Most Everton supporters have faith in Frank Lampard and his coaching staff to take the club forward, a survey of Blues supporters has found.
Last week the ECHO ran its Big Forum study, asking readers a series of questions about how they viewed the club. The answers revealed significant support for Lampard and his backroom staff heading into the new season.
There was also clearly a great deal of pride in the atmosphere at Goodison Park - perhaps no surprise given the passionate scenes so crucial in helping the club survive relegation last season. They were repeated on Saturday as Everton supporters passionately backed the players ahead for the first game of the campaign.