The Everton boss has not exactly impressed in his second season at the helm of the club, but he now enters into a huge period where he can save his season.
The club have a plethora of fixtures in the next four weeks and if they manage to stay in the Europa League – which you have to assume they will – there is a real chance to progress in the competition.
Everton are now seeing the likes of Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar begin to return from injury and there can be no more excuses.