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They will finish ten or thereabouts. Many years back when he was LFC boss Rafa described Everton as a "small club". Lets face it they only got Rafa because no one else wanted him. Rafa knows full well that his dream of returning to Anfield as boss will never be realised, this way at least he can look outside his window and admire the club he really loves
We see Everton as always are signing other teams leftovers, players no other club would even think of signing or even heard off. They have a long history of signing once talented players like Theo Walcott who never really produced for them. Their loser tradition will continue as to will their deep hatred and envy of Liverpool FC.
We see Everton as always are signing other teams leftovers, players no other club would even think of signing or even heard off. They have a long history of signing once talented players like Theo Walcott who never really produced for them. Their loser tradition will continue as to will their deep hatred and envy of Liverpool FC.
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Very disturbing news coming out of the club. Also, signing Andros Townsend?!. Also being linked with Van Aanholt. Middtable solidity
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BREAKING: Demarai Gray has sealed a move to Everton from Bayer Leverkusen for an undisclosed fee after agreeing a three-year contract until the end of June 2024 with the option for a fourth year.
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James Rodriguez is one of five Everton players who are isolating because of coronavirus issues and will miss Saturday's game against Southampton.
The Colombia midfielder, 30, is yet to play in front of Everton fans since he signed in September 2020 because of pandemic crowd restrictions.
Everton boss Rafael Benitez said: "We have some players that are in isolation now, so we have to be very careful.
"Some players have to be at home and [James] is one of them."
The five absentees are understood to be isolated cases rather than an outbreak at the club, which will welcome a full house back to Goodison Park for the first time since a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on 1 March 2020.
But it is not clear if they have coronavirus or are isolating because they have been deemed as close contacts.
Benitez confirmed that forward Richarlison, who returned from the Toyko Olympics after winning gold with Brazil, and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be available.
But he admitted he was concerned about how players might be affected after restrictions around the country had been relaxed.
"The main concern for me and for all the managers are the rules around the country so everybody can go outside and do what they want," he said. "After we have too many controls, it's good.
"Then we can see some issues and problems with Covid-19. We have to manage in the best way possible, we are making an effort to be sure we have some control but it's very difficult to have full control when everybody around has some freedom."
The Colombia midfielder, 30, is yet to play in front of Everton fans since he signed in September 2020 because of pandemic crowd restrictions.
Everton boss Rafael Benitez said: "We have some players that are in isolation now, so we have to be very careful.
"Some players have to be at home and [James] is one of them."
The five absentees are understood to be isolated cases rather than an outbreak at the club, which will welcome a full house back to Goodison Park for the first time since a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on 1 March 2020.
But it is not clear if they have coronavirus or are isolating because they have been deemed as close contacts.
Benitez confirmed that forward Richarlison, who returned from the Toyko Olympics after winning gold with Brazil, and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be available.
But he admitted he was concerned about how players might be affected after restrictions around the country had been relaxed.
"The main concern for me and for all the managers are the rules around the country so everybody can go outside and do what they want," he said. "After we have too many controls, it's good.
"Then we can see some issues and problems with Covid-19. We have to manage in the best way possible, we are making an effort to be sure we have some control but it's very difficult to have full control when everybody around has some freedom."
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Rafael Benitez got off to the perfect start as Everton manager, with his team coming from behind to beat Southampton in front of an ecstatic Goodison Park.
As Goodison welcomed back fans for the first time since 1 March 2020, the former Liverpool boss received a warm reception before kick-off which led to a positive start.
But the fervent atmosphere soon turned when Michael Keane gifted an opener for Saints debutant Adam Armstrong, who joined from Blackburn earlier this week, as he latched on to Che Adams' ball to curl into the top corner.
Everton struggled for the rest of the first half, but Benitez's decision to put Richarlison up front paid off immediately after the break as he poked home from debutant Andros Townsend's header.
Benitez's side then sent their fans delirious with two goals in the space of five minutes.
First, Abdoulaye Doucoure turned in the penalty box before smashing into the top corner.
And Benitez's tactical switch proved a masterstroke as Richarlison, fresh from an Olympic gold medal with Brazil at Tokyo 2020, crossed for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score with a diving header at the near post.
There was also a fine debut for Demarai Gray, who never stopped running and provided plenty of ammunition for the Everton strikers.
As Goodison welcomed back fans for the first time since 1 March 2020, the former Liverpool boss received a warm reception before kick-off which led to a positive start.
But the fervent atmosphere soon turned when Michael Keane gifted an opener for Saints debutant Adam Armstrong, who joined from Blackburn earlier this week, as he latched on to Che Adams' ball to curl into the top corner.
Everton struggled for the rest of the first half, but Benitez's decision to put Richarlison up front paid off immediately after the break as he poked home from debutant Andros Townsend's header.
Benitez's side then sent their fans delirious with two goals in the space of five minutes.
First, Abdoulaye Doucoure turned in the penalty box before smashing into the top corner.
And Benitez's tactical switch proved a masterstroke as Richarlison, fresh from an Olympic gold medal with Brazil at Tokyo 2020, crossed for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score with a diving header at the near post.
There was also a fine debut for Demarai Gray, who never stopped running and provided plenty of ammunition for the Everton strikers.
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More from Rafael Benitez on facing Marcelo Bielsa for the first time: "I know him because I had players in Valencia who played for the Argentinian team so I knew about his methods and the way he was doing things. When I was in Italy he was there so I know him and I have friends that also know him. It will be an interesting challenge. They have been working together for a while but we have our ideas and our own game plan."
On how much he thinks about the opposition before games: "The main thing and my priority is my team. We want to continue progressing and doing things in our way. 30% of our preparation is thinking about the opponent, the rest of the time we focus on our team."
On how much he thinks about the opposition before games: "The main thing and my priority is my team. We want to continue progressing and doing things in our way. 30% of our preparation is thinking about the opponent, the rest of the time we focus on our team."
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Juventus are close to re-signing Moise Kean on a two-year loan with an obligation to buy the Everton forward for £17m
Kean is due in Turin in the next 24 hours ahead of being announced as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo following his departure and return to Man United
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Everton midfielder James Rodriguez has travelled to Qatar for talks with a club before a potential move to the Middle East.
The 30-year-old Colombian international's status at Goodison has looked uncertain after manager Rafael Benitez replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the summer.
The former Real Madrid player, who joined Everton for £12m a year ago, has yet to play for Benitez this season, missing several games because of a coronavirus-related issue.
His last game for the club came in a 1-0 defeat by Sheffield United on 16 May.
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With Rodriguez's wages reported to be £200,000 a week, a move to another club would be a significant financial saving for Everton.
Benitez has talked about his frustration about not being able to sign more players because Financial Fair Play rules had "killed" the club.
Prior to the win over Burnley on 11 September, Benitez said of Rodriguez's future: "It's always up to the player. In the end he has the final decision. Some markets are open and then we had some problem with the Financial Fair Play rules, so we need to consider any option and see what happens."
Rodriguez, who has also played for Porto, Monaco and spent time on loan at Bayern Munich, made 26 appearances in all competitions for Everton last season, scoring six goals and registering nine assists.
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The 30-year-old Colombian international's status at Goodison has looked uncertain after manager Rafael Benitez replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the summer.
The former Real Madrid player, who joined Everton for £12m a year ago, has yet to play for Benitez this season, missing several games because of a coronavirus-related issue.
His last game for the club came in a 1-0 defeat by Sheffield United on 16 May.
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With Rodriguez's wages reported to be £200,000 a week, a move to another club would be a significant financial saving for Everton.
Benitez has talked about his frustration about not being able to sign more players because Financial Fair Play rules had "killed" the club.
Prior to the win over Burnley on 11 September, Benitez said of Rodriguez's future: "It's always up to the player. In the end he has the final decision. Some markets are open and then we had some problem with the Financial Fair Play rules, so we need to consider any option and see what happens."
Rodriguez, who has also played for Porto, Monaco and spent time on loan at Bayern Munich, made 26 appearances in all competitions for Everton last season, scoring six goals and registering nine assists.
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Andros Townsend's second-half equaliser earned Everton a deserved point against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Rafael Benitez's men were unlucky to fall behind just before the break as Anthony Martial scored for the first time since February.
But Demarai Gray escaped the attentions of Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Everton countered from a United corner, setting up the attack which ended with Townsend driving a low shot into the corner from Abdoulaye Doucoure's lay-off.
Townsend celebrated in Ronaldo-esque manner. It was more than the man himself managed. Left on the bench after his injury-time winner against Villarreal on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo came on in the 57th minute but had minimal impact either before or after the equaliser.
Everton thought they had a winner four minutes from time but VAR intervened to rule Yerry Mina's tap-in out for offside.
The result completes a decidedly unimpressive run of home results for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team, who lost against Aston Villa seven days ago after being dumped out of the EFL Cup by West Ham.
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Rafael Benitez's men were unlucky to fall behind just before the break as Anthony Martial scored for the first time since February.
But Demarai Gray escaped the attentions of Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Everton countered from a United corner, setting up the attack which ended with Townsend driving a low shot into the corner from Abdoulaye Doucoure's lay-off.
Townsend celebrated in Ronaldo-esque manner. It was more than the man himself managed. Left on the bench after his injury-time winner against Villarreal on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo came on in the 57th minute but had minimal impact either before or after the equaliser.
Everton thought they had a winner four minutes from time but VAR intervened to rule Yerry Mina's tap-in out for offside.
The result completes a decidedly unimpressive run of home results for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team, who lost against Aston Villa seven days ago after being dumped out of the EFL Cup by West Ham.
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Antonio Conte's first Premier League game in charge of Tottenham ended in a hard-fought goalless draw against Everton at Goodison Park.
Conte has only had a few days to work with his players and kicked off his tenure with a 3-2 win over Vitesse in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, but this was a real gauge of the task at hand for the Italian.
Tottenham have gone more than three hours in the league without a shot on target but substitute Giovani lo Celso almost got Conte off to a winning start in the league when he curled an effort against the post with two minutes to go.
This was also a much improved Everton from recent weeks, although Rafael Benitez's side, without a win in the top flight since September, had Mason Holgate dismissed late on for a high follow-through on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The hosts thought they had been handed a golden chance to break the deadlock when Chris Kavanagh awarded a penalty in the second half, only for the referee to overturn the decision after consulting the pitch-side monitor.
Richarlison appeared to beat Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to the ball and was brought down in the area but Kavanagh deemed that the Frenchman had got a fingertip to the ball.
Spurs enjoyed more possession and there were tentative signs of the traits imposed by Conte on his successful sides of the past, with the visitors showing more energy and intensity than previously this season.
But for all their possession it was Everton who looked more dangerous in a game of few chances, with Michael Keane heading over the bar and Demarai Gray turning an effort wide with 10 minutes to go.
It was perhaps a sign of Conte's influence that one of Spurs' best chances fell to wing-back Sergio Reguilon, who scooped over unmarked at the back post from Harry Kane's cross before the break.
The draw keeps the teams a point apart, with Spurs ninth and Everton 11th - though both are within one win of the Europa League places.
Spurs up for the fight but creating little
Conte would have loved to have bottled the buzz from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when his reign began on Thursday and taken it to Goodison Park for his first outing in the Premier League in more than three years.
Following that chaotic Europa Conference League win over Vitesse, the Italian warned that he knew this job would take patience and hard work, though there were already signs of the aggression and willingness to put bodies on the line that Conte will demand of his players.
The 52-year-old has won five league titles during his tenures at Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan and showed all the passion that makes him a serial winner as he patrolled the technical area with the collar of his suit raised, barking orders at those players closest to him.
A desire for his side to build possession from the back initially gave Conte some nervy moments, with the visitors giving it away in dangerous areas on several occasions, but Spurs did look far more willing to play through midfield than previously in the Premier League this season.
There was also an early indication of the licence handed to both wing-backs to get forward, with Reguilon whipping a deep cross to the back post that was nodded over by Emerson Royal before Reguilon himself failed to find the target from Kane's cross.
But that was the best of their efforts until Lo Celso's late strike rattled the post, and Conte will be concerned a front three of Kane, Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura failed to really test the Toffees' backline.
Spurs have now gone two and a half league games without managing a shot on target, though this draw did at least end their run of two successive defeats.
