Everton's ongoing financial uncertainty has left manager Sean Dyche feeling like he is in an extreme boom-or-bust cycle — and the boss has tried to dampen fans’ expectations as the club go into their final season at Goodison Park.
The Toffees had a chastening start to the season, losing 3-0 at home to Brighton on 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler’s top-flight debut as manager of the Seagulls.
And after 18 months of hard work, Dyche says at times it feels like they can be brought back to square one with a single defeat.