Everton supporters took the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds, stopping off for refreshment before travelling on to the MKM stadium for their fixture with Hull City.

Over 200 supporters from the supporters club gathered for a pint and a chat, discussing the toffees prospects against the Tigers, who have made a promising start to life back in the premier league.

Because of the, admittedly slight, chance that Everon's high profile VIP supporter might have been amongst the assembled throng, Ionians wisely had Chair of Holdings and hastily elected head of security, Trevor Stephenson, on hand to make sure all ran smoothly.