Frank Lampard had been bouncing on the roof of an executive box about half an hour earlier. Indeed, the tannoy announcer at Goodison Park piped up to warn against the dangers of it, without saying that one of those jumping in joy at Everton’s escape from relegation was their manager.
Lampard did not crash through the ceiling and into the posh seats, but there was a way of swiftly bringing him down to earth. Having retreated to the press lounge, he was soon was asked if, despite staying in the Premier League, Everton would have to sell to buy, if one of the prize assets would leave this summer.
