Everton fans staged a walkout from Goodison Park after 27 minutes of their clash with Arsenal.
Everton have gone 27 years without a trophy and disgruntled fans left their seats early to highlight their anger at the running of the club.
While some groups of fans left their seats, the vast majority of the stadium stayed and the noise actually seemed to increase.
The Toffees are without a win in their last eight games and have been struggling for consistency under new-boss Rafa Benitez.
The protest comes on the same day as the club parted ways with their director of football.
Marcel Brands had been director of football at the club since the summer of 2018 and was been involved in the club spending close to £300million during that period.
Despite the large sums spent on transfers, Everton have failed to compete in any meaningful way for silverware during his reign and with Everton struggling this season, Brands was relieved of his duties.
"Everton Football Club can confirm that Marcel Brands has left his post as Director of Football.", a club statement read.
Brands joined Everton from PSV Eindhoven in June 2018 and was appointed to the Club’s Board in 2019.
The Owner and Directors would like to thank Marcel for the service he has given to the Club over the past three and a half years and wish him well for his future.
A strategic review of the football structure will now take place which will inform the best model for the Club to proceed with in the long-term.
In the meantime, the Owner and Board of Directors will continue to provide our manager, Rafa Benitez, with their full support."
Fans were urged to get on board with the first-half exit by a social media statement that read: “Show your feet on 27 minutes during the game against Arsenal on Monday evening and leave your seat.
Let’s show the incompetence from the top at Everton Football Club cannot continue. #27minutesfor27years”
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