Howard Kendall: It's about time Everton FC had a bit of luck

08 October 2010 02:00
FINALLY Everton got that crucial rub of the green against Birmingham City last weekend.[LNB]Their play was typical of the strong performances they've mustered for most of the season, but the major difference was that vital bit of luck just when it mattered most.[LNB]First, they got the goal they deserved by way of an own goal, and then the referee missed Seamus Coleman's handball when it was right in front of him in the penalty area.[LNB]Why he didn't give it is hard to fathom, but David Moyes won't care. He was due those lucky breaks and got the morale boost that was so much needed.[LNB] Ending that proud unbeaten record which the home team had created was secondary to the satisfaction of finally getting an overdue three points on the board, and instantly lifting them off the bottom of the table.[LNB]They say luck evens itself out over the season, but that's not always true and where Everton should go onwards and upwards I wonder if Birmingham could struggle.[LNB]My other old club were badly lacking up front. I thought Cameron Jerome had a poor game, and as for the big lad Zigic - well let's just say I'm glad Everton have never signed him. [LNB]The Blues have been linked with a bid for the 6ft 8in Serbian a few times over the years, but my friends in Birmingham say they are at a loss to see what he has going for him.

Source: Liverpool_Echo