How Benitez could work

[Ivo]

Koff

 

[pedro789]

If Rafael Benitez is announced as Everton manager soon rightly or wrongly as supporters we will get behind Everton.

I am not a fan of Benitez on a personal level but I feel my view is shared with a large percentage of our fans but I believe he will want to WIN games and be successful because he is professional. So let's get on with it.

So record straight, how could this appointment benefit us.

Tactics

In terms of tactical preparation, we have to swallow some pride and admit, Benitez has got a better track record than the majority of our managers over the last 10 years.

I think in terms of football style, I think we have to brace ourselves for similar style as Carlo because of the quality of the squad.

I think Benitez will make us a more defensive impact especially if we can get a right back who will balance our defensive line.

He will play a 4-2-3-1 or 5-4-1 just like Carlo so aren't chopping and changing our style which is plus as I doubt we will ripping apart our squad like we all want to so like his work at Newcastle, I think he will be prepared to work with the majority of this squad.

Man Management

I think his managerial man management is closer to Moyes who will pick players who work for him rather than picking a player who is fancier. I think for some in our squad have been given the carrot FAR too much so I think this could be a huge surprise for them but we could see some our "squad" players could find themselves actually becoming an asset.

It's time this squad needs to be adult and actually address that these players are not responsible or working harder that other lesser so players at rival and lower clubs.

I think Benitez will work best with a small squad and his style will filter out they mollycoddle environment we have.

Transfers

This is a concern for me because I don't think highly of his past signing but he has shown some very good glimpse:
Alonso, Koulibaly, Jorginho.

I hope Brands had already lined up his targets and spoke to Benitez regarding his plans because we have gaping holes at right back, centre midfield and winger/forward options.

We need add quickly and efficiently this summer but also find the balance with finances with players such as Kean, Bernard etc who had questions marks over their future.

I am not even thinking about players leaving who we like so if a huge bid comes in, it will be interesting to see what the board do.

We also will see how much this board will back him and I think he will be given funds but not the millions we crave.

The Impact

We are hitting the nuclear button on Everton with this appointment.

His first 6 games are a strong start to build on especially with fans hopefully being back at Goodison.

It will be substance over style football but ultimately I think we will all except wins over good football. Ideally we want both but we had Carlo Ancelotti and James then finished 10th.

I think it is a practical and sensitive appointment for a manager who has experience in the league and worked with a smallish budget at Newcastle.

His impact will be toxic from the start, he will have no bedding in period and if the results don't match Carlo's impact, he will soon know it.

Final Point

I think this is a turning point for the club. At board level, I believe they have taken their biggest risk against the fanbase above Allardyce. Carlo appointment was excellent but he stabbed us in the back and as a fan this appointment rubs salt into us.

I want Everton to win, I care about my club and I think this will most likely turn sour but I don't want it too because this means Everton fail.

Let's hope this works out and we can make peace over previous Benitez past comments, get some early signings who work out wonderfully and win something.

I hope

Some good points mate. Thing is we've got some absolute mugs who'd rather see us get beat every game and get him sacked. Even if it means threat of relegation.

 

[Kev The Rat]

Some good points mate. Thing is we've got some absolute mugs who'd rather see us get beat every game and get him sacked. Even if it means threat of relegation.

Threat of relegation haha

 

[polish]

One of the biggest dangers I see is that it would propably be easy for our players to down the tools (and they're known for that) and throw him under the bus if they won't like him, his training methods or tactic. They know majority of our fans hate him and all the pressure is on him. Could be another free ride for them.

 

[degsy]

If Rafael Benitez is announced as Everton manager soon rightly or wrongly as supporters we will get behind Everton.

I am not a fan of Benitez on a personal level but I feel my view is shared with a large percentage of our fans but I believe he will want to WIN games and be successful because he is professional. So let's get on with it.

So record straight, how could this appointment benefit us.

Tactics

In terms of tactical preparation, we have to swallow some pride and admit, Benitez has got a better track record than the majority of our managers over the last 10 years.

I think in terms of football style, I think we have to brace ourselves for similar style as Carlo because of the quality of the squad.

I think Benitez will make us a more defensive impact especially if we can get a right back who will balance our defensive line.

He will play a 4-2-3-1 or 5-4-1 just like Carlo so aren't chopping and changing our style which is plus as I doubt we will ripping apart our squad like we all want to so like his work at Newcastle, I think he will be prepared to work with the majority of this squad.

Man Management

I think his managerial man management is closer to Moyes who will pick players who work for him rather than picking a player who is fancier. I think for some in our squad have been given the carrot FAR too much so I think this could be a huge surprise for them but we could see some our "squad" players could find themselves actually becoming an asset.

