Neville Southall: Appointing Roberto Martinez would show Everton lack ambition
Neville Southall reckons that if Roberto Martinez becomes Everton’s new manager it will prove the club lack ambition.
The former Wigan boss is a front runner to replace David Moyes, who takes over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United on July 1, along with Porto boss Vitor Pereira and Ralf Rangnick.
But the ex-Toffees goalkeeper is unimpressed at the calibre of coach Bill Kenwright is targeting, and has insisted that they should either bring in an experienced league winner from Europe or promote a current coach at Goodison Park.
He told the Weekend Sports Breakfast: “I’d like to see Everton promote from within the club or I’d like to get someone in who is completely fresh who has won something.
“I’d like to see someone come in who has won league title somewhere. Whether it be from Spain, France, Germany, I don’t mind. I want someone who actually knows what it’s like to win the league somewhere.
“What Everton do lack is that little bit of ambition. Everton fans don’t want to win the FA Cup, although they will take it if it’s the only thing on offer, they want to back to winning the league and being in the top four.
“They need to make sure someone comes in who knows what the fans want, knows the history of the club and understands what the fans want.”