Everton legend Peter Reid admits the Blues need to start winning home games again, but reveals he feels sorry for David Moyes’ men because they have to be far more careful sticking their foot in when attempting to whip up the crowd than he was during his illustrious career.

The Huyton-born star, who won two League Championships, an FA Cup and the European Cup-Winners’ Cup while at Everton and was described by the club’s most successful manager Howard Kendall as the Blues’ most-important signing since the Second World War, recovered from two broken legs, torn knee ligaments and a cartilage operation before making his big move to Goodison Park in December 1982. However, that never prevented the midfielder from getting stuck in and he reckons 21st century stars have it harder in this respect.

Everton have triumphed in 11 of their 22 away matches since Moyes returned to the club but despite picking up four Premier League home victories at Hill Dickinson Stadium before the turn of the calendar year, they haven’t won there for the last six games. Reid told the ECHO: “With great respect to the modern-day footballer and football in general, Howard used...