At the end of the game a number of Blues supporters had already left but, for those who did stay, it was Gray who went to them with most intent. The winger went up to the stands and clasped his hands in a manner that looked like he was offering an apology. He then gave his match shirt to one of the supporters still there to witness his efforts. Campbell, who played for the club between 1999 and 2005, added: "There has to be a plan. Everton Football Club having no footballing foundation is crazy. It was one of the most obvious signs of unhappiness at the display and his frustration was mirrored by some of his players - Nathan Patterson among those wound up by the hosts' antics as they sought to protect their lead. What could have been a positive night based on the return from injury of senior players and young starlets being handed their chances instead turned into 90 minutes of self-destruction in which the Blues heaped further pressure on themselves. Lampard's frustration on the sideline and how he showed it is one of a host of 'moments spotted' from Tuesday's game. Others include the inspirational fan feature that was unable to spark success and the actions of the player who appeared keenest to show he understood what unfolded was not good enough.

It was a version that remained - with a one season absence - for a decade, before disappearing from our jerseys for 40 years. However, despite agreeing with the decision, both said the situation highlighted deeper issues at Goodison Park.

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The 'Everton Tower' or 'Prince Rupert's Tower' - the ‘Beacon' to which he refers - has been inextricably linked with the Everton area since its construction in 1787. It still stands today on Everton Brow in Netherfield Road. From top to bottom, there are things that are not right for the football club. Everton, I think, are staring the obvious in the face as we speak. Whoever comes in, and I have to be honest I don't know who it will be that can save them, they've got a monumental job to keep them up this season." Everton owner Farhad Moshiri attended his first game in 14 months at West Ham, along with much-criticised long-serving chairman Bill Kenwright. Moshiri suggested, when questioned by Sky Sports at the game, that it was not down to him decide on Lampard's future. Anthony grabbed the ball and allowed himself to be spun around by Patterson but still did not return it - earning him a yellow card as Lampard looked on in frustration. Agonisingly for Patterson, Anthony had the last laugh through scoring goal number four in a move that started when Patterson lost possession. The fraught nature of Everton's position was increasingly clear as the night went on with even Alex Iwobi getting dragged into the time-wasting antics of the opposition.There should be no doubt this is going to be a difficult season for Everton. But it need not be a disaster - and in the three home games already lost there have been underlying signs that the results have not told the whole story. The same is true of this narrow defeat to an excellent, title-challenging team. Of his experience so far, Tarkowski said: "It’s great to come to the other side of the world and meet Toffees fans. It’s a nice opportunity for them and for us, too. The football while we are out here is important but so are events like this. Everton is a massive club and it’s important we meet fans and engage with them like we have done. Hopefully they can get to the games and enjoy them as well. It remains to be seen whether Bielsa would take a job in mid-season while former Burnley boss Sean Dyche is sure to be discussed.

The club thanked Lampard and his coaching staff "for their service during what has been a challenging 12 months".Events like this reiterate what a big club Everton is. Every day I learn more about this football club. I’m loving being here and I’ve really enjoyed getting the chance to meet our fans here in Australia.” It’s clear those fans are enjoying it too. Lampard took his first steps in management with Derby in 2018. In his one season in charge, they reached the Championship play-off final, where they lost to Aston Villa.