The thing I noticed most was the complete inability to retain possession in the first half. It was like they were embarrassed when on the ball. Big improvement in the second as Screech and Rodwell found their feet.

I can't understand why Malouda was still on the pitch ? you raise your hand, you go off, and he clearly slapped Neville yet didn't even get a yellow.

Better play from the Toffees though. Distin solid as a rock.

I happen to think we put in a textbook away performance that was let down completely by a moment of individual madness. Moyes can't be responsible for a how a player kicks the ball... can he?

Coleman needs to work on his technique ? he's poor from a standing start and has a tendency to just put his head down and go, which is all very well if you're stuck between the shafts of a milkcart.

Has Fellaini got a twin? The Fella in the second half bore no comparison to the Fella in the first.

Beckford must get a run of games, only this will give him the composure his game lacks at the moment. Saha can book a saga holiday for all I care.

The team and manager deservedly got some stick last week and responded well in the second half today. The big test is how they approach Wigan next week!

Do you remember his attitude when he was dithering over his £65k a week contract, which went on for months and affected everyone concerned with Everton? I just wish he never signed the bloody thing and put us all out of this one-striker, safety-first anti-football misery.

Most Leeds fans will tell you that Beckford shoots on sight and is over-confident. Any criticism from Moyes is warranted given that we're in need of points ? Beckford did well when he came on and scored ? could it be that the criticism got a reaction?

Like I said will he have a go out Neville, or our keeper who has cost us a good few points already this season? will he shite,but you can be sure he will take a swipe at Coleman, as he always does, I think it is something to do with the fans clamour for him.

Where is the criticism for Howard not commanding his area? Where is the criticism of Arteta not beating the first man from any set piece in an eternity? Where is the criticism of Heitinga generally looking not arsed (although out of his natural position)? Where is the criticism of Yakubu having one goal this season?

Where is the self-criticism that his constant dour defensive football isn't working anymore?

Going backwards isn't always negative if the plan is to hold the ball and do something with it. Personally, I would have preferred he played the ball into space behind Ashley Cole and may be forced a throw in, but I really don't think ingrained negativity had anything to do with the option he chose.
Talking about "ingrained negativity" seems to me like a bunch of the Matchday forum correspondents may want to consider the AWAY section in the Lower Bullens for their next visit to Goodison. They could have a go at Moyes, Saha, whomever to their hearts content.

Beckford at he moment is like a kid with a new "laser" gun at Crimbo! He will have a pop at anything, but hey, he still looks more likely to hit he target than King Louis, whose crown is starting to slip!

We need enterprise against he pie eaters next week, with Beckford in the starting line-up, please, Davey.

Though I don't share Michael's loathing of Mr Moyes, I think he has a valuable point. The main problem of this team is they do not look to be positive when attacking. Of course when being battered, a team is going to defend but that wasn't the problem. Why we didn't win was because in the opponent's box most of our players looked to keep possession than score.

The perfect example is when the ball was hit in the air to Fellaini in the end and everyone including the commentators thought he would nod it down for Beckford but instead he took it down with his back to goal. Why? This may be strictly down to management. The players are drilled to keep the ball and defend and not instructed to take calculated risks. If this team is ever going to compete we need to try score.

8 draws too many if you ask me.

Then you come on here and there is more or less 70 odd posts of negativity and instead of highlighting the good things the players did all people seem to want to do is mention the one or two negative aspects.

Brian Lawler responded by saying Spurs had not won away in 69 years to any of those 4. So what?! Harry Redknapp broke this record in two seasons.

9 seasons and counting for Moyes, he's still nowhere near to getting us that victory.

Please Moyes, give these two a sustained run in centre-mid. When Arteta returns, put him on the right side of midfield ? his form does not warrant him walking back into the team in his favoured position and playing him there would give us a threat down the right-hand side that we haven't had since... er, Arteta was on the right (save a dozen games when we had Donovan last year).

Come on, Moyes, please grow some before it's too late....

Our Top 4 record: Last season, we drew at Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea. At home, we beat Man Utd and Chelsea. No-one can deny yesterday as a great result. Only the anti-Moyes brigade can complain about yesterday.

Graham Sharpe, who knows a thing or two about centre-forward play was (surprisingly for the usual non-committal local media gang) scathing about Saha's contribution (or lack of) not only to this incident but to his time on the pitch. Sharpe was pointing out the need for centre-forwards to work their socks off, making runs appropriately to enable midfield players and defenders to see a pass where none previously existed.

He was really scathing about Saha which as I said was surprising for any media pundit. I have long felt that this guy has gotten away with murder for far too long. Personal/character defects have masqueraded as "unlucky with injuries" labels covering a multitude of professional sins. It IS indeed a pity because he has been blessed with abilities as a footballer but sadly not the character to apply them (certainly not at this stage of a declining career).

It IS time for Mr Moyes to be brave and give Beckford a consistent run in the team to see if he can develop the composure, and decision-making abilities; the alertness and the link-up play with others; the speed of thought and confidence to lead the line with determination and controlled aggression that will potentially bring something to the focal point of Everton's attack.

The least said about Saha from hereon in the better but if Mr Moyes continues with him (when he "recovers" from yet another "injury") then for me it will be a definite case of the least said about the manager the better!!

Kunal ? if you're so unhappy with the current regime, stop going the game.

It's less to do with a negative mindset. Others may conclude Moyes isn't working them on finishing, whatever... I just think over the season things even out and our fortunes will change. Looking inside the Managers is just neither possible or productive. I just do not see this Everton team as negative... to my mind these stats bear this out.

But then I can't see how Peter Sutcliffe ("The Yorkshire Ripper") gets fan mail... but he does.

You are seriously turning in to Dave Wilson mate twisting everything to suit your agenda.

2nd half: Midfield duo find their feet and start to gel, immobile striker off, bit more to think about for them at the back and we come into our own. Would the 'negative Moyes' brigade be happy if we started 4-3-3 home and away and got a sound thrashing every game?

Check the opta stats, we are a top 5 attacking team we just ain't scoring the goals, we need Rodwell's header to hit Cech's arse and roll in. A slice of luck can turn a season.

Personally, I think if we dispensed with Moyes anytime soon, we will be a Championship side and then I suppose that will be Moyes's fault too. I don't apologise for Moyes but I know when certain individuals could do better.