Everton and West Bromwich Albion supporters were impressed by Mason Holgate’s performance in the Championship play-off semi-final last night despite the young defender’s penalty miss.
Albion were knocked out by local rivals Aston Villa in a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat on spot-kicks with Holgate spurning his attempt. The tie had earlier finished 2-2 on aggregate over two legs.
Holgate has excelled at right full-back since joining the Baggies in January and made 29 appearances for both parent and loan club over the course of the campaign.
The ECHO confirmed in March that Everton have no plans to sell the 22-year-old on a permanent deal this summer despite reported interest from the Championship.
With Kurt Zouma’s future uncertain and club captain Phil Jagielka out-of-contract , Holgate could well feature in Marco Silva’s first-team plans after a positive spell at the Hawthorns.
Following the game, however, fans all agreed that despite a potential shortage at centre-back, the starlet is potentially a natural successor for Seamus Coleman on the right of defence.
Do Everton really need a right back Holgate is excellent.
— Kev Whitehead (@kwhitehead2019) May 14, 2019
Holgate has been excellent so far this evening. Should be challenging Coleman for the right back spot next season.
— Fresh Trabs (@FreshTrabs) May 14, 2019
Can just see it next season. Digne with his long throws on the left, Holgate with long throws on the right. #WBAAVL
— Hayley...♡ (@HayGoree) May 14, 2019
Imagine thinking Holgate isn’t a Right Back...
— Calzone (@ACaseOfBluez) May 14, 2019
Mason Holgate has had a blinder by the way, what a player he's become during this loan spell #WBAAVL #EFLPlayOffs #EFC
— Kyle Clayton (@KClayFootball) May 14, 2019
Holgate has been top drawer tonight
— Jow (@LookItsJow) May 14, 2019
This westbrom right back, holgate is having a brilliant game so far.
— ♣أجْمَل أحْمَق♣ (@el_pherooq) May 14, 2019
Holgate is too good for this level
— MLW (@19MLW85) May 14, 2019
