The wave of euphoria that swept around Goodison Park just six weeks ago already feels like a distant memory.
Back then, during that dramatic comeback victory over Crystal Palace, the only goals were the ones that needed to land in the Eagles’ net. Now, though, thoughts turn to long-term ones. And it makes for grim - no, horrific - reading.
A complex web of problems has shown itself to be very real after Richarlison was sold to Spurs last week. Losing last season’s leading scorer is never a good look. It’s even worse when that defection is to a club that, not so long ago, would have been considered one of Everton's genuine rivals. Now, the north Londoners are so far ahead, they aren’t even in sight.
