The English say that the noise at Goodison Park during Everton's games is different from any other football stadium in the world.
That instead of the familiar sounds of cheers and cheers, the sound that emanates from the stands is always that of shouting.
That this is the general atmosphere from the first minute until the final whistle.
Shouts of nervousness, disagreement, anger and hysteria, or cries of joy, happiness, pleasure and enjoyment.
Some say that from these shouts it is possible to know exactly whether the audience approves of what is happening on the grass or strongly opposes it.
So this test, at least for now, Frank Lampard passed.
After a long period in which the residents of Goodison Ford shouted against Rafa Benitez and the football that the Topiz presented under the Spanish manager, on Saturday, calmer and more positive voices were heard from the stands.
Lampard made his debut on Everton's lines in the cup game against Brentford, and even before the first ball was kicked it was understandable that the fans were happy with the change.
Frank Lampard.
Will it succeed in changing the atmosphere ?, Photo: Reuters
Instead of the toxic and murky atmosphere that was in Benitez's recent games, ex-Liverpool is important to mention, this time a positive and optimistic reception was recorded, and alongside the usual shouts there was also applause.
"Good luck to you, Frank," read a sign placed at the top of the podium, and it's no small matter to wish the coach success at a club that has fired five of them in the last six years.
For Everton it was necessary to change the spirit of the club, and the feeling is that Lampard is exactly what the team needs after the fired Spanish manager.
The game itself, which ended in a 1-4 victory, only reinforced that feeling.
The 43-year-old manager came up with a 3: 4: 3 formation, which was more offensive and more positive than the style he used to play for Knights, and Everton looked excellent from the first moment.
Lampard stressed at one of the first press conferences that he was pleased with the existing staff and believed in it, and that was certainly noticeable.
Injured Dominic Calbert-Levin was absent, acquisition players Della Ali and Donny van de Bike could not play because they represented other teams this season in the Cup, and yet Everton looked excellent.
The wings were active and effective with young Anthony Gordon and Demray Gray, and it will be intriguing to see what the team will look like with the new players and with Calbert-Levin back on the offensive side alongside Richlerlison.
"Lampard brought us back the faith," contact Andrew Townsend told the club's website, "I have no doubt he saw our data from this season, and realized we were not good enough."
Evron is celebrating.
Tonight against Newcastle, Photo: AP
To be honest, you do not need data to understand this.
Everton have won just once in the last 14 rounds, and despite playing in the main goal cup this season, they have survived in the Premier League.
The Topies have been playing in the Premier League since 1955, and 16th place in the table four points away from the red line puts that streak in jeopardy.
"I know the situation is difficult and the results have hurt the players' confidence," the manager told beIN, "so I will not be swept away from winning the cup. We have very important games ahead."
To get through those games, which begin tonight with a visit to the rejuvenating Newcastle for a very important bottom battle, Lampard has marked himself with a few key points: Professionally, he wants the team to be braver with the ball and play as neatly as it did against Brentford.
Disciplinary, he adheres to his strict rules, and on Tuesday fined a player who stopped to tie laces while training.
Frank Lampard.
Will he succeed in taking Everton on a new path ?, Photo: From Twitter
The most important thing for him is the matter of noise.
"I was told a lot about the atmosphere here," Lampard admitted. "Our commitment is to lift the fans. When we do that and create a good atmosphere here - the future can be very rosy."
Were we wrong?
Fixed!
If you found an error in the article, we'll be happy for you to share it with us
