2020/21 Carlo Ancelotti

[Neiler]

"Carlo is a great communicator and we talk after every game. I knew he would bring something special – and there would come a time he would want to imprint his own kind of player on the squad. This summer was important: the fact we gave him support for the three buys he wanted [Ancelotti prioritised the recruitment of Allan, James and Doucoure, who all arrived inside a four-day window in September]."

There it is. Irrefutable proof they were Ancelotti signings. @MikelsGoat

A decision was made when Ancelotti came in to stop Bramds' calamitous transfer activity and hand the cash to the manager.

As a result we now have Carlo Fantastico and Contract Marcel.

Q.E.D.

 

[Martin Alvito]

A decision was made when Ancelotti came in to stop Bramds' calamitous transfer activity and hand the cash to the manager.

As a result we now have Carlo Fantastico and Contract Marcel.

There's a difference between a new manager putting his stamp on the team and a DoF having his powers revoked.

Martinez got to bring over McCarthy and a couple of other Wigan players (as well as Lukaku backing the next summer), Allardyce got Tosun and Walcott, Silva got Richarlison. It's customary that a new manager gets to call some shots (and gets the responsibility for them).

It's worth noting that Kenwright said nothing about Godfrey, which tends to tell me that Brands is still in the business of identifying and pursuing opportunities.

 

[Billy Dean]

DCL, Iwobi, Keane, Mina, Davies have all improved under him. How long has it been since we had a manager who makes players better?

 

[davek]

There's a difference between a new manager putting his stamp on the team and a DoF having his powers revoked.

Martinez got to bring over McCarthy and a couple of other Wigan players (as well as Lukaku backing the next summer), Allardyce got Tosun and Walcott, Silva got Richarlison. It's customary that a new manager gets to call some shots (and gets the responsibility for them).

It's worth noting that Kenwright said nothing about Godfrey, which tends to tell me that Brands is still in the business of identifying and pursuing opportunities.

In the period we've had a DoF it's consistently been bypassed on major decisions. Manager's and owners have run a coach and horses through Walsh and Brands' authority.

I reiterate that the problem for me is not the person himslef, it;s the role. It's not workable here where we have an owner who likes to have superstar managers.

 

[The Binman]

From what I've read and heard his son is very, very hands-on regarding the tactical side of the game.

Carlo is more your arm round the shoulder kinda manager, makes you feel 8 foot tall.

Sounds like a certain Mr Kendall.

 

[carolinablue232]

DCL, Iwobi, Keane, Mina, Davies have all improved under him. How long has it been since we had a manager who makes players better?

Moyes seemed to do that a decent amount. Fellaini comes to mind. Do we give Bobby any credit for Rom and Stones or no?

 

[Nymzee]

Moyes seemed to do that a decent amount. Fellaini comes to mind. Do we give Bobby any credit for Rom and Stones or no?

Lukuka slotted nearly 20 at West Brom before he even came to us.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Chairman Bill Kenwright insists Carlo Ancelotti is “the perfect man for Everton” and the Club will continue its evolution under the “revered” Italian manager in 2021.

Everton are fifth in the Premier League following Tuesday’s 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers and on course to achieve their overarching aim of qualifying for European football.

Mr Kenwright, speaking at the Club’s virtual General Meeting on Thursday, also paid tribute to Major Shareholder Farhad Moshiri for his ongoing and “essential” support – and looked forward to the “extraordinary” day when Goodison Park is full again.

The supremely decorated Ancelotti has overseen a transformative 12 months at Goodison Park following his appointment in December 2019.

Fortified by the additions of first-rate acquisitions James Rodriguez, Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Ben Godfrey, Everton are four points off the Premier League summit and in the FA Cup fourth round.

“I want us to be in Europe and would love us to win that FA Cup,” said Mr Kenwright.

“And I would like us to build with Carlo.

“I knew Carlo a bit before he joined and instinctively knew he was a good man and a man Evertonians would appreciate.

“Add to that his extraordinary CV and you have the perfect man for Everton.

Carlo is a great communicator and we talk after every game.

“I knew he would bring something special – and there would come a time he would want to imprint his own kind of player on the squad.

“This summer was important: the fact we gave him support for the three buys he wanted [Ancelotti prioritised the recruitment of Allan, James and Doucoure, who all arrived inside a four-day window in September].

“People want to play for Carlo Ancelotti.

“He is a good man and that goes right through the Football Club and the attitude of the players to him.

“They really revere him.

“I want Everton to be in the forefront of all that is good in football.

“I know it is from everyone I talk to – other clubs, football fans and national governing bodies – and to reward Farhad and Evertonians with some silverware. I’d love that.”

Mr Kenwright revealed his biggest wish for 2021 is an “end to the Covid nightmare” following a “terrible year”.

“Our hearts go out to all those who suffered losses,” he said.

Football’s return in June from its coronavirus-enforced lockdown “played a very important part in the nation’s growth”, continued Mr Kenwright, who praised Everton CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale for her significant contribution to the sport’s safe resumption.

Everton hosted three matches with 2,000 supporters inside the ground last month before the country’s third lockdown forced all elite sport back behind closed doors.

“They sounded like 20,000 and the supporters just loved it,” said Mr Kenwright.

“When you see some of the football we’ve been playing, you want to hear those Evertonians.

“You long for them to be back.

“It is just not the same without them.

“It was important football came back in some way and our inestimable CEO Denise played a big part in that during the original discussions.

“It was great to see the role Everton played from the word go.

“Everton was at the forefront of, hopefully, making people’s lives a bit better.

“There is a lot to look forward to.

“The fans coming back – can you imagine what that is going to be like, our first day back at the blue and white palace, that is going to be extraordinary?”

Mr Kenwright identified Everton’s proposed move to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock as another impending highlight.

Instrumental in the ground move project and a critical driver in Everton’s growth and soaring ambition is Mr Moshiri, who will celebrate five years at the Club next month.

“He has never said, No,” said Mr Kenwright.

“He’s questioned, because we have a lot of restrictions to look at in football.

“But he just wants success.

“When you look at the new stadium… we couldn’t be without Farhad.

“Not only his wealth but his commitment.

“It has been more than essential and, personally, I am hugely grateful to him for his continuing support.”

Really need to stop this fella speaking, see Carlobshot him down almost straight away about the silverware

 

[Saint Domingo]

Fantastico doesn't influence who gets signed, he TELLS your mate who's going to be playing for him, and Contract Marcel gets the cheque book out. That's the chain of command.

The architect signs Carlo’s pay cheques. They work hand in glove.

 

[davek]

The architect signs Carlo’s pay cheques. They work hand in glove.

The architect is, in reality, a hod carrier for this manager.

 

[carolinablue232]

Lukuka slotted nearly 20 at West Brom before he even came to us.

I know. That’s why I asked. It was 17, and I I recall he bagged like 4 in the last match of the season with West Brom in some wild draw. I think it might’ve been against United actually.

 

[little elfin]

 

[Zatara]

Incredible that Arteta and him took over at the same time and were 8pts ahead of them with a game in hand...not even at halfway point.

 

[Zatara]

yeah why not continue with Godfrey and Digne on the left, one can overlap and bomb forward and one can cover. total football in the making.

Ive been thinking the same thing


Im excited to see this line up:

Pickford
Holgate Keane Mina Godfrey
Doucoure Allan
Richarlison James Digne
DCL
​

That has a bit of everything...

 

[Nymzee]

I know. That’s why I asked. It was 17, and I I recall he bagged like 4 in the last match of the season with West Brom in some wild draw. I think it might’ve been against United actually.

Does that really matter?