Tarkowski admits Everton’s season ‘feels a bit rubbish’ after limp finish concludes with Spurs defeat

Harry Diamond 24/05/2026 3comments | Jump to last

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James Tarkowski has said it 'feels a bit rubbish' that Everton's season petered out with a whimper.

Another toothless performance saw the Toffees beaten 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, extending the club's winless run to seven Premier League games.

Joao Palhinha scored the decisive goal after escaping Michael Keane's attention at a corner kick, scoring at the second attempt after his initial effort came back off the post. The result ensured Spurs survived an ignominious relegation from the Premier League.

For Everton, another lacklustre performance sees the club head into the summer in glum mood.

Having muscled into the chase for Europe in the spring, a sharp fall-off has seen David Moyes's men tumble down the table. Everton end the Premier League campaign 13th for a second straight season, and only a point improved from last season.

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"Ultimately the corner decided the game so there are more disappointing ways to lose," Tarkowski reflected to Sky Sports at full-time.

"I didn't think we played very well and it probably took us 75 minutes to get going. It has been a disappointing end to the season and we've drifted down the table. We've ended the season on a bit of a low.

"It's probably just a sign of where we are at as a team. We had a solid away record earlier in the season but have struggle to continue that recently. We have work to do and we knew that anyway. We knew we weren't the finished article.

"I am proud but the way it has ended is disappointing. We were in an exciting position five or six weeks ago so it hurts and feels a bit rubbish. But on reflection in a few weeks time we'll probably say it wasn't a bad season.

"We know the size of the club and where everyone expects to be. We've got to progress and improve next season."

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Mick O\\\'Malley
1 Posted 24/05/2026 at 19:34:50

It wasn't a bad season says Tarkowski!!! Try telling that to the fans who've had to fork out their hard earned following you week in week out, the home performances have been on the large insipid and ponderous, littered with mistakes, and the final 2 months have been down right dreadful, Tarkowski being one of the main culprits with his mistakes and poor defending,.mind you he hasn't been on his own in that department, for me this season has been a complete shitshow especially when you get newly promoted Sunderland qualifying for Europe alongside Brighton and Bournemouth

Stan Grace
2 Posted 24/05/2026 at 19:38:55

Proud? He should only feel embarrassed.

Not a bad season? His expectations are clearly lower than ours.

A change of team captain and manager would help to raise them.

Jamie Clancy
3 Posted 24/05/2026 at 19:47:07

Tarkowski's comments screams "LOSER'S MENTALITY". Nuff' said.

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