11-09-2014, 00:08
Two teams with two points apiece, still winless with three matches gone. Everton have indisputably had the tougher start, while for Albion, it's been a question of trying to make do with what was available as the new signings trickled in. But now, with all the building blocks in place, both sides will be hunting for those first three points. The new-look Albion simply have to hit the ground running.
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While the Premier League season is a long haul, and a couple of defeats are far from the end of the world, a bit of confidence goes a long way on the pitch, in the stands and in the technical area. Ideally, Albion should be looking to get a league win under our belt before we kick off against Burnley at the end of the month, and with White Hart Lane always a difficult destination, we have to aim for that win this Saturday. Everton are never easy opposition, but we have a decent enough record against them at home, and with the right mentality, we should be able to cause them problems. In their three matches so far, Martinez has had the Toffees attacking like Barcelona but defending like Wigan; their forward threat is bound to cause us problems, and I think trying to shut up shop will be a largely futile exercise, so hopefully we can start brightly and try to ask questions of the Everton defence. Getting the first goal could prove vital, and if we can manage it, I really don't want to see us sit back and hand the initiative to Martinez's men. Nothing good will come of it (and on that note, how wonderful that the new site has provided us with the ideal smiley for watching Albion attempt to defend a one goal lead...
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It's time to put the Swansea debacle behind us and kick-start our season. Come on you Baggies.
The Good Samarasitan?
While the Premier League season is a long haul, and a couple of defeats are far from the end of the world, a bit of confidence goes a long way on the pitch, in the stands and in the technical area. Ideally, Albion should be looking to get a league win under our belt before we kick off against Burnley at the end of the month, and with White Hart Lane always a difficult destination, we have to aim for that win this Saturday. Everton are never easy opposition, but we have a decent enough record against them at home, and with the right mentality, we should be able to cause them problems. In their three matches so far, Martinez has had the Toffees attacking like Barcelona but defending like Wigan; their forward threat is bound to cause us problems, and I think trying to shut up shop will be a largely futile exercise, so hopefully we can start brightly and try to ask questions of the Everton defence. Getting the first goal could prove vital, and if we can manage it, I really don't want to see us sit back and hand the initiative to Martinez's men. Nothing good will come of it (and on that note, how wonderful that the new site has provided us with the ideal smiley for watching Albion attempt to defend a one goal lead...
)It's time to put the Swansea debacle behind us and kick-start our season. Come on you Baggies.
"I would rather spend a holiday in Tuscany than in the Black Country, but if I were compelled to choose between living in West Bromwich or Florence, I should make straight for West Bromwich." - J.B. Priestley
Based on that I'd love to see Gamboa, GMac, Lescott and Poco all coming into the defence, Yacob and Gardner sitting (Mulumbu in for one of them if fit) and hopefully one of Blanco/Varela/Samaras starting in place of Brunt with Sess in for Dorrans. I'll go:
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