Much has been made of the atmosphere, or sometimes lack thereof at Everton’s new stadium this season.

Some have pined for a return to Goodison Park, now home to Everton Women. Others have suggested it will take time for fans to feel at home at Hill Dickinson.

Following Monday night’s 1-1 draw with Leeds, Daniel Farke has commented on the new home of Everton’s men’s team.

 “I think overall, the stadium is very impressive,” the Leeds boss said.

“In the second half, when there were times they were on top of the game and equalised, it was a great, great atmosphere.”

Farke’s observation that the atmosphere improved when Everton began playing on the front foot is significant.

Be it at Goodison Park or Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton’s atmosphere is responsive to what’s happening on the pitch.

That symbiotic relationship between player and fan has always existed. When we see effort and drive, a willingness to fight for the shirt and a will to win, we respond in kind.

Our atmosphere is also often effected by how fairly we feel the officials referee our players. Simon Hooper’s inept performance on Monday certainly had...