Much has been said about Everton fans this week, in the days leading up to their trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Sean Dyche did not help himself with his assessment of the home support after their opening-day defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion, passing comment on a near-empty Goodison Park at full-time, but lo and behold when it came time for a trip down south there was a full away end packed out.
That was despite there being little chance of them snagging a result.
This fanbase has followed their team up and down the country as long as the club has been alive, regardless of form or their chances of winning.
Current players speak about the impact it has on them, even if it often does not improve results, and former stars are arguably even more complimentary when they leave, realising just how good they had it before.
One particular player, who built up a great affinity with the Evertonians, has reaffirmed that relationship just yesterday.
Richarlison shows love to the Everton fans at full-time
As the full-time whistle blew, bringing to an end the Toffees’ 4-0 trashing on the road, there was likely a collective sigh of relief from the away end.
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It was over, and thus began their arduous return to Merseyside.
However, that journey did not commence until they were finished applauding the players, despite the manner of the result, with a few coming over to applaud back at this unwavering support.
Ironically enough, it was a Spurs player who came the closest to the fans, with Richarlison coming over to lap up the adulation.
Richarlison even gave one Everton fan his shirt, which will likely only spark further rumours about his uncertain future.
Could Richarlison really join Everton this summer?
Ever since murmurs emerged suggesting that the Lilywhites wanted a new striker, Richarlison’s future has been clouded.
So, when Dominic Solanke was officially purchased, that notion was only intensified.
The £90k-a-week forward, who had deputised out wide and up front for both Everton and Spurs, was left without a spot in the starting side, unlikely to displace Ange Postecoglou’s new £65m marksman or Heung-min Son.
So, that is where Kevin Thelwell came in, with Everton touted for a move to re-sign Richarlison.
The Brazilian has already ruled out a potential move to Saudi Arabia, but it’s also clear that he will not be content just to sit on the bench all campaign.
Perhaps even just a loan move might be a switch that benefits all parties, allowing him to return when Postecoglou has guided his side back into Europe and his chances across numerous competitions are more likely.