Title Race

[Vermilion]

I meant Im not bringing the whole place down. Most seem quite happy and optimistic.

Thats not my nature. Im more a pessimist. Assume the worst will happen and be happy if the opposite ever happens. I see the other way as tempting fate

Apologies if Im bringing you guys and gals down though

I'm ok with it, tbh i find it amusing.

Good to know others are suffering in the same way i am, if a little more publically.

edit: ****, just seem MrM's post, didn't mean to encourage Sarb. honest.

[Darkon]

City seem like they have the bit between their teeth now and have no intention of giving it up

Well if they're not giving up, then we might as well - someone have to give up

[dom9]

Wow, that shocks me, I'd have thought they'd have every intention of giving it up.

Ffs dude, I mean what the hell is the point in continually making posts like that, aside from trying to prove you are the most depressing person on this forum? Its not like City played and won 7-0 last night or anything is it?

Edit - yeah, what everyone else said

[G]

Because you're bringing this whole place down with your endless, incessant moping.

Sarb your ridiculous, endless pessimism is making my eyes bleed every bloody day. Give it a rest, please! I really don't want to have to put you on ignore.

Edit :may come across like you're being ganged up on now, Sorry! Just be positive, if it doesn't work out it won't be the end of your universe, hopefully

[Sarb]

Yeah no worries mate. Ill steer clear. Hopefully we do it

[The_weatherman]

That's it guys, well done. Bully the depressed one

[dom9]

That's it guys, well done. Bully the depressed one

He's not depressed. He's moping.

[Yozza]

That's it guys, well done. Bully the depressed one

#EasyTarget

[baitman]

He's not depressed. He's moping.

but when his kitchen floor is clean he will be back...

hey sarb, we are not doomed yet mate

[dom9]

but when his kitchen floor is clean he will be back...

[Yozza]

Roberto Martinez: We're not here just to make up the numbers

Everton manager in defiant mood ahead of tomorrow's clash with Manchester City, insisting Toffees will benefit from Liverpool's success

Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists the integrity of his players means they do not intend just to make up the numbers against title-chasers Manchester City tomorrow.

The Toffees are in the strange position where taking points off the visitors would put the destiny of the Premier League back in the hands of near-neighbours Liverpool.

To many Evertonians the thought of the red half of the city winning the championship after a 24-year hiatus is an unpalatable one and has left plenty with mixed emotions ahead of the Goodison Park clash.

But Martinez said that was not an attitude recognised within the club, stressing tomorrow’s match was not about doing anyone favours.

“We are not in a season where we are playing for nothing, just making up the numbers. We are not that sort of football club,” said the Spaniard, whose fifth-placed side still harbour ambitions of catching Arsenal four points ahead of them.

“The values we have as a football club mean we would never contemplate not to give our all in a game, especially when we have so much to fight for.

“I don’t think there is any doubt about the integrity of our football club towards the league, we are a club who want to win every single game.

“They are precious points for us and we can’t really afford not to give everything we have got for every point we have got left. If that adds some spice in the twists and turns of the title race so be it.

“As to helping other teams, that is not the way we do our work. It is not as if we are coming out on the pitch to do anyone a favour.

“We are focusing on trying to win for ourselves and have real high standards in every game we go into representing our club.

“The fans are the first ones who want to come to Goodison to enjoy and be proud of the team.

“It is important we are as good as we can be as we are facing a phenomenal football team and I think the fans understand that.”

While rival fans on Merseyside gain little enjoyment from the success of the other, Martinez believes there can be a knock-on effect which benefits the city as a whole.

And he believes what Liverpool have achieved this season will help raise standards at Everton.

“I think rivalry in football is essential and the rivalry between the two clubs in the city will always be there,” he added.

“It extends for many years and the chapters have been incredible examples in world football – not all rivalries have been unhealthy.

“You need that rivalry to be as strong as it can be, you need to push each other to achieve perfection and that is something we welcome in both clubs.

“The city as a whole needs to have that competitive edge so we can compete for the best we can aspire to.

“In a way both teams will benefit from those standards.”

Everton captain Phil Jagielka has returned to the squad after 10 weeks out with a hamstring problem.

“It has been difficult to control Phil, not to get him back too early, and I think now is the next step to make sure he has a real strong ending to the campaign and make sure he is available for everything that is needed at England level,” said Martinez.

[Pablo]

Everton will be 2-0 down within side 10 minutes and Sarb will spontaneously combust.

Silver linings and all that

[Kenneth]

Unfortunately I suspect only one of those things will actually happen.

[Pablo]

R.I.P Sarb

[Yozza]