Outside the stadium that stands as a beacon of hope, three generations of Evertonians are braving the squall blowing in off the River Mersey.
Graham Heald, who lives on the Wirral, is relishing the chance to spend some time with his son, Nick, and grandson Cole. They are on a flying visit to Merseyside from Japan for a family commitment, but the weekend was never going to pass without Everton being involved.
The international break denied Cole the chance to attend his first Everton game, but he was still taken to Goodison for a stadium tour and — given he idolises Dominic Calvert-Lewin — had a good go at spending his pocket money in the club shop.