Everton’s fortunes have taken a significant downturn ever since Carlo Ancelotti jumped from their sinking ship onto the surefire success that Real Madrid offered. Now preparing to contest his second Champions League since returning whilst the Toffees have just escaped their third straight relegation battle, few begrudge his decision given the respective fortunes of both manager and club. However, it was always impossible for whoever succeeded the legendary tactician to live up to the brief legacy he left, having offered Evertonians unbridled positivity that they had seldom felt for decades. An…
