As Sean Dyche was preparing for his Goodison Park welcome, fans were making their feelings clear ahead of what could be a turning point in the season.
As hundreds of Blues fans took to the street on a dreary February Saturday ahead of the early kick-off, "sack the board" could be heard across the streets surrounding Goodison Park. Following the aftermath of Everton's loss against Southampton last month, fans peacefully paraded around banners calling for changes at the top.
Fans marched again ahead of kick-off against Arsenal, meeting at the Royal Oak pub in Walton before making their way to the ground. Banners were held and feelings were made clear but the ECHO only witnessed peaceful protesting against the club's hierarchy.