By Chris Kirwan
May 4 2003

Blunders by Alan Stubbs and Richard Wright ensured that the Blues left Loftus Road pointless. But Blackburn's failure to beat WBA means that the Blues are still in a position that would ensure UEFA Cup qualification.

David Moyes told evertonfc.tv afterward that he was disappointed in the manner in which the game was lost:

“It was self –inflicted. If you have seen two worse goals this season, then I would like to see them. They were rotten.

“I didn’t think Fulham were two goals better than us.”

Nonetheless the Blues still go into the last game of the season in sixth position courtesy of WBA's point at Ewood Park. Moyes reflected:

“I expected to come off at Fulham hearing that Blackburn had beaten West Brom and we would have then gone behind on goal difference.

“But we haven’t, we’re still there and on Sunday of next week we might make a Uefa Cup spot.”

Meanwhile Everton officials are refusing to allow Manchester United to recieve the Premiership trophy straight after the final whistle should they finish at the head of the table. The Blues want to paticipate in the traditional lap of honour at the final whistle. Ian Ross stated:

“We have already told the Premier League that we are more than happy for Manchester United to receive the trophy either on the pitch after our players have completed the traditional last day lap of honour or in the dressing room immediately after the final whistle."