THE FANS’ VERDICTS

JOEL PARKER (toffeeanalysis. wordpress.com) A good 45 minutes followed by a second-half struggle is a common theme in the opening days of the Silva era. However, Richarlison was impressive again and our mentality has got a lot stronger. STAR MAN: THEO WALCOTT EWAN KINGSBURY (freshsaints.com) OUR Goodison Park hoodoo continues. Another slow start was punished by Everton who capitalised on defensive failings. Danny Ings looked a threat but suffered from a lack of support. Wesley Hoedt and Jack Stephens were shaky. STAR MAN: DANNY INGS