Former Everton employee joins Jamie Carragher with furious response to club post

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Everton have come under some pretty intense criticism in the past few days for their actions off the pitch.

Having played out a scoreless draw with Newcastle United, the key moment of the match saw Anthony Gordon feather his 30th-minute penalty straight at Jordan Pickford, much to the delight of Goodison Park.

They erupted when the 23-year-old, who left the Toffees in 2023 under acrimonious circumstances, once again failed to perform against his former club with this miss.

However, what the Toffees have since done has not been received as well as the raucous reaction to his failed spot kick.

Dan Donachie fumes at Everton’s Anthony Gordon post

Seeking to not only poke fun at their half-time crossbar challenge participants, but also Gordon, the club would post across X and TikTok a video of the winger taking his penalty once again.

However, upon seeing it saved, a buzzer sounded to emphasise his denial.

Thought to be a light and harmless joke, some have taken it in bad faith.

Jamie Carragher fumed at Everton for their treatment of Gordon, and now Dan Donachie, the club’s former medical director, has also weighed in.

He would write: ‘‘Classy @Everton post this about a young man who spent around 10 years of his life with the club. No wonder. Disgraceful.’

Jordan Pickford double standards emerge

It’s ironic that there has been such a huge outcry from Newcastle United fans and beyond, questioning the club for what is just a lighthearted and unimportant social media post.

Especially when that same Toon Army have relentlessly bombarded the Everton goalkeeper ever since his career kickstarted at Sunderland, moving their hatred from Wearside to Merseyside in desperate fashion.

They bring inflatable dinosaurs, sing songs at his disposal and relish in his every downfall, yet when a buzzer sound is made as Gordon misses his pen, that’s where they draw the line?

What’s even more tiring is how Donachie then goes on to cite mental health, almost weaponising it to fund his argument.

Pickford admitted back in 2021 that he actually employed a psychologist to get through a particularly dark period, noting: ‘We talk about everything.

‘He can help me develop my thinking… and learn how to cope with various things and get through sticky patches.’

Football is all about the banter, with rival fans relishing the opportunity to poke fun at their adversaries. If this tiny, jovial post cannot be taken in good faith, then one of the foundations of English football has been removed.