Source: Liverpool_Echo
Howard Kendall: Spurs result was just the tonic for Everton FC
THERE seemed to be very little New Year's cheer on the horizon - so the win over Spurs was just the tonic, and the result the fans have been waiting for.[LNB]I'm glad the victory over Spurs came at Goodison Park, because they have been due a strong performance there, and it was helped by the visitors coming to win the game.[LNB]Spurs tried to attack and take Everton on, and the result was a thrillingly open game for everyone although managers in the dug out are never as keen on such open games.[LNB]It's telling that the Blues have struggled when teams like Stoke and Wolves have instead set up a bit more negatively to not lose, which is of course their right, but it is very hard to break down.[LNB] Everton have always been capable of matching anyone on their day, but certain teams have found a weakness in Everton and it has tended to be those that close the game down.[LNB]Even though the Premier League shows they are currently a fair way apart, Everton and Spurs have similar goals - both are justifiably determined to qualify for Europe, although the Londoners may yet talk of an outside shot at the title.[LNB]Before the game I usually like to have a flutter and I noticed that Louis Saha was 11-2 to score the first goal against Spurs. It seemed a strange price to me, he should have been more like 10-1, so I decided to avoid it but after three minutes I was kicking myself.[LNB]The lad showed what he is really capable of, and what he has lacked in confidence clearly flooded back as soon as he hit the back of the net.[LNB]I think the fans appreciated what a performance he had as well, and let's hope he can keep it up.
