Everton defender Leighton Baines has stated that he is pleased with the club’s January signings, and feels the new men have lifted the team’s spirits.
David Moyes swooped late in the January transfer window to bring in Nikica Jelavic from Rangers, Darron Gibson from Manchester United and Steven Pienaar on loan from Tottenham.
The England left back is happy the cash-strapped outfit could strengthen their ranks.
“I think [January’s transfer dealings] lifted everyone associated with the club, it certainly did from what we see within the club, it gave everyone a boost,” Baines told the club’s official website.
“It was massive, in particular, what that 24 hours did for us with the two new lads coming in (on deadline day) and the win over Manchester City.
“We needed it and it does lift people. It is hard to articulate exactly why that is at times but to get the new bodies in really helped.
“It was a productive period for the club and we certainly feel as though we are on the up again,” he concluded.
Everton take on Chelsea on Saturday, and will look to build on a five-match unbeaten run.
By Gareth McKnight
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