Everton are mired in the relegation zone of the Premier League table - and failed to land any new recruits in the January transfer window.
The task at hand for new manager Sean Dyche may have just got even more difficult as rival clubs strengthened. But one silver lining is that the former Burnley boss to used to adversity.
While questions will be asked of the Blues hierarchy for leaving Dyche in this position - the new boss himself will no doubt be plotting how best to use his resources.
