Moyesy says: It was a tight game - you can’t expect to come to Blackburn and dominate the game. I thought we played well and shaded the opportunities so from that point of view I am disappointed we did not take all three points. I have seen the replay. I take the linesman at his word when he said there was only one player but when James Vaughan makes the tackle he falls and then scoops the pass to Andy Johnson. There is at least two behind the ball – I think there was three maybe four in line so it would mean it is a goal.

I don’t want to sound like a whinger – I don’t want to talk about referees but I just hope those two points don’t come to cost us. For us at Everton it is really important that we keep pushing for those places. I think the boys at the back have been immense but today we needed that goal to get us through and got us all three points. We are delighted with the clean sheet and there is still Joseph Yobo to come back."

Blackburn Boss Mark Hughes says: "David will probably be aggrieved with the goal that was disallowed. It's very difficult. The first part of the play, Andy Johnson obviously went back from an offside position and wasn't active, then he became active, I just don't know. I think Fifa need to have a look at it to make it clear cut for everyone, including the officials. In days gone by when I was playing there was no confusion, you were either onside or offside." (02/02/08)

* Half time, Vic and Vaughny were warming up and the blackburn fans were throwing snowballs at them, so Big Vic threw one back at them, much to the delight of the everton fans

* 2nd half there was a throw in, an a blackburn fan jumped up ad grabbed the ball and threw it back. as he was returning to his seat, he fell on his arse!

* The Blackburn Mascot: enough said in the "what the fuck is that" chant! Danny

It's a shame that the Blackburn game will be remembered not for the excellent way in which the team played in the 2nd half, but for the gross incompetence of the officials

There is one phrase in football that I have learned over the years doesn’t apply to Everton, and that’s the one we keep hearing – decisions even themselves out over a season. How then decisions even themselves out over a season? We have played 25 League games this season and haven’t had a penalty, yet I can think of 3 absolute nailed on penalties that we didn’t get – AJ v Blackburn and Spurs and Lescott in the last minute of the derby. AJ’s disallowed goal v Blackburn is another, Arteta’s red card v Arsenal and the twice were opponents have escaped red cards against us, and then pop up later in the game with a big involvement. Do decisions really even themselves out? – I think not.

Back to today then, and after a fairly unexciting 1st half, the game exploded into life after the break with first Blackburn, and then Manny Fernandes having a good chance. To be fair, it was a good save by Freidel, but maybe with the time that he had, he should have buried it. We then hit the post from a Manny free kick, saw another from Arteta go close (when will Baines get to blast one), and the best chance may have fallen to Osman, who headed wide when well placed.

The 25 minute spell after half time was one of the best spells of our season, as Blackburn were pegged back into the own half. A couple of very good Neville crosses caused panic in the home defence, and a special tribute here to AJ who was outstanding all afternoon. I really feel that this kind of game is where we see him at his best as we counter attack, and the chest control in the centre circle that led to the Manny Free kick was superb.

Once again the central defenders were excellent, Arteta saw more of the ball, AJ led the line well and Vaughan was a nuisance when he came on. Cahill was quiet today and I thought Ossie struggled out wide, while the inclusion of Baines at Valente’s expense was a bit of a surprise. Overall though the team played really well and would have deserved the 3 points had it not been for the officials. How they could not give a penalty for the blatant foul on Johnson, and then disallow a goal for offside when there are 3 defenders between AJ and the goal is beyond me. The refusal to yellow card Dunn for a blatant hand ball in front of the referee also remains a mystery, while I suppose Arteta could have walked for the incident towards the end. When will referees ever admit to getting things wrong, and when will it affect anyone other than us?

However, on a positive note, that’s another point on the board, against a team that were previously unbeaten in 6, another clean sheet (just 1 goal conceded now in 5), and 5 games without defeat in the League. Results elsewhere may not have gone our way, but the last time we were so blatantly robbed, we went on a long unbeaten run, and there’s no reason why another can’t start next Saturday. Graeme Holmes

* Is it me? or are the officials and the FA conspiring to keep the status quo at the top the "big four" I say big as opposed to top as currently we are one of the top four. Is it because the "big four" pull in the most revenue? Officials such as Cluttenberg, Whilley making blatant errors. we should have had all three points yesterday when AJ scored. And we are all aware of Cluttenbergs errors. The FA climb down in taking our Dave to task over comments made after the shite game would have only shown up the errors more. Our chance is there to take as the shite have to visit the arse manure and chelski. Come on the blues. Mike smith

