Source: Liverpool_Echo
The Jury: Everton FC reflect on the Blues' last-gasp win at Blackburn
MIKE WILLIAMSON, Chester[LNB]CHAMPAGNE Football - that's how one commentator described Everton's performance during the first half hour on Saturday and it was fully justified. [LNB]It's easy to get carried away but there is a real belief amongst fans that we might just be getting closer to a team that will surely be a regular top four contender, injuries permitting. [LNB]It was a joy to see the team - and the manager - throw off the usual cautionary shackles and go for Blackburn straight from the start. How many more points would we have if we had started every game like that? Too many.[LNB]The team has balance, shape and an understanding that money can't buy. That said, it is worrying to hear talk already of Moyes having to go 'bargain hunting' in the summer.[LNB]Further squad players are certainly still needed but let's hope the manager is given some real money when he identifies a player who will help take us to that next level.[LNB]Now let's finish the season in the same fashion and in the same fine form.[LNB]DEBBIE SMAJE, Up Holland[LNB]WELL we made hard work of it, but what a win at Blackburn last week.[LNB]On a ground only two teams have won on previously this season, it was good to see us go into a tough away match, and approach it knowing we were better than Blackburn, and playing the kind of football to prove it.[LNB]Arteta makes such an unbelievable difference, sometimes just having him in the team gives everybody else the confidence to play good attacking passing football.[LNB]Cahill has been a massive influence lately too, for his all round play, as well as his three crucial goals last week.[LNB]We still however need to be wary at the back. We have let in a lot of sloppy goals this season, away from home especially, Saturday showing again that a one goal lead is never a safe one no matter how on top you are. One deflection, one hopeful shot, one lucky bounce, one incorrect offside decision and all the good work is undone. Hopefully we have learnt from Saturday's defensive mistakes to end the season strongly.
