Jeff Stelling reacts to Everton moment v Fulham on Sky Sports as Premier League relegation fears grow
Jeff Stelling paused to consider the potential impact of relegation from the Premier League for Everton as they took on Fulham today, live on Sky Sports News.
The Toffees went behind twice to Fulham on Saturday afternoon in another crucial encounter for Sean Dyche’s side, with Dwight McNeil scoring in between.
Just seven games of the season remain after this weekend’s round of fixtures, and Stelling pointed that out as footage arrived in the studio of Harrison Reed scoring.
Nine clubs are involved in the dogfight to avoid the drop, with Stelling reflecting on the status of the Merseyside club: “Talking of relegation,” he said [15 April, 15:23].
“The fears of Everton being relegated after what, 69 consecutive top-flight seasons increase by the minute.”
Those fears were allayed slightly with McNeil’s effort restoring parity at the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline, but that didn’t last too long on Goodison Park.
Down to the wire
Every game between now and the end of the campaign will be a nail-biter for the Evertonians.
Obviously, they want to secure survival as soon as possible but it is a situation involving many clubs that is likely to go right down to the wire.
It is all about the results with three home games coming alongside four on the road. Dyche’s men need to take full advantage of the support at Goodison in order to put crucial points on the board.
The former Burnley gaffer has experience in the fight against relegation which will be another asset for the tests to come over the next few weeks, his leadership and knowledge will support the players right to the end.
There will be ups and downs along the way but the main thing is not to let the concerns grow further, it is still a situation in Everton’s control, one game at a time.
In other Everton news, ‘Dangerous’ – Leon Osman slams Everton ace after what he did in first half v Fulham.