A clean sheet and the fact his players were up for the fight will be a satisfying base for Conte to build on, but Tottenham can expect to have attacking patterns drilled into them on the training ground by their new boss over the coming weeks.
Encouraging signs for Benitez
While Spurs acted quickly upon an underwhelming run of results in sacking Nuno Espirito Santo, the pressure was also growing on Benitez to address a worrying recent slide with Everton.
The Toffees are on a run of five games without a win since a 2-0 victory over Norwich at the end of September but Benitez will be pleased with the resilience and solidity shown in what was a feisty encounter on Sunday.
Everton's recent run also comes with the caveat that Benitez has been without forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin for most of the season and influential midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure for the past three games.
When the returning left-back Lucas Digne flashed a ball across the six-yard box in the first half, the absence of Calvert-Lewin was glaring.
And while the hosts pressed late on, before substitute Holgate was dismissed, the chances were few and far between against a side looking reorganised defensively under their new boss.
Conte has only had a few days to work with his players and kicked off his tenure with a 3-2 win over Vitesse in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, but this was a real gauge of the task at hand for the Italian.
Tottenham have gone more than three hours in the league without a shot on target but substitute Giovani lo Celso almost got Conte off to a winning start in the league when he curled an effort against the post with two minutes to go.
This was also a much improved Everton from recent weeks, although Rafael Benitez's side, without a win in the top flight since September, had Mason Holgate dismissed late on for a high follow-through on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The hosts thought they had been handed a golden chance to break the deadlock when Chris Kavanagh awarded a penalty in the second half, only for the referee to overturn the decision after consulting the pitch-side monitor.
Richarlison appeared to beat Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to the ball and was brought down in the area but Kavanagh deemed that the Frenchman had got a fingertip to the ball.
Spurs enjoyed more possession and there were tentative signs of the traits imposed by Conte on his successful sides of the past, with the visitors showing more energy and intensity than previously this season.
But for all their possession it was Everton who looked more dangerous in a game of few chances, with Michael Keane heading over the bar and Demarai Gray turning an effort wide with 10 minutes to go.
It was perhaps a sign of Conte's influence that one of Spurs' best chances fell to wing-back Sergio Reguilon, who scooped over unmarked at the back post from Harry Kane's cross before the break.
The draw keeps the teams a point apart, with Spurs ninth and Everton 11th - though both are within one win of the Europa League places.
Spurs up for the fight but creating little
Conte would have loved to have bottled the buzz from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when his reign began on Thursday and taken it to Goodison Park for his first outing in the Premier League in more than three years.
Following that chaotic Europa Conference League win over Vitesse, the Italian warned that he knew this job would take patience and hard work, though there were already signs of the aggression and willingness to put bodies on the line that Conte will demand of his players.
The 52-year-old has won five league titles during his tenures at Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan and showed all the passion that makes him a serial winner as he patrolled the technical area with the collar of his suit raised, barking orders at those players closest to him.
A desire for his side to build possession from the back initially gave Conte some nervy moments, with the visitors giving it away in dangerous areas on several occasions, but Spurs did look far more willing to play through midfield than previously in the Premier League this season.
There was also an early indication of the licence handed to both wing-backs to get forward, with Reguilon whipping a deep cross to the back post that was nodded over by Emerson Royal before Reguilon himself failed to find the target from Kane's cross.
But that was the best of their efforts until Lo Celso's late strike rattled the post, and Conte will be concerned a front three of Kane, Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura failed to really test the Toffees' backline.
Spurs have now gone two and a half league games without managing a shot on target, though this draw did at least end their run of two successive defeats.
A clean sheet and the fact his players were up for the fight will be a satisfying base for Conte to build on, but Tottenham can expect to have attacking patterns drilled into them on the training ground by their new boss over the coming weeks.
Encouraging signs for Benitez
While Spurs acted quickly upon an underwhelming run of results in sacking Nuno Espirito Santo, the pressure was also growing on Benitez to address a worrying recent slide with Everton.
The Toffees are on a run of five games without a win since a 2-0 victory over Norwich at the end of September but Benitez will be pleased with the resilience and solidity shown in what was a feisty encounter on Sunday.
Everton's recent run also comes with the caveat that Benitez has been without forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin for most of the season and influential midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure for the past three games.
When the returning left-back Lucas Digne flashed a ball across the six-yard box in the first half, the absence of Calvert-Lewin was glaring.
And while the hosts pressed late on, before substitute Holgate was dismissed, the chances were few and far between against a side looking reorganised defensively under their new boss.
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Defeat to Brentford today, Benitez under huge pressure now.
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I think Liverpool will win tonight and Rafa’s job will then (at best) basically be hanging by a thread. Everton look out of ideas on the field and I’ve never been convinced by Benitez as a particularly inspiring figure or leader, even though he has had some success that would contradict my view.
Brushed aside boring Everton without blinking an eyelid. Rafa was always at best an average coach. His brand of Football is incredibly slow and boring then he cries about never being given any money to spend in the market. We saw the difference in Jurgen and Rafa's ability as coaches in derby with our manager making Rafa appear clueless. A few more poor results and Rafa could be sacked.
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surely Rafa close to being done at Everton here. They are in chronically awful form.
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Marcel Brands has left his position as Everton director of football, with the club giving their "full support" to manager Rafa Benitez.
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Extraordinary that a middle ranking club should go into this disastrous tailspin.
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Full backing formally given to Rafa Benitez.
That’s him looking for another job in the New Year then.
That’s him looking for another job in the New Year then.
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Angry Everton fans are planning a walkout in the 27th minute against Arsenal to send a message to owner Farhad Moshiri, according to reports
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Arsenal are on the up, not a perfect side themselves by any means but they are surely favourites to win this one, which would mean after tonight that Everton would be without a win in nine games. That’s bad.
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Everton unlucky not to get a more convincing scoreline in there. VAR very harsh on them last night, and yet they still won. Richarlison should have had at least two legit goals. Arsenal were really poor.
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Good win vs Arsenal. Pleased for them.
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Interesting that the discontent amongst those who are passionate about Everton lies with the ownership first and foremost. There seems to be no appetite at all to be binning off Rafa just yet.
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Everton are interested in Dynamo Kyiv and Ukraine defender Vitaliy Mykolenko.
The 22-year-old, who faced England at Euro 2020, plays mostly as a left-back and is one of several players Everton are monitoring with the January transfer window looming.
Manager Rafael Benitez has dropped left-back Lucas Digne for recent games against Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
The ex-Barcelona player was set to play against Chelsea on Thursday before the France defender said he was unwell.
Benitez refused to discuss Mykolenko when he was asked about the player after the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
But he has said he would have greater control of transfers and was hoping to recruit more players in January following the departure of director of football Marcel Brands earlier this month.
The Spaniard spent only £1.7m on forward Demarai Gray in the summer, with winger Andros Townsend and goalkeeper Asmir Begovic arriving on free transfers because of financial fair play regulations.
Benitez has come under pressure in recent weeks after a wretched run of form but says he retains the support of majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri and has pointed to the club's extensive injuries as a reason for their poor results.
Everton were missing 10 players through injury or illness against Chelsea but earned a point at the European champions.
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The 22-year-old, who faced England at Euro 2020, plays mostly as a left-back and is one of several players Everton are monitoring with the January transfer window looming.
Manager Rafael Benitez has dropped left-back Lucas Digne for recent games against Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
The ex-Barcelona player was set to play against Chelsea on Thursday before the France defender said he was unwell.
Benitez refused to discuss Mykolenko when he was asked about the player after the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
But he has said he would have greater control of transfers and was hoping to recruit more players in January following the departure of director of football Marcel Brands earlier this month.
The Spaniard spent only £1.7m on forward Demarai Gray in the summer, with winger Andros Townsend and goalkeeper Asmir Begovic arriving on free transfers because of financial fair play regulations.
Benitez has come under pressure in recent weeks after a wretched run of form but says he retains the support of majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri and has pointed to the club's extensive injuries as a reason for their poor results.
Everton were missing 10 players through injury or illness against Chelsea but earned a point at the European champions.
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Everton’s Premier League clash with Burnley, which was due to take place on Boxing Day, has been postponed.
The Toffees confirmed this was ‘due to the number of COVID cases and injuries in their squad.’
The Toffees confirmed this was ‘due to the number of COVID cases and injuries in their squad.’
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I think Rafa or Dyche will be the next to go.
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Rafael Benítez has accused Lucas Digne of prioritising his own interests above those of Everton after confirming the France international wants to leave.
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Rafael Benitez has confirmed that Lucas Digne has told Everton he wants to leave amid interest from Chelsea, Newcastle and West Ham in the France left-back.
Napoli are also keen on striking a deal for the 28-year-old, though the Italian club are only interested in a loan deal with an option to buy, which does not fit with Everton's demands.
There is also an unnamed fourth Premier League club that want the France international.
Napoli are also keen on striking a deal for the 28-year-old, though the Italian club are only interested in a loan deal with an option to buy, which does not fit with Everton's demands.
There is also an unnamed fourth Premier League club that want the France international.
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Aston Villa are considering making a bid for Newcastle United transfer target and Everton left-back Lucas Digne, according to The Daily Mail.
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Norwich rediscovered their scoring touch to end a six-game losing run, bolster their survival hopes and pile the pressure on Everton manager Rafael Benitez.
The Canaries took the lead when visiting defender Michael Keane sliced a clearance past his own goalkeeper.
Less than two minutes later, Adam Idah slid home a second to spark delirium around Carrow Road.
Everton substitute Richarlison gave the visitors hope with an acrobatic overhead kick after the break, but the gloom descended on the away end once more at the final whistle.
After a promising start to the season, Everton have lost nine of their past 12 Premier League games, slipping from fourth to 15th in the table in the process.
The travelling fans made clear that they feel only the departure of Benitez - a controversial summer appointment given his six-year spell at rivals Liverpool - can reverse the slide.
Norwich, whose last Premier League goal was back at the end of November, are one point off 17th place and safety.
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The Canaries took the lead when visiting defender Michael Keane sliced a clearance past his own goalkeeper.
Less than two minutes later, Adam Idah slid home a second to spark delirium around Carrow Road.
Everton substitute Richarlison gave the visitors hope with an acrobatic overhead kick after the break, but the gloom descended on the away end once more at the final whistle.
After a promising start to the season, Everton have lost nine of their past 12 Premier League games, slipping from fourth to 15th in the table in the process.
The travelling fans made clear that they feel only the departure of Benitez - a controversial summer appointment given his six-year spell at rivals Liverpool - can reverse the slide.
Norwich, whose last Premier League goal was back at the end of November, are one point off 17th place and safety.
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The Everton board are in discussions with owner Farhad Moshiri over Rafa Benitez's future as EFC boss this evening after the Toffees' 2-1 defeat at NCFC
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A change of manager might help to turn things around, but they’re certainly in atrocious form — 1 win in the last 13 games? awful.
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Not officially confirmed yet, but for info…
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everton board now pushing to sack Rafa Benitez immediately. Next steps before final decision is to find the right replacement and agree on compensation.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a><br><br>Nothing official yet - but the plan is to fire the Spanish manager, as first reported by <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@David_Ornstein</a> today. <a href="https://t.co/rfqituIVZg">pic.twitter.com/rfqituIVZg</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1482476292536680449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everton board now pushing to sack Rafa Benitez immediately. Next steps before final decision is to find the right replacement and agree on compensation.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a><br><br>Nothing official yet - but the plan is to fire the Spanish manager, as first reported by <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@David_Ornstein</a> today. <a href="https://t.co/rfqituIVZg">pic.twitter.com/rfqituIVZg</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1482476292536680449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Confirmed now, Benitez is sacked after 200 days in charge. He is finished at the top level.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everton Football Club can confirm the departure of Rafael Benitez as first team manager.</p>— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1482727892673044484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everton Football Club can confirm the departure of Rafael Benitez as first team manager.</p>— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1482727892673044484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Well that didn't last long did it.
Horrible spell for him. Poor results and fell out with players and leaves Everton in 16th place.
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Benitez obviously did some good things in Spain, and in European cup competitions earlier in his career, but I was never quite convinced by him as a Premier League manager. He has never seemed to quite “get” English football.
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Everton have identified Roberto Martinez & Duncan Ferguson as the two front runners for the managers job.
