If money makes the footballing world go round - why did Everton keep getting worse?
Financial restrictions have tied the Toffees’ hands behind their back in recent seasons but, in truth, the opposite has not been much better under Farhad Moshiri. A conveyor belt of poor signings since the majority shareholder's arrival have sent Everton from knocking on the door of Europe to fighting against a drop to the Championship.
As Goodison Park emptied on Thursday, a raucous away end roared on a team that cost just £3million more to assemble than the one they trounced 4-1. While Newcastle United, buoyed since their Saudi-backed takeover, storm towards Champions League qualification, Everton are staring the relegation abyss in the face.
