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Everton fans love what Duncan Ferguson said about Ashley Young denied penalty

Everton have enjoyed an excellent run of attacking form of late, with the shackles released under David Moyes.

 

Since Moyes‘ return to Goodison Park, his Toffees side have hit 14 goals in seven league games after a previous record of just 15 in 19 this season.

 

The Scotsman met his former club Manchester United in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday, finishing in a drama-packed 2-2 draw despite going two goals ahead.

 

David Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes [Credit: Imago]

Duncan Ferguson gets cheer after Liverpool comment

 

A namesake of Sir Alex, Duncan Ferguson was a popular player at Goodison during Moyes’ previous reign, scoring a total of 72 goals in blue.

 

The fearsome former striker, speaking on TNT Sports outside the stadium pre-match (22 February), discussed the recent upturn in form for Everton ahead of the Man United clash.

 

Ferguson pointed out the number of goals they have produced since Moyes’ return, mentioning the unforgettable Merseyside derby with Liverpool 10 days prior.

 

“The team have scored goals. Before that, they struggled to score.

 

“They got four against Leicester, three against Tottenham and two against Liverpool here.”

 

The last part of his comment raised a cheer from the surrounding group of supporters who had gathered, still reflecting fondly on the late heroics of the final derby at Goodison.

Premier League form table – last five games PTS

Arsenal 13

Everton 13

Liverpool 11

Man City 10

Bournemouth 10

(Credit: Flashscore) (Before 22 February)

Everton a different beast under Moyes

 

Ferguson’s second spell at Everton especially was a time synonymous with the Toffees in Europe, challenging for major honours and certainly with no relegation fear on their minds.

 

Since Moyes returned last month, those ambitions are already elevated with the Blues effectively safe from any survival dogfight, with Premier League football next to certain at Bramley-Moore Dock next season.

 

Supporters are now beginning to enjoy their football again – only the first game under the returning manager against Aston Villa ended in slender defeat.

 

Since then has come five successive unbeaten matches, setting up an excellent springboard to end the campaign well and continue momentum over the summer.

 

Moyes understands Everton, and that feeling is reciprocated. Any sceptics of the move, akin to going back for an old flame, have been expelled very quickly.

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