Baffled and angry Sunderland and Everton fans agree on Frank Lampard's Ellis Simms decision

It was a miserable evening for the Toffees at Goodison Park with Lampard’s job under increasing pressure after Everton’s 4-1 loss at home to the Seagulls. Everton are now 16th in the Premier League and have lost four of their last five, the other being a draw.

Former Sunderland loanee Simms was named on Everton’s bench after his recall on New Year’s day. However, Lampard’s decision not to utilise the striker until his team were already 4-0 down angered many Black Cats and Goodison Park supporters.

@Rebecca221001: “Thoughts & prayers to Ellis Simms, currently sat on Everton’s bench losing 4-0, as a very disrespectful number 50.”

@M_Keeling: “I think you might need more than Ellis Simms, at this point, if I’m honest.”

@iandobbers: “I don’t think Ellis Simms is going to be enough Frank.”

@Powell_Matthew: “Ellis Simms being brought on for 7 minutes whilst his side are 4-0 down at home to Brighton should really aid his development and confidence… well done Frank Lampard.”

Even Everton fans were questioning Lampard’s logic during the game…

@liam_hefc: “What makes it even more baffling last night, Lampard brought Simms back because he didn’t fancy our attacking options, then throws him on 4-0 down with 7 minutes left. He brought on Maupay before him.”

@letsbelens: “Waits till we’re 4-0 down to bring Ellis Simms on, his in-game decisions are easily the worst I’ve seen of any manager.”