Frank Lampard has called on Everton's fans to be more patient after a late home defeat against Wolves left them on the brink of the relegation zone with the manager's own future also under scrutiny.
Some home supporters booed their team off at half-time when the game was poised at 1-1 and when Everton couldn't force a winner, the anxiety spilled onto the pitch with Wolves nicking the points through Rayan Ait-Nouri.
Lampard was full of praise for Everton's support last season when they famously helped the team escape relegation but this time a critical atmosphere is proving a hindrance.