The final season at Goodison Park will be an emotional one. We all know that. But I am desperate for it to be an enjoyable one too .
Everton really struggled at home at the start of last season. The campaign began with those tough defeats to Fulham and Wolves and there was even the loss to Luton Town before the first victory at home against Bournemouth. There cannot be a repeat of that.
Not in this last season. I want to be leaving Goodison with a smile on my face. I want it to be a place that our players feel inspired by and in which they feel confident enough to inspire us in the stands because we all know how powerful the home crowd can be .
We have seen that so emphatically for the wrong reasons over recent years with supporters coming together to pull the side clear of trouble. Now is the time for the fanbase to enjoy that walk to and from the ground as we make our final memories at our famous home. I was wrong about Kevin Thelwell's plans for Everton - one signing could be the difference Everton cannot ignore Abdoulaye Doucoure truth as new transfer sparks huge selection dilemma That needs to start against Brighton on Saturday.
I know Roma had a talented side and their visit was a friendly but I still thought they were able to settle too quickly at the weekend, Everton were a little sluggish at the start and allowed Roma’s players to settle and to find their rhythm. We cannot allow teams the luxury of an easy start at home this year. Everton under Sean Dyche have been.