Everton are back stuck in a period of never-ending negativity again, having pulled themselves out of it so triumphantly last season.
Sean Dyche is the man to thank for that, galvanising a team unfit for purpose and helping the Toffees avoid relegation by some distance despite two points deductions.
And yet, it is that same man who is now being lambasted, with David Moyes even linked to an Everton return to rub salt in the wounds.
The relationship between the fanbase and their 53-year-old manager has become fractured in recent weeks, with a few of his comments drawing criticism.
However, he has never been one to hide from the perceived truth, and realistically, there is no willing coach better placed to steer them from the drop once again.
Everton close in on completing Bramley-Moore Dock stadium
That remains his sole job, as it has been ever since he was appointed in 2023.
Thus far he has succeeded, but there is a fear that Everton are just stuck circling the drain at the moment, waiting for their time to finally be dragged under.
Numerous great escapes have left Evertonians understandably exhausted, and were it not for one feature within the club, most would likely have given up completely.
But, the promise of the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, their shiny new home on the waterfront, has many stuck.
The Toffees are impossible to drop, especially when such an exciting addition is just around the corner.
In fact, Everton’s official X account released an update just yesterday, detailing the ‘final checks and touches’ being made on the seats.
Now, when viewed aerially, it has really taken the shape of a fully-formed football stadium rather than a sprawling construction site.
What’s the latest on the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium’s construction?
Despite its expected completion at the end of this calendar year, we have not really been given many major updates on Everton’s Bramley-Moore Dock construction.
However, arguably one of the biggest steps forwards was made just this month, with a gravel layer having now been put down which will eventually become the pitch.
Everton also announced they had struck a deal with Chris Ward to be the third founding partner for the stadium, as paving continues around the ground.
Perhaps the most heartfelt instalment was the small monument made in honour of Michael Jones, the man who tragically died during the construction of the stadium.
A diehard blue, he deserves a place in history alongside the arena which he worked so hard to build, and would have enjoyed so much.
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