Russia’s invasion and the ensuing conflict is now into its seventh month with no end in sight. Here we go again… The Opposition Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty ImagesĪll our worries about wins, losses and transfers are put into perspective when you look at what is happening in Ukraine. But with three new faces on board and the promise of more to come there is suddenly a bit of optimism brewing among Evertonians. The new arrivals are a timely boost to the fans who were starting to get a bit edgy as the new season approached.

The signings so far suggest that is the case. After the muddled windows of the past it is more important than ever that the manager and director of football are closely aligned.

My theory is Kevin Thelwell lined up several deals but waited for Frank Lampard to give him the final sign off when he returned from the States. Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images Rumours of a deal for Ruben Vinagre broke a little over 24 hours before the deal was done and by the time reports of Dwight McNeil broke the winger was having a medical at Goodison Park. Off it Everton did what they have rarely do, wrap up two signings in the space of a couple of days with the minimum of fuss. On the pitch the Toffees won 4-2 at Championship Blackpool last Sunday which included a brace from the much maligned (from outside Goodison at least) Dele Alli and a promising performance from Nathan Patterson. Everton conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly back at Goodison Park against Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv.Īfter a shaky start to the summer, featuring a winless and goalless US tour, things have really picked up over the last week.

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