Everton convincingly defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on the weekend.
Thierno Barry finally scored his first Everton goal, and you could see the emotion on his face as he wheeled away in celebration.
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Barry thanked Everton fans after the game for their continued support through this difficult period, which saw him go 16 games without a goal.
David Moyes admitted he was considering dropping Barry for Beto if he didn’t score on Saturday, so it really was a pivotal goal.
The former Villarreal frontman actually admitted that he did something in secret before the Forest clash, which helped him get off the mark.
Thierno Barry celebrates scoring for Everton vs Nottingham Forest
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Everton’s Thierno Barry watched every single Nottingham Forest game before he faced them
Speaking to Everton’s website, Barry revealed that he actually watched every single Nottingham Forest game before he faced them on Saturday.
“I went on my computer, and I watched every game of Nottingham Forest. So, I learned the defenders (and what we need to) do in the box,” the Frenchman explained.
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Will Barry really kick on now?
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Barry is a big believer in analysing footage to improve his game, which evinces how hungry he is to become a success on Merseyside.
The Toffees striker is also working hard in the gym to develop his physique.
I think if you watch my first game and today, it’s different. I try work with my body to feel stronger. So, yeah, I think I need to keep going like this.”
Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were delighted for Barry after his first goal, as they left words of support under his Instagram post.
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Barry added that Moyes has been very clear on what he wants to achieve at Everton this season, as he is constantly reminding the players of his European aspirations.
“I think the ambition is here. (The manager) said he wants to go to Europe, so we try to fight with the big teams in the league. We don’t have pressure because the pressure is on the top.”
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An overview of Thierno Barry's Everton display vs Nottingham Forest.
Credit: Getty Images/ Richard Martin-Roberts – CameraSport.
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Those goals certainly look very achievable as the Toffees are currently projected to get 60 points based on their points per game so far.
The points tally would’ve got you seventh in the 2023/24 season, although last year it would’ve only been enough for ninth.
So, they are on course to be in and around the Conference League spot come May.
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