James McCarthy urges fans to stick with Everton

James McCarthy wants Everton fans to keep faith with their team although he admits performances have not been good enough.

Roberto Martinez’s team won 13 matches at home last season, but this term Everton fans have only watched their team defeat West Ham, QPR and Aston Villa at Goodison Park in the Premier League.

The latest home disappointment came on Sunday as Everton needed an 88th-minute og from Matthew Upson to snatch a point against bottom side Leicester. Ironic cheers rang around the ground when the referee blew his whistle to signal the end of a largely dull first half and McCarthy understands why some supporters were unhappy.