[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
15 December 2014 2538 comments
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The final match of Gameweek 16 sees Everton look for a first win in four attempts this evening, as QPR roll up to Goodison. Roberto Martinez’ men have failed to replicate last term’s heroics so far and, like their visitors, have triumphed in only four of the first 15 rounds of fixtures.

The home side will be buoyed by their opponents’ woeful away form, though. Harry Redknapp’s side have lost every match outside of Loftus Road so far and with top scorer Charlie Austin serving a one-match suspension tonight, the R’s will be reliant on in-form midfielder Leroy Fer to bag a third goal in four appearances. The R’s centre-half Steven Caulker misses out altogether tonight, as Richard Dunne is partnered by Nedum Onouha in the heart of the back-four.

For the Toffees, Romelu Lukaku carries the major goal threat. The big Belgian has scored in each of his last four home starts and with the R’s conceding more than two goals per away match, he’ll fancy his chances of extending that streak. Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman’s raiding runs from full-back should also play a prominent part in Everton’s attacks, whilst Kevin Mirallas’ goal and assist in the last three suggests he’s finding his form just in time for this one. Elsewhere for the hosts, Steven Naismith has shrugged off a hamstring injury and returns to the starting XI.

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  1. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    No cleanie for Everton! Yes!

  2. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    was full of hope with 3 defenders still to play - now 2 points between them

  3. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Last week i benched Baines for Huttons 8 pointer. This week i should have benched him for wisdom. ugh

    Zabaleta looks 100% nailed as my FT

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Benching Baines at home to QPR would have been as daft as it gets.

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If you ever bench him you shouldnt have him

  4. darko
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Don't get rid of Baines yet, Mirallas down

  5. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    MIRALLAS INJURED YESSSSSSSS

    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      In the nicest way possible.

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not cool man

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You know what I mean, Bubz.

        Wasn't meant in a bad way.

    3. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Harshies

    4. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not cool.

    5. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I hope you die painfully

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You, too, mate.

  6. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Physio signalling for a stretcher....

  7. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Safe to say the last 15 pages has been about Baines, mostly negative

  8. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    88 mins too late

  9. Top 210 Club
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Haha

  10. Jaswarbrick
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    YESSS well in Mutch lad

  11. stephenl15
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mirallas injured, BAINES IN

  12. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Good

  13. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Keep Baines boys

  14. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Baines 1,Dummett 0,Naylor 0

    lol at me

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Baines 1, Yun 1, Bartley 0, just beat you!

  15. 32chickens
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    and no joking aside
    I would not wish mirallas injured

  16. Podge
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Baines back in if Mirallas is fooked

  17. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    This is where Baines owners get lucky again...

    1. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ya luck. Thats it.

  18. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    That looks bad for Mirallas...

  19. pricycle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Ffs, baines rage-trade incoming.

  20. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Kone is alive 😯

  21. AH 🙂
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Keeping baines now ...

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      This

  22. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Ffs baines owners so lucky

    1. The one who has a knock
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yeah our 1 point is so lucky

    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      NO. Heaton owners are "lucky"

  23. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have Baines my rival has Jags. That YC I think means we are tie now. WOW

  24. A guy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Rage transfer of Baines undone.

  25. Jay_
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good news for Baines that

    • Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pass the ball next time 😀

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This ^^^^^^

    • Crouching Tiger
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping Baines now

    • Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Mirallas->Silva(-4)? 🙁

    • EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      4 minutes Baines!

    • La Roja
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      So unlucky for Mirallas owners