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Sky Sports News understands that Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard are two of the names under consideration to replace Benitez. Also on the list are former manager Roberto Martinez, Brighton boss Graham Potter, Rudi Garcia, and Duncan Ferguson until the end of the season.
Rooney is understood to be happy and focused at Derby County but would find it difficult to turn Everton down considering his history and association with the club.
Potter is understood to be very happy at Brighton and is not currently interested in talking to Everton.
Rooney is understood to be happy and focused at Derby County but would find it difficult to turn Everton down considering his history and association with the club.
Potter is understood to be very happy at Brighton and is not currently interested in talking to Everton.
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Roberto Martinez is high on Everton's shortlist and would welcome the return, however the Belgian FA wants Martinez to stay on as manager and lead them into the 2022 World Cup
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BREAKING! Duncan Ferguson has been confirmed as Everton's caretaker manager for the club's upcoming games
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Jose Mourinho is under consideration to become the next Everton manager
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Latest: Everton 0-1 Aston Villa
But these are horrible scenes as some of the celebrating Aston Villa players appear to have been hit by objects from the crowd.
But these are horrible scenes as some of the celebrating Aston Villa players appear to have been hit by objects from the crowd.
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Everton fall to an 11th defeat in their 20 PL games this season.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">19 - Everton have recorded 19 points from their first 20 Premier League games this season, their lowest total at this stage since 1997-98 (17), a season they finished 17th – their joint-lowest ever Premier League finish. Trouble. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EVEAVL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EVEAVL</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1484898801097838603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Very troubling times at Goodison.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">19 - Everton have recorded 19 points from their first 20 Premier League games this season, their lowest total at this stage since 1997-98 (17), a season they finished 17th – their joint-lowest ever Premier League finish. Trouble. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EVEAVL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EVEAVL</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1484898801097838603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Very troubling times at Goodison.
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Everton 0-1 Aston Villa:
A plane also flew overhead before kick-off demanding the removal of Kenwright, who was also a target for abusive chants after the final whistle.
This is a genuine crisis for Everton as they not only face a relegation battle but must also make yet another decisive decision on their next manager.
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Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is poised to take another gamble and appoint Vitor Pereira as the club's new boss.
The Portuguese, out of work since being sacked by Fenerbahce in December, is understood to be Moshiri's favoured choice after impressing in talks.
Derby County manager and former Everton striker Wayne Rooney is also on the shortlist along with ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
But it is Pereira, 53, who is currently the frontrunner.
Pereira's initial contract, however, may not run beyond the end of this season or include a break clause.
Belgium coach and former Everton manager Roberto Martinez was initially contacted, but his national Football Association refused to release him in a World Cup year.
Pereira will be another contentious choice following the sacking of the unpopular Rafael Benitez, after a nomadic career without any major success in recent years.
He won league titles with Porto in 2012 and 2013, and then in Greece with Olympiakos in 2015, but a five-month spell with 1860 Munich ended in relegation from the German Second Division in 2017.
Pereira has no Premier League experience and, if he is appointed, will have to pull an Everton side out of a slump that has seen them gain only six points from the last 42 and drop to 16th in the table. They are four points clear of third-bottom Newcastle United, with a game in hand.
The Portuguese, out of work since being sacked by Fenerbahce in December, is understood to be Moshiri's favoured choice after impressing in talks.
Derby County manager and former Everton striker Wayne Rooney is also on the shortlist along with ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
But it is Pereira, 53, who is currently the frontrunner.
Pereira's initial contract, however, may not run beyond the end of this season or include a break clause.
Belgium coach and former Everton manager Roberto Martinez was initially contacted, but his national Football Association refused to release him in a World Cup year.
Pereira will be another contentious choice following the sacking of the unpopular Rafael Benitez, after a nomadic career without any major success in recent years.
He won league titles with Porto in 2012 and 2013, and then in Greece with Olympiakos in 2015, but a five-month spell with 1860 Munich ended in relegation from the German Second Division in 2017.
Pereira has no Premier League experience and, if he is appointed, will have to pull an Everton side out of a slump that has seen them gain only six points from the last 42 and drop to 16th in the table. They are four points clear of third-bottom Newcastle United, with a game in hand.
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Yet another strange call from the owners.
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Keep losing Toffeemen, stay below the Bees….
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Frank Lampard remains in contention for the Everton job as owner Farhad Moshiri holds off appointing the previously favoured Vitor Pereira.
Lampard has already held talks and further discussions are expected in an increasingly chaotic process.
Pereira was in pole position 48 hours ago after impressing in his interview and is still under consideration.
But a toxic reaction from Everton fans to his proposed appointment means Lampard is now a leading candidate.
Derby County manager and former Everton striker Wayne Rooney is also on the shortlist although he appears to be the outsider.
Lampard, who finished fourth and reached the FA Cup final in his one full season at Chelsea before being sacked in January 2021, is emerging as a choice who would at least unite an increasingly disgruntled fanbase.
Pereira tried to placate fans by conducting a lengthy television interview detailing his talks with Everton's power-brokers and his plans should he be appointed, but it has failed to erase concerns about his credentials from supporters.
He is currently out of work having been sacked by Turkish club Fenerbahce in December.
Everton's attempts to find a successor to Rafael Benitez have appeared dysfunctional from the moment an attempt to appoint Belgium coach and former Toffees manager Roberto Martinez - the first of five Goodison bosses sacked by Moshiri in May 2016 following fan protests - was blocked by the country's FA, who would not sanction the move in a World Cup year.
There was a sit-in and protests after Saturday's home defeat by Aston Villa and those have continued this week outside the club's city centre headquarters and also at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, when hundreds of fans gathered at the stadium.
Moshiri's regime and chairman Bill Kenwright were targets for angry supporters but there was also fury and banners directed at agent Kia Joorabchian, who has been identified by Everton fans as wielding too much influence over the owner.
Amid the unrest, Everton have slumped towards the relegation zone after one win in 14 league games has left them four points off the bottom three.
Meanwhile, the Toffees have confirmed midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure and Fabian Delph will be out for a minimum of four weeks.
Doucoure was forced off with a groin injury against Aston Villa last weekend while Delph picked up a thigh problem in training.
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Lampard has already held talks and further discussions are expected in an increasingly chaotic process.
Pereira was in pole position 48 hours ago after impressing in his interview and is still under consideration.
But a toxic reaction from Everton fans to his proposed appointment means Lampard is now a leading candidate.
Derby County manager and former Everton striker Wayne Rooney is also on the shortlist although he appears to be the outsider.
Lampard, who finished fourth and reached the FA Cup final in his one full season at Chelsea before being sacked in January 2021, is emerging as a choice who would at least unite an increasingly disgruntled fanbase.
Pereira tried to placate fans by conducting a lengthy television interview detailing his talks with Everton's power-brokers and his plans should he be appointed, but it has failed to erase concerns about his credentials from supporters.
He is currently out of work having been sacked by Turkish club Fenerbahce in December.
Everton's attempts to find a successor to Rafael Benitez have appeared dysfunctional from the moment an attempt to appoint Belgium coach and former Toffees manager Roberto Martinez - the first of five Goodison bosses sacked by Moshiri in May 2016 following fan protests - was blocked by the country's FA, who would not sanction the move in a World Cup year.
There was a sit-in and protests after Saturday's home defeat by Aston Villa and those have continued this week outside the club's city centre headquarters and also at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, when hundreds of fans gathered at the stadium.
Moshiri's regime and chairman Bill Kenwright were targets for angry supporters but there was also fury and banners directed at agent Kia Joorabchian, who has been identified by Everton fans as wielding too much influence over the owner.
Amid the unrest, Everton have slumped towards the relegation zone after one win in 14 league games has left them four points off the bottom three.
Meanwhile, the Toffees have confirmed midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure and Fabian Delph will be out for a minimum of four weeks.
Doucoure was forced off with a groin injury against Aston Villa last weekend while Delph picked up a thigh problem in training.
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Wayne Rooney says he was approached by Everton via his agent, to discuss the vacant manager’s job, but he turned down the opportunity to speak to them.
Everton have offered their vacant managerial position to former England midfielder Frank Lampard.
Lampard, 43, has been out of work for a year after being sacked as Chelsea manager last January, leaving the Blues after 18 months in charge.
Portuguese boss Vitor Pereira and caretaker Duncan Ferguson also had their second interviews for the job on Friday, but Lampard impressed the most.
Rafael Benitez was sacked after winning just one of his last 13 games.
The former Liverpool manager lasted less than seven months and a side lacking in confidence lies 16th in the Premier League, just six points above the relegation zone.
Former Toffee Wayne Rooney was also in contention for the role but turned down the chance to talk with Everton as he wants to stay at Championship strugglers Derby.
Ex-Rams boss Lampard held talks about becoming Norwich boss in November before dropping out of the running, with the Canaries appointing Dean Smith instead.
He guided Chelsea to fourth place and the FA Cup final in his first season in charge but a run of five defeats in eight games saw him sacked by owner Roman Abramovich.
Lampard's points-per-game average of 1.67 is the lowest of any permanent Chelsea manager in the Premier League.
During the Abramovich era, only Andre Villas-Boas (47.5%) has a worse win rate than Lampard's 52.4%, in all competitions among permanent Chelsea bosses.
Lampard could be appointed as Everton manager by the time they next play on 5 February against Brentford in the FA Cup.
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Lampard, 43, has been out of work for a year after being sacked as Chelsea manager last January, leaving the Blues after 18 months in charge.
Portuguese boss Vitor Pereira and caretaker Duncan Ferguson also had their second interviews for the job on Friday, but Lampard impressed the most.
Rafael Benitez was sacked after winning just one of his last 13 games.
The former Liverpool manager lasted less than seven months and a side lacking in confidence lies 16th in the Premier League, just six points above the relegation zone.
Former Toffee Wayne Rooney was also in contention for the role but turned down the chance to talk with Everton as he wants to stay at Championship strugglers Derby.
Ex-Rams boss Lampard held talks about becoming Norwich boss in November before dropping out of the running, with the Canaries appointing Dean Smith instead.
He guided Chelsea to fourth place and the FA Cup final in his first season in charge but a run of five defeats in eight games saw him sacked by owner Roman Abramovich.
Lampard's points-per-game average of 1.67 is the lowest of any permanent Chelsea manager in the Premier League.
During the Abramovich era, only Andre Villas-Boas (47.5%) has a worse win rate than Lampard's 52.4%, in all competitions among permanent Chelsea bosses.
Lampard could be appointed as Everton manager by the time they next play on 5 February against Brentford in the FA Cup.
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Frank Lampard: Everton formally offer former Chelsea and Derby boss role as their new manager
Frank Lampard has been formally offered the job as Everton manager, with the appointment expected to be completed in the next 24 hours.
Contracts are now being drawn up to finalise the arrival of the former Chelsea and Derby boss at Goodison Park.
Lampard became the leading candidate on Friday after Everton held a final round of talks with their candidates.
As well as Lampard, the Toffees spoke to Vitor Pereira - who exclusively told Sky Sports News on Wednesday that he wanted the job - plus current caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri flew into London to hold talks with all three candidates.
Lampard had been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in January 2021 with the club ninth in the Premier League.
Prior to his 18-month spell at Chelsea - who he led to an FA Cup final and a top-four finish - Lampard spent a season at Derby, which ended in defeat to Aston Villa in the play-off final.
Everton had been searching for a successor to Rafael Benitez after he was sacked earlier this month in the wake of their 2-1 defeat at Norwich.
The former Liverpool manager had been in charge at Goodison Park for less than seven months.
Everton sit 16th in the Premier League and are just four points above the relegation zone having won one and drawn three of their last 14 matches.
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Frank Lampard has been formally offered the job as Everton manager, with the appointment expected to be completed in the next 24 hours.
Contracts are now being drawn up to finalise the arrival of the former Chelsea and Derby boss at Goodison Park.
Lampard became the leading candidate on Friday after Everton held a final round of talks with their candidates.
As well as Lampard, the Toffees spoke to Vitor Pereira - who exclusively told Sky Sports News on Wednesday that he wanted the job - plus current caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri flew into London to hold talks with all three candidates.
Lampard had been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in January 2021 with the club ninth in the Premier League.
