was proud of. These days, I am slightly embarrassed to say to people I am a Cardiff fan because of what Vincent Tan has done to our club. It feels like my local club is a prostitute selling parts of itself for money.
In my opinion, the colour of the shirt and the badge defines the identity of every football club. Vincent Tan has changed both our colour and badge and therefore, our identity has gone. The passionate, emotional connection I once had is no longer there, but at the same time I can't give up supporting my local team. You can still support your club while voicing your displeasure of what's happening to your club, and I am one of several thousand fans doing this. If you come to the game next Saturday, you'll see a big mixture of blue and red shirts in the crowd and this is what saddens me. Of course, I will be in a blue shirt and I understand why some of our fans have reluctantly accepted the rebrand, but I will never understand why some of our fans are now choosing to wear a red shirt instead of a blue shirt as these fans are contributing to the idenity of our club being forever extinguished.
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
As already said, us football fans are fickle. The same fans worshipping Malky when we win then call him tactically clueless when we lose. I wouldn't want anyone else managing us right now and I think Malky will go on to manage one of the big 4 teams. He isn't perfect, he makes mistakes but he is a young manager continuously learning and improving. Malky has been a breath of fresh air with his approach from day 1, telling players to leave their egos at the door and bringing together a group of players with the camaraderie necessary to deal with the long hard slog of a 46 game Championship season. He has put together a determined team with a fitness, effort and work rate I have never seen from a Cardiff side before. Every player in our team will put their life on the line for their team mate.
Malky looks like he has also added tremendous quality this season also, especially with Gary Medel who I think will be a contender for signing of the season (I know that's a bold statement so early into this season). Medel is the type of player we have been lacking for years to shore things up in the middle and control the game. It would be complete madness if Malky was sacked after a run of bad results because we would not be able to get in anyone better than him in our current position. We are only a newly promoted team after all.
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Aside from the fact he was an ex Swansea manager, Roberto is one of the best young managers in the game. He is respectful, honest, diplomatic and gets his teams playing the correct way. My only concern with Roberto is he has never really managed to keep his teams defensively tight and with Everton's lack of goal scoring strikers last season, I think it could be a big problem. I notice you've conceded 2 at home to Norwich already and I really don't think you would have done that with Moyes. Roberto is a good guy mind and I wish him all the best with you.
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
It depends if we add a few more players to our squad, but I said at the start of the season we will finish 14th, so I will stick with that. We are better than Hull and Crystal Palace and I think Stoke will be in serious trouble this season with Pulis gone. I think we will come above those 3 teams, plus hopefully a couple of others.
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
As I said for question 4, it depends if Roberto can keep you defensively tighter than he has managed at his previous clubs and you get an our and out goal scorer. You have been missing a prolific goal scorer for years. Your midfield is awesome and your Baines/Pienaar combo down the left can tear any team apart. I think you will unfortunately decline a little under Roberto but I still think you'll come top half in around 9th place. It does depend if you can keep Baines and Fellaini mind.
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Baines - England's best left back, solid defensively, phenominal engine, quality deliverly, dead ball specialist, tenacious, gutsy, consistant, I could go on and on. Baines has far more quality than Ashley Cole.
Ross Barkley - I haven't seen much of him as he's only just broken through, but he looks a player who will go on to be England's best centre midfielder, ahead of Wilshire. From the little I've seen, Barkley plays with a maturity beyond his years, he's currently getting rave reviews and he's only going to get better and better. Scary!
Fellaini - A midfield powerhouse without a weakness in his game. Quality footballer, versatile and chips in with his fair share of goals. I hope you manage to keep hold of him.
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
We definitely need 2 more wingers. We desperately needed some pace and creativity out wide away to West Ham. We don't really have a winger who can beat a full back one on one. We are lacking someone who can beat/draw players to open up space for others. I would also like another centre back and target man striker as I feel we are short of the required strength in depth quality wise in these 2 areas.
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
I am worried your Baines/Pienaar combo down your left will tear us apart. The centre midfield battle will be interesting. I am also wary of Sheamus Coleman down the other side and the different problems you will give us as a whole really. Man City were pass, pass, pass, trying to play through us without really getting at us one on one. I think Everton will be more direct and you will give us completely different problems to Man City.
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
I will go for 1-1, I don't think either of us will keep a clean sheet. If you ask me to pick one winner, I would have to accept you will probably bring us back down to earth and sneak a 2-1 win, but we are good at home and I think Sunday's performance will inspire us to put in another good display and I will go for a good, even 1-1 draw. Whatever happens, good luck for the rest of the season after Saturday (apart from when we meet for the return fixture of course!)
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:58 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:17 pm
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win? Ecstatic really thought we would lose 3-1 and would have just been happy to score a goal but on the day we put in a great performance full of determination and commitment and deserved the 3 points
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea? Personally I hate it but love the Club too much to walk away there was absolutely no need for it and if we had remained in Blue Vincent Tan would be our greatest Chairman ever but instead he is despised by a large number of our fans
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
Very good young Manager who has brought a real work ethic and team spirit to our club coupled with an excellent training and fitness regime he his still learning and tactically can be a little naive at times but he masterminded the win over Man City and will undoubtably go on to manage a top 6 Club
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Very good Manager even if he his an ex Jack and i think he will deliver a top 10 position for Everton but can't see you getting into the top 6?
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
Will be happy with 17th but feel we could finish anywhere between 12th-15th
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
In the top 10 how high will depend on wheter you can keep Fellani and Baines?
