So, there you have it, despite going into this game on the back of three consecutive Premier League wins, the priority goes back to ensuring Everton move safely into their new stadium as a top flight club after the Blues were beaten in what will be the last ever FA Cup tie – or cup game of any sort – at Goodison Park.

When the curtain comes down on The Grand Old Lady in May it will be 30 years since Everton last won the FA Cup, by far the longest trophy drought in the club’s history, but when Goodison is being cited as the third-lowest ground in the Premier League for generating matchday revenue, the evidence for how far the Blues have fallen behind the elite and their need for a fresh start at their new stadium are obvious.

Not that their loyal but long-suffering supporters weren’t ‘up for the cup’ though.

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Thanks to the sterling efforts of fan group the 1878s, dedicated to ensuring Goodison generates the best possible atmosphere in her final days, there was a spectacular array of FA Cup-themed banners displayed across the Park End before kick-off.

The five times Everton have won the competition were commemorated, along with many Blues FA Cup heroes of yesteryear such as Kevin Ratcliffe, Derek Temple, Dixie Dean and even pitch-invading fan, Eddie Kavanagh.

Rather than looking back, the Blues are left looking to the future again after Bournemouth’s 2-0 victory but with the Cherries having now won eight out of their last 10 in this fixture – thank goodness Abdoulaye Doucoure was the difference when it really mattered – at least Everton can’t face them again this season as David Moyes suffered a seventh FA Cup exit at Goodison in 12 seasons as Blues boss.