Prior to his 18-month spell at Chelsea - who he led to an FA Cup final and a top-four finish - Lampard spent a season at Derby, which ended in defeat to Aston Villa in the play-off final.
Everton had been searching for a successor to Rafael Benitez after he was sacked earlier this month in the wake of their 2-1 defeat at Norwich.
The former Liverpool manager had been in charge at Goodison Park for less than seven months.
Everton sit 16th in the Premier League and are just four points above the relegation zone having won one and drawn three of their last 14 matches.
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Frank Lampard has finalised a two-and-a-half-year deal to become Everton's new manager and is now putting his backroom staff in place and working on new signings.
He completed the formalities of his contract on Sunday.
The 43-year-old replaces Rafael Benitez, who left the club earlier this month after one win in 13 games.
Lampard was offered the job after Everton's hierarchy conducted a final round of interviews on Friday.
The interviews included Lampard, Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira and current caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.
An official announcement on Lampard is expected from Everton on Monday.
He completed the formalities of his contract on Sunday.
The 43-year-old replaces Rafael Benitez, who left the club earlier this month after one win in 13 games.
Lampard was offered the job after Everton's hierarchy conducted a final round of interviews on Friday.
The interviews included Lampard, Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira and current caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.
An official announcement on Lampard is expected from Everton on Monday.
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Donny the first signing under Lamps.
He could help him with his career being turned For the better.
He could help him with his career being turned For the better.
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<b>Frank Lampard: New Everton manager 'a unity candidate who can heal divisions'</b>
This time a year ago, Frank Lampard was coming to terms with his brutal sacking as Chelsea manager after his return to Stamford Bridge, which held so much promise, turned sour.
Now Lampard, a Chelsea icon as the club's all-time leading scorer, is preparing to take charge of another of English football's great institutions in vastly different circumstances.
Twelve months on from his Chelsea dismissal, Lampard assumes control as Everton manager with the Merseyside club mired in supporter unrest and sinking like a stone towards the Premier League relegation zone after the ill-advised and short-lived reign of Rafael Benitez.
The former England midfielder has waited for his moment to return, and after a chaotic recruitment process, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has alighted on the unity candidate to lift spirits and heal divisions at Goodison Park.
"Sensible" is not a word much associated with Everton in recent times as Moshiri's high-risk strategy of appointing former Liverpool manager Benitez in the face of supporter suspicion and reservations in his own boardroom went wrong.
The arrival of Lampard, an intelligent thinker on the game with a forward-looking approach, could redress the balance.
Moshiri may have taken the scenic route in his managerial search, but there is a feeling inside Everton that he may have arrived at the right destination.
Once Benitez was sacked after the 2-1 defeat at Norwich City, Everton turned to Belgium coach and former manager Roberto Martinez - a move laced with irony because he was the first of five men in charge who have been sacked by Moshiri. Martinez's dismissal in May 2016 came amid the sort of fan protests that have been seen again in recent times.
Former striker Wayne Rooney declined to enter the pageant of candidates for an interview, instead opting to stay at Derby County. So it boiled down to Lampard, Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira and current caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.
Pereira was initially Moshiri's favoured choice, but he also became a target for fan anger along with agent Kia Joorabchian, who Everton fans feel exerts too much influence over Moshiri's thinking.
The reaction put Moshiri on the back foot, leaving 53-year-old Pereira to re-enact his job interview and state his case in a 20-minute live TV interview, which actually appeared to do his chances more harm than good.
It allowed Lampard back into the race, and once a final round of interviews was conducted on Friday, the job was his.
Lampard is already a popular choice with supporters who are distrustful of the decision-making progress at Everton. His popularity is a big plus for Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright, who has also been under heavy fire from fans.
Moshiri could not afford another Benitez-style corrosive appointment, which Pereira was shaping up to be - so Lampard may turn out to be the best man available to Everton in a limited field.
Lampard has used his year out of the game to spend more time with his family but also to prepare for his comeback. Now he can make that comeback at Everton, with its history and tradition plus a fierce and passionate fanbase who will relate to him as one of the finest players of the modern era.
In fact, the Lampard family already has a strong, albeit rather painful, connection with Everton. Frank Lampard Sr scored a famous headed winner deep into extra time in the 1980 FA Cup semi-final when West Ham went on to win the trophy.
And Everton's new manager scored the winning goal when Chelsea beat the Toffees in the 2009 FA Cup final.
He has been linked with jobs regularly in his absence and is intelligent enough to have learned from his demise at Chelsea, where it should be stated he finished fourth and reached an FA Cup final in his one full season while operating under a transfer embargo and after the loss of his biggest game-changer, Eden Hazard.
Lampard will bring a stronger coaching team to Everton and will be armed with the experience of dealing with big players, egos, expectation and an owner who can react with volatility and speed to bad results.
And, as someone so closely associated with success, Lampard will want to correct the harsh impression that his time at Chelsea was a failure when much of it was a source of credit in the circumstances.
The 43-year-old admitted his pride took a hit with his Chelsea sacking, so Everton are getting a man and a manager with a point to prove, on a mission to set the record straight after a rare blemish on a glittering career.
Well, the "in tray" will have to be large to fit everything in.
Lampard arrives with the immediate plus of being welcomed by fans after the toxicity of the latter days of Benitez. For all the talk of supporters refusing to give Benitez a chance, any manager would have been in trouble with only six points from a possible 39.
And therein lies Lampard's priority.
He must somehow galvanise a team that has looked unfit for purpose and that has mentally disintegrated in the past few weeks, too often unable to cope with adversity and being frequently overrun in a wretched series of results.
Caretaker boss Ferguson could not inspire the required bounce in the home loss to Aston Villa, but a fresh pair of eyes with no previous connection to the club or psychological baggage may be beneficial.
Everton will face Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round at Goodison Park next weekend before what can now be termed a relegation battle at Newcastle United, a home meeting with Leeds United and a visit to Southampton.
He must hope his key strikers Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin stay fit together, a luxury Benitez was rarely afforded; find a way to bolster a midfield that will be missing key figure Abdoulaye Doucoure for the next four weeks; and restore the shattered confidence in Everton's defence.
Lampard deserves real credit for his determination to use youth both at Derby County and particularly at Chelsea, where he mentored and developed players including Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Reece James, all now England internationals.
He will find a fine emerging talent at Everton in winger Anthony Gordon and Scotland's 20-year-old right-back Nathan Patterson, who has just arrived from Rangers.
There was also a rare piece of good news this week when highly rated 19-year-old forward Lewis Dobbin signed a new contract after fears he might be lured away from Goodison Park.
Jarrad Branthwaite, also 19, showed his potential with a towering defensive performance and a goal in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea in December.
If these youngsters deserve selection, Lampard will reward them, and his status as a player of recent vintage who claimed all the big prizes at Chelsea means they are likely to look up to their new manager.
Ferguson, whose hopes of being appointed manager were dashed, will now work on the backroom staff of his seventh Everton manager, seemingly happy to operate in the shadows rather than leave the Goodison Park bubble to prove his credentials elsewhere.
What influence he wields remains to be seen as Lampard surrounds himself with an experienced backroom team including Paul Clement, the former Derby County and Swansea City manager who worked alongside former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, as well new assistant manager Joe Edwards, who has moved to Merseyside from Chelsea.
Lampard will work to repair recent fractures in relationships with Everton fans, and his personality and stature are powerful weapons in that pursuit.
What he needs first and foremost, though, is a fast start with good results to put his new club's season back in some sort of shape and ease those growing fears of a relegation fight.
It is a huge challenge - but exactly the kind of one Lampard has been waiting 12 months for.
This time a year ago, Frank Lampard was coming to terms with his brutal sacking as Chelsea manager after his return to Stamford Bridge, which held so much promise, turned sour.
Now Lampard, a Chelsea icon as the club's all-time leading scorer, is preparing to take charge of another of English football's great institutions in vastly different circumstances.
Twelve months on from his Chelsea dismissal, Lampard assumes control as Everton manager with the Merseyside club mired in supporter unrest and sinking like a stone towards the Premier League relegation zone after the ill-advised and short-lived reign of Rafael Benitez.
The former England midfielder has waited for his moment to return, and after a chaotic recruitment process, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has alighted on the unity candidate to lift spirits and heal divisions at Goodison Park.
"Sensible" is not a word much associated with Everton in recent times as Moshiri's high-risk strategy of appointing former Liverpool manager Benitez in the face of supporter suspicion and reservations in his own boardroom went wrong.
The arrival of Lampard, an intelligent thinker on the game with a forward-looking approach, could redress the balance.
Moshiri may have taken the scenic route in his managerial search, but there is a feeling inside Everton that he may have arrived at the right destination.
Once Benitez was sacked after the 2-1 defeat at Norwich City, Everton turned to Belgium coach and former manager Roberto Martinez - a move laced with irony because he was the first of five men in charge who have been sacked by Moshiri. Martinez's dismissal in May 2016 came amid the sort of fan protests that have been seen again in recent times.
Former striker Wayne Rooney declined to enter the pageant of candidates for an interview, instead opting to stay at Derby County. So it boiled down to Lampard, Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira and current caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.
Pereira was initially Moshiri's favoured choice, but he also became a target for fan anger along with agent Kia Joorabchian, who Everton fans feel exerts too much influence over Moshiri's thinking.
The reaction put Moshiri on the back foot, leaving 53-year-old Pereira to re-enact his job interview and state his case in a 20-minute live TV interview, which actually appeared to do his chances more harm than good.
It allowed Lampard back into the race, and once a final round of interviews was conducted on Friday, the job was his.
Lampard is already a popular choice with supporters who are distrustful of the decision-making progress at Everton. His popularity is a big plus for Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright, who has also been under heavy fire from fans.
Moshiri could not afford another Benitez-style corrosive appointment, which Pereira was shaping up to be - so Lampard may turn out to be the best man available to Everton in a limited field.
Lampard has used his year out of the game to spend more time with his family but also to prepare for his comeback. Now he can make that comeback at Everton, with its history and tradition plus a fierce and passionate fanbase who will relate to him as one of the finest players of the modern era.
In fact, the Lampard family already has a strong, albeit rather painful, connection with Everton. Frank Lampard Sr scored a famous headed winner deep into extra time in the 1980 FA Cup semi-final when West Ham went on to win the trophy.
And Everton's new manager scored the winning goal when Chelsea beat the Toffees in the 2009 FA Cup final.
He has been linked with jobs regularly in his absence and is intelligent enough to have learned from his demise at Chelsea, where it should be stated he finished fourth and reached an FA Cup final in his one full season while operating under a transfer embargo and after the loss of his biggest game-changer, Eden Hazard.
Lampard will bring a stronger coaching team to Everton and will be armed with the experience of dealing with big players, egos, expectation and an owner who can react with volatility and speed to bad results.
And, as someone so closely associated with success, Lampard will want to correct the harsh impression that his time at Chelsea was a failure when much of it was a source of credit in the circumstances.
The 43-year-old admitted his pride took a hit with his Chelsea sacking, so Everton are getting a man and a manager with a point to prove, on a mission to set the record straight after a rare blemish on a glittering career.
Well, the "in tray" will have to be large to fit everything in.
Lampard arrives with the immediate plus of being welcomed by fans after the toxicity of the latter days of Benitez. For all the talk of supporters refusing to give Benitez a chance, any manager would have been in trouble with only six points from a possible 39.
And therein lies Lampard's priority.
He must somehow galvanise a team that has looked unfit for purpose and that has mentally disintegrated in the past few weeks, too often unable to cope with adversity and being frequently overrun in a wretched series of results.
Caretaker boss Ferguson could not inspire the required bounce in the home loss to Aston Villa, but a fresh pair of eyes with no previous connection to the club or psychological baggage may be beneficial.
Everton will face Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round at Goodison Park next weekend before what can now be termed a relegation battle at Newcastle United, a home meeting with Leeds United and a visit to Southampton.
He must hope his key strikers Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin stay fit together, a luxury Benitez was rarely afforded; find a way to bolster a midfield that will be missing key figure Abdoulaye Doucoure for the next four weeks; and restore the shattered confidence in Everton's defence.
Lampard deserves real credit for his determination to use youth both at Derby County and particularly at Chelsea, where he mentored and developed players including Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Reece James, all now England internationals.
