The 1995-96 campaign delivered a season of exciting ambition for Everton as The Toffees finished a very respectable 6th in the Premier League, securing their only top-half finish in the league's first decade. Leading the charge was the sensational, club-record signing Andrei Kanchelskis, whose 16 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on thrilling attacking football, notably securing a crucial derby victory at Anfield and a dominant 7-1 win over Southampton. It was a standout year that marked a period of optimism under manager Joe Royle, cementing the team's status as a formidable force on the back of their previous FA Cup success and remains a defining chapter in The Toffees' modern history.. The 1996-97 campaign was a dramatic, turbulent fight for survival for Everton as The Toffees finished 15th in the Premier League, securing their top-flight status under caretaker manager Dave Watson. The season was defined by the mid-season sale of star Andrei Kanchelskis and the resignation of manager Joe Royle, which triggered a nervous battle against relegation. Leading the charge for goals in the iconic Danka-sponsored Umbro kit was talismanic striker Duncan Ferguson, whose 10 crucial league goals, including a memorable brace at Old Trafford, proved vital in achieving their hard-fought survival.