Ellis Simms has a chance he probably did not believe he would get.
For him, his goal at Chelsea was a dream come true. For his club, the near-3,000 supporters in the away end and the many more following from afar, it was one vital, unexpected point closer to Premier League survival.
The celebrations, on and off the pitch, demonstrated the importance of a goal that came after Simms had sought out Sean Dyche at Finch Farm just days earlier, asking him how he could make an impact in his new boss’ side. He delivered at Stamford Bridge in the most emphatic manner possible and, in a side that has struggled for goals and which needs a genuine striker, he now has an opportunity to play a key role in a big 10 games for Everton.
