We asked for your views on whether Everton are better equipped to move forward this season with new structures in place after the club announced a host of senior appointments last week covering scouting, data analytics and player trading.

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Here are some of your comments:

To be a great club you need the infrastructure in place. Hopefully this is being completed right now. The manager is in place, he has shown us he's still very capable of managing the team, now we need better players at the right age with a hunger to show what they can do for our great club.

The new structure sounds good but the key to everything is signing the right replacement players. Replacement because things were on the up since January and a complete overhaul isn't necessary. David Moyes knows which players are needed - give him full choice.

History tells us that a quick rebuild of the squad will not necessarily bring about the right change. With Moyes steering the boat, they have a coach who knows what the team need to strengthen. Those working with him simply need to have the way for him to get what is needed. Early signs are positive. Build slowly and target young talent with some Premier League pedigree. Avoid spending big on players not tested at Premier League level or targeting those who have not been part of a successful club development structure.

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This season is a season of change, from all facets of the club. These models and processes will need time to embed and change a small mentality culture. Personally, I wouldn't want a marquee signature (that's just for fan glorification sometimes). I just want players that fit the club, Moyes' system and playing style. A season of improvement and stability, away from relegation battles, around mid-table within the fringes of fighting for European places. I think next season should be the one, as we will need a few transfer windows.

As a lifelong Evertonian, I am absolutely sure we are now moving in the right direction. We are sorting out our recruitment and development teams behind the scenes, and getting a better structure in place for the long-term future. We have to admit, some signings in recent years have left a lot to be desired to say the least. I'm confident that will all change now. The future is bright, the future is blue.