This time, he was there with Everton as part of the Premier League Summer Series. The contrast between the Snoop-soundtracked celebrations of 2019 and the tension-soaked scenes surrounding Everton’s preparations for the new season could not be starker.

But we knew that tonight we were a bit closer to something which looked like an Everton team. The other games, we've not really looked that way. So, yes, much happier tonight.” - Manager David Moyes on the encouraging signs from the game.