James Tarkowski has followed in the footsteps of his manager Sean Dyche by calling on all connected to Everton to stick together and has described Frank Lampard's sacking as "unfortunate".
Speaking in his first press conference as Everton boss, Dyche called for unity at the club following weeks of turmoil on and off the pitch. Protests against the running of the club have become a fixture during the Blues' recent games.
And that was the case on Saturday as thousands of Blues supporters marched to Goodison Park from The Royal Oak pub. However, once inside the ground, Everton fans were right behind their side and the raucous atmosphere helped Dyche’s men over the line.