Andy Venables

@BlueScouse1878 On what basis are you this positive? Very uncharacteristic of you; have you been hacked?

At my age I shouldn’t be, BUT…… I’m genuinely staggered sometimes at the level of negativity & moaning about pretty much anything & everything Everton do by some fans. Do they not get tired of being so down on every aspect of the club? Anyway….. I’m saying 2-3 in by Thurs 😝

@HLTCO @fbtlpod Li Tie

Name the most random footballer you can possibly think of; the sort of name you manage to pull out of the ether and people go “Fuck me, I forgot he even existed.” Try not to drop a name that’s been said by someone else, I’m trying to see something for @fbtlpod. Cheers.

@BlueScouse1878 🎣🎣 No way are you almost 50, don't look a day over 30 🙄😂

New year incoming & turning 50 9 weeks on Friday 🫣😱. Where does the time go 🤷🏼‍♂️

@jet2tweets is there any update on the missing luggage from the entire LS917 flight from 14 August? We were told there would be an update in the morning and we've not heard anything at all.

@dannyhansard @StanCollymore On paper yes, but I think they're in the squad for fullback cover, late defensive reinforcement or for if we play a back 3. Wouldn't say GS is convinced enough by either of them to start in a 2.

@AndyVeno @StanCollymore Even though Konsa and Gomez are both centre backs?

It won't happen because I think the coaching staff are now wedded to 99% of the team picks itself. But as Switzerland play 3-4-3, I'd love us to play the following team against them. Based on balance, freshness and ability. 3-4-3 Pickford Walker Stones Konsa Trippier or TAA Rice Bellingham Saka or Shaw ( is he alive?) Palmer Kane Gordon Foden at 65 mins to pick locks.

@TacticallyMatt I think Young at LB, would cope better against Saka. Dyche will likely bench Danjuma for Garner at RM to play 4-4-1-1 and protect for 60 mins.

Not convinced on who is the best option on the right-hand side to be honest. Neither player is ideal, Danjuma edges it as McNeil's crossing from deep on his left could be a threat.

Assuming Harrison only fit enough for the bench, but the rest (excluding Dele and Coleman) are fit enough to start, what side do you go for against Arsenal? Think i'd be going for this below.

@BlueScouse1878 @NoContextBrits Has to be gobshite

@NoContextBrits Fucktard

What's your favourite British insult?

@Sean_Lunt Could argue he's the replacement for Richarlison that we should have gotten in weeks / months ago. At the quoted price, has tons of resale potential too.

I really do think João Pedro makes sense for Everton if they need to replace Gordon. Decent price, plenty of development left and has Premier League experience, albeit in a relegation battle his side lost. I think it's worth a shot.

@Benjwinst 50m and give 30m back to them for Broja sees us in a net stronger position, and we could try and insist on Gallagher on loan too as part of it.

50 million and he’s gone 🔵

@HLTCO I'd bet the house on it

Watford have 453 players injured, they’ve already been mathematically relegated, Roy Hodgson has infuriated their fans by not acknowledging them at Selhurst and Everton are taking 7,000 fans to Vicarage Road tonight. Watford 1-0 Everton - Cathcart (90+8) - FT

@AndyBurnhamGM The price hike from the advanced fare is either pure corporate greed (likely) or to reflect that the advance fare is commercially unviable for the train to operate (unlikely). No justifiable reason for the fare to change on the day.

First - to all those who helpfully pointed out the wide range of advance fares: Thanks, but what if there’s no ability to book in advance? What if you have to drop everything first thing on Monday morning and head to Piccadilly? 2/5

I see my tweet about return fares from Manchester caused a bit of a debate yesterday. 😳 So here’s a little response to some of the points made. 🧵 1/5

@StanCollymore Extremists on both sides of the spectrum are as bad as each other, but liberals do seem to be more vocal. You'd think somebody rational would fill the void but partisanship seems to be here to stay.

I used to think neo-cons were the worst. War/exploitation for £$. But really it's Liberals. Mock anyone who doesnt baa like sheep yet profits from the 99% of immorality done by their govt in their name while 24/7 signalling the 1% of virtue left to latch on to. 🤮

@caitlinmoran Also read: What are they trying to distract us from while we focus on this, before the inevitable U-turn?

I used think politics was more nuanced, but these days, when the government announce they're selling Channel 4, you just think, "Which one of their rich mates has said they want to buy it?" Is this their only idea? Selling all our stuff?

@Benjwinst Pickford Coleman Keane Branthwaite Godfrey Iwobi Doucoure vdb Gray DCL Richy Emphasis on Doucoure to play the Allan role, Branthwaite brings extra height, try and actually attack for once.

Interesting to hear peoples formations and players they would like to see against West Ham, my take with injuries and Allan out Pickford Coleman Keane holgate Godfrey Donny Doucoure Gray. Ali. Richarlison Dcl

@GuillemBalague Casemiro is only 29, the same age as Verratti, and Danilo Pereira is 30, so it's not like PSG had a youthful midfield to justify that point. The only real age discrepancy is Modric at 36.

There was a lack of energy in Real’s midfield (remember, Casemiro, Kroos and Modric are over 30s) to recover possession and to avoid to defend too deeply Benzema was not ready to play, he had no impact after 22 days away. Certainly the team did not help him either

Few thoughts about #PSGRMA (about to be shared on @5liveSport) Real Madrid did not have enough ways to build from the back, trusting individual decisions more than coaching ones and that is not enough at this level anymore

@mrjamesob He's right, but only to the extent that the Government is weaponising them as a culture war distraction from their cronyism and corruption when those with influence and power should focus on actual problems, like maintaining peace. If only he could influence this...

Sorrywhatpardon?

@StanCollymore Would you have sold Luiz in January if it were your decision, as long as funds were reinvested?

Correct. Some Villa fans can't or won't reverse from the Brazil flags and the Dougie love fest, which is bizarre because they'll happily dig out far superior players. McGinn could play in any top 4 team and thrive. Luiz was wanted by Arsenal. I rest my case.

@Haggis_UK The people of Mid Bedfordshire must be so proud

Charlie Stayt: Have you spoken to the Prime Minister in the last 24-hours? Nadine Dorries - Why are you asking me that question Charlie Stayt: I'd like to know Nadine Dorries: we've communicated Charlie Stayt: I'm really confused, is that a difficult question? #BBCBreakfast

@Sean_Lunt If they'd let him go, Loftus Cheek could work wonders for us but he could also be a crock like Delph.

If Lampard is confirmed I would not be surprised by an influx of transfer talk regarding Chelsea. The likes of Malang Sarr, Ruben Loftus Cheek, Hudson Odoi and even Ross Barkley will surely be named as options.