With nothing hockey related to really talk about, I decided to make a quick report on my favorite Football (UK) team.  BTW - I am so glad New England lost yesterday.  I can not stand the PATS and their fans….  They talk like Brady and Belicheck are the next comings of Christ.  Well - they got crucified!  LOL!  I also feel bad for the Saints.  A great season, and they seemed to rupture the gas tank, when Brees did that intentional grounding in the end zone for that safety.  Once that happened, it was over, Johnny!

Well - my Toffee (Everton’s team name) Report. 

English Premiership relegation dwellers Wigan, gave up two second half goals to Mikael Arteta (one via penalty kick), and succumbed to Everton 2-0, at the JJB Stadium on Saturday.

Everton striker Andy Johnson, a 20 million pound transfer and their top scoring threat was carted off the pitch with an apparent ankle injury in the 59th minute.  The Evertonian fans are now saying prayers and hoping for a fast recovery for the former Crystal Palace star.

Everton currently sits in the 7th spot in the table, with 14 games remaining in their season, which ends in early May.  Their record is 9 victories, 8 ties (draws) and 7 losses, scoring 31 goals and allowing 23.  They are 2 points away from Portsmouth and the chance to potentially play some European tournament football next season.

Their next Premiership game is a cross-town derby match against Liverpool, on Saturday the 3rd of February.  This game is key to a happy year in Liverpool, as the Toffees won at home earlier in the season.  Sneak a win, and the Blues are in charge of the city for the year.  Just like an Islander/Ranger game.

The following is the post match report taken from Evertonfc.com

David Moyes admitted that Everton didn’t ‘win pretty’ at the JJB Stadium against Wigan Athletic.

The Toffees worked hard for a valuable victory on a day that, weather-wise, was never going to suit the flair players on either side.

“No it wasn’t pretty, mainly because Wigan are a very difficult team to beat,� said Moyes.

“I didn’t think the conditions suited any of the midfield players today and it was difficult. We didn’t pass it as well as we liked but they dug in, kept their shape and did the right things.

“They are in a scrap of their own and they are like a wounded animal – desperate to do well and get a result.�

Two Mikel Arteta goals in the second half earned Everton the three points and Moyes agreed that it was more of a spirited display by his team.

“We’ve played much better and only drawn games but today we dug it out and we were resolute at the back when we needed to be,� he said.

“If you keep clean sheets you have a chance.�

The win takes Everton back up the 7th position in the Premiership table and gives the Toffees a great platform for the remainder of the campaign.

“That’s good because we want to get closer to the other sides,� said Moyes.

“It was an important three points and we’ve bow to got to win a lot of our games to try and stay in the top area of the table.�

Talk to you all tomorrow - - - have a great day!

G

 

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