Your Everton evening headlines for Wednesday, January 4.
Neville Southall sends blunt message to Everton board and players after Brighton defeat
Neville Southall has called on the Everton board to back Frank Lampard - both by keeping him in the job and supporting him in the January transfer market.
Pressure on Lampard intensified significantly following Tuesday evening's dismal 4-1 defeat at home to Brighton and Hove Albion. The Toffees went into the break 1-0 down and still in the game despite a poor half, but a complete collapse saw three goals conceded in six second-half minutes.
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Boos and chants of 'sack the board' engulfed a furious Goodison Park, with many fans leaving for the exits early. The Everton players stayed on the pitch to clap the fans but were met with palpable anger from those who stayed until the end.
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'Mess of a club' - Alan Shearer's scathing Everton verdict after Brighton loss
Alan Shearer has delivered a damning assessment of Everton's current situation, insisting it's time for those at the top to 'take responsibility' for the club's plight.
The Blues were embroiled in a relegation battle for all of last season and find themselves in an identical position this campaign, sitting just one point above the drop zone and three points adrift of the foot of the table.
Frank Lampard is now under significant pressure after yesterday evening's 4-1 defeat by Brighton at Goodison Park and supporters made their feelings clear of those boardroom level with chants of 'sack the board'.
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