Everton 1 - 1 Metalist Kharkiv

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Remember how low we all felt that night? We had endured a very shaky start to the season, but we knew at least we had our European night games to look forward to. Something to enjoy again, after a long time waiting (well, this was our chance to rectify the misery of 2 years ago and enjoy Europe) and we all felt like we'd blew it (to be truly honest, I still believed we could win, but nevertheless we were all dejected) we had no creativity, no soliditiy, no shape to the formation, no ideas and no hope. It was one of the lowest points in our season, performance-wise, but just look at us now.
I will keep thinking back to this game for added warmth when I consider we have not been beaten in 11 games, 9 of which have ended in Everton victories. We have overcome every challenge set before us since the Derby, and we nearly overcame that challenge, save for dodgy refeering.
Right now, although I know we have said it before, in the words of Harold Wilson, "we've never had it so good". Indeed, since Joe Royle brought home the FA Cup, I don't think we have.
Great run at the moment, great chance for Silverware. Well done Everton.
 

hows about added grounding to keep us composed and concentrated so as not to slip up again.

no complacency
no laziness

every game is life or death. got to fight, got to want it.
 
Danny said:
Good to see you posting again mate.

Turning point of the season?

McFaddens goal at Metalist.

Without a doubt it my eyes.
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Absolutely, I'm just saying we have come a long way since that dismal night.
I was thinking about saying it in that post but you are spot on - brilliant finish that defined our season. Absolutely fantastic win away at Metalist, changed everything for us.
 

Bainsey said:
turning point, that pr*ck clattenburg.

How the fans reacted, made the players react.
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Maybe, but i'd say mainly McFaddens goal.

If he hadnt pulled that off out of nothing, we would have went out the UEFA Cup so early again, that would have been devastating for morale.
 
I think that rather than them being pretty good, that they were playing up to the level of their competition. Put 'em in the Premier League week in and week out and they get relegated every time.
 
SuitsBlue said:
hows about added grounding to keep us composed and concentrated so as not to slip up again.

no complacency
no laziness

every game is life or death. got to fight, got to want it.
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Bollox
We could all die tomorrow, so party each night as if its the last
 

i'll enjoy it in the summer when i can say,

''last season is done with, continue to push and improve in the coming season''

hackneyed, and somewhat cliched (sp?) but a side is only as good as its last game.
 
Danny said:
Suits you keep saying that 'could do better' - 'dont get complacent' etc

Enjoy it you miserable sod (y)
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And this coming from the guy who did a Cal impersonation himself earlier in the match thread:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
Danny said:
Good to see you posting again mate.

Turning point of the season?

McFaddens goal at Metalist.

Without a doubt it my eyes.
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Moyes agrees.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3009993,00.html

Everton boss David Moyes believes beating Metalist Kharkiv away in the Uefa Cup this season saved him from the sack.

The Toffees beat the Ukraine outfit 3-2 on 4th October to progress into the group stages of the Uefa Cup 4-3 on aggregate.

Moyes' assessment of the importance of the win may come as a surprise to many who thought the Scot's position in charge of the Toffees was secure.

But Moyes looks at his situation very differently after the Toffees fell at the final qualifying hurdle of both the 2005 UEFA Champions League and Uefa Cup.

He explained: "Metalist Kharkiv away is the most important result we have had so far.

"We went from a first half in which we looked like going out of the Uefa Cup to a position now where we fear nobody, no matter who we are taking on.

"That was a big game for me. If I wanted to take Everton into Europe I needed to show that I could do it.

"If it hadn't happened that night, who knows what would have happened? If we hadn't gone through there might have been others who felt, 'Well, he's had a couple of goes now and it didn't work. Maybe he can't do it'."

Moyes believes pitting his hand against the Metalist boss and Ukraine national coach, Miron Markevich, was a great learning experience for him and has given belief to his team, who have lost just once in the last 14 games.

He added: "As a manager you have to find a way of winning by hook or by crook. We made so many different tactical changes to try and get a grasp of the game. Every time I played a card, Metalist played another and I thought they topped me on the night.

"For me it was a great learning experience. Everything I did, they did something different to better it. Then I had to change again and he did it again. They made a move that nearly beat my card trick in the end.

"There was so much at stake that night and, when I think back, that was a really good job done because at half-time we were saying, 'How are we going to get through this game?' I think it is a pivotal win for this club.

"It has given us great belief and having regular games has been more of a help than a hindrance."
 

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