Willie Kirk admitted his disappointment with Everton Ladies' display in their 3-1 Merseyside derby defeat on Saturday - but insists the positive signs he has seen in his first five months as manager gives him confidence the Club will "move forward next season".
After twice beating Liverpool earlier in the campaign, in the WSL and Continental Cup, a historic treble was in the offing as the teams stepped out at Prenton Park.
But goals in the opening 31 minutes by Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Niamh Charles put the Reds on the road to victory.
And though Abbey-Leigh Stringer pulled a goal back before half-time, Amy Rodgers ensured Liverpool’s win two minutes from time.