Source: Liverpool_Echo
BARRY HORNE: Current Everton side have got the same spirit as back in 1995
I WAS fortunate enough to be at the Adelphi Hotel on Thursday night as part of the 1995 FA Cup winners reunion dinner.[LNB]It was a tribute to that great Evertonian Joe Royle.[LNB]David Moyes was kind enough to attend along with current stars Jack Rodwell and Leighton Baines who picked up the young player and player of the year awards.[LNB]It was a fantastic evening and it was great to see the likes of Joe Parkinson, Dave Watson, Graham Stuart, Matt Jackson, Neville Southall and, after travelling all the way from Sweden, a very fit looking Anders Limpar.[LNB]It was a good turnout and the fact that people made so much effort was a sign of the respect and affection that everyone has for the manager and each other.[LNB]I know David Moyes commented to Joe Royle about how close we all appeared and Joe spoke about 'the team' - from physio Les Helm and legendary kitman Jimmy Martin right the way through to the manager himself. We were very much a unit.[LNB]There was no room for slackers or fancy dans. Everyone's strengths was appreciated and their weaknesses tolerated as long as everyone contributed something to the team effort.[LNB]All successful teams have this quality and Moyes' current Everton squad look like they have it in abundance.[LNB]That was evident with the way they stuck together during a very difficult few months earlier in the season. That can only be achieved if there's 'togetherness' and an 'all for one' mentality.[LNB]Moyes has assembled a hugely talented squad and now he's able to call on more and more of them on a weekly basis.[LNB]That team ethic combined with a fully fit squad should make us a force to be reckoned with from here on in.[LNB]While Europe remains a tall order, I'm confident we'll give Liverpool, Man City and Villa a real run for their money.
