Before Phil Jagielka was frustrating Everton’s forward line in Sheffield United’s defence this season, he was a David Moyes era stalwart in the Toffees’ squad.
Defensively resolute and not afraid to put his body on the line, Jags doesn’t always get the credit that he deserves for the impact he had for Everton.
Signed from the Blades for just £4million in 2007, Jagielka became a pillar of Everton’s defence for the better part of a decade.
But for many fans looking back, if you had to isolate one great moment from the former England international’s storied career, it’d be his strike at the Kop.
The centre-back smashed in a bouncing shot against Liverpool in the final seconds of the game, driving from distance past Simon Mignolet in front of the Kop End.
Jagielka’s game tying goal was scored five years ago today, and following Everton’s tweet in remembrance, several fans reflected on the great moment.
Twitter: @Everton Some proper fighters in that team (@Corey81888287)
Twitter: @Everton Wish we’d kept him for another year. (@Tonteau)
Twitter: @Everton Who else is still bitter that this didn’t even win goal of the month
(@thomasandrews01)
Twitter: @Everton @daniellangton6 @milest91 absolute scenes when this went in! (@SBoberEFC)
Twitter: @Everton Goosebumps every time (@glenr76)
Twitter: @Everton Scenes (@Rob_M_Curtis)
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