Frank Lampard challenged his players to prove they have the 'b******s' for a relegation scrap after their FA Cup exit.
The Toffees had just produced a lifeless display in a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Crystal Palace, sparking fierce criticism from a side that was lacking in effort and looked devoid of confidence.
Lampard, who was appointed manager in December, has avoided any serious fan backlash despite winning just two of his seven Premier League games in charge.
This is perhaps indicative of how bad things were under previous manager Rafael Benitez, with the ex-Liverpool boss having a torrid spell in charge until he was sacked.