Everton 'almost unwatchable this season'

Barry asked: But for a last-minute Fulham equaliser, Everton fans would be looking at tonight's Wolves game wondering if we'd end the day sitting back in the relegation places. Another game without scoring, another 90 minutes without a shot on target.

I know you've suggested before that you think Sean Dyche is the best person to see the club survive in the Premier League this season but given the woeful performances this season - and the fact both Wolves and Ipswich seem to have some momentum - do you think the new owners can risk waiting until the summer before making a change?

Phil answered: I stand by my original assertion that the ideal scenario for Everton's new owners would be for Sean Dyche to keep them safe until the end of his contract this season, then I feel sure they will make a change and bring their own manager in.

It is the "keep them safe" bit which is becoming the rogue element in this equation as Ipswich Town and Wolves are showing real signs of picking up while Everton are dismal and have been almost unwatchable in games this season.

Three wins from 19 games is awful, while their lack of threat and goals is a serious concern, not just for supporters but surely for Dyche.

Everton simply must stay up this season with that new stadium on the horizon, Relegation is unthinkable for the new owners, so if they drop into the bottom three - or simply just continue to be as bad as they have been - then The Friedkin Group will have a very big decision to make.

As I said, relegation is unthinkable... although it will become very thinkable if Everton continue to perform as they are.