Next manager discussion (poll reset 21/05/2016)

[Toffeelover]

Wonder if we have set deadline for this to be completed.

This stuff with Koeman right now is sounding much like we are being used as bargaining power - i appreciated the Esk says he reckons he is still the most likely but i don't really want this going on for weeks with the Euros coming up. Feels like he is dragging this out, he either wants to come or doesn't.

Yes, if he wants to come why is he talking to the Saints board?

 

[royalblue66]

Yes, if he wants to come why is he talking to the Saints board?

He is now on the short list,waiting for the nod,I reckon.

 

[ToffeeDoug]

Yes.

Has there been any indication from Koeman, on an informal 'nudge nudge wink wink not in the public domain' basis, that he wants to come to Everton?

 

[Toffeelover]

He is now on the short list,waiting for the nod,I reckon.

Could be, so the Saints talk is a smoke screen, dunno. Lets be honest none of us really has a clue who the next manager will be.

 

[royalblue66]

Could be, so the Saints talk is a smoke screen, dunno. Lets be honest none of us really has a clue who the next manager will be.

Isn't he on his hols ?

 

[TheFinnFan]

It takes few days when journos start to see and understand the koeman hold up and start to link De Boer to Saints

 

[chazzle_dazzle]

Yes, if he wants to come why is he talking to the Saints board?

I think he has an idea of where he wants to be in the next couple of seasons - which is fine he just wants to know it is achievable with Southampton.

He either makes the jump and in my opinion gets off in 3 years, or he sits it out down their if they match his ambition. From he sounds of it he is intrigued by the prospect of coming to us, but isn't exactly making him jump for the exit and resignation letter.

 

[Toffeelover]

Isn't he on his hols ?

Now who would that be, I wonder?

 

[royalblue66]

Now who would that be, I wonder?

Ron.

 

[raib]

Yes.

How soon will we know who the new manager is? A week or a month?

 

[blakefaa]

The speculation is hurting my head now. We all know we support a club that keeps their business quiet, none of us had even heard of Farhad before he bought half the club lol I wouldnt be suprised if they have 95% appointed a new manager and its no one close to what the media have been claiming!

 

[Toffeelover]

Ron.

How can he be talking to the Saints board if he is on hols?

 

[Smudge1985]

Some good points there, but i'm concerned that we may not be able to rectify the damage the Martinez era has done that easily. Some have belittled the achievements Moyes made in getting us fairly regular European trips and a Cup final, but that would be far better than what Martinez has lowered us to.

I can't see us suddenly going from 11th 2 seasons in a row to a 3rd-4th placed finish in the next season or two.

Definitely don't want Moyes back either though. We need to make a statement with this appointment.

I agree. The thing is, the new manager will inherit the spine of a good side, even of Lukaku goes as looks likely. Good young players like Stones, Barkley, Coleman, McCarthy, Besic and Deulofeu who we know can be very good with the right management, a couple of solid senior players like Baines, Lennon, Barry and Jagielka, an enigma like Mirallas who is frustratingly inconsistant, but a good proven player again with the right management etc. The only real gaping holes are in goal and up front, presuming Lukaku leaves, though its still possible he could stay if we get the right manager and/ or his mythical massive club he's signing for arent interested a la Mirallas last summer. No doubt we will need a few signings, but it's a good solid foundation for a new manager to come in and build from. I certainly dont expect instant success next season, whoever the new man is, but progression first.

 

[Norwegian Cow]

Norwegian Koeman?

 

[The Esk]

Has there been any indication from Koeman, on an informal 'nudge nudge wink wink not in the public domain' basis, that he wants to come to Everton?

I don't think Koeman is a "nudge nudge wink wink" sort of guy lol