THERE was something old, new, borrowed and blue for Everton FC on Saturday as they tied the knot with three points – but it was those married to the club the longest who fuelled victory.

Without a senior striker in the matchday squad and Louis Saha left out, manager David Moyes needed inspiration from the bench when Saturday’s match with Wigan Athletic looked to be grinding to a frustrating halt.

Despite old head Phil Jagielka cancelling out Franco Di Santo’s soft opener, momentum was slowly seeping out of Goodison Park in the second half but with the use of what must be considered plan C in terms of their attacking options, Everton found light at the end of the tunnel.

Greek forward Apostolos Vellios broke new ground by scoring his first senior goal before on-loan Royston Drenthe sealed victory in injury-time, latching onto Denis Stracqualursi flick on, to secure a deserved first home league victory of the season.

Everton were patient and indeed superior for long periods but made life difficult for themselves by shipping another flimsy goal, a regular blotch on their otherwise generally decent beginning to this season.

Having to fight from behind should not have been the case but when Di Santo was afforded the luxury to turn towards goal unimpeded, the home side were asking for trouble.

Thankfully, Everton’s response was swift and decisive.

The game’s outstanding player Tim Cahill defied logic to win the aerial battle in a crowded area, planting his header against the bar only for the rebound to fall kindly for stand-in captain Jagielka who nodded home.

Cahill’s contribution was not just for the equalising goal but also in paving the way for Everton to be in with a shout of winning the game at the weekend.