Everton posted quotes from new assistant manager Sammy Lee on their official Twitter account on Monday, and Toffees fans were quick to have their say on his comments.
The appointment of the 58-year-old to Sam Allardyce’s coaching team wasn’t met with particular acceptance from the Goodison Park faithful as they knew that Lee had not only played for arch-rivals Liverpool for 10 years, but had also been the assistant to Rafa Benitez between 2008-2010 before eventually leaving Anfield in 2011.
However, the former England international has now come out and said that “it’s an honour and a pleasure” to be working on the blue side of Merseyside, as he looks to improve his relationship with the passionate Toffees fans.
Everton supporters took to social media to give their thoughts on the quotes, and while one said “I will take back what I initially said about him”, another said “he’s won me over there”.
Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…
