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Everton fans react on Twitter to Matthew Pennington’s performance

Everton player Matthew Pennington in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on May ...
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Everton defender struggled to win over fans.

Everton player Matthew Pennington in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on May 11, 2016 in Sunderland, England.

Matthew Pennington struggled on loan at Leeds last season and he faces an uncertain future at Everton.

The centre-back struggled to win over fans last night as Everton took on Blackburn Rovers.

Everton lost the game 3-0, with Pennington’s defending coming in for scrutiny.

Pennington was handed a three-year contract by the Toffees in May, despite his failure to hold down a starting spot in the Championship at Leeds.

It was a bit of a confusing decision considering Pennington is 23, and faces a real uphill battle to play regularly.

Matthew Pennington of Everton celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on April 1, 2017 in Liverpool, England.

Last night’s underwhelming performance against Blackburn was a worrying sign for Pennington and he did himself few favours, even if he was not the only one to disappoint.

Everton supporters did not hold back in their assessment of the defender, being very critical on social media of his performance…