OTF

I did like that we had an Australian in the side (likewise for Viduka later) but appreciate that physically he wasn't at his prime when he joined us. He was however a fantastic mentor to Peter Ramage on all things UV protection related. He picked up a hamstring injury early doors which was a crap start but fit in well with our squad of crocks. When he was fit he was far from the worst defender we've had, which is obviously a glowing endorsement for how many poor defenders we've had over the years.

He's come in "and changed that", interesting take on reality there. Everton were 16th, 6 points above the relegation spots when Rafa was shown the door. They're now in 17th, 1 point from the relegation zone.

How much would you rather having Rafa Benitez over Frank Lampard in the position Everton are currently in? I don't even dislike Everton with any sort of ferocity, as Pickford has been very generous to us, they're just so woefully bad currently that there seems no way out of it for them.

How many NUFC players have gone to the world cup and scored? Alan Shearer Craig Moore Aleksandar Mitrovic Possibly more but I can't be f'd going back and checking. Club legend Craig Moore is.

Not to one up you but I once saw a gent blow his nose on a tissue and dispose of it into a bin. Could have picked and flicked and left us all to deal with it. Absolute top lad, pure class, made my heart grow.

He's been in a 'partnership' with google ever since he googled how to spell entrepreneur.

The only business he gets up to is shitting in the bushes. #DoingTheBusiness #Shitting

L to R: Briefcase wanker, Neil, Jay, Dan Burn, Big Simon and Mr Gilbert.

Probably did it his way.

ASM thinking: "Why are the rest of these cunts spoiling my comeback photo?"

Some nerve cutting back towards the goal deep in your box in injury time whilst a goal up. It wasn't initially clear that the free kick had been called either, which made for a very nervous moment.

You'd think he was the perfect player to be in the position he was 3 or 4 times, but time and time again after a good initial move it was a poor decision.

It's unbelievable the turn around, the stuff of dreams really after such a hope sapping period prior.

Howe has hinted that this formation and midfield combination is not where he wanted to land, this performance and the quick turn around gives him an opportunity to change it. If we're lucky enough to be in a position to be a little upset after a win this match is just that.

Agreed, but except for one moment from a set piece our defense always had an answer. And that was not a defender who lost their man on that set piece. Special mention to Krafth who had a very solid game, one of his best for us.

The goals were pretty, everything else was anything but. Fraser, Schar and the rest of our defense MOTM. Our midfield made a rod for their backs not valuing possession enough but somehow another three points showing the value of some confidence and a winning mentality.

Willock off 30 minutes late

Not sure where they got four minutes from.

Fancy boy Cucaracha

Schar's had some game.

Joelinton just gave him a kick for nought.

Agreed. The reason they're gassed is that we've turned the ball over early way too many times and still been trying to maintain some defensive pressing intensity.

Fraser apparently. I guess switching to a four man midfield.

Both Willock and Shelvey are out on their feet, who will Bruno replace?

Thay was better play. Nice run Targett.