Heir to the throne, William, who has followed the West Midlands outfit since childhood, visited a Wetherspoon pub at Birmingham New Street Station, to sip on a pint of Bulmers cider after asking the club to arrange a gathering for him with some of their die-hard fans.

David Moyes was granted a Goodison Park guard of honour when he left Everton to become Manchester United manager. He deserves to be carried into the new stadium in a Sedan Chair if he can keep this team in the Premier League.

Everton manager David Moyes, speaking to Match of the Day: "You can definitely see over the years that the financial situation has played its part on the pitch and that's the outcome. All the supporters are aware of that.