It's time this squad needs to be adult and actually address that these players are not responsible or working harder that other lesser so players at rival and lower clubs.

I think Benitez will work best with a small squad and his style will filter out they mollycoddle environment we have.

Transfers

This is a concern for me because I don't think highly of his past signing but he has shown some very good glimpse:
Alonso, Koulibaly, Jorginho.

I hope Brands had already lined up his targets and spoke to Benitez regarding his plans because we have gaping holes at right back, centre midfield and winger/forward options.

We need add quickly and efficiently this summer but also find the balance with finances with players such as Kean, Bernard etc who had questions marks over their future.

I am not even thinking about players leaving who we like so if a huge bid comes in, it will be interesting to see what the board do.

We also will see how much this board will back him and I think he will be given funds but not the millions we crave.

The Impact

We are hitting the nuclear button on Everton with this appointment.

His first 6 games are a strong start to build on especially with fans hopefully being back at Goodison.

It will be substance over style football but ultimately I think we will all except wins over good football. Ideally we want both but we had Carlo Ancelotti and James then finished 10th.

I think it is a practical and sensitive appointment for a manager who has experience in the league and worked with a smallish budget at Newcastle.

His impact will be toxic from the start, he will have no bedding in period and if the results don't match Carlo's impact, he will soon know it.

Final Point

I think this is a turning point for the club. At board level, I believe they have taken their biggest risk against the fanbase above Allardyce. Carlo appointment was excellent but he stabbed us in the back and as a fan this appointment rubs salt into us.

I want Everton to win, I care about my club and I think this will most likely turn sour but I don't want it too because this means Everton fail.

Let's hope this works out and we can make peace over previous Benitez past comments, get some early signings who work out wonderfully and win something.

I hope

Drinking the managed expectations kool-aid here
Drinking the Club Kool-aid

 

[Seathestars]

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
once a FSW always a FSW

 

[KaiserEFC]

He’s not going to work though. It’ll be the same sideways passing across the defence. The same crap away form once fans are back and the usual missing out on Europe before he is sacked within 18 months. Rinse and repeat

 

[hallamblue]

We need an evolution of the playing style and a gradual change of personnel. If he can provide that and then leave that's fine by me.

 

[fandjango]

If Rafael Benitez is announced as Everton manager soon rightly or wrongly as supporters we will get behind Everton.

I am not a fan of Benitez on a personal level but I feel my view is shared with a large percentage of our fans but I believe he will want to WIN games and be successful because he is professional. So let's get on with it.

So record straight, how could this appointment benefit us.

Tactics

In terms of tactical preparation, we have to swallow some pride and admit, Benitez has got a better track record than the majority of our managers over the last 10 years.

I think in terms of football style, I think we have to brace ourselves for similar style as Carlo because of the quality of the squad.

I think Benitez will make us a more defensive impact especially if we can get a right back who will balance our defensive line.

He will play a 4-2-3-1 or 5-4-1 just like Carlo so aren't chopping and changing our style which is plus as I doubt we will ripping apart our squad like we all want to so like his work at Newcastle, I think he will be prepared to work with the majority of this squad.

Man Management

I think his managerial man management is closer to Moyes who will pick players who work for him rather than picking a player who is fancier. I think for some in our squad have been given the carrot FAR too much so I think this could be a huge surprise for them but we could see some our "squad" players could find themselves actually becoming an asset.

It's time this squad needs to be adult and actually address that these players are not responsible or working harder that other lesser so players at rival and lower clubs.

I think Benitez will work best with a small squad and his style will filter out they mollycoddle environment we have.

Transfers

This is a concern for me because I don't think highly of his past signing but he has shown some very good glimpse:
Alonso, Koulibaly, Jorginho.

I hope Brands had already lined up his targets and spoke to Benitez regarding his plans because we have gaping holes at right back, centre midfield and winger/forward options.

We need add quickly and efficiently this summer but also find the balance with finances with players such as Kean, Bernard etc who had questions marks over their future.

I am not even thinking about players leaving who we like so if a huge bid comes in, it will be interesting to see what the board do.

We also will see how much this board will back him and I think he will be given funds but not the millions we crave.

The Impact

We are hitting the nuclear button on Everton with this appointment.

His first 6 games are a strong start to build on especially with fans hopefully being back at Goodison.

It will be substance over style football but ultimately I think we will all except wins over good football. Ideally we want both but we had Carlo Ancelotti and James then finished 10th.

