Ever since Scott Arfield notched a dramatic winner against them over the course of the weekend, the Everton fans in the Transfer Tavern have been in a dour mood.
After dominating proceedings against Burnley, the Toffees left Turf Moor with no points in what was a frustrating afternoon for the club.
Now, the Merseyside locals propping up the bar have been dealt further cause for concern after one of their stars was spotted watching Celtic.
James McCarthy, a known Hoops fan, watching the SPFL champions against bitter rivals Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final may not seem like such a concerning thing in itself.
However, the Republic of Ireland international was linked with a move to Parkhead over the course of the summer after summer signing Idrissa Gueye proved impressive at Goodison Park.
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— Jamie Fulton (@Jfulto92) October 23, 2016
Previously a stalwart of the side, he was touted by the Daily Record as a potential target for Brendan Rodgers and has found playing time limited under Ronald Koeman.
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