The 2023/24 season was one of the must tumultuous in Everton’s history and that’s saying something given all the club has been through both on and off the pitch in recent years. But despite being hit by two separate points deductions, Sean Dyche steered the Blues to safety with three matches still to play. Over five parts, here is a potted summary of 45 matches in all competitions and how the ECHO – the only major independent news outlet to cover all the club’s games home and away – reported on them.
A day that started with director of football Kevin Thelwell providing insight into Everton’s transfer strategy served as the perfect reminder that work still needs to be done. Everton had done enough to earn the applause they received as they went down the tunnel but the statistics painted a picture that was as damning as it was positive - according to the data, Everton should have scored at least two goals. Few watching live would have disagreed with that conclusion.
Instead they were goalless. They remained that way at full-time despite 19 shots, nine of which were on target. Some of the answers are close to hand.
Thelwell is looking to provide further support too - there is little ignorance to the biggest issue facing Everton. But this was a clear reminder that the intent must turn to action in the coming weeks. James Tarkowski, Alex Iwobi (both 8).
The empty seats in the sold out away end offered the most resounding, and damning, judgement on a shambolic Everton d.
