Everton do have a long history in the top flight, and from a selfish point of view, it would be nice for this to be reset. I knew a few Everton fans who were very bitter towards us after our takeover.
But these two things are minor annoyances in the overall scheme of things. Everton are a good club, with a rich history, and few blemishes as a club. They live in the shadow of more successful neighbours (I refuse to use the word illustrious), and have suffered unfairly as a result.
To this day, Liverpool fans taunt them for losing out on European football, which came about due to Liverpool's murderous fans. Even their own local newspaper barely acknowledge them.
We have a lot in common with Everton. They are where we have been, and we hated it. And because of this, I have no ill will towards them. They have my sympathies, and I hope they survive this season, and build again so that they can eventually challenge and overcome Liverpool.