Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has revealed his frustration at something he says every single season.
Sean Dyche’s side secured their Premier League status last week thanks to a 1-0 win over Brentford at Goodison Park.
The victory over Thomas Frank’s side was the Toffees’ fourth in five matches. Everton also recorded four clean sheets in their recent triumphs.
On the field, there’s certainly a feel-good factor around Goodison Park; it’s quite remarkable what two weeks can do in football.
Pickford has been a massive part of Everton’s recent success, with his performance against Liverpool particularly eye-catching.
Once again, the 30-year-old has been instrumental in the Toffees’ survival bid.
Jordan Pickford admits frustration about something that keeps happening at Everton
Pickford’s time at the club has been eventful, to say the least. Over the past three years, he has been heavily involved in preventing the club from dropping into the Championship.
Now, England’s number one has shared his frustration over the same failings happening again and again at Goodison Park.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Pickford said: “For me, I have been here for seven years now and just keep fighting. Hopefully, we’re not in this position. I keep saying it every year. We are Everton Football Club, and we don’t want to be in this position, but we seem to be.
“This year has been a little bit different. I think we’ve been hard-taken by with the points, but we’ve bounced back as a club and as a unit. We keep fighting. I am a fighter, and I just love playing football.”
Everton need a huge summer window to prevent another Premier League relegation fight
Pickford is right to voice his frustration. A massive summer is required both on and off the field to prevent another difficult season next year.
First and foremost, the ownership situation must be sorted out. 777 Partners are still looking to tie up a deal but appear to be no closer to concluding their proposed takeover.
It’s hard to envisage Everton progressing without clear direction in the boardroom.
If fresh impetus does arrive at the top of the club, serious investment into Dyche’s squad is required. The same failings, particularly at the top end of the pitch, can’t haunt the Toffees in the 2024/25 campaign.