My brother knows people who've worked with Everton's squad on the mental side, and the fella worked with Gordon on that respect (think Gordon credited him publicly after the U21s tournament recently).
There's a good story about one of ours which I'll tell you over a pint sometime (not fair to share in on here).
Mr Logic's mentality was shown when he turned up after one decent half season in a big fúck off car and the most ridiculous rigout you've ever seen. Like you say, some growing up to do.