Moyesy says: "For us, that is an unbelievable result. Big credit to all the lads, we had people playing out of position and that epitomises the spirit we have here. There was a great deal of desire to keep going. Ossie has been fighting it a bit this season, but I think today he did a lot better.

James Vaughan is someone we have a lot of hope for and to get a goal when we are struggling to get some is great. We can do better. We are far from the finished article, but we had to change shape today with a lot of players missing, the players deserve a lot of credit. I think we can play better, but we got three points." (03/12/06)

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* With the surprse news of Arteta and Neville missing, we had a very makeshift midfield and although West Ham put us under a lot of pressure in the first half - how many corners did they get? - we ground out a cracking result on one of the wildest days at Goodison for ages. Roger again proved that he is a genuine world class defender and was star man again. The boys put a lot of effort in and although it didn't always cone off (take a bow Mr Mac!) it was a great team performance. It was freezing on the Top Balcony!!!!!! But seeing James Vaughan seal the victory was worth the frostbite. Gaza

* Great Game, Andy Van Der Meyde proved that hes got it! and as u sed tim wud of scored a hat trik! lescott was like bobby moore absolutley amazing. the best bit of the game was when stubbsy took on like 2 players in the middle of the park now that was sumthing u will see only once in your life! once again great game good win now lets do the same to pompey next week! Come on Everton! Dan Ferrie

* The three individuals in fancy dress. One as a member of Sergeant Pepper,one as a Santa and last but not least a larger than life character as Elvis. All of them were dressed in blue and brought some light hearted entertainment to a very cold Goodison. They had obviously imbibed one or twelve and were in high spirits and Elvis's reaction to our first goal was spectacular running along the front of the Park End to load cheers and laughter. To the jobsworth steward that escorted him back to his seat,GET A LIFE MATE. To Elvis and his mates thanks for a good laugh,it brightened up a cold drab day. We all particularly enjoyed the baiting of the Hammers goalie which was hillarious. I'll never watch Sponge Bob Square Pants (or should it be Square Head) with my lad again without thinking of this game which was emminently forgetable to say the least.

* The steward over by the Goodison Road, fighting the wind and rain, to get the new advertising hoarding to work. After ten minutes he just gave up, and I don't blame him.

* James Vaughan runnning to Yozzer Hughes after he netted to do the most ridiculous dance seen since Oops Upside Yer Head.

* Tim Howard at the final whistle running half the length of the pitch to jump all over Vaughany to congratulate him.

Tim's back, no not Cahill but just as important Howard. Dickie Wright will drop back to the bench after his cameo role at Old Trafford the other night. Although he can't be blamed for the defeat, Tim Howard will retake his rightful place as Everton's No 1. Tim Cahill is still out, but tantalisingly Moyesy has said AJ may have an outside chance of making it, but me thinks he will not be risked and the gaffer will have to look at who he starts up front.

Moyesy side should have a familiar looking midfield, only because we don't have many options there at present. Phil Neville should partner Harry Hill in the middle, and Moyesy's poser will be, who will be the two front men. Biffa and Jimmy, Biffa and Vaughany, Vaughany and Jimmy, Vaughany and Big Vic, Big Vic and Jimmy, Big Vic and Vaughany, Biffa and Vaughany, no shit I have had that one, you get the picture. I think he will go Biffa and Jimmy with the two youngsters waiting in the wings. If it is not however going according to plan, I hope he gives the youngsters more than twenty minutes, so we can see what they can do, remember they have both scored in top flight footy for the Blues.

Simple may be out due to personal reasons, so that may leave a position on the bench for Andy Van who hopefully will come on at some point to fire the bullets over for Biffa and Jimmy, Biffa and Vaughany, Vaughany and Jimmy, Vaughany and Big Vic, Big Vic and Jimmy, Big Vic and Vaughany, you get the picture again.

Moyesy says: "I couldn't tell you if Andy is available. It will be last minute if he is. We have to be very careful with him to avoid any further damage, but he is not too bad. He has a chance, but I'm not quite sure how big a chance it will be. I won't take risks if I think it is unnecessary.
Simon Davies had a bereavement in his family and we aren't sure if he will be available for Sunday." (01/12/06)

Its tight in the table at the minute, as Everton go to avenge West Hams win at Goodison last season. He got them up for the notloB game, lets hope he can do the same for the Hammers. The Blues ar only one win from third spot, so we have to be positive and put Wednesday's hammering at manure behind us, and look at the win to push us back into the top six. Word of warning to Alan Pardew, mess with Moyesy at your peril !!

Everton from: Howard, Yobo, Lescott, Stubbs, Weir, Valente, Arteta, Carsley, Osman, Davies, Neville, Beattie, McFadden, Vaughan, Anichebe, Wright, Van der Meyde.

Lavo's very hopeful starting Eleven: Howard, Stubbs, Yobo, Lescott, Valente, Neville, Osman, Arteta, Carsley, Beattie, McFadden

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Danny Gabbidon misses out after injuring a hamstring in last weekend's win over Sheffield United. Defenders James Collins, Tyrone Mears and John Pantsil (who) are all in contention after recovering from injuries. Everton's nemesis Teddy Sheringham will probably start from the bench, and Argy bad boy Carlos Tevez will probably start after picking his dummy back up after he lashed it out of his pram last week.

The Hammers are seven points behind the Blues and secured a 1-0 over Sheffield United last weekend. They are also in the cash after some Icelander (not Bjork) has just bought them and promised them a kings ransom of a transfer kitty. Anymore Magnus's out there for the Blues.

Hammers from: Green, Kiraly, Spector, Konchesky, McCartney, Mears, Pantsil, Ferdinand, Collins, Dailly, Mullins, Mascherano, Reo-Coker, Benayoun, Bowyer, Ehterington, Tevez, Sheringham, Harewood, Zamora, Cole.

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