Goodison Lights

Yes, the RS do it to us. But we are better than that. What a result, and I guess 6 more points will secure us.

A little bit of banter is one thing but needing stewards to step in is not good. Whoever the lady was, she now thinks were all morons. On behalf of decent Evertonians everywhere I apologise to her.

As for the game, it's good to finally get the "can't beat them at home" jinx out of the way.

I trust the players will not do "Everton that " come the weekend v Brentford. I wonder if Maupay will show his face. I know he can't play but his attitude to us whilst he has been on loan has been disgusting.

Being honest, Liverpool could have had a couple too but we deserved to win that game and Liverpool and their fans knew that in the last 10 minutes or so. In fact, I never came across any Red fans as I walked along Bullens Road at the end of the game, mind you that was a good few minutes after the game finished.

If we keep playing like that, we can win the last four games that's why I'm worried we might let Liverpool back into the title race if we beat Arsenal – no matter that we haven't won there for donkey's years: How long was it before we beat Liverpool at Goodison before last night?

Made up you witnessed that performance last night, Danny, and had a great night with some of your family.

Sven, actual name Mike, my brother-in-law who is a red season ticket holder was the first to send a congratulations message. Would be great for it to return to being the friendly derby.

Although I was in stitches when I heard ringing out "The city's all ours, fuck off back to Norway, the city's all ours". I might have to work out how to set my iPhone up so that plays when Sven calls.

Very noticeable was that, Dave – has driven me mad in just about every other game this season (and previously). We don't start playing 'til 55 or 60 minutes in, then immediately look like we need subs on!

I was nervous until the second went in, then I relaxed. They weren't up for it – they were well beaten and they knew it.

Difficult to pick a MotM – I was especially pleased with and for Dom. The back four were awesome, and “even” Young played a big part.

But for me, the difference to recent performances was Idrissa Gana Gueye. He was magnificent! UTFT

I've got family up from down South on Saturday, they are Brentford fans. I'm gonna take them to see the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and will probably pop in to The Arkles on the way to the ground. COYB

Sorry we didn't catch up, Dave. Next one, so we can have a chat. I always enjoy our conversations.

Right, let's get these blue boys moving and push them over the line, starting this weekend.

I was and still am overjoyed for all Evertonians last night, but I was particularly delighted for you. You've been mocked by the cynics and doubting Thomases for your seemingly unrealistic optimism, but you don't shy away and your faith has remained unshakable. Never once have I seen a "I-don't-fancy-this-one" post from you. No matter who the opposition.

Seems everyone at Goodison believed last night. Even the players

They say it can move mountains.

I think in truth, the "friendly derbies" died something like 40 years ago. Since then, we have been on the end of some dreadful abuse.

I would never say we are saints but the constant vitriol is damaging. Sad to say, even within families, you can get uncalled for abuse, I know that one!

I went to live in France for a few years back in 2015, so I got over to see games on a regular basis, proudly wearing my colours home and away.

What was so surprising, nay, upsetting, was the level of abuse I would get, not only at the motorway cafes but in the streets walking to the grounds. Never once did I cover my shirt or hide my scarf.

Mostly I could just laugh at the comments and move on, but the worst abuse I have had was on a bus going back into town after a game when 6 or 7 Reds decided it was reasonable to swear at me, call me names that would curl a telephone book, spit at me until I had to get off the bus. In my own city.

I know there are brilliant supporters on both sides, as well as the idiots, but you know, Robert, after giving so much abuse for so long, I am not surprised when opportunity comes to give it back in spades.

That's not to say it's okay to jeer or ridicule but its adversarial tribal nature goes back to the dawn of time.

You would have loved it last night. I was punch drunk and I'd hardly had a drop!!

We must meet up. I'll drop you a message.

I had bought several of my grandkids (4 of them) full kits to give to them for their birthdays here in New Zealand and Australia, eldest being 13, as well as three of my own sons and daughters.

