'He has to score, or we replace him' - Barry finally ends goal drought

"The smile on Thierno Barry's face said it all. In his 17th game in an Everton shirt, summer signing Barry finally got his first goal for the club in Saturday's 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest. The striker rolled in the Toffees' second after a quick counter-attack and wheeled away to celebrate a moment he might have started fearing would never come. The goal came in the third minute of first-half stoppage time and Barry was still smiling as he headed down the tunnel when the whistle was blown a couple of minutes later."

"Barry was brought in by Moyes in the summer from Villarreal, replacing the departed Dominic Calvert-Lewin. His record in Spain's top flight had been decent with 11 goals from 35 games, but the transition to the Premier League has proven difficult. Prior to the Forest game he had managed just one shot on target in 16 games - the sort of record that would generally have fans questioning the wisdom of such a player leading their line. However, Barry is popular among Everton fans for his other contributions, such as his work rate and ability to win headers, the only thing that was missing was goals. Until now."

"I was as pleased for the supporters to see him score, as well as for him. I think every Evertonian wanted him to score. I have to say the crowd has given him incredible support, and that gives [players] incredible energy. His goal was great for him because he has earned it."

Thierno Barry, a summer signing from Villarreal, scored his first Everton goal in his 17th appearance during a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest. The goal arrived at the end of the first half after a quick counter-attack and provided relief after a difficult adaptation to the Premier League. Barry had one shot on target in his prior 16 games and had attempted 19 shots for Everton before scoring. Manager David Moyes praised the crowd's support and said the goal was deserved, while fans celebrated Barry's work rate and aerial contributions alongside his long-awaited finish.

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