Audio By Carbonatix
Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson made an instant impact on the pitch and a spectacular one off it as he started his reign with a vital victory over Chelsea at Goodison Park.
Ferguson is in interim control after Marco Silva was sacked following Wednesday's Merseyside derby thrashing at Liverpool that had left the Toffees in the relegation zone.
And Everton banished their recent struggles to run out fully deserved winners on a thunderous occasion illuminated by the former striker's wild celebrations.
The Scot raced down the touchline when Richarlison headed Everton in front from Djibril Sidibe's cross after only five minutes, then swung a ball boy around in the air when Dominic Calvert-Lewin took advantage of slipshod Chelsea defending to increase their lead four minutes after half-time.
Chelsea frayed some nerves in the home crowd when Mateo Kovacic pulled one back from long range - but Ferguson was off down the touchline again when more awful defending from Frank Lampard's side allowed Calvert-Lewin to scramble his second through goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's legs with six minutes left.
Ferguson and his players took the acclaim at the final whistle as the clouds over Goodison Park lifted.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Bank of Ghana engages stakeholders in Techiman
4 minutes -
PIAC unable to verify GH¢21m petroleum-funded projects in Ayawaso West
11 minutes -
Ketu North MP led delegation petitions government over deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme
15 minutes -
Unpaid contractor delays KATH Mother and Baby Unit as materials deteriorate
20 minutes -
Kofi Adams says Ghanaians ignored warnings over World Cup visa payments
25 minutes -
Banks to apply 20% VAT on cross-border digital payments with Ghana-issued cards
30 minutes -
Education Minister appeals to GAUA to call off strike, resume work on October 19
35 minutes -
Mahama assures Assemblies of God of support for World Congress
40 minutes -
Ghana must prioritise home-grown AI solutions to meet national needs – UNDP
44 minutes -
Mahama truly cares – Obuobia Darko-Opoku
48 minutes -
Fire at GRIDCo Mallam substation disrupts power in parts of Accra
57 minutes -
Your client is Parliament, not a party; remain honest even when unwelcome – Speaker
1 hour -
Mahama urges chiefs to help tackle galamsey, protect water bodies
1 hour -
Bank of Ghana pilots digital cross-border payments with Rwanda, Nigeria
1 hour -
Cedi edges higher as GoldBod boosts dollar supply to banks
1 hour