Thierno Barry has a message for Everton fans after scoring first goal vs Nottingham Forest

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Everton picked up their fourth win in five Premier League games against Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall earned much of the plaudits after another Man of the Match-worthy performance for Everton.

He had Forest on strings today. Is there currently a more in-form footballer in the Premier League? 👊

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Thierno Barry also received a lot of praise as he scored his first goal for the club since joining from Villarreal in the summer.

The Frenchman was visibly relieved when he wheeled away in celebration, so hopefully he’ll really kick on now.

After the game, Barry had a message for Toffees supporters speaking to Everton’s X account.

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Thierno Barry’s message to Everton fans after Nottingham Forest win

David Moyes was pleased Barry managed to get his first goal but admitted that he won’t be able to go on another goalless run like that, otherwise Beto will be back in.

“He (Barry) will not be able to play another six games and only score one goal,” Moyes admitted.

“He has been given the opportunity, but I have to say Beto is beginning to show more. Barry will have to keep playing well.”

The 23-year-old will be keen to ensure he goes on a run now, and he certainly looked a lot more confident speaking post-match.

Smiling from ear to ear, Barry thanked Everton fans for sticking by him after the game.

“Hi Blues, it’s Barry Thierno, I’m very happy to score my first goal today. Thank you for everything, thank you for the support.

“Big win today…3-0, we keep going and thank you so much.”

Thierno Barry stats vs Nottingham Forest

Quite remarkably, Barry only actually touched the ball 17 times against Forest, according to Sofascore’s statistics.

The under-21 France international was hardly involved, but when he got his golden chance, he took it really well.

• 62 minutes played
• 17 touches
• 1 shot
• 1 goal
• 3 duels won
• 5/9 accurate passes
• 2 recoveries

Barry will surely now retain his starting spot for Everton’s trip to Stamford Bridge next weekend, where they will go in search of a fifth win in six.

Moyes has made it clear he wants Europe, so these are the sorts of games they’ll need to pick up a positive result in.

Certainly exciting times ahead for Evertonians.