* Now is it just me or is there something going on to stop us and get the sh$"e back into the top 4 where the (know sweet) FA seem to think they belong.Now I like a good conspiracy as well as the next man but this is beyond a joke now.What has AJ got to do to get a pen?....actually get shot then dismembered in the box...wear a pink top with that Tw@ Gerrard's name on the back and just fall over,for gods sake he was nearly chopped in half. I know you can't tell but I'm typing this e-mail soooo hard my fingers are nearly bleeding I'm that wound up, and after watching THE GOAL being disallowed again and again to try and make some sense of the ref's decision ,had it not been Sunday and the pet shops are closed now I'd go and buy a dog just so I could boot it up the arse.It just makes me think the FA have the teams they want to get into the champions league and have told those arses in black to throw a stick in the wheels to those other teams who have the temerity to disrupt the grand order of things.Just before I started this e-mail I was watching the Newcastle game and what I saw wound me up even more,Newcastle got a free kick (even though it wasn't one) and the miniature druid was 2 yards off-side in the box and when the kick was taken he ran back in and scored with a header when in line with the defence, now what the effing hells going on there then?.................................................... sorry about the gap I was wiping the blood off my lap-top.So now it will be interesting to see how many marginal calls will go in favour of that lot while not just us(even though we will be hit the worst) get dumped on from a great height. Anyway just had to get that off my chest so I suppose its up to us to stick the fingers up to the establishment and get on another good run after getting screwed yet again by the refs.Come on you blue boys, and remember 1=20. CAROLINE POWELL

* Went to the Blackburn versus EVERTON game on Saturday. Managed to get a ticket and living in Devizes, Wiltshire I'm unable to see much of the Blues. Had a really good day despite the result and like other contributors to your match reports, was bemused by AJ`s goal and how Dunn remained on the pitch. However, my seat was in with the Blackburn faithful but right next to the EFC dug - out. A bit apprehensive but soon made it known I was not with them. It was interesting to see the subs and the staff, especially Moyes who was rather studious and pensive(unlike mark Hughes who was very agitated and excitable). We did enough to win and I hope that the 2 points robbed from us won't affect our challenge for fourth place. Being nearly 50 I felt a little uncomfortable asking for autographs, yet as big Victor A was leaving for his half time drink, I asked for his EFC hat. He laughed but, to my surprise, at the end of the game (after my second request) he duly handed over his hat to me....a nice gesture. All the kids at school (I'm a teacher) will be dead surprised at Victor Anichebe's hat story. A great web - site with up to date info and good funnies. What did others think of Tim`s performance on Saturday? He looks a bit jaded. Very impressed with AJ. Wiley was far too easily dismissive of the numerous clear fouls (notably the dead cert pen) against him. Hope to get to Goodison soon. Regards. Andrew Cassin - Davies

An estimated 12,000 fans will travel to Ewood Park hopefully to cheer the Blues onto victory. Moyesy has got Hibbo and Tiny back in his squad to face Blackburn, but Tiny is facing a late fitness test with his hamstring problem. If fit he should join a five man Everton midfield that Moyesy tends to deploy when on his travels. Ossie is another doubt after missing the midweek draw against Spurs, and he also will face a fitness test on his ankle injury. Peanuts won't be home in time, and he will no doubt be allowed a few days rest after his African Nations exertions when back. The Yak and Joey are still away at the African Tournament, and new boy Anthony Gardener is not been considered as he has a slight knock.

The Blues go in search of their sixth unbeaten Premiership match, and their third consecutive away win after victories at Wigan and Boro. Everton are two points clear in the fourth Champions League spot from rivals City and Villa. We are currently one point behind our total at this stage of the 2004/05 season, when we last finished in the top four, but go up against a Blackburn side who have not lost home or away since Christmas.

Moyesy says: "Tim has got a hamstring injury so I am not sure if he will be fit for the game against Blackburn. We will also give a fitness test on Leon Osman who did not make the Tottenham game in midweek. We have got one or two doubts but we have Tony Hibbert returning from suspension which should help us as well. Anthony (Gardener) is injured just now and does not think he is too far away. Hopefully he will be fit in the next couple of weeks. Steven (Pienaar) has got an ankle injury and we will need to assess him to see how he is. I would expect it to be too quick for Saturday - he is still in Ghana just now and I can’t see him being back for the game." Roger says: "It's a massive game for us to consolidate fourth spot. Blackburn are pushing for Europe, so it's going to be a big game for us. They've been on a good run, picking up some vital results, so it's going to be another tough game up there." (01/02/08)

Sausage's XI To Start: Howard, Hibbert, Lescott, Jagielka, Valente, Neville, Carsley, Arteta, Osman, Cahill, Johnson

Everton from: Howard, Wessels, Hibbert, Lescott, Baines, Jagielka, Valente, Neville, Carsley, Arteta, Fernandes, Osman, Johnson, Cahill, Anichebe, Vaughan

Last Season v Blackburn

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Moyesy says: "Mark Hughes has done a really good job at Blackburn. I have got a lot of respect for Blackburn and the way they play – they play good football and have got a blend of good players and toughness. They have been pushing hard to get near the top and they are doing it again this season. They are definitely contenders for a Uefa Cup place and they have been over the last few years. The games against Blackburn have been really hard. We have tended to do quite well over there (Ewood Park) and they have done quite well at Goodison over the last few years so hopefully that is the way it continues."

Mark Hughes says: "Everton is a key game for us. We had an important game last week against Villa who are in and around us as well. We were able to get a good performance in and take points off them, so that’s something we need to do against Everton as well. Everton are playing well at the moment. They are rock solid defensively, as most David Moyes teams are, and it will be difficult.” (01/02/08)

Blackburn From: Friedel, Emerton, Ooijer, Khizanishvili, Warnock, Derbyshire, Reid, Dunn, Pedersen, Bentley, Santa Cruz, Brown, Tugay, McCarthy, Berner, Roberts, Rigters, Kane, Nolan, Hodge.