I was funny to watch a game in which we didn't really get out of 2nd gear. We battle back into the game, and Osman equalised, although if was a yard further out he would have missed - luckily, he wasn't!! From then on for the rest of the 1st half, we took control and it was only a matter of time before we took the lead, and 12 mins later, it was 3-1 thanks to two strikes from Jelavic! The first being a lovely passing move and finish, and his second, a great header after one of a few jinking runs from Coleman.
The 2nd half failed to ignite, we never looked in danger, and to be honest, it felt like a preseason friendly at times. To be fair to Southampton, they had a bit going forward, and Rickie Lambert is definitely comfortable in the premiership, but they are poor at the back, and their young keeper was time wasting far too early, much to the fans annoyance! It took the ref quite a bit of time before he had a word.
7
Felt he was at fault for the goal when he went for a wander! Other than that. he didn't have much to do!
8
MAN OF THE MATCH. It's nice to see Seamus get a run in the side in his position! I expect Moyes will knock his confidence when Hibbo is fit though!! Not frightened to attack, and if he plays regularly with Mirallas, it could be another dream partnership.
8
Steady eddy! Probably the most consistent player in the premiership!!
7
Would get more 8s if he just passed the ball, rather than lumped it! Handled Lambert well.
8
The only defender who can pass a ball 50 yards with either foot! Jags needs to take note! Plus, along with Neville, the only player to go round the fans at the end and clap them!!
8
He will get Man of the Match one day!! Looks like he is already settled, and will only get better! It's nice to be excited when an Everton player gets hold of the ball!!
6
Not a central midfielder, will do a job as a stop gap, but that's it.
6
Barring his goal, I personally had no idea he was playing!!
7
Another fairly quiet game for peanuts, but it doesn't matter, as you know he can pop up with a piece of magic at any moment! Fairly quiet for peanuts, means good for anyone else...lol
8
Simply the best chest controller in football worldwide! Could really become a legend at Everton...if he stays!!
8
Very close to Man of the Match. He has become so important, we struggle up front if he doesn't play. Scored 2, his 2nd being a cracking header. Always hope of a goal when he plays.
SUBS
6
Is he really 2nd now to Jelavic? If he is, we are in trouble.
6
Not enough time to do anything, but glad to see him get his home debut.
No mark, as only one for mins. Nothing against Sylvan, but it was a strange substitution. We weren't hanging on, would have been nice to see Velios, or Duffy get a few mins. A sub to appease a pro footballer maybe!!
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