BBC Radio Merseyside was given exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Everton last season to document the inside story of a turbulent campaign.
That famous quote from former Everton player and England World Cup winner Alan Ball was summed up by a rollercoaster 2022-23 season.
By the time the mid-season break for the World Cup came around in November 2022, Lampard's position was under real threat following demoralising back-to-backThe former England midfielder would not be able to turn the dire situation around, but many at the club say they enjoyed working with him, praising his approach to the job and how he took to the area and supporters.
Director of football Kevin Thelwell adds in the same episode: "I regard myself as very lucky to work with Frank. Despite all he has achieved in the game, he is such a normal guy. "He gave me the confidence to express myself and the opportunity to fall in love with football again," says the Nigeria international. "I am grateful for what he has done for my career."The inside story of Everton in 2022-23 as the club face their most difficult season4-1 at home by Brighton.
"Spectators or Evertonians' perceptions of why the board were prevented from coming to football matches, they will have seen that as a personal affront, but it was never intended to be that way. There is silence from Everton and it is not until Monday afternoon when they officially confirm he has left.
"Of course, then we get to a position whereby we sell Anthony Gordon for what we regard as a very good fee, but it's very late in the window then so we have to make a decision about whether we sign a player that is available and we all like, which we did in three or four circumstances, but couldn't quite get over the line.
"Our youngest daughters are best friends and the eldest ones are good friends too so it is not just about him being a gaffer, the families are intertwined too." "I can go to bed at night knowing that I give everything for Everton Football Club and that is all I can ask of myself. "We need to understand that is what the challenge is and try to get us back to that spot as quickly as we possibly can. I don't feel the pressure in that at all, it is a privilege to work for Everton Football Club."and protests are halted to give the team a warm welcome for the next game with blue flares and chanting while the bus makes its way down Goodison Road.
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