View from the Gwladys Street: Everton, Marco Silva and the worrying set-piece fiasco, plus why it’s not the only problem

Marco Silva admits he is under pressure after yet another demoralising defeat for Everton in what is now eight defeats in 14 games. Saturday wasn’t good. That was clear for all to see. Another set-piece goal conceded. A perceived lack of desire, lack of motivation, lack of quality, a lack of tactical knowledge. Take your pick. This was as bad as it gets.

This week’s View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast has been recorded slap bang in the middle of the home defeat to Wolves and Wednesday night’s visit to Goodison Park of Premier League Champions, Manchester City. Host, Ian Croll is joined by a band of regulars in Gary Callaghan, Rob Astell and John Howard. There is a mixed response when it comes to Silva’s short-term future.

Everyone knows things have to improve. But how quickly can Silva turn things around? There are some differing opinions on what Silva should do to change the club’s fortunes. With Manchester City on Wednesday following on from the Wolves defeat, things don’t get much easier. That being said, Everton have played their best football, despite not getting the results when playing against the so called Big Six.

A win for Silva will go a long way to winning back some sceptical fans, while at the same time giving the Red neighbours across the park a huge boost. The podcast finishes off as ever with a number of questions submitted by fans in the Royal Blue Facebook Group.