What Everton manager said about disappointing season proves contract decision is the right one

Everton boss Brian Sorensen recently described his team's attempts to generate some momentum as like "trying to build a plane while already flying."

Indeed, in a campaign that has been defined by injuries, departures and paltry finances, it is hardly a surprise that the Blues have, at times, struggled to navigate through the turbulence. But, after putting pen to paper on a new deal that will see him remain in his post until at least June 2026, the Dane will surely now be hoping the months ahead bring much clearer skies and far fairer winds at Walton Hall Park.

"I’m very happy - I really like it here," Sorensen told club media this week. "I like the club, I like the people in the club and I like the fans. There’s a plan in place, we have a good future and a good squad going forward. I think it’s important to show in the background there’s a plan."

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While one look at the Women's Super League (WSL) table will tell you that plan has failed to yield much success this term, there is certainly something to be said for managerial stability at a time when the wider landscape of Everton Football Club has scarcely been more tumultuous. The Blues' bruising 6-0 reverse against Chelsea in the Premier League on Monday night represented a sickening nadir in a season that keeps conspiring to find new ways to corrode expectations.

That defeat means Sean Dyche's side have managed just one win in their last 15 league games and currently find themselves only two points above the relegation zone. It is little wonder, then, that there is an increasing groundswell of discontent