Young feels Everton are turning the corner

If we can get a good run going, and as a bonus we should have players returning from injury, we hopefully can get a few more points on the board.

So when Branthwaite is back, hopefully for the next game, who would you have at centre-back? I'd give Tarkowski a rest personally.

Young would keep his place at right-back.

Personally, I find it difficult to give any player flak for having the courage to step up to the plate.

Seriously, I've also warmed to Young in the last few games (and Keane).

I think he's adding something in the attacking third as well. We're looking more potent on the counter-attack these days.

Gana and Mykolenko may have won things abroad. But can't think of many others?

Despite his age and related limitations, he still has the attitude of a winner.

This is very important for a team who average under 40% possession in most games!

I don't think that he himself thought for a minute that he would have had the first team workload that he has but he has got us out of a hole imo.

Mark@6

Agree, his distribution has been excellent at times.

He doesn't back down, is always willing to give the ref a mouthful and as noted he can actually pass accurately. His comments above about positioning are what defending is all about imo.

He will always struggle against players with pace given his advancing years. He can't hit the ball as hard as he could, so his crosses are more floaters than they used to be.

But I agree that he has proved a useful signing, especially for his experience and mentality.

He has faced and overcome the poor start to this season. Long may his great form continue.

On a personal note terrible news yesterday, so praying for my Mum, and our biggest battle ever.

Sorry to hear about your news mate, I hope everything goes well for you and your Mum.

No one can deny that both he and Keane have performed well in the last 2-3 games and have done so in the face of adversity. If that level of performance continues, then Dyche will continue playing him.

Is that a correct approach? Does he remain 2 tackles away from a red card or 2 penalties for which he will be pilloried?

An even bigger issue for Keane. Branthwaite has to be the first player on the team sheet when fit. Tough on Keane but will Dyche make that call? We will see.

In the meantime, Young earns respect for his comments but he is more intelligent than many footballers and the cynic might think that now is a good time to spout his love for his team and its supporters, including, presumably, those who boo him when he gets near the pitch.

In the short and medium term, he will be playing, so we all have to hope that he can maintain his levels and give appropriate praise where earned. He knows what will happen the minute he lets them drop.

So so sorry to hear that. I'll light a candle and say a prayer for your mammy tomorrow.

UTFMums!

Paul, very sorry to hear about your mother. Best wishes, prayers and god bless.

As a few others have pointed out, he played some great passes vs Ipswich and didn't put a foot wrong that I can remember. Ditto Keane – might have been our MotM with or without his cracking goal. Even the yellow card he took was the right decision. Nice to see a couple of TW whipping boys doing well and hopefully shutting up some of the negative "noise".

Paul, best wishes for your Ma.

But, you have to hand it to him. He has done a great job in covering there due to injuries.

Regardless of the challenges which life brings us, we stay strong and believe, and with the power of ToffeeWeb and Evertonians, it's very, very special, unconditional and priceless!

One big special Evertonian Family across the World makes you realise at times like this how important it is.

Looking forward to the game and alas, I won't be on the ale. I'll try and pop in the Harlech, Oak, and Brick and Winslow after the game.

Best wishes to you, your Mum and family, Paul. Going through a tough time with my Dad too so sending Blue love your way. I'd like to take him on a pilgrimage to Goodison Park whilst we still can.

Rob, sorry to hear about your dad. God bless.

You must take him to Goodison. I'm going to do the same with my uncle who "emigrated" to Battersea in the 60s and hasn't been back since.

UTFTs!

So sad to hear about your sad news, I'll add more prayers and light a candle as Brendan (15) is doing.

Having met you and read your many fair-minded posts,I know what a genuine person you are and what a joy Wigan have been to you this season!

I hope the Blues keep you happy this season but more important is that your mum gets better, very best wishes to your mum and the rest of your family.

Family is the most important thing; but Everton family brings us together. Always has. Always will.

Perhaps wrongly but I'm seeing a turning point and a nearly very good side in there somewhere. The injuries are frustrating but they have to train ridiculously hard now.

Yes, Young has been great since Leicester away, but aged 39, he should not be in our squad. Sorry, Ashley.