The 2017-18 campaign was a season of turbulent managerial upheaval and disappointment for Everton, as The Toffees ultimately secured an 8th-place finish in the Premier League despite significant summer investment. The season quickly soured after a major European spending spree under Ronald Koeman, whose sacking in October followed a disastrous run that included a humiliating Europa League group stage exit. Sam Allardyce was eventually brought in to steady the ship, securing a top-half spot, though his pragmatic style did little to appease the Goodison Park faithful. The season's enduring highlight was the emotional return of club legend Wayne Rooney, whose 10 league goals anchored the attack and included his iconic, outrageous 60-yard hat-trick strike against West Ham. It was a turbulent year defined by a lack of pace and consistency, but one that cemented Jordan Pickford's status as the club's Player of the Year.