Ally McCoist Questions Second Tottenham Goalโข in Everton Defeat
LIVERPOOL – Former rangersโ and Scotland striker Ally McCoist expressed surprise at a decision during Everton’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on October 28th, believing Micky Van de ven’s second goal should have beenโ disallowed due to aโ foul on โฃEverton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Speaking on talkSPORT on October 29th, McCoist highlighted Everton’s defensive struggles from set-pieces, โconceding threeโ headers – a first for the clubโ since 1996. However, he specifically questioned the legitimacy of Van de Ven’s goal just before halftime.
“It โขwas really uncharacteristic to see Everton defend so poorly at set-pieces,” โคMcCoist stated. “I thought it was a free-kick for Everton when Van de โVen pushed Pickford. There’sโ no real consistency with those sorts of decisions.”
The incident โขoccurred during a cornerโข kick, with โVan de Venโ scoring his second goal โof the match. Everton fans haveโฃ voiced โsimilar concerns, notably afterโข a goalโ scored by jake O’Brien was โขpreviously disallowed for obstructingโ theโ view of Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario.
The loss to Tottenham adds to scrutiny surrounding refereeing decisions in โtheโ Premier League, with โขconsistency remaining a persistent โissue, especially since the introduction of VAR. Referee โคCraig Pawson, who officiated the match, has faced criticism โfor previous decisions involving Everton.
Everton will look โฃto address their defensive vulnerabilities, particularly from set-pieces, asโ they prepare โขto face Sunderland โคat theโข Stadium of Lightโ on Monday. Sunderland โhas proven efficient from set-piece situations this season.