Phil McNulty Q&A: Am I delusional to be optimistic?

An Everton related question was put to chief footballer writer Phil McNulty in Monday's Q&A.

@meolscop1978 on "X" asked: Am I delusional to be optimistic about Everton right now. New owners, first Premier League win, etc?

Phil answered: Steady!

What is beyond doubt is that last week was a long overdue better week for Everton, with news of Dan Friedkin's agreement to buy the club and that vital first league win.

Of all the options open to Everton, on the surface Friedkin's appears to be by far the best with the family's vast wealth and his track record of owning a club at AS Roma.

There are no guarantees but 777 always looked a very bad fit for so many reasons while John Textor had the not inconsiderable problem of his involvement at Crystal Palace.

A good week and a cause for guarded optimism. Now Everton need more like it.