Ian Croll

Brentford striker Igor Thiago suspended for Everton’s visit to the Gtech Stadium on November 23. Pending any appeal.

Winning before an extended break brings as much frustration as satisfaction. The upside is time to regroup & reset. The downside is the risk of losing momentum. It’s a problem Everton have struggled with since Moyes’ return. Just 7 pts from 27 after breaks. Time to put it right.

Last night’s win summed up Everton’s season so far. Periods of below-par football combined with flashes of energetic, fast-paced, forward-thinking play. Fully expect more unpredictability. The key is learning to manage games better when those good spells inevitably fade.

That first half was nowhere near good enough, but the response after going 1-0 down deserves huge credit. Character, resilience & three big points. Thierno Barry with two goals, an assist & playing with a confidence we haven't seen before. What a turnaround in his Everton career!

Score more goals, contribute with more assists and be more consistent, I reckon... 😉