He will find a fine emerging talent at Everton in winger Anthony Gordon and Scotland's 20-year-old right-back Nathan Patterson, who has just arrived from Rangers.
There was also a rare piece of good news this week when highly rated 19-year-old forward Lewis Dobbin signed a new contract after fears he might be lured away from Goodison Park.
Jarrad Branthwaite, also 19, showed his potential with a towering defensive performance and a goal in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea in December.
If these youngsters deserve selection, Lampard will reward them, and his status as a player of recent vintage who claimed all the big prizes at Chelsea means they are likely to look up to their new manager.
Ferguson, whose hopes of being appointed manager were dashed, will now work on the backroom staff of his seventh Everton manager, seemingly happy to operate in the shadows rather than leave the Goodison Park bubble to prove his credentials elsewhere.
What influence he wields remains to be seen as Lampard surrounds himself with an experienced backroom team including Paul Clement, the former Derby County and Swansea City manager who worked alongside former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, as well new assistant manager Joe Edwards, who has moved to Merseyside from Chelsea.
Lampard will work to repair recent fractures in relationships with Everton fans, and his personality and stature are powerful weapons in that pursuit.
What he needs first and foremost, though, is a fast start with good results to put his new club's season back in some sort of shape and ease those growing fears of a relegation fight.
It is a huge challenge - but exactly the kind of one Lampard has been waiting 12 months for.
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<b>Everton transfer news: Donny van de Beek joins on loan from Man Utd</b>
Everton have signed Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek on loan until the end of the season.
Van de Beek was allowed to leave Old Trafford by interim boss Ralf Rangnick after struggling for game time.
Crystal Palace were also interested in the Dutchman, and there were enquiries from clubs abroad.
However, the 24-year-old has elected to link up with Frank Lampard, who was confirmed as Everton's new manager earlier on Monday.
Van de Beek has started only four Premier League matches since joining United from Ajax for £35m in 2020, and none this season.
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has told him he needs regular game time if he is to be considered for the national squad for the World Cup, which begins in November.
Van de Beek will bolster the midfield of Everton's injury-stricken squad, with Tom Davies, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Fabian Delph all sidelined until March.
Everton are 16th, just four points above the relegation zone.
<b>Everton transfer news: Donny van de Beek joins on loan from Man Utd</b>
Everton have signed Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek on loan until the end of the season.
Van de Beek was allowed to leave Old Trafford by interim boss Ralf Rangnick after struggling for game time.
Crystal Palace were also interested in the Dutchman, and there were enquiries from clubs abroad.
However, the 24-year-old has elected to link up with Frank Lampard, who was confirmed as Everton's new manager earlier on Monday.
Van de Beek has started only four Premier League matches since joining United from Ajax for £35m in 2020, and none this season.
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has told him he needs regular game time if he is to be considered for the national squad for the World Cup, which begins in November.
Van de Beek will bolster the midfield of Everton's injury-stricken squad, with Tom Davies, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Fabian Delph all sidelined until March.
Everton are 16th, just four points above the relegation zone.
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<b>Everton transfer news: Tottenham's Dele Alli close to joining Toffees on permanent deal</b>
Everton are close to completing a permanent move for Tottenham's England midfielder Dele Alli for a fee that could rise to £40m.
New Everton manager Frank Lampard has made the signing of Alli a priority and believes he can rebuild a career that has stalled in recent years.
Alli, 25, has made just six appearances under new Spurs boss Antonio Conte.
He is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal with the first £10m payable after 20 appearances.
Everton have to complete a permanent move because their loan quota is full after adding Manchester United's Donny van de Beek to the recent signing of Anwar El Ghazi from Aston Villa.
Alli won the last of his 37 caps for England in 2019.
<b>Everton transfer news: Tottenham's Dele Alli close to joining Toffees on permanent deal</b>
Everton are close to completing a permanent move for Tottenham's England midfielder Dele Alli for a fee that could rise to £40m.
New Everton manager Frank Lampard has made the signing of Alli a priority and believes he can rebuild a career that has stalled in recent years.
Alli, 25, has made just six appearances under new Spurs boss Antonio Conte.
He is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal with the first £10m payable after 20 appearances.
Everton have to complete a permanent move because their loan quota is full after adding Manchester United's Donny van de Beek to the recent signing of Anwar El Ghazi from Aston Villa.
Alli won the last of his 37 caps for England in 2019.
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Ashley Cole expected to join Frank Lampard's Everton backroom team on Wednesday
New Everton manager Frank Lampard is expected to add former Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole to his coaching staff at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
Cole is currently working with Chelsea's academy as well as being a coach with England's U21 squad.
But following discussions to bring Cole on board at Goodison Park, it is expected that the 41-year-old will join Lampard's backroom team on Wednesday.
The pair spent eight years together at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League title, four FA Cups, the Champions League and two League Cups.
Lampard has already brought in Joe Edwards from Chelsea as his assistant manager, former Derby, Reading and Swansea manager Paul Clement as a first-team coach and Chris Jones, who was part of his set-up at Derby.
The new Everton boss has kept on former caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson and goalkeeper coach Alan Kelly.
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New Everton manager Frank Lampard is expected to add former Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole to his coaching staff at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
Cole is currently working with Chelsea's academy as well as being a coach with England's U21 squad.
But following discussions to bring Cole on board at Goodison Park, it is expected that the 41-year-old will join Lampard's backroom team on Wednesday.
The pair spent eight years together at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League title, four FA Cups, the Champions League and two League Cups.
Lampard has already brought in Joe Edwards from Chelsea as his assistant manager, former Derby, Reading and Swansea manager Paul Clement as a first-team coach and Chris Jones, who was part of his set-up at Derby.
The new Everton boss has kept on former caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson and goalkeeper coach Alan Kelly.
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Dele Alli says joining Frank Lampard at Everton a 'perfect match'
Dele Alli says the opportunity to play under new manager Frank Lampard made joining Everton the "perfect match".
Lampard was appointed Toffees boss on transfer deadline day and made Alli a priority, signing him from Tottenham for a fee that could reach £40m.
Alli, 25, has struggled to find his best form recently and has played only 10 Premier League games this season.
"I'm here and I'm looking to show what I can do and show everyone the best part of Dele," he said.
Alli played an integral role under Mauricio Pochettino as the club achieved top four finishes in four consecutive seasons, but he fell out of favour during the reigns of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.
He scored a total of 67 goals in 269 games for the London club, but has also lost his place in the England team, for whom he has 41 caps.
The former MK Dons player was one of two deadline day acquisitions by Lampard, with Netherlands international Donny van de Beek joining on loan from Manchester United.
Alli told Everton TV: "He [Lampard] is an amazing manager and an amazing person as well.
"Speaking to him and admiring him so much as a player, and what he's done so far as a manager - I think it's amazing.
"He knows me very well as a player and I know the tactics he likes and how he likes to play, and how he likes his teams to work. So, I feel like it's a perfect match and I can't wait to get going.
"Being an attacking midfielder and, obviously, he scored a lot of goals as well as a midfielder - I'll speak to him a lot about that and what he did as a player to make the most of his talent."
Everton have won just one of their past 14 Premier League matches and are 16th in the table, four points above the relegation zone.
Alli could make his debut against Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday, when Lampard takes charge of the team for the first time since replacing Rafael Benitez, who was sacked last month.
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Dele Alli says the opportunity to play under new manager Frank Lampard made joining Everton the "perfect match".
Lampard was appointed Toffees boss on transfer deadline day and made Alli a priority, signing him from Tottenham for a fee that could reach £40m.
Alli, 25, has struggled to find his best form recently and has played only 10 Premier League games this season.
"I'm here and I'm looking to show what I can do and show everyone the best part of Dele," he said.
Alli played an integral role under Mauricio Pochettino as the club achieved top four finishes in four consecutive seasons, but he fell out of favour during the reigns of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.
He scored a total of 67 goals in 269 games for the London club, but has also lost his place in the England team, for whom he has 41 caps.
The former MK Dons player was one of two deadline day acquisitions by Lampard, with Netherlands international Donny van de Beek joining on loan from Manchester United.
Alli told Everton TV: "He [Lampard] is an amazing manager and an amazing person as well.
"Speaking to him and admiring him so much as a player, and what he's done so far as a manager - I think it's amazing.
"He knows me very well as a player and I know the tactics he likes and how he likes to play, and how he likes his teams to work. So, I feel like it's a perfect match and I can't wait to get going.
"Being an attacking midfielder and, obviously, he scored a lot of goals as well as a midfielder - I'll speak to him a lot about that and what he did as a player to make the most of his talent."
Everton have won just one of their past 14 Premier League matches and are 16th in the table, four points above the relegation zone.
Alli could make his debut against Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday, when Lampard takes charge of the team for the first time since replacing Rafael Benitez, who was sacked last month.
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Everton can confirm the appointment of Ashley Cole as First-Team Coach.
The former England defender joins from Chelsea’s academy and further strengthens boss Frank Lampard’s talented backroom team of assistant managers Joe Edwards and Duncan Ferguson, First-Team Coach Paul Clement, First Team Coach and Head of Performance Chris Jones and Goalkeeping Coach Alan Kelly.
Cole became a coach at Derby County after finishing his glittering playing career at the Rams, before following former Chelsea and England teammate Lampard to Stamford Bridge where he became an Academy Coach in October 2019.
In 2021, he took part in the launch of England Football Learning’s International Player to Coach (IP2C) programme, which works with former and current international players as they transition into coaching and management.
Last summer, Cole became England Under-21s assistant manager under Head Coach and former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley.
Lampard said: “I’m delighted to add Ashley into my backroom team. Everyone knows about his superb playing career and what he has achieved in the game.
“He is now a well-respected coach which has been recognised by his work with England Under-21s. He’ll bring a wealth of enthusiasm, game-play experience and is a very good young coach who adds strength to our coaching staff.”
Cole added: “I was thrilled when Frank asked me to join him at Everton. This is a brilliant opportunity with a fantastic club and I am coming here to work hard and try to help bring success to Everton.
“The chance to link up again with Frank was another huge draw. He is an excellent manager and leader. With the rest of the staff here, we have everything in place for what we want to achieve together.”
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The former England defender joins from Chelsea’s academy and further strengthens boss Frank Lampard’s talented backroom team of assistant managers Joe Edwards and Duncan Ferguson, First-Team Coach Paul Clement, First Team Coach and Head of Performance Chris Jones and Goalkeeping Coach Alan Kelly.
Cole became a coach at Derby County after finishing his glittering playing career at the Rams, before following former Chelsea and England teammate Lampard to Stamford Bridge where he became an Academy Coach in October 2019.
In 2021, he took part in the launch of England Football Learning’s International Player to Coach (IP2C) programme, which works with former and current international players as they transition into coaching and management.
Last summer, Cole became England Under-21s assistant manager under Head Coach and former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley.
Lampard said: “I’m delighted to add Ashley into my backroom team. Everyone knows about his superb playing career and what he has achieved in the game.
“He is now a well-respected coach which has been recognised by his work with England Under-21s. He’ll bring a wealth of enthusiasm, game-play experience and is a very good young coach who adds strength to our coaching staff.”
Cole added: “I was thrilled when Frank asked me to join him at Everton. This is a brilliant opportunity with a fantastic club and I am coming here to work hard and try to help bring success to Everton.
“The chance to link up again with Frank was another huge draw. He is an excellent manager and leader. With the rest of the staff here, we have everything in place for what we want to achieve together.”
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Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek: Exploring how both fit into Frank Lampard's new-look Everton
A cloud has been lifted at Everton with the arrivals of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli hot on the heels of appointing Frank Lampard as the new manager, but one of his first tasks is finding a way of making them work effectively in the same team
It was the age-old debate which followed Frank Lampard around as a player. Could England's golden generation cater for both him and Steven Gerrard in the same team?
Both with an eye for goal, both could spot a pass. Sven-Goran Eriksson was faced with such a dilemma during his time as England boss, before you mention the brilliance of Paul Scholes.
Eriksson decided on playing the trio with David Beckham across the middle - describing them as the "four best midfielders" in the country during an interview with Sky Sports in March 2020.
"I could not at this time put one of these on the bench. I pick because I was convinced these four were the best," Eriksson said.
