We beat a very poor WBA side today. No impetus from them, a lot of frustrated players. They seemed to be willing to rip into eachother more than into us.
We made a very good effort at the back, with some very very strong defending from all four. I think this lineup might be my favourite everton defence, really. Love Heitinga's effort when he's on form like that. Baines is also a stand out performer today. Got a lot of crosses in, but the defensive effort was magnificent.
Gibson and Felli both did a good job in central mid. Very strong pair, those two. In comparison, you see how flamboyant Felli actually is, compared to the rather normal Gibbo. They complement each other very well.
Our attacking mids went missing occasionally, but we're used to that. Cahill and Ossie both did well enough today, and Gueye was quite alive when he came on. Huge credit goes to Pienaar, who drew a boatload of fouls, held the ball well when he had it, and played decent passes. That guy makes us feel alive.
Jelavic and Anichebe both did very well today too - look at Vic's goal, that is indeed a marvellous shot. Tasty!
MOM for me stands between Jela, Baines and Pienaar and i'll have to give it to the south african. Livewire, engine and heart of the team today. Very impressive, too bad he couldn't finish the chance from Jela's heel flick.