The Jury: Everton fans reflect on their FA Cup semi-final against Man Utd
MICHAEL DRUMMOND, Speke
INITIALLY, I thought that coming back from London with a win against the champions, this would be easy to write, but it isn't. I am still on cloud nine after possibly one of the best days I have encountered as an Evertonian, the atmosphere was just mind blowing!
We put the United fans to shame, not only did they not fill their allocation but they were silent throughout.
Fair enough, we weren't playing against a full strength side but it was practically the same side that won the Carling Cup. Also, as much as I respect Alex Ferguson, it was pretty dire to say that the pitch affected his selection. His priorities clearly lie elsewhere. It was also a relief to see us win a penalty shoot-out.
Credit needs to go to Tim Howard as he has not been as good as we know he is capable of recently so I'm sure his heroics will give him the confidence boost he needs!
LEE MOLTON, St Helens
FANTASTIC! Remarkable! Superb! Just some of the words to describe Sunday!
What a glorious day, the fans, the noise, the result and Alex Ferguson whining. We have all still got huge smiles on our faces.
The Everton fans were magnificent and the team made me so proud to be an Evertonian!
Wembley was a sea of Blue with the Everton fans singing non stop from the moment that Z Cars was played before kick-off.
Tim Howard was the hero after saving two penalties with Jagielka sealing the win to send the Evertonians wild.
David Moyes has done a fantastic job in steering this club away from relegation to a Wembley Cup Final in seven years, the man is a legend. Bill Kenwright deserves great credit too.
Let's do it all again against Chelsea in an All Blue Final.
DAVID WALLBANK, Huyton
SUNDAY was fantastic; just one step away from finally delivering some much needed silverware to Goodison Park.
My brother on the journey home kept calling me John Terry, as I couldn't control my tears after penalties. But what a joy to visit the national home of football, and create an electric atmosphere!
Last night Everton put in another massive performance, earning a valuable point at Stamford Bridge. Unlucky not to collect all three points, Jo and Cahill were both guilty of not putting the Blues ahead.
Castillo gave an excellent account of himself giving Moyes a conundrum about his possible future at the club, while Baines was nothing short of outstanding at left-back.
Saturday sees the visit of Manchester City and I wouldn't anticipate an away day shock.
Everton must be brimming with confidence, and three points is very much the order of the day. The billionaires of City will be scratching their heads at how well David Moyes and Everton are doing. But you can't buy team spirit and passion.
TONY SCOTT, Walton
IN all my years of watching my beloved Everton, that must go down as one of the most amazing feelings I have ever endured on Sunday.
I've no shame in looking around Wembley seeing a sea of blue singing their hearts out I was really emotional but so proud to be there. I told my brother sat next to me it was a long time since I had been so happy.
I can't put into words the feeling when Jagielka hit that ball and as soon as it rustled the back of the net I finally thought I'm going to witness Everton in a major final since 1995.
The celebrations were something unreal when Z Cars was blasted out.
I turned to my right to see the scenes of mass blue jubilation and took a deep breath and felt proud to be born an Evertonian. These Evertonians really are the best supporters in the world.
This is a special club - it's the Peoples Club.
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F.A. Cup Final to remember.
Fellow Evertonians,
I am one of the lucky ones who will be travelling to Wembley for the final and I have a request.
I ask all fans going to the match the take a few sheets of blue and white paper along in their pockets to shred into pieces to throw into the air as the lads come out onto the pitch.
If you are old enough to remember the 1978 World Cup in Argentina you will remember the 'Ticker Tape' scenes in the final as the teams came out...this was spectacular and is still vivid in my memory to this day.
Let's make it a final that will be remembered for years to come and make it the 'Ticker Tape Final'!
Get everyone you know going to the game into this.
Cheers.