Reality of relegation threat dawning on Everton

Everton’s Premier League clash with Newcastle on Thursday has been labelled the struggling club’s “biggest game for 20 years” as they stare down the barrel of a financially ruinous relegation.

Frank Lampard’s arrival at Goodison Park to replace the unpopular Rafael Benitez as manager has not had the desired effect.

A dismal run of eight defeats in their last nine league games has…