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Fellani, Baines and Miralles because they are all quality players with Premiership experience who if added to our current squad would probably mean we would finish in the top 10
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Still think we need another defender who can play right across the back 4, definitely need one maybe 2 wingers and I still think we need another striker not asking for much![]()
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Obviously Fellani but also think miralles could cause us problems, I think Campbell and Kim Bo could cause problems for your back 4 and Medel is a beast in midfield
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
Think Man City took us too lightly but I don't think Everton will make the same mistake and we could come down to earth with a bump but I am going for a 1-1 draw
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:32 pm
Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:55 pm
Zoo wrote:1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:24 pm
Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:52 am
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:36 am
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:53 am
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
Long way to go yet in the season, but thought the lads ran their socks off. Played good football when we had the ball and looked strong at the back. Think we may struggle to keep that work rate up all season round, hence why a few more bodies in could be ideal.
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
Like many fans, we have gone with it but haven't accepted it. Everyone knows we will always be blue in tradition so fail to accept and embrace the 'red'
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
If anyone is, Malky is the man. He is a brilliant, young manager, still learning his trade but has already done exceptionally well in his time at Cardiff City
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Good, young manager. Gets his teams to play football in the right way. Personally I don't think he will come up trumps in his first year with you but be patient and I'm sure he will replicate what Moyes has done for you.
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
Anywhere as long as we don't go down would be nice. But realistically about 15th
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
11th this year, but next year I think you will progress and maybe achieve a Europa League position
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Coleman - Young, exciting full back who loves to get forward
Fellaini - Big threat at set pieces, but also a brilliant footballer
Baines - Again another full back who loves to get forward, good penalty and free kick taker
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Out Wide. Maybe two wingers with another striker. Also a few loans here and there to boost the squad.
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Fellaini - See Question 7
Pienaar - Think he will cause our defence a few problems
Coleman & Baines - See Question 7 and solid at the back
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
Cardiff City 1-1 Everton (Kim) (Pienaar)
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:24 am
Zoo wrote:Hey there, I'm Zoo, an Evertonian this year I've decided to run a feature that asks the opposing fans each week what they think of us and how they think the game will go. If you have a moment of your time it would be great if you could answer the following questions so that I can share your thoughts with our members.
Thanks in advance and if anyone fancies discussing Saturday's game with a few Blues you'll be more than welcome.
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
Ecstatic, what a game! Shows what the 12th man can do!
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
No, not at all
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
Definitely the right man, awesome manager, gonna be at someone like Liverpool one day
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Great guy, like the way he thinks
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
We'll stay up! Originally 16th but it's only 2 games in
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
9th
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Fellaini, Baines and Barkley - need I explain?
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Defence, wings, maybe a proven scorer
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Fellaini and Baines - be scared of Medel, he'll break your face
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
2-1 Cardiff
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:52 am
Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:28 pm
Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:25 pm
Zoo wrote:
1 - First off, great result against Manchester City! I myself loved the game and was really impressed with you. What are your thoughts on the City win?
I thought it was fantastic. The team played amazingly. I am still speechless today. The result is beyond words.
2 - Now that you've settled down, what are your thoughts on the change from being 'blue' to 'red'? Have any of you come to embrace the idea?
I am still disgusted by the change. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate Vincent Tan and all he has done for us financially but the pointless and thoughtless change to red from blue is unacceptable to many. People think Cardiff fans have "sold their souls" etc but in actual fact - There are ALOT of fans out there who would choose their blue identity over success and I for one am one of those fans. Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and other non-red teams across the world are HUGE in Asia. The Asian market aren't attracted to our red - They are attracted to the amount of Asian things within our club.
We have a Malaysian owner and we are sponsored by the Malaysian Government... Us fans don't have a problem with that. All Vincent Tan has to do is return us to blue and this inside divide in fans will be removed.
3 - What are your thoughts on Malky McKay? Is he the man to keep you in the Premier League?
It's Mackay but I get you... He is the only manager out there that I trust and honestly believe can keep us in the Premier League for years and years to come. I believe he has now achieved the ultimate for us in winning us the Championship and will always be listed as my favourite manager because of that feat.
4 - What are your thoughts on Roberto Martinez?
Personally, I only dislike him because of what him, Trundle & Tate done after a cup game where they displayed a Welsh flag with the words 'f**k Off Cardiff' on... Such a pathetic thing to do. Putting that aside, he is ok as a manager. Nothing special and probably won't bring any success to Everton.
5 - Where do you think you will finish this season?
Mid Table - but anything over 17th would be excellent realistically.
6 - Where do you think Everton will finish this season?
8th-10th... decent squad but the uncertainty surrounding Baines and Fellaini so close to the transfer window, it's hard to see Everton really kicking forward until next season
7 - If you could take three players from Everton who would they be and why?
Baines, Miralles and Coleman
Baines & Coleman and amazing full backs and would unsure Cardiff stay in the top league for many many years to come.
I have always rated Miralles since I seen a random Belgium game a few years back. I have been impressed with his game play for Everton too and Cardiff are also on the look out for a winger so he would do nicely.
8 - In which areas do you need to improve before the transfer window shuts?
Left back, Right wing & Centre Back
9 - Who at Everton are you worried about seeing on Saturday and who should we fear?
Fellaini... obvious arial threat and has a lethal shot too. Such a strong player physically and mentally and there really is no wonder why he is being linked to one of the best teams in the world.
10 - Lastly, what will the score be?
2-1 Cardiff. The atmosphere will be bouncing at the ground again which could possibly lift Cardiff to another home win. I'm predicting Campbell and Caulker for Cardiff with Fellaini for Everton
Again, I thank you for your time, you've been a great help.
Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:56 pm