Frank Lampard’s motivational strategies are more instinctive than is generally appreciated.
He reminded his players of Sean Dyche’s declaration that Everton ‘don’t know how to win a game away from home’ when addressing them ahead of the match against Manchester United — a win which seems more vital than ever, given Burnley’s rehabilitation.
But with supporters planning a march of support on Goodison Road to lift the players as they arrive to face Chelsea tomorrow, the greatest source of inspiration is to be found in the story of the club’s extraordinary fight against the drop, in circumstances strikingly similar to this, 23 years ago.