After a difficult season for Everton, some fans have called for big changes

That last season was a difficult one for Toffees fans. Sixteenth and just 4 points away from the relegation zone, it was a monument to English soccer that nearly collapsed. Thus, at the initiative of the campaign group "27 years" (taking into account the number of years that have passed since the club last won the title), about a hundred people gathered in front of Goodison Park this Saturday.  This demonstration, announced a few days ago on social media by the groups, was to protest against Farhad Moshiri, the owner of the club. In a press release issued on the sidelines of this gathering, members of the association indicated that they believe their current leaders are "far below the requirements of a modern soccer club" , while expressing their concerns over the "ownership and future funding of the club, including the Bramley Moor Stadium", days before the official start of the 2022-23 season.

A lull in the transfer market, Everton are silent

On the purely sporting aspect, the team adds that " the club was in a quandary in the transfer market, having sold its main asset, Risharlison, and with no sign of strengthening the squad that the manager and the fans desperately needed " , and urges the leaders to participate, listen but above all act. All statistical and top sports news on LiveScore, click here. Since the opening of the summer transfer window, only James Tarkowski has been registered as a new player on a free transfer when the sale of the Brazilian center forward brought the Toffees more than €70 million. The Toffees' new enclosure at Liverpool's docks is due to open for the 2024-25 season. With construction estimated to cost around £500 million (≅ €587 million), the issue of subsidies inevitably remains at the center of discussions about the club's future.

Everton's potential is yet to be unlocked

For The Athletic, a spokesman for the 27-year campaign explained, "The pre-season tour of the United States exacerbates the problems Lampard faces and the need for quick action in the transfer market. It has also demonstrated Everton's potential in the United States through significant support - a potential that we believe will not be effectively utilized by the board and management team. Moshiri's need to address these issues is crucial. If he is unable to do so, then, as previously stated, the best option is to sell the club. " Words indirectly backed by Frank Lampard himself, who recognized the need for the team to strengthen to become competitive again, at the risk of having to relive a season filled with struggles for substance.

Manchester City have announced the player who will wear number 7

Left vacant after Raheem Sterling's move to Chelsea a few days ago, the Skyblues jersey number 7 has already found a new owner. João Cancelo, who until now wore the number "27", will now wear the number usually assigned to a player playing in the striker position. The club justifies this choice by the attacking nature of the Portuguese, who thus adds to the prestigious list of Cityzens who once wore the number: Georgi Kinkladze, Stephen Ireland, David White, Peter Barnes, Mike Summerbee and Robbie Fowler.