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Everton hero Tim Cahill has delivered a damning verdict on Blues’ season saying they are “confused” and have lost their “identity”.

The Australian made 278 appearances for the club in an eight year stint at Goodison where he became a fan favourite.

Cahill remains an Everton supporter and has revealed his concerns over the direction the Blues are heading and how, he feels, they have lost their way.

Speaking to Goals on Sunday, the 38-year-old was asked what he’s made of the team’s campaign.

“It’s confusing. I think they’re confused too,” he said.

“I feel we’ve lost our identity as a club, there’s nothing we’re stamping and really building around.

“Forget about before, when I was there and a few of the other players were there, but we had a basis that was built and we were adding to it and looking for the long-term plan of how we’re going to evolve as a football club.

“Now it seems like we’re just making signings and the chemistry is not there on the pitch, it’s just not linking well.”

Cahill left Everton for New York Red Bulls in 2012 and gone onto play for teams in China and Australia.

The Australia international has rejoined old club Milwall until the end of the season but is keeping a close eye on the Blues - even though he admits he doesn’t like what he sees.

“It’s difficult to watch, to be honest with you, because the quality, you have to be careful what you wish for, you want a big owner with money - ok, we’ve got that - but it obviously doesn’t always bring you success overnight,” he said.

“For the fans, they want some passion, they want an identity so when you look back, even to Roberto Martinez’s style of football, maybe the Everton fans were impatient waiting for that style of football.

“Under David Moyes, maybe they thought it was getting stale.

“But now you can also appreciate what you’ve lost.”

(Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cahill was joined on the Sky Sports show by Thierry Henry who also believes Everton have lost what used to set them apart when he played in the Premier League with Arsenal.

Henry said: “I remember going to Goodison and whatever was going to happen, we knew we had to battle.

“Regardless of the quality, we knew, you had to go there with a different mentality because they were going to be in your face and do whatever it takes to upset you or win the game, however now it’s a bit different.

“Everyone wants to play that type of football but they had it with Roberto Martinez and I agree, they were not patient enough with the man.”

He added: “One thing I find weird with Everton - I love the stadium, it’s old school, amazing fans - but I don’t know what they want really.”