David Moyes hopes Everton can maintain the feelgood factor after upsetting Man City on Tuesday night.
Everton's spirit has been lifted for finish to the season
Manager David Moyes hopes Everton can maintain the feelgood factor at Goodison after upsetting Manchester City on Tuesday night.
The Blues visit Wigan on Saturday afternoon looking to build a 1-0 win against the league leaders, which lifted them into the top half of the table.
That followed a month which featured much discussion about the club's finances and indifferent results, with Moyes' men failing to win in their previous four league games.
"It's a long time since I have been able to talk positively," said the Blues boss. "Nearly every question I've had has been of a negative nature about what is happening off the pitch or results.
"But the players certainly gave the fans something to shout about in midweek and the performance against Manchester City was great. We've not had many days like that recently.
Unexpected win
"What a difference it makes if you win one which maybe you are not expected to, you play above your station and the players respond. It gives everyone a lift.
"Hopefully the last few days show, with a little bit of cash, we can try to make something work and give the supporters something to be excited about."
Tuesday's game coincided with transfer deadline day, which saw Moyes sign Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic for £5.5million while former fans' favourite Steven Pienaar returned on loan from Tottenham.
Moyes has made some astute signings during his time at Goodison and, coupled with the win over City, his latest additions have had many Everton fans hoping for a positive end to the campaign.
"If we hadn't brought anyone in and beaten Manchester City, it would still have given everyone a lift," Moyes added.
"We don't always need an awful lot of money at Everton to make things happen and I hope this week proves to be the case.
Jelavic signing
"Obviously we don't know how Nikica will do, there is no manager in the country who can guarantee when he brings in a player he will work, no matter whether you pay £50m or £5m.
"We shouldn't be asking an awful lot (early on) but over the years we have tended to bring people in and we have tended to spend round about that and have made something out of it.
"I am hoping Steven and Nikica can give us that little bit and keep everyone on a high because we want to try to finish the season strongly and over the years we have tended to do that."
