Sunday 22 November 2009, 14:38
by Adam Clark
John Heitinga
John Heitinga admitted Darren Fletcher's stunning volley changed the game after Everton suffered a 3-0 defeat at Manchester United.
The Blues showed a spirited resolve to deny the champions early on but could do little about the Scotsman's exquisite 34th-minute opener.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side went on to add to their lead in the second half through midfielders Michael Carrick and Antonio Valencia, but Heitinga believes it was Fletcher's contribution which ultimately swung the clash in United's favour.
"After it the game changed and they started to play better and better," he told evertonTV. "At half time we spoke about it and I think we did well in the first 15 minutes of the second half.
"We created some chances and, if you're lucky, you'll score one of them. But after that they made it 2-0 and the game was over."
Everton's next game sees them travel to Hull City on Wednesday.
They will have to do so without the suspended Marouane Fellaini after the Belgian picked up a fifth booking of the campaign, while the trio of Steven Pienaar, Leon Osman and Phil Neville were not deemed fit enough to feature at Old Trafford.
But Heitinga insists the dressing room atmosphere is positive and remains confident the Blues can return to winning ways at the KC Stadium.
"The team spirit is good and Wednesday is a new game," he said. "We need the points and we need to win."
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alexis leung
IF we collect 6 points this week, we will be one ahead of Liverpool ! Do it !
Tuesday 24th Nov 2009 10:29
Agree with alexis?
Danny Bandell
we need a win against hull to set us up nicely for the derby COYB
Tuesday 24th Nov 2009 08:38
Agree with Danny?
dean lee
Met A few players on saturday as i was staying at the same hotel in manc. Got some pics with cahill, saHa, heitinga, yakubu, howard and Moysey! Great experience all were down to earth! COYB!!! WE NEED SOME WINS! 6 Ponts this week would be great!
Monday 23rd Nov 2009 17:52
Agree with dean?
Adam Gallant
Lets face it, were gonna smash hull on wednesday COYB!!!!! FOR EVERTON, FOR EVER
Monday 23rd Nov 2009 15:07
Agree with Adam?
Zack Tan
i admire johnny's industry in this game. whenever we attacked johnny would run the length of the pitch to help out. great player.
Monday 23rd Nov 2009 06:51
Agree with Zack?
eric mcnamara
Jack Rodwell, what to do with the boy. I think EFC have to put an insance price on his head to keep him. On a brighter note, a win over Liverpool could see blundering benitez get a p45 get on it lads.
Sunday 22nd Nov 2009 17:32
Agree with eric?
Stewart Lowe
In my opinion we need to be working on Fellaini and improving his total game. He is very good with the ball, has an eye for a pass and can also put them away. However, that is a luxury and when we have players injured that do the tough tackling and niggling at the oponents ankles, we should be training him in the skill of getting stuck in with hard tackles and chasing oponents down. Its no good having a luxury like Fellaini if there isnt the graft there around him.
Sunday 22nd Nov 2009 16:24
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John Hau
It must be difficult when we seems to be dong well with our defending and suddenly a cracker goal from Fletcher changes things completely. I think against Top team like United we need to take the initative and keep it tight not at the back but from midfield area, I know it's easy to say than do but this is what we should aim to do, just like what Benfica did to us!
Sunday 22nd Nov 2009 15:56
Agree with John?