I think it is a practical and sensitive appointment for a manager who has experience in the league and worked with a smallish budget at Newcastle.

His impact will be toxic from the start, he will have no bedding in period and if the results don't match Carlo's impact, he will soon know it.

Final Point

I think this is a turning point for the club. At board level, I believe they have taken their biggest risk against the fanbase above Allardyce. Carlo appointment was excellent but he stabbed us in the back and as a fan this appointment rubs salt into us.

I want Everton to win, I care about my club and I think this will most likely turn sour but I don't want it too because this means Everton fail.

Let's hope this works out and we can make peace over previous Benitez past comments, get some early signings who work out wonderfully and win something.

I hope

Good post
Nice and rational but remember his signing weakness that you portray will be tempered by our DoF model

 

[BNJ1878]

Good post
Nice and rational but remember his signing weakness that you portray will be tempered by our DoF model

Provided of course we follow the DoF model.

Evidence presented so far suggests we like the idea of it but when push comes to shove managers buy who they want on top of what the DoF identifies.

As for Benitez, it's possibly the most unpopular appointment the board could make. I am however genuinely bemused at the amount of faux anger it has generated.

"I refuse to support him"

"I'll give up my season ticket once he's confirmed"

Utter nonsense. You'll all be there mid August. (if you usually go)

 

[fandjango]

Provided of course we follow the DoF model.

Evidence presented so far suggests we like the idea of it but when push comes to shove managers buy who they want on top of what the DoF identifies.

As for Benitez, it's possibly the most unpopular appointment the board could make. I am however genuinely bemused at the amount of faux anger it has generated.

"I refuse to support him"

"I'll give up my season ticket once he's confirmed"

Utter nonsense. You'll all be there mid August. (if you usually go)

This is exactly true
In the end it’s football it’s a game

 

[BNJ1878]

This is exactly true
In the end it’s football it’s a game

Exactly.

At the end of the day it doesn't really matter. If it matters so much you clearly need extra fulfilment elsewhere in your lives.

The vast majority of the players today couldn't give a toss. All they care for is personal glory.

I admire ANYONE who has thick enough skin to try and coach/organise them into some kind of coherent unit. Particularly as they have little chance of tangible success for the next few years.

I'll be happy with some sort of plan.

"Just play" wasn't a plan, particularly against 'small clubs' who definitely did have a plan.

I'm disappointed it looks like Benitez when I believe we had better options available. I can also see why our owner (owners) see him as a safe bet after a poor run of choices since the takeover.

Benitez will not care one jot about supporter reaction. He'll get on with doing Benitez things and will likely bring 50-60 points without massive changes to the playing staff.

 

[Chewbacca]

My attitude will be - win, well done Dunc
Lose - F*** Off Benitez

 

[fandjango]

Exactly.

At the end of the day it doesn't really matter. If it matters so much you clearly need extra fulfilment elsewhere in your lives.

The vast majority of the players today couldn't give a toss. All they care for is personal glory.

I admire ANYONE who has thick enough skin to try and coach/organise them into some kind of coherent unit. Particularly as they have little chance of tangible success for the next few years.

I'll be happy with some sort of plan.

"Just play" wasn't a plan, particularly against 'small clubs' who definitely did have a plan.

I'm disappointed it looks like Benitez when I believe we had better options available. I can also see why our owner (owners) see him as a safe bet after a poor run of choices since the takeover.

Benitez will not care one jot about supporter reaction. He'll get on with doing Benitez things and will likely bring 50-60 points without massive changes to the playing staff.

It’s the massive changes to the playing staff I am anticipating and hoping for from him
We have good players but something stinks in our dressing room
There’s an attitude that brings us out to some games lazy and disinterested
The warm arm around the shoulder manager , like Carlo, can’t sort that Easily … too close
From what I hear Benitez is A stand off manager that will make the tough choices
I’ll fume a bit but if he can make this change I’m in

 

[mccole]

Drinking the managed expectations kool-aid here
Drinking the Club Kool-aid

The Kool-Aid is that Rafael Benitez will be Everton Manager.

If that means my team's has him as a manager then I have to support that team no matter what.

I wasn't a fan of Koeman, Fat Sam or Silva but I got behind the fact that if they do well, Everton do well.

I am not deluded into thinking Benitez will be a turn this club around and we'll be back at the top of the league but I am optimistic that he will at least be professional and try to win games for this club.

I get all the negativity about him, the small club comments, his connection with RS and his past record. I AM NOT HAPPY WE APPOINTED HIM but I am not angry at him but rather the board who feel a manager like him is the option we need.