"I was convinced Gerrard and Lampard could play together. You could have put Gerrard on the left maybe, and put Scholes in the middle. But anyhow, this for me, and I still believe it now, was the best team at this time."
The fact that nothing was won during this period was a major disappointment, and Lampard is now faced with a similar selection headache as he familiarises himself with his new squad at Everton.
It is the start of a new era as Lampard prepares to take charge for the first time in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Brentford at Goodison Park. Owner Farhad Moshiri said of his sixth permanent appointment in as many years: "It's the most important signing we can get in this window. I'm optimistic."
But Lampard was one of three new faces to arrive on Merseyside on deadline day. Dele Alli signed a two-and-a-half-year contract as his seven-year stay at Tottenham came to an end in the final minutes of the transfer window.
Alli's move came just hours after Everton had confirmed former Chelsea boss Lampard as Rafael Benitez's successor. Lampard also secured the services of Donny van de Beek on deadline day, the Holland midfielder joining on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season.
Like Alli, who was a member of Gareth Southgate's 2018 World Cup squad but has struggled under a succession of managers at Spurs in recent seasons and fallen out of the England reckoning, Van de Beek has failed to impress.
The 24-year-old joined United in a £35m move from Ajax in 2020 only to make just four Premier League starts for the Red Devils - but both Van de Beek and Alli now have the chance to reignite their respective careers.
Lampard's first set of acquisitions are both cup-tied for the Brentford tie, however they will be available for the crucial Premier League encounter at Newcastle next Tuesday. We take a look at how and where both could be incorporated into Lampard's new-look side.
How both can operate as double 10s
The Toffees are only four points above the relegation zone having won just once in the Premier League since the end of September. Only Newcastle (£93m) spent more than the potential £76m Everton agreed across the January transfer window, and this was in part down to being left short due to injuries in key positions.
Benitez failed to land a right-back in the summer window, and one of his final acts was to bring Nathan Patterson in as cover for Seamus Coleman in a £16m deal from Rangers. In signing Alli and Van de Beek, the club have also recognised how the team's attacking output plummeted in the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Signing two players with similar traits has generated plenty of talk on how both can be shoehorned into the same starting XI, and yet what Everton have lacked is depth when first-choice personnel have been on the treatment table.
Lampard has options. Gerrard has already shown how both Emi Buendia and Philippe Coutinho can both start in the same team, but Danny Ings has been sacrificed with Ollie Watkins the central striker.
The question, therefore, is can Everton select a team comprising of Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison, Alli and Van de Beek?
At Derby, Lampard put plenty of emphasis on his full-backs providing the width and operating high up - as seen when Ashley Cole featured for the Rams towards the end of his career. With Cole and Lampard set to be reunited, it is a possible route they look to explore once again at Everton.
That would negate the need for two natural wingers, but Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend have been among Everton's more consistent performers this season and their arrivals under a previous regime were designed to provide ammunition for Calvert-Lewin's aerial prowess.
As Everton were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties to QPR last September, it was noticeable the extent to which the team lacked depth when certain performers were afforded a rest. What the arrivals of Alli and Van de Beek have brought is competition across an underperforming attack.
Having the likes of Gray and Townsend as options off the bench to influence games is something that Everton have often lacked this term until now - and that is before you consider the likes of Anwar El Ghazi and Alex Iwobi.
Could Lampard play three at the back?
The Lampard factor has paid immediate dividends after his deadline-day unveiling and Everton should have enough quality to make their flirtation with the scrap at the bottom a short one.
But in spite of focusing on strengthening his midfield options, it could be that providing extra insurance at the back is the best way of allowing both Van de Beek and Alli to focus on their strengths - arriving late in the box.
By having an additional centre-back with one defensive pivot, this is one route to getting all four of Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison, Van de Beek and Alli into the side - but it will require a lot of discipline from Allan or Abdoulaye Doucoure in the anchor role.
What has been evident this term, however, is that both Doucoure and Allan are not natural defensive midfielders. Both have a tendency to get forward, which has left Everton's defence exposed. It is why the club were reportedly interested in bringing Idrissa Gueye back from Paris Saint-Germain last month.
Everton's defence has often performed better in a back three, as seen in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea in December - their most tactically disciplined performance under Benitez with nine senior players missing.
Ben Godfrey has struggled to kick on since his maiden season, but the former Norwich defender looks more comfortable alongside two other centre-halves when not forced to play at full-back. This is less likely now that Everton have strengthened on both flanks.
With Yerry Mina back from injury, having Godfrey as part of a back three that includes either Michael Keane or Mason Holgate can form a solid base from which the wing-backs can provide the width.
Alli and Van de Beek could then play with the shackles off, in between the lines and in support of Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison - but it depends on the calibre of opposition and circumstances within a game.
For both Alli and Van de Beek, games have passed them by especially when they have been played as one of a central-midfield three, forcing them to be more disciplined. Alli wasn't even close to getting into England's squad for last year's European Championship.
Meanwhile, Van de Beek has 19 caps for the Netherlands but his last was as a second-half substitute in a 7-0 win against Gibraltar in March last year.
The 24-year-old missed out on Euro 2020 due to a groin injury, but he has been overlooked by head coach Louis van Gaal during the World Cup qualifying campaign due to his lack of playing time at Man Utd.
Ironically, former Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen has moved above him in the pecking order.
Klaassen was signed for £24m as one of three No 10s - along with Wayne Rooney and Gylfi Sigurdsson in June 2017 - but a combination of his pathway being blocked and below-par displays during just seven league appearance meant he was sold the following summer to Werder Bremen.
Both Van de Beek and Alli can recapture that happiness at Everton, where the fanbase is demanding and can get on top of players, both their team and the opposition.
Lampard might choose to play Alli just off lone striker Calvert-Lewin or as one of two attacking midfielders that includes Van de Beek - but using both in a midfield three wouldn't be using either's strengths.
This would be the ideal formation when confidence floods back into the team. Doucoure is still expected to be out until the end of February, but Everton have important games against sides in the bottom half of the table before then: Leeds visit Goodison Park on February 12 before a trip to face Southampton at St Mary's the following weekend.
It begs the question: Will Van de Beek be used deeper alongside Allan as a short-term measure? The Dutchman flourished at Ajax in the No 10 role, but it may be that both he and Alli alternate in dropping deep into midfield as the other bursts forward.
This way, Richarlison would be utilised in a wider area - on the left, where he has often performed well. The issue here is that Gray is best used on the left. On the other flank, Gordon was moving ahead of Townsend as the first-choice right winger and will resume their healthy competition under Lampard.
Both Gordon and Townsend offer different strengths but the arrivals of Van de Beek and Alli certainly could compromise their chances of playing time if Lampard wants to find a way of playing both Richarlison and Gray.
Doucoure has failed to hit the same standards set at the start of the season even since fracturing his foot, but once the Frenchman is back from his groin issue, Lampard could then explore moving Van De Beek in the No 10 role to cater for Doucoure alongside Allan - and this could mean pushing Alli to a position tucked in on the right.
Revisit Alli's early years under Poch
Alli played under four managers in his seven years at Spurs but virtually all of the midfielder's standout moments came under Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine's time at Spurs ended in November 2019. And so, in a sense, did Alli's.
In his parting message to Tottenham, Alli wrote: "I want to give a special mention to Mauricio and his staff for their trust and guidance in the early part of my career at Spurs, which gave me the platform to show what I can do."
No mention of Jose Mourinho. Nor of Nuno Espirito Santo. Nor of Antonio Conte, the incumbent at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Lampard must get the best out of a player who had a key role in England's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and, before that, had put up the kind of scoring numbers by the age of 21 that set him on course to be the country's great hope.
Upon turning 21 in April 2017, Alli had either scored or assisted 40 goals in the Premier League, which was as many as Lampard (15), Steven Gerrard (13) and David Beckham (12) had combined at that age.
That is the kind of player Tottenham and England had on their hands. Someone who, in January 2016, scored one of the best-ever Premier League goals by flicking the ball over his head, spinning around his marker and burying a low volley from outside the area almost in one movement.
The following season, Alli scored 22 goals in 46 starts for Tottenham, mostly playing off Harry Kane to devastating effect and showcasing a rare ability at such a young age to time his runs into the area.
Alli has gone more than two years without a Premier League goal in open play. Lampard is the ideal man to get him back to his old numbers, and that can only happen through playing him and making him feel loved.
Since Conte arrived in early November, Alli started two league games. It has been said that maybe fame got his head. A couple of injuries certainly set him back, but Lampard was the consummate professional throughout his playing career.
He set the standard, and Alli has the ideal mentor to rediscover the spark that made him such a hard opponent for defences to pin down.
Lampard must prioritise attitude over formation
Crucially, Everton can now take games to their opponents - and not just adapt their team within games. Under Benitez, all too often, Everton conceded the first goal and were forced to chase points from losing positions.
The Spaniard was an unpopular appointment, but he was certainly right when it came to the team needing to apply the best attitude over any tactic or formation. It is the message he drove across to his players and the media in those early prosperous weeks.
Lampard has even more options if Plan A isn't working, but finding the right balance from the first whistle is an exciting challenge that will define the early part of his reign.
Having recorded just one league win in 14 games, what deadline day brought was optimism back to supporters. For Everton, it was the strangest of transfer windows: five new players signed by two different managers.
Benitez added full-backs Patterson and Vitalii Mykolenko and wide forward El Ghazi, on loan from Aston Villa, before his mid-January departure.
While Lampard has much to prove after his time as Chelsea boss, as do Alli and Van De Beek after their recent struggles, Everton fans have reason to be far more optimistic than they were at the start of last month.
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A cloud has been lifted at Everton with the arrivals of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli hot on the heels of appointing Frank Lampard as the new manager, but one of his first tasks is finding a way of making them work effectively in the same team
It was the age-old debate which followed Frank Lampard around as a player. Could England's golden generation cater for both him and Steven Gerrard in the same team?
Both with an eye for goal, both could spot a pass. Sven-Goran Eriksson was faced with such a dilemma during his time as England boss, before you mention the brilliance of Paul Scholes.
Eriksson decided on playing the trio with David Beckham across the middle - describing them as the "four best midfielders" in the country during an interview with Sky Sports in March 2020.
"I could not at this time put one of these on the bench. I pick because I was convinced these four were the best," Eriksson said.
"I was convinced Gerrard and Lampard could play together. You could have put Gerrard on the left maybe, and put Scholes in the middle. But anyhow, this for me, and I still believe it now, was the best team at this time."
The fact that nothing was won during this period was a major disappointment, and Lampard is now faced with a similar selection headache as he familiarises himself with his new squad at Everton.
It is the start of a new era as Lampard prepares to take charge for the first time in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Brentford at Goodison Park. Owner Farhad Moshiri said of his sixth permanent appointment in as many years: "It's the most important signing we can get in this window. I'm optimistic."
But Lampard was one of three new faces to arrive on Merseyside on deadline day. Dele Alli signed a two-and-a-half-year contract as his seven-year stay at Tottenham came to an end in the final minutes of the transfer window.
Alli's move came just hours after Everton had confirmed former Chelsea boss Lampard as Rafael Benitez's successor. Lampard also secured the services of Donny van de Beek on deadline day, the Holland midfielder joining on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season.
Like Alli, who was a member of Gareth Southgate's 2018 World Cup squad but has struggled under a succession of managers at Spurs in recent seasons and fallen out of the England reckoning, Van de Beek has failed to impress.
The 24-year-old joined United in a £35m move from Ajax in 2020 only to make just four Premier League starts for the Red Devils - but both Van de Beek and Alli now have the chance to reignite their respective careers.
Lampard's first set of acquisitions are both cup-tied for the Brentford tie, however they will be available for the crucial Premier League encounter at Newcastle next Tuesday. We take a look at how and where both could be incorporated into Lampard's new-look side.
How both can operate as double 10s
The Toffees are only four points above the relegation zone having won just once in the Premier League since the end of September. Only Newcastle (£93m) spent more than the potential £76m Everton agreed across the January transfer window, and this was in part down to being left short due to injuries in key positions.
Benitez failed to land a right-back in the summer window, and one of his final acts was to bring Nathan Patterson in as cover for Seamus Coleman in a £16m deal from Rangers. In signing Alli and Van de Beek, the club have also recognised how the team's attacking output plummeted in the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Signing two players with similar traits has generated plenty of talk on how both can be shoehorned into the same starting XI, and yet what Everton have lacked is depth when first-choice personnel have been on the treatment table.
