
After a traumatic and tumultuous campaign in which Everton faced the greatest threat to their Premier League status this century, a summer of squad rebuilding awaits at Goodison Park but Frank Lampard would do well to channel the spirit of the Blues from 2004 as he looks to piece together a new-look side for next season. Just as they did they did this year, Everton finished 2003/04 on just 39 points following a 5-1 defeat on the final day.