via The Observer
Daniel Greenwood, Observer reader
Having lost the spine of our side to serious injury, it's unthinkable that Everton are sitting sixth in the table with an FA Cup final to look forward to. In recent years, our season has closed with the quiet seal of European football, a modest achievement that gives David Moyes's boys the games to develop, both on the continent and at home. Sadly, going into the Sunderland fixture, there is a blanket of cloud cast over the club. To lose Yakubu in November to an achilles injury was shocking, though Tim Cahill has filled the void and was a decent outside bet for FA player of the season. To lose Mikel Arteta was worse – where would the guile come from without the Basque? The answer: everywhere. However, with last Saturday came a telling blow, a stinking awful injury to Jagielka. But Jags has played his part this season, and, knowing Everton, I won't rule out another dynamic response from this unbreakable squad of players. We are on the up, and in Moyes we trust.
Due a big game: Jo - It's only because the lad's had a lack of games with stipulations and whatnot. I like him, but he'll prove pricey to retain next season.
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