Lampard has options. Gerrard has already shown how both Emi Buendia and Philippe Coutinho can both start in the same team, but Danny Ings has been sacrificed with Ollie Watkins the central striker.
The question, therefore, is can Everton select a team comprising of Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison, Alli and Van de Beek?
At Derby, Lampard put plenty of emphasis on his full-backs providing the width and operating high up - as seen when Ashley Cole featured for the Rams towards the end of his career. With Cole and Lampard set to be reunited, it is a possible route they look to explore once again at Everton.
That would negate the need for two natural wingers, but Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend have been among Everton's more consistent performers this season and their arrivals under a previous regime were designed to provide ammunition for Calvert-Lewin's aerial prowess.
As Everton were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties to QPR last September, it was noticeable the extent to which the team lacked depth when certain performers were afforded a rest. What the arrivals of Alli and Van de Beek have brought is competition across an underperforming attack.
Having the likes of Gray and Townsend as options off the bench to influence games is something that Everton have often lacked this term until now - and that is before you consider the likes of Anwar El Ghazi and Alex Iwobi.
Could Lampard play three at the back?
The Lampard factor has paid immediate dividends after his deadline-day unveiling and Everton should have enough quality to make their flirtation with the scrap at the bottom a short one.
But in spite of focusing on strengthening his midfield options, it could be that providing extra insurance at the back is the best way of allowing both Van de Beek and Alli to focus on their strengths - arriving late in the box.
By having an additional centre-back with one defensive pivot, this is one route to getting all four of Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison, Van de Beek and Alli into the side - but it will require a lot of discipline from Allan or Abdoulaye Doucoure in the anchor role.
What has been evident this term, however, is that both Doucoure and Allan are not natural defensive midfielders. Both have a tendency to get forward, which has left Everton's defence exposed. It is why the club were reportedly interested in bringing Idrissa Gueye back from Paris Saint-Germain last month.
Everton's defence has often performed better in a back three, as seen in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea in December - their most tactically disciplined performance under Benitez with nine senior players missing.
Ben Godfrey has struggled to kick on since his maiden season, but the former Norwich defender looks more comfortable alongside two other centre-halves when not forced to play at full-back. This is less likely now that Everton have strengthened on both flanks.
With Yerry Mina back from injury, having Godfrey as part of a back three that includes either Michael Keane or Mason Holgate can form a solid base from which the wing-backs can provide the width.
Alli and Van de Beek could then play with the shackles off, in between the lines and in support of Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison - but it depends on the calibre of opposition and circumstances within a game.
For both Alli and Van de Beek, games have passed them by especially when they have been played as one of a central-midfield three, forcing them to be more disciplined. Alli wasn't even close to getting into England's squad for last year's European Championship.
Meanwhile, Van de Beek has 19 caps for the Netherlands but his last was as a second-half substitute in a 7-0 win against Gibraltar in March last year.
The 24-year-old missed out on Euro 2020 due to a groin injury, but he has been overlooked by head coach Louis van Gaal during the World Cup qualifying campaign due to his lack of playing time at Man Utd.
Ironically, former Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen has moved above him in the pecking order.
Klaassen was signed for £24m as one of three No 10s - along with Wayne Rooney and Gylfi Sigurdsson in June 2017 - but a combination of his pathway being blocked and below-par displays during just seven league appearance meant he was sold the following summer to Werder Bremen.
Both Van de Beek and Alli can recapture that happiness at Everton, where the fanbase is demanding and can get on top of players, both their team and the opposition.
Lampard might choose to play Alli just off lone striker Calvert-Lewin or as one of two attacking midfielders that includes Van de Beek - but using both in a midfield three wouldn't be using either's strengths.
This would be the ideal formation when confidence floods back into the team. Doucoure is still expected to be out until the end of February, but Everton have important games against sides in the bottom half of the table before then: Leeds visit Goodison Park on February 12 before a trip to face Southampton at St Mary's the following weekend.
It begs the question: Will Van de Beek be used deeper alongside Allan as a short-term measure? The Dutchman flourished at Ajax in the No 10 role, but it may be that both he and Alli alternate in dropping deep into midfield as the other bursts forward.
This way, Richarlison would be utilised in a wider area - on the left, where he has often performed well. The issue here is that Gray is best used on the left. On the other flank, Gordon was moving ahead of Townsend as the first-choice right winger and will resume their healthy competition under Lampard.
Both Gordon and Townsend offer different strengths but the arrivals of Van de Beek and Alli certainly could compromise their chances of playing time if Lampard wants to find a way of playing both Richarlison and Gray.
Doucoure has failed to hit the same standards set at the start of the season even since fracturing his foot, but once the Frenchman is back from his groin issue, Lampard could then explore moving Van De Beek in the No 10 role to cater for Doucoure alongside Allan - and this could mean pushing Alli to a position tucked in on the right.
Revisit Alli's early years under Poch
Alli played under four managers in his seven years at Spurs but virtually all of the midfielder's standout moments came under Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine's time at Spurs ended in November 2019. And so, in a sense, did Alli's.
In his parting message to Tottenham, Alli wrote: "I want to give a special mention to Mauricio and his staff for their trust and guidance in the early part of my career at Spurs, which gave me the platform to show what I can do."
No mention of Jose Mourinho. Nor of Nuno Espirito Santo. Nor of Antonio Conte, the incumbent at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Lampard must get the best out of a player who had a key role in England's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and, before that, had put up the kind of scoring numbers by the age of 21 that set him on course to be the country's great hope.
Upon turning 21 in April 2017, Alli had either scored or assisted 40 goals in the Premier League, which was as many as Lampard (15), Steven Gerrard (13) and David Beckham (12) had combined at that age.
That is the kind of player Tottenham and England had on their hands. Someone who, in January 2016, scored one of the best-ever Premier League goals by flicking the ball over his head, spinning around his marker and burying a low volley from outside the area almost in one movement.
The following season, Alli scored 22 goals in 46 starts for Tottenham, mostly playing off Harry Kane to devastating effect and showcasing a rare ability at such a young age to time his runs into the area.
Alli has gone more than two years without a Premier League goal in open play. Lampard is the ideal man to get him back to his old numbers, and that can only happen through playing him and making him feel loved.
Since Conte arrived in early November, Alli started two league games. It has been said that maybe fame got his head. A couple of injuries certainly set him back, but Lampard was the consummate professional throughout his playing career.
He set the standard, and Alli has the ideal mentor to rediscover the spark that made him such a hard opponent for defences to pin down.
Lampard must prioritise attitude over formation
Crucially, Everton can now take games to their opponents - and not just adapt their team within games. Under Benitez, all too often, Everton conceded the first goal and were forced to chase points from losing positions.
The Spaniard was an unpopular appointment, but he was certainly right when it came to the team needing to apply the best attitude over any tactic or formation. It is the message he drove across to his players and the media in those early prosperous weeks.
Lampard has even more options if Plan A isn't working, but finding the right balance from the first whistle is an exciting challenge that will define the early part of his reign.
Having recorded just one league win in 14 games, what deadline day brought was optimism back to supporters. For Everton, it was the strangest of transfer windows: five new players signed by two different managers.
Benitez added full-backs Patterson and Vitalii Mykolenko and wide forward El Ghazi, on loan from Aston Villa, before his mid-January departure.
While Lampard has much to prove after his time as Chelsea boss, as do Alli and Van De Beek after their recent struggles, Everton fans have reason to be far more optimistic than they were at the start of last month.
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Frank Lampard: Everton's new manager confident he can harness 'huge talent' in his squad
New Everton manager Frank Lampard says he is convinced there is "huge talent" within the squad he has inherited, adding he would not have taken charge of the struggling side if he didn't believe he was the man to harness that quality.
Lampard replaced Rafael Benitez as the Toffees' manager on Monday, with his immediate task being to guide the club away from their present position of 16th in the Premier League.
Benitez was sacked last month on the back of just one win in 14 top-flight games, but Lampard believes that, rather than a lack of quality, the Everton squad is being held back by a lack of confidence.
Speaking at his first press conference since starting his new job, Lampard said: "Of course nobody would be happy with the run that we've been on, but I also have to bring in an element of calm and also an element of looking at ourselves and saying that there is a huge amount of talent.
"If I didn't believe in that and didn't think I was the man to come and harness that, then I wouldn't be here. I just want to come and make sure that I get to work very quickly and the players respond to that quickly. I believe that if we do that, we can go in the right direction.
"I knew the squad but it's always different when you see people in the flesh - see them on the training ground, how they act, their body language. I've been really impressed.
"I've seen a talented group, maybe that has had a hit in their confidence, which losing games can do. I've been there many a time.
"So I have a clear idea of what my priorities are to try and get the uplift that we need straight away. I'm very trusting in this group and I'll work with them."
Lampard's first match in charge is an FA Cup fourth-round clash with Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday, and the new manager is hopeful of a positive atmosphere as he looks to get his reign off to a winning start.
"What could be better than Goodison and the atmosphere I'm sure we'll get on Saturday and the opportunity to get into the next round of a cup that the club has a glorious history in?" said Lampard.
"With the talent we have in the squad, we want to go as far as we can in the cup and carry on that momentum. So it's a big game for us in that sense."
Everton will have to do without key striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin against Brentford, however, after Lampard revealed he would be unavailable due to a "knock".
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New Everton manager Frank Lampard says he is convinced there is "huge talent" within the squad he has inherited, adding he would not have taken charge of the struggling side if he didn't believe he was the man to harness that quality.
Lampard replaced Rafael Benitez as the Toffees' manager on Monday, with his immediate task being to guide the club away from their present position of 16th in the Premier League.
Benitez was sacked last month on the back of just one win in 14 top-flight games, but Lampard believes that, rather than a lack of quality, the Everton squad is being held back by a lack of confidence.
Speaking at his first press conference since starting his new job, Lampard said: "Of course nobody would be happy with the run that we've been on, but I also have to bring in an element of calm and also an element of looking at ourselves and saying that there is a huge amount of talent.
"If I didn't believe in that and didn't think I was the man to come and harness that, then I wouldn't be here. I just want to come and make sure that I get to work very quickly and the players respond to that quickly. I believe that if we do that, we can go in the right direction.
"I knew the squad but it's always different when you see people in the flesh - see them on the training ground, how they act, their body language. I've been really impressed.
"I've seen a talented group, maybe that has had a hit in their confidence, which losing games can do. I've been there many a time.
"So I have a clear idea of what my priorities are to try and get the uplift that we need straight away. I'm very trusting in this group and I'll work with them."
Lampard's first match in charge is an FA Cup fourth-round clash with Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday, and the new manager is hopeful of a positive atmosphere as he looks to get his reign off to a winning start.
"What could be better than Goodison and the atmosphere I'm sure we'll get on Saturday and the opportunity to get into the next round of a cup that the club has a glorious history in?" said Lampard.
"With the talent we have in the squad, we want to go as far as we can in the cup and carry on that momentum. So it's a big game for us in that sense."
Everton will have to do without key striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin against Brentford, however, after Lampard revealed he would be unavailable due to a "knock".
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Seems like the entire makeup of the club has changed in the space of a week or so. Why they did not do this in the summer is beyond me. Benitez was always going to be a disastrous choice.
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Frank Lampard says Everton's thrashing of Brentford in his first game as manager is a day he will never forget
New Everton manager Frank Lampard admits he had a day he will never forget after opening his Goodison Park reign with a 4-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Premier League rivals Brentford.
Goals from Yerry Mina, Richarlison, Mason Holgate and Andros Townsend - after Ivan Toney's penalty had briefly made it 2-1 - secured the biggest win on debut by any Toffees boss.
It was the team's largest victory against top-flight opposition since beating West Ham by the same scoreline in the Carabao Cup in September 2020 and had supporters singing "Super Frankie Lampard" in the second half and at the final whistle.
"I can only thank the fans for their support of me from the moment I walked out and of course at the end, seeing the team perform the way it did," said the former Chelsea boss.
"It's a day I'll never forget, it was very special, and I can't help but get caught up in the emotion of that for the moment.
"We all hear about the Goodison effect and I've felt it on the other side and we wanted to produce that today and the players did.
