New Everton Manager

[Goat]

Difficult not to agree with the sentiment of this by Balague even if you don't agree that Benitez forms part of the answer for us...


"It's a turning point for Everton and for owners Moshiri but mostly Usmanov. Two forces are at play and fans should consider that - those that want nothing to change and in fear of it, and those - the ambitious Usmanov included - that feel club needs an impulse from top to bottom.

"That is why they keep chatting to Benitez, who will not be scared to push the club towards a modern methodology to match more successful sides. That is the real choice - for the club and for the fans. Which side are you in? Ambitious owner? Or everything to stay put?"

That Balague is a bellend?

 

[DanB90]

Difficult not to agree with the sentiment of this by Bajague even if you don't agree that Benitez forms part of the answer for us...


"It's a turning point for Everton and for owners Moshiri but mostly Usmanov. Two forces are at play and fans should consider that - those that want nothing to change and in fear of it, and those - the ambitious Usmanov included - that feel club needs an impulse from top to bottom.

"That is why they keep chatting to Benitez, who will not be scared to push the club towards a modern methodology to match more successful sides. That is the real choice - for the club and for the fans. Which side are you in? Ambitious owner? Or everything to stay put?"

Let's put to one side his clearly flawed argument, because it's the least interesting point in the series of Tweets. Balague is TIGHT with Rafael and has been in his camp on this since Ancelotti moved on. If he says Usmanov is chatting with Rafael then it as good as confirms what most suspected.

I see nothing from Rafael’s body of work over the past 10-15 years to suggest that he’s the man to shake things up or kick us on though.

I’m genuinely not arsed about the RS connections. He’s finished and looking for an easy job close to home.

 

[meagher94]

Difficult not to agree with the sentiment of this by Bajague even if you don't agree that Benitez forms part of the answer for us...


"It's a turning point for Everton and for owners Moshiri but mostly Usmanov. Two forces are at play and fans should consider that - those that want nothing to change and in fear of it, and those - the ambitious Usmanov included - that feel club needs an impulse from top to bottom.

"That is why they keep chatting to Benitez, who will not be scared to push the club towards a modern methodology to match more successful sides. That is the real choice - for the club and for the fans. Which side are you in? Ambitious owner? Or everything to stay put?"

IMO Usmanov being on board or not doesn't really matter anymore. Moshiri and him have shown themselves to be clueless in their decision making plus we can't spend big anyway due to current financial fair play regs, and it doesn't look like we're going down the route of "spend what we want anyway and take whatever punishment comes our way".

 

[mahermi1]

This one is a long one. They have been around an hour and a half in length.

are you ok mate ?? lol That's a long time for something that length !

 

[summerisle]

This thread is insane. It’s the best drama of the year by far, it’s got everything. Plot twists. Betrayal. Hate. Anger. Revenge. Humour.

I'm waiting for the rumpy pumpy.

 

[stretford blue]

That Balague is a bellend?

He would be hanging around like a bad smell if Rafael got the job

 

[MrGrumpy]

Difficult not to agree with the sentiment of this by Balague even if you don't agree that Benitez forms part of the answer for us...


"It's a turning point for Everton and for owners Moshiri but mostly Usmanov. Two forces are at play and fans should consider that - those that want nothing to change and in fear of it, and those - the ambitious Usmanov included - that feel club needs an impulse from top to bottom.

"That is why they keep chatting to Benitez, who will not be scared to push the club towards a modern methodology to match more successful sides. That is the real choice - for the club and for the fans. Which side are you in? Ambitious owner? Or everything to stay put?"

So getting a washed up RS that the fans will hate will push Everton forward… don’t think so

 

[kenada_blue]

IMO Usmanov being on board or not doesn't really matter anymore. Moshiri and him have shown themselves to be clueless in their decision making plus we can't spend big anyway due to current financial fair play regs, and it doesn't look like we're going down the route of "spend what we want anyway and take whatever punishment comes our way".

If you define backing managers who the majority of fans were in favour of before they failed or buggered off "clueless"...I'd hate to know what having a clue looks like

 

[stevie blott]

I didn't say today was 90 minutes. I said today is running longer.

Nuno had 2 interviews and was believed to have been waiting for an offer, it never came, but they are still interested in him, they just never had as advanced talks as what they have had with Rafael, at the moment he is looking like plan b.

Rafael has had/having 5 interviews, which is very unusual, but can only be seen as very advanced discussions.

Very advanced. 5 ?? I've known married couples that have met less than 5. If it's 5, 4 have been should we, dare we and 5 was nah sorry we've had dirty bed sheets up last night.....we will pass.

 

[orly]

They might do, then remove the job offer..... lol

All experience is good experience

 

[orly]

£11m would be nice like. But who needs it that much?

2 interviews are bad enough. Would take the bumming personally.

Worth resetting the poll to ask "how many interview bummings would you take for £11m?"

 

[Toast]

5 interviews ?

Hahahahahah..

FFS..

Behave lad.

 

[orly]

5 interviews ?

Hahahahahah..

FFS..

Behave lad.

I think he's doing a long-game gag so when he gets to the sixth interview he can say

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA 6 TIMES YNWA HAHHAHAHAHHAHA

Or similar

 

[trueblue84]

I think he's doing a long-game gag so when he gets to the sixth interview he can say

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA 6 TIMES YNWA HAHHAHAHAHHAHA

Or similar

Oh dear. I think you may have just pissed on his chips there. All that build up and you've ruined it.

 

[kenada_blue]

Difficult not to agree with the sentiment of this by Balague even if you don't agree that Benitez forms part of the answer for us...


"It's a turning point for Everton and for owners Moshiri but mostly Usmanov. Two forces are at play and fans should consider that - those that want nothing to change and in fear of it, and those - the ambitious Usmanov included - that feel club needs an impulse from top to bottom.

"That is why they keep chatting to Benitez, who will not be scared to push the club towards a modern methodology to match more successful sides. That is the real choice - for the club and for the fans. Which side are you in? Ambitious owner? Or everything to stay put?"

I've been thinking about this idea too. Like you say, Rafael may not be the choice to deliver this but...

We go for Nuno you couldn't see him being ruthless with the squad, you can see him giving everyone a shot to fit his playing style. Additionally the transfer side of things which seems exceptionally dodgy with Mendes and the reliance/links to Portugal. Also, does he hold the weight to make big decisions?

Rafael you could see making massive changes and not being scared to do so.

Now...that's not advocating Rafael or Nuno. Insert any manager linked or available and put the same questions to them.