Richard's been very unlucky. This was maybe Richard's chance to re-establish himself and he'll be disappointed. But that's the way football goes.

With maybe the exception of the game at Charlton, I think Wayne has been a little bit below the standards he has set -- and he is very aware of that,

We have been in contact with Michael and his advisors - and unfortunately he doesn't see Everton as a team he would choose at this present time.

I have spoken to Thomas about the situation, and he told me that he wants to see Everton are making progress,

We know that we have to do better, we have to start pulling some results out of somewhere, hopefully it will be soon,

He went over on his ankle quite badly but, nevertheless, we were quite happy to put the young goalkeeper in and I thought he acquitted himself well tonight.