"But as much as I was proud of the performance and it gets me excited, I have to calm down now and work towards the league games."
The only downside on an otherwise positive day was an injury to Ben Godfrey, who Lampard revealed sustained an issue with his hamstring.
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New Everton manager Frank Lampard admits he had a day he will never forget after opening his Goodison Park reign with a 4-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Premier League rivals Brentford.
Goals from Yerry Mina, Richarlison, Mason Holgate and Andros Townsend - after Ivan Toney's penalty had briefly made it 2-1 - secured the biggest win on debut by any Toffees boss.
It was the team's largest victory against top-flight opposition since beating West Ham by the same scoreline in the Carabao Cup in September 2020 and had supporters singing "Super Frankie Lampard" in the second half and at the final whistle.
"I can only thank the fans for their support of me from the moment I walked out and of course at the end, seeing the team perform the way it did," said the former Chelsea boss.
"It's a day I'll never forget, it was very special, and I can't help but get caught up in the emotion of that for the moment.
"We all hear about the Goodison effect and I've felt it on the other side and we wanted to produce that today and the players did.
"But as much as I was proud of the performance and it gets me excited, I have to calm down now and work towards the league games."
The only downside on an otherwise positive day was an injury to Ben Godfrey, who Lampard revealed sustained an issue with his hamstring.
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<b>Everton put on a dominant display against Leeds to earn their first Premier League victory under manager Frank Lampard - ending a run of six league games without a win.</b>
It means the Toffees are now five points clear of the relegation zone.
Captain Seamus Coleman was the unlikely scorer of the opener, tapping in a rebound from Donny van de Beek's cross, before Michael Keane headed in another.
Anthony Gordon added a third in the second half as Everton wrapped up victory.
Everton, who had 21 shots on goal, looked lively with the return of Alex Iwobi and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.
Van de Beek was handed a first Everton start and was heavily involved, particularly in the first half, as Leeds struggled to gain momentum.
Leeds rarely tested goalkeeper Jordan Pickford but Rodrigo almost produced two moments of magic when long-range efforts crashed off the crossbar in the first half.
In the end, it was comfortable for Everton, who move to within a point of 15th-placed Leeds after keeping a first clean sheet in 13 matches.
The pressure was on Everton to deliver after a dreadful run of form - and Lampard's side showed intensity from the first minute.
Gordon almost made it 1-0 within seconds of kick-off, only to be denied by an excellent last-ditch block from Luke Ayling.
The hosts were well on top in the early stages too, with the Goodison crowd in fine voice as Leeds were put under pressure.
Coleman's passionate celebration - a roar towards the home fans, a badge clutch and a kiss for Richarlison on the cheek - showed how much it meant for the captain to put his side in the lead.
Everton maintained their intensity after that and big tackles from Mason Holgate and Iwobi were appreciated by supporters, before Richarlison received a big cheer for his work in winning the corner which led to the second goal.
Leeds carried a threat in patches - Rodrigo's stunning efforts hitting the crossbar twice, while Jack Harrison struck wide and Daniel James was almost played in behind on one or two occasions.
But Everton were good value for their victory - a first in the Premier League under new boss Lampard, and in 2022.
The Blues boss applauded the Goodison Park faithful as they chanted his name shortly after Gordon had helped steer Richarlison's strike into the bottom corner for Everton's third goal.
They were almost given a fourth goal to celebrate too but Salomon Rondon's strike was expertly tipped over the bar by Leeds keeper Illan Meslier.
Everton's 21 shots was their most in 78 Premier League games, since having 22 against Newcastle in December 2019.
Meanwhile, Leeds' manager Marcelo Bielsa has another injury concern to contend with as Stuart Dallas was forced off within seven minutes.
With Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham coming up in their next three fixtures, Bielsa will hope the injury is not serious.
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It means the Toffees are now five points clear of the relegation zone.
Captain Seamus Coleman was the unlikely scorer of the opener, tapping in a rebound from Donny van de Beek's cross, before Michael Keane headed in another.
Anthony Gordon added a third in the second half as Everton wrapped up victory.
Everton, who had 21 shots on goal, looked lively with the return of Alex Iwobi and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.
Van de Beek was handed a first Everton start and was heavily involved, particularly in the first half, as Leeds struggled to gain momentum.
Leeds rarely tested goalkeeper Jordan Pickford but Rodrigo almost produced two moments of magic when long-range efforts crashed off the crossbar in the first half.
In the end, it was comfortable for Everton, who move to within a point of 15th-placed Leeds after keeping a first clean sheet in 13 matches.
The pressure was on Everton to deliver after a dreadful run of form - and Lampard's side showed intensity from the first minute.
Gordon almost made it 1-0 within seconds of kick-off, only to be denied by an excellent last-ditch block from Luke Ayling.
The hosts were well on top in the early stages too, with the Goodison crowd in fine voice as Leeds were put under pressure.
Coleman's passionate celebration - a roar towards the home fans, a badge clutch and a kiss for Richarlison on the cheek - showed how much it meant for the captain to put his side in the lead.
Everton maintained their intensity after that and big tackles from Mason Holgate and Iwobi were appreciated by supporters, before Richarlison received a big cheer for his work in winning the corner which led to the second goal.
Leeds carried a threat in patches - Rodrigo's stunning efforts hitting the crossbar twice, while Jack Harrison struck wide and Daniel James was almost played in behind on one or two occasions.
But Everton were good value for their victory - a first in the Premier League under new boss Lampard, and in 2022.
The Blues boss applauded the Goodison Park faithful as they chanted his name shortly after Gordon had helped steer Richarlison's strike into the bottom corner for Everton's third goal.
They were almost given a fourth goal to celebrate too but Salomon Rondon's strike was expertly tipped over the bar by Leeds keeper Illan Meslier.
Everton's 21 shots was their most in 78 Premier League games, since having 22 against Newcastle in December 2019.
Meanwhile, Leeds' manager Marcelo Bielsa has another injury concern to contend with as Stuart Dallas was forced off within seven minutes.
With Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham coming up in their next three fixtures, Bielsa will hope the injury is not serious.
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Southampton 2-0 Everton
<b>Southampton maintained their impressive form with a comfortable Premier League victory against a lacklustre Everton at St Mary's.</b>
Scotland winger Stuart Armstrong opened the scoring just after the break, curling in from 15 yards after Oriol Romeu and Che Adams combined.
Shane Long's late header - also his first top-flight goal of the campaign - ensured a merited win for Ralph Hassenhuttl's side, who are now unbeaten in five matches in all competitions.
Until Long struck, Everton retained a slender interest in taking a point largely because of Southampton's inability to make the most of several excellent chances.
Everton began both halves brightly but quickly faded and the second-half introduction of Dele Alli was unable to provide the necessary spark.
"I did not like the reaction," said Everton manager Frank Lampard.
"I am here for a reason because we are down in a position we don't want to be in. In the two games at Goodison I have seen some really good thing - in the two games away, not so much.
"The players need to understand that second half is not good enough. It is not good enough to lose second balls consistently; it is not good enough to try and miss out [midfield] and play to the strikers.
"It has to be an option but it can't be the way we play. We will have days like this. It is important to learn the lessons."
Everton's failings were underlined by their inability to register a shot on target as their dismal away record continued - they have won only once in 12 games on their travels this season.
Southampton remain 10th in the table while Everton sit 16th, four points above the bottom three.
Southampton appear to be hitting form at the right time to push for a European place or, at worst, a first top-half finish since 2017.
This result, part of an impressive sequence including victory at Tottenham and draws against both Manchester clubs that could have amounted to more, underlined their upward trajectory.
Aside from the opening periods of both halves Southampton were completely dominant.
Jan Bednarek and Tino Livramento drew excellent saves from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during a concerted spell of pressure in the first half, while Kyle Walker-Peters clipped the outside of a post.
That largely continued after the break as Armstrong and Long gave Southampton the reward they richly deserved.
Everton's high-tempo start to each half was in keeping with their victories over Brentford in the FA Cup and against Leeds last weekend.
On another occasion they may have been awarded at least one penalty from two early appeals, and Richarlison was unable to turn in after losing control of the ball in front of goal.
With Dominic Calvert-Lewin causing Southampton problems at the back, Everton at that stage appeared capable of securing their first back-to-back league wins since September.
However, once the hosts assumed control, Donny van de Beek, Allan and replacement Andre Gomes were easily bypassed and unable to stem the flow of attacks.
Van de Beek's decision to pass backwards to Seamus Coleman contributed to Southampton's opener, with Gomes played into trouble and the ball finding the back of the Everton net moments later.
Andros Townsend and Alli were brought on by manager Frank Lampard to add impetus, but there was little additional thrust.
Everton's haul of 22 points from their first 23 games represents their worst tally at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 1950-51, when they also had 22 and were relegated.
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<b>Southampton maintained their impressive form with a comfortable Premier League victory against a lacklustre Everton at St Mary's.</b>
Scotland winger Stuart Armstrong opened the scoring just after the break, curling in from 15 yards after Oriol Romeu and Che Adams combined.
Shane Long's late header - also his first top-flight goal of the campaign - ensured a merited win for Ralph Hassenhuttl's side, who are now unbeaten in five matches in all competitions.
Until Long struck, Everton retained a slender interest in taking a point largely because of Southampton's inability to make the most of several excellent chances.
Everton began both halves brightly but quickly faded and the second-half introduction of Dele Alli was unable to provide the necessary spark.
"I did not like the reaction," said Everton manager Frank Lampard.
"I am here for a reason because we are down in a position we don't want to be in. In the two games at Goodison I have seen some really good thing - in the two games away, not so much.
"The players need to understand that second half is not good enough. It is not good enough to lose second balls consistently; it is not good enough to try and miss out [midfield] and play to the strikers.
"It has to be an option but it can't be the way we play. We will have days like this. It is important to learn the lessons."
Everton's failings were underlined by their inability to register a shot on target as their dismal away record continued - they have won only once in 12 games on their travels this season.
Southampton remain 10th in the table while Everton sit 16th, four points above the bottom three.
Southampton appear to be hitting form at the right time to push for a European place or, at worst, a first top-half finish since 2017.
This result, part of an impressive sequence including victory at Tottenham and draws against both Manchester clubs that could have amounted to more, underlined their upward trajectory.
Aside from the opening periods of both halves Southampton were completely dominant.
Jan Bednarek and Tino Livramento drew excellent saves from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during a concerted spell of pressure in the first half, while Kyle Walker-Peters clipped the outside of a post.
That largely continued after the break as Armstrong and Long gave Southampton the reward they richly deserved.
Everton's high-tempo start to each half was in keeping with their victories over Brentford in the FA Cup and against Leeds last weekend.
On another occasion they may have been awarded at least one penalty from two early appeals, and Richarlison was unable to turn in after losing control of the ball in front of goal.
With Dominic Calvert-Lewin causing Southampton problems at the back, Everton at that stage appeared capable of securing their first back-to-back league wins since September.
However, once the hosts assumed control, Donny van de Beek, Allan and replacement Andre Gomes were easily bypassed and unable to stem the flow of attacks.
Van de Beek's decision to pass backwards to Seamus Coleman contributed to Southampton's opener, with Gomes played into trouble and the ball finding the back of the Everton net moments later.
Andros Townsend and Alli were brought on by manager Frank Lampard to add impetus, but there was little additional thrust.
Everton's haul of 22 points from their first 23 games represents their worst tally at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 1950-51, when they also had 22 and were relegated.
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A very poor performance and result from Everton, which underlines the size of the task facing Frank Lampard.
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Phil Foden’s late goal condemned Everton to a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park as Manchester City extended their lead over Liverpool to six points.
The Premier League champions dominated the second half but had to work hard for their win with Rodri coming close to giving away a penalty in the closing stages.
On an emotional evening at Goodison, in which support for Ukraine was a pre-match focus, Frank Lampard's side showed plenty of commitment throughout. But the defeat leaves them now only one point above the relegation zone because of results elsewhere.
The Premier League champions dominated the second half but had to work hard for their win with Rodri coming close to giving away a penalty in the closing stages.
On an emotional evening at Goodison, in which support for Ukraine was a pre-match focus, Frank Lampard's side showed plenty of commitment throughout. But the defeat leaves them now only one point above the relegation zone because of results elsewhere.
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