It made me wince but I had thought we may not be even in existence before their birthdays were done, but there will be a family or two walking proudly around Brisbane and here in Hawera in royal blue to bemuse the locals.

Pride is a wonderful emotion, Danny; humility has its place too, but I love the day's descriptions you give because of your love and passion for all things blue, it's worn on the sleeve.

So next time you do it remember, you have a few thousand ToffeeWebbers alongside you. Never alone.

It is a fitting reward for all your optimism and belief.

I have always maintained that if these players can have confidence and belief, they are not too bad – not Top 6 but certainly solid mid-table.

That confidence and belief came out in spades last night and was so good, you have to ask "Where has that been all season?"

The only logical answer is the weight of depression and negativity around the points deductions, referees' decisions and the half-baked takeover and the Chelsea game was an opportunity for Sean Dyche to shake the rafters.

My only concern last night was that, once again, when we go one up, we start to drop back deeper and that blunts us.

Hopefully with renewed confidence and, with the threat of relegation virtually gone, I hope we can continue on the front foot and go unbeaten for the rest of the season!!!!

The epitome of a True Blue!

Excellent comments as always, mate, safe travels.

On another thread, it was mentioned about Roy Keane saying players who raise their game are cheats. He is a fuckwit.

Some clubs have great players with the greatest skills, their ability way beyond the norm. Their average skill level never falls below brilliance. Good players can peak occasionally with flashes of brilliance.. the rest are competent, not cheats.

When it comes together, it's called a great team. The sum of all individuals together is far greater than each individual sum.

Keane was a thug on the pitch, as was Vinnie Jones... admire their passion but their intent was to win by fair or foul; if that meant crippling a star, then they thought it was okay.

When the stars line up, you get performances like the other night; when they don't, it's like Chelsea... We don't have enough quality to do it every week but, when it does, that's special.

Let's just keep moving. Brentford, Luton and Sheffield United. We will get there.

I actually nearly met my maker choking on a mint at the start of the Forest game, ironically caused by a sharp inhalation when the words of the song said ‘play beautiful football'… thanks to everyone who helped me not choke !

What a performance! Well done to all fans, players and Dyche. The team worked as a team, the back 4 and midfield moved in unison and were so organized

There were no crazy lunges resulting in penalties or yellows, and we gave away very little around the edge of the box.

Gana was outstanding, breaking things up, giving the ball to a blue shirt, and beating RS orcs again and again.

Garner, Harrison and McNeil chased everything.

Doucoure was off – he still looks like he thinks the ball is a hand grenade without its pin, but at times was so random he contributed positively.

Calvert-Lewin was excellent.

Give the players and Dyche credit and a break – as what a shit time we've really had, some of it real, some of it conspiracy. What seems to have happened is we've finally had a small share of luck.

Final point from me – what a great game the ref had, no-one is talking about him or his decisions which is just how it should be.

I have read more posts than written, as I am a listener rather than a speaker, but I must say that I enjoy reading your match day accounts because of the insight that you provide into what it is like to be a travelling Blue (and that's just for the home games), covering many a mile in support of our great team.

Thank you for these posts.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/c9rzdw1wdpvo

Good to see the team so positive. Bodes good for the Brentford game!

Pop onto redandwhitekop, Anthony, if you have the stomach for their pathetic whining and bitterness, and you'll see plenty of hysterics about the ref!

Keep reading Ted.

Anthony, I hope it was a toffee mint. If you're going to go on a mint, it has to be that! Glad you were revived to witness that!!

Onto Brentford.

I was behind them as we got off and they asked if I could tell them how to get to the airport, they were staying at the Crown in the old terminal. We walked round to Blacklers and finished up getting a taxi together. God I enjoyed that taxi ride!

Be in the Harlech on Saturday see you there.

What a night! I am still buzzin' from it as you can probably tell from the timing of this post – can't sleep! But who cares hey?

Anyway, looking forward to Brentford later today. Wary of the potential anti-climax but a great opportunity to make certain if other results go our way.

How good does it feel to be an Evertonian right now?

Bring it on – UTFTs