James Garner was accurate in his assessment of Everton players and supporters

Amadou Onana’s late header secured Everton a draw against Crystal Palace on Monday evening, lifting them to 17th place, above Luton Town on goal difference.

The team’s next fixture is away at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Off the field, Everton awaits the decision on their appeal against a 10-point deduction.

Considering these challenges, Everton‘s supporters and pundits have shared their perspectives.

Paul McParlan reflects on Everton’s lackluster performance against Crystal Palace,

attributing it partly to the burden of the Premier League sanction.

He suggests that without the deduction, Everton would be in a more comfortable league position.

McParlan praises manager Sean Dyche for improving Everton’s defense significantly.

Alex McMonnies criticizes Everton’s uninspired performance against Crystal Palace,

despite dominating possession. He questions the selection choices and highlights the ongoing goal drought of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, despite his overall strong performances.

Luke Davies observes Everton’s struggles at Goodison Park this season, particularly

in terms of scoring goals. He acknowledges the team’s reliance on set-pieces and calls for more diverse attacking strategies.

The uncertainty surrounding the appeal’s outcome adds to the challenges

faced by both the team and the supporter