Everton’s last-gasp goal rouses Goodison from the depths of despair | Richard Jolly

After reclaiming their seats, the dissidents ended in ebullient mood, thanks in part to Farhad Moshiri’s most controversial call

Perhaps it was the first protest to be delayed because Richarlison won a corner. Militancy was put on hold for 30 seconds or so until it came to nothing. And then the stream to the exits began. Not all Evertonians, not a majority, but enough to leave the Gwladys Street End and the Park Stand looked more deserted than usual. While the cynics wondered if, as thousands remained seated, Everton could not even stage a convincing mutiny, this was a movement with a difference.

It was a cry for competence. Everton have had a surfeit of ambition and a shortage of good judgment in the Farhad Moshiri era. The fans’ #27minutesfor27years campaign references their trophy drought. Technically, it is only 26, but it displays precious little confidence Séamus Coleman will lift the FA Cup in May. “Time’s Up, Bill,” read a banner. Chairman Bill Kenwright was the target but more discord stems from Moshiri’s decision-making.