Everton boss Sean Dyche hailed the home support after victory over Leeds.
Stalwart Seamus Coleman's second-half winner sent the home supporters into raptures, backing up their performance and win over Arsenal from two weeks ago.
Everton have now won two of their three games under manager Sean Dyche, both on their own turf and both without conceding.
Asked by BBC Sport if he is looking to make their home ground a fortress, Dyche said: "There are lots of historical times when Goodison Park has been considered that.
"I have been here lots of times myself as an away manager and felt that - you have to earn it. Two decent performances, two clean sheets and the crowd were there again today.
"You have to earn the respect and some players are beginning to show that, someone like Seamus has provided years of service, some are in that question mark period and some to re-earn it. That is how football is.
"The crowd will allow them to earn that respect and pay it back, that was on show today."