Missed the second half and would like to know what people thought of McGeady's performance - first half seemed ok and he got in a few useful crosses if I remember rightly.

Roll on the draw - let's hope we are at home again.

Brin, I thought McGeady did pretty well in the second half, and he particularly surprised me with his fitness -- he was making long runs even into the late minutes, and may be in much better shape than we thought. And with Oviedo's injury he suddenly becomes even more crucial.

It also warmed my heart to see Hibbo back and looking so sharp after his seemingly endless layoff.

A couple of times though in the second half I thought he lacked a bit of pace, especially on one occasion when we were counter-attacking and he was beaten to a good through-ball by the Stevange defender, that being said it was his first full 90 minutes for some time so he'll only get better fitness-wise. Generally McGeady showed some nice touches, put in one good cross at least from memory and of course he got the assist for the first goal.

Despite the injuries, I'm still optimistic for the derby. Naismith behind Lukaku with Pienaar and an in-form Miralles on the flanks; Osman has proved this season he is a good player for a second-half cameo and McGeady is another option off the bench.

A lot will rest on Rom's shoulders for Tuesday night though, so let's hope the weekend rest has done him the world of good.

People have been saying all season long we don't have enough strength in depth. RM's belief in youth is laudable, but they also have to be playing to gain experience, and they won't get that sat on the bench for the first team. If it's true that the McCarthy signing wasn't conditional on Felli moving out, then RM must have a veritable war chest, in Everton manager terms.

Of course RM won't rock the boat - Bill's managers never do, they have a job security and salary that many of their peers can only wish for. Funny how OFM frequently lamented that January is a bad time to buy, as he completes one £37m transfer, and is trying to get another one done for £22.5m (which at least means he's moved on from Baines).

Over to you Bill.

We haven't got great depth in the squad but Martinez isn't joking when he says that all the players need to be ready to step in and step up when required.

Oviedo was the first example of this, and Hibbo just confirmed it to me - last night he took control, was marshalling the defence, looked totally focused and physically looked fit as a butchers dog. I thought it was really noticeable, he was a real credit to himself and the manager.

Shocking injury for Brian last night, every Evertonian will be wishing him well, but hopefully the footballing Gods, as Lyndon says, can start smiling on us a bit and the team we take to Anfield is capable of getting the three points.

With regards to Roberto's comments when the window opened, that was then, this is now. It might be a little late, and much depends on availability of players over the next few days.

Best wishes to Oviedo, hope he recovers well.

On Gueye, surprised to see him come on but I'll be interested to see how he fairs under Martinez. I always felt I played with fear under Moyes, could be another player to step up?

Liked McGeady, I think he will offer us more attacking options, as posted earlier he tired in the second half but him for 60 mins and then Del Boy for 30 will do me.

Great to Hibbert back, looked solid and showed great leadership skills. As for Stones, the lad looks such a player, I would love to see